Scrapiteria Did Not Die...It Just Cut Out

Collagists have come and gone through the Scrapiteria doors, but there is one who started with me in the beginning that I would like to acknowledge and that is Michael Leigh.  Thank you Michael for all of your wondrous collages! I would have stopped this blog years ago if it had not been for you.  You have contributed more collages than anyone else and your creativity and energy never cease to amaze me.  You are a true inspiration. 

Thanks again to all the artists who have contributed work for this site.  I look forward to following your progress online.  Take care everyone! 

Love,
Angelica

Sir Thinksalot

La Llorona

As a child, my grandmother would tell me Mexican folk tales which were terrifying.  I realize now that many of them were meant to teach a lesson, but as a kid, all that you remember at night are the witches, devils, and horse faced women.  Probably the most famous of all is the story of La Llorona, or Weeping Woman. You were told if you disobeyed or were out too late, that the Weeping Woman would kidnap you.  

There are a few variations to this story, but essentially it's about a beautiful woman who gets married and has children. Her husband goes on to leave her for another woman.  In a fit of anger, she drowns her children which she greatly regrets and kills herself.  Her wailing spirit is said to roam near water looking for her  children.  

The Vamp

Poker Face

Cold Feet

My apologies for not participating much lately.  Since I run Scrapiteria, knowing all the themes beforehand kind of takes the spontaneity of creating away from me.  Thanks to Michael for posting this month's themes to give me a little break.  If any other member would like to do the themes for a month, let me know.  Thanks everyone!

Mattress Wrestling

Arthur Murray

Quickly made collage using scraps from other collages.

Target

Quickly made collage using scraps from other collages.

Jug Band

Safeguard

Theme - For the Birds

Snowller Derby

A Delicate Balance

Light My Fire

I used an old cigar box, some lighters I had from estate sale lots, and pipe cleaners. 

Category 5

The Great Snorator

Coupons

Ticker Tape Machine

I tried to use things that I already had at home to make this assemblage.  The 1970s glass dome came from a thrift shop and it once held dried flowers and a fake butterfly.  The rubber stamp and tape dispenser are vintage office supplies from my collection.  I did use something new which was the Wall Street Journal.  I lifted the stocks off the page with clear tape and applied it to the old tape to create the ticker tape.

The Aging Magician's Pompadour Disappeared into Thin Hair

I Remember When...We Didn't Wear Seatbelts