Alicia Starr's Blog (209)

Thom sent a knitted bag with oracle medallions attached, even though the tag on the bag reads 'made in China', we know Thom is known for his knitting skills and much more. this magic bag contains: 1) Magic DK Oracle instruction sheet with diagrams of how to read the pieces, 2) DK wooded scrabble pieces, 3) TOP food receipt with $5 off next purchase, 4) sweet little stickers, 5) small b/w photo of 3 women wading (love this), 6) original Thom drawing of a woman holding a chicken, since…

a bit of trashp0, stamps and collage all go together in this hermetically sealed package. Stephanie, not sure why i like this so much, maybe it's the name tag saying 'hello my name is' and the transparent envelope and the mustache stamped on the young woman on the back. It all works. thank you. something coming your way soon,…

This oversized card has weight! How did you know the guy in the lower right corner offered to carry me off the dance floor at Nadine's daughter's wedding when i injured my hip? Love how your work is smart and fun. Thanks!…

This is just one of the reasons you are 'worth it' Erni. This envelope sat contentedly on the table for 3 days before it was opened. and you will understand why when you see it. Erni DOES FEED ART TO THE WORLD. From the outer envelope to the inner prize, this is a…

this may come off as weird posting something i sent to Val to help him with his recovery of the blow of  Vizma's departure and also since the Lil' Red Bag went to Angie and Snooky and again his heart was tampered with OR it could inspires honeymoon ideas since most of this signage was from a place in England called Blackpool.  Nancy, is this a 'run on'…

Theresa, a certain household member is offering bribes to have this piece. And the stakes grow higher. 

Nice pairing with Vera Pavlova's poem. Thanks Theresa and another thank you for the introduction to a new…

Snooky is taking a break from playing fetch on a lawn of asemics. He looks regal. This is a multi layered collage.  Really nice Piece Angie. Thank you.

Erni, this certainly feeds my head. Historical significance here and i Love it. thank you. and the reverse side "OM', UrbanY.DE. Is this a reference to Aphrodite? so we have something for the soul and the head. Nice.…

one of the inserts looks to be a page from Cheryl's 'A World is a Town' boekie. the paper is coated with wax and stamped 'excluded'. (my favorite page) Texture and concepts throughout this piece. …

customs declaration CN22, states "BOOK, NO VALUE" and i beg to differ. Layers of history, a chronicle, a saga, hidden pockets of Cheryl's boekies of past. The complexity of this piece is borderline overwhelming, staggering and gorgeous! Apologies for the photos and this blog. Here is a peek into this marvel. Thank you Cheryl. My mind is permanently blown.…

closeups of a few pages of Marie's boekie. and a beauty it is.…

'Not a sole in this coal hole

Not a whole nor a whole

Will I walk faster if I tie my shoelace'

A powerful piece Marie. Your ability to attach words to an image, a respectable gift. ありがとう Love this piece.

KDJ, this one will make you laugh as well. arrived yesterday. The caption reads: "The Girls Loved Their Bean Bags But Dan had asked for an air rifle.

Dean, not a fragment of glitter out of place. and 'two r's better than one', you are the bestest. thanks dear, you always make me laugh. …

Hijacked Carina, hope this is ok. 2-sided from Torma, surreal collage on one side (LOVE IT) and what looks like a water colour on front. This cards holds a special place in my heart. My grandmother was born and raised in Budapest. Conflicting stories about her childhood range from being a gypsy living on a boat to a classical pianist.

She made Baklava every Christmas, this i know. Thanks Torma. …

Val. Hope you guys document the actual event. Dean, in looking up Recolant it seems it means from a small, boutique vineyard. Whatever it means it must be ok with you. and this piece is ok with me. :-) Thanks! Love it.…

Carina also included one of her 'easy peasy' prints "Where is your head?" Response heading your way soon Carina. and a BIG thanks. Nothing is too small from you.…

The Little Red Bag came for a visit

the towns people found her quite exquisite

 then she went to visit a farm, it was there she

discovered a tractor man's charm

north, south, east, west, 'i gotta move on

and see what's next 

where can i go in the midwest?'

she reached inside to grab her hankie and whispered,

'I'm off to visit snooky and angie'   

she raised her arm to wave goodbye,

that's…

In Cheryl's words, 'In the Interim'.  Nothing makeshift here. Thanks CP, this will more than hold me over.

Thanks Kat and Sarah. Been busy with a house guest recently but will send an appropriate thank you soon. First from Katarina: layers of textures with article about a tv series, chapter 2, the pacific boils over. and the Agean painting on verse side in Katerina style. Peaceful with a twist of dk. :-)…