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About Me

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I am nuts for Altered Books. I am mostly self taught but I have had training in basic art, interior designing, book binding and stamping. I have taught at Salado Studio and Stamp Salado in Salado, TX; and Artful Gatherings Studio and Artful Texas Retreats and the annual Altered Book Retreats in Texas. I have attended and taught at several art retreats in many states. Life has been kind to me there are several magazines and books that have published some of my efforts: RubberStamp Madness, Stamper Sampler, Altered Arts, Legacy now Somerset Memories, Somerset Studio, Somerset Studio Gallery IV, The Anthology of ATC (Artist Trading Cards), Green Craft Magazine, HandCrafted Volume 6, Destination Creativity, Stamper Sampler Catch up 2011. Other works: House of Cards an Exhibition of the Emerging Art of ATC, Breast Cancer Art Deck for Susan G. Komen Foundation, in 2008 an Altered Dress Form for a silent auction to benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation. Some of the vehicles I use for my art are: Altered Books, ATC (artist trading cards) Canvas, Collage, Handmade Books, Journals, Jewelry, Mixed Media/Paper Art ... I do hope you enjoy looking at the thing I love making ... enjoy!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

2009 Retreat is over
















Fun was had by all and they say they learned lots ......... I had a wonderful time it's always great to teach to ones who want to learn and have fun also ....... These are photo's of them working so hard on their Technique Reference Books ....... also a few email comments from them -

1. Hey everyone!!!
I am back safe, sound, and tired in Wichita.
I had such a great time and learned so much. You are all wonderful!
Thank you Linda for working so hard to make this retreat happen. I will anxiously await word of your next workshop (smile).
Hugs everyone!!
P.S. I am working on my book right now!!
I am searching for images on the internet. Coworkers want to see what I did, but I want to finish the book before I bring it in.

2. It was wonderful! Thank you Linda for an amazing time. The education and the food, as well as the company was spectacular! I am exhausted to say the least! Wanted to sleep on the way home!
It was great to meet some amazing and fun ladies as well! You were all great!

3. Hello everyone! I too had a blast and so enjoyed my laughter and learning! Thanks again Linda!!!!!

4. Just now checking in. I loved every minute of it! I felt like I had known all of you my whole life.

5. it was INCREDIBLE! - I LOVED IT! - even losing Silk Brick! - he's in BIG trouble!!
I learned more in these four days than I've learned in the last two years! :))