Valentine's day it coming

 So I have been working on some new valentines day merchandise.

I have been decorating around my house... with Valentines day themed items. I admit in the past I called it "Hallmark holiday" I still think it exists largely as a commerical plea but if we make and give handmade items for valentines day this year then love wins and not companies who make in mass. C'mon,Who does not like the pleasing pallettes of pinks, reds, lace and hearts?



wooden valetnine

 So this Valentine's day don't give your money to Hallmark give it to me and know that your gift was made by hand with love by a person whose name is Susan!

I have been working on  seriesof wooden valentines. these are flat wooden shapes with mixed media art work on them and ribbon or cord to hang them.

I have also been working on a series of hanging paper heart decorations made with misprinted repurposed papers.

Dazzle backdrops

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I have begun working on a project for the Dazzle school. I am very excited to be a part of this program and working with this wonderful organization. The Dazzle school staff has prepared a play for Rochester's Greentopia Festival, Greentopia  is a festival which based on living more "green" Art from local artists that uses "reused, recycled or upcycled art is welcome. there will be a juried art show, vendors and performances.To learn more about Greentopia click here

Lin Wood of the Dazzle board of directors wrote a
play called the "Cosmic Greenies" The play's premise is that aliens from another planet crash her on earth and teach us to be more green. I was asked to make some backdrops for the production that would have cut out circles for people to put their face in for a photo opportunity.