Up, Up & Away : Vintage Hot Air Balloons

I just love these new Vintage Hot Air Balloon images I got the other day!  These illustrations are from the the mid 1700s to early 1800s.  Personally my favorites has to be #022 & #051, mainly because they give that steampunk feel that I really like.  Gotta love steampunk! <3

Collage Sheet #022

Collage Sheet #042

Collage Sheet #051

One of my personal favorite collage sheets was featured in a great treasury yesterday.  Please take the time to check it out.

Collage Sheet #204

Thank you for reading & Stay Crafty!
~Ella

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New Sheets on the way!

I have been very busy working on my "to do" list this past week. I am happy to see that I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I am also happy to say in between those request, I have been re-working my older collage sheets along with making new ones.
My new collage sheets will cater more to the altered & mixed media artist, as these are atc backgrounds & "typewriter" words.

What a peek? Sure!

Collage Sheet #005

I will be listing this collage sheet along with the others I have designed Monday morning.  So be watching.

Like I stated above, I have also been re-working a few of my older collage sheets.  With what I have learned these past few years,  I have a few sheets that have what lacks to be desired.

Here are the ones that I have re-worked:

Collage Sheet #010

Collage Sheet #043

Collage Sheet #048

Now I must get back to work!  Busy Busy Busy is Me.
Thanks for reading & Stay Crafty
~Ella

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Still Moving In

As I stated in my last blog post we have arrived in California.  We finally got into our house here in Seaside.  I am surrounded around boxes on top of boxes!!  This is one of those days that I wish I was a Jeanie & I could just wiggle my nose & everything would be unpacked and in it's place.... one can wish.

My computer is unpacked & since I am making this post our internet is up and running as well.  At night I will be starting on my LONG To Do list.  If you have contacted me about a special collage sheet, please know that I have not forgotten about you & that you will be getting your special order to you with in the week.

My Husband & Oldest Son, Monterey, CA

We are enjoying the sites and sounds of Monterey, which is only 10min from SeaSide.  Yesterday we went to "Lover's Point".  It was such a delight seeing the waves crashing in, the seagulls, the seals, the passer bys.  This is such a new experience for this country girl & I have to say I'm loving it.



As for Calico Collage news, I have signed up with www.shabbylaneshops.com. You can see my "shop" on the front page.  This is such a great place for all sorts of Gifts & Goodies for everyone.   Make sure to check it out!

Thats it for now.
Thanks for reading & stay crafty!
~Ella

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