i LOVE a parade!

little pieces of art lovingly handmade,
sent through the mail on the occasion of one year of blogging last month
Friends from near and far sent mini works of art, such a parade of talent!
click on each one to view the artist info.

Wednesday will be the summer edition of "Pet Parade" hosted on Gayle's blog,
post photos or poems or stories about you pet and link up for what proves to be a wonderful way to parade by your corner of the world with a smile.

a young blog

once upon a time
in a land not far away
a redhead picked up a camera
not fancy, professional or monumental
just photos of everyday life shared with you
that was one year ago this week, over 300 posts
artists met, friends gathered, new discoveries relished

to celebrate your visits
I want to share with you the
"Artist Trading Card (ATC) Swap"
it is easy, often interesting and creative
first choose any medium... photos, poems, collage, painting etc.
then create six ATCs using only standard ATC size 2.5 x 3.5 inches
you may create them all the same, use a theme or each a "one of a kind" card

when complete
put all six in an envelope addressed to ELK
along with a self addressed stamped envelope
I will gather them together when they all arrive
divide them up between participants
then return to you six miniature
works of art to enjoy

if you would care to participate let me know in your comment on this post by Friday 6-12
also please leave a way to be contacted by e-mail
for more ATC how-to info this is a good LINK
I will send out an email to all swappers
with my mailing address
send completed ATC's
no later than July 1
....
so happy to share
a very special
year
...
ELK

simple pleasures