Marie Antoinette Mail Art

Dedicated to Marie Antoinette inspired mail art! Handcrafted art such as : Altered Art, ATC's, Dolls, Postcards, Jewelry, cards and more.

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  • Cris Cunningham
  • Sonia
  • Sherry D. Williams
  • Roxie Morrow
  • Ann-Denise
  • Treez
  • Debi Huntsman
  • Terri Gauthier
  • Debra Abel
  • Terry Frias
  • Mary Relator
  • BLANCA

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Member Agreement

This is a juried group for high quality experienced artist with a passion for Marie Antoinette and French inspired art. By joining this group you agree to be an active member of our group by joining us in at least one swap, contest, or drawing activity every 3 months. You also agree that you will only submit your best in everything you commit to. Many of our swaps are considered advance which means lots of time and sometimes cost can go into these projects. It is important to give the same quality work as you would like to receive. You also agree to keep good communication with the swap group and host for all activities you commit to by keeping an eye on the forum at least once a week, and promptly replying to any emails requesting information. If you are going to be away for any extended period of time please be sure to send a message to a group administrator letting them know as well as the host to all swaps you are a part of.

Once accepted to the group you will have 30 days to join in by posting a thread introducing yourself, replying to a topic in the forum, or posting a comment. This will be a great start to becoming an active member in our community. We are a friendly bunch and I promise we don't bite. If you do not do this it will be assumed you are not longer interested in the group and you will be removed. So be sure to say hello! You do not have to commit to a swap right away just be sure to follow the 3 month rule.

If you remain inactive for an extended period of time (60 days), or do not join a swap within the 3 month period you will receive an email message asking you if you wish to be an active member of the group. If there is no reply to this within 5 days you will be removed from the group. This is necessary so that others who wish to join in can become members. An inactive member is considered one who have not posted, commented, or joined in on any activities in over 60 days.

There is a 75 member max. With a toddler and other responsibilities this is necessary for me. This also means you have a small close group of friends!

TO JOIN: Please be sure to provide a URL to a site where at least 3 or 4 of your photos are displayed. This can be a blog, website, blog or Flickr account. If you do not provide a link your application will automatically be declined. If you do not have a URL you can submit 3 to 4 of your Maire inspired artwork photos to cdvcreations@yahoo.com. Your application could take up to 24 hours to be processed.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: WE VALUE THE TALENT AND TIME PUT INTO DIGITAL ART, HOWEVER WE DO NOT RECOMMEND FULL DIGITAL COLLAGE PIECES BEING USED FOR SWAP ITEMS IN THIS GROUP. Thanks for your understanding.

Versailles Artist of the Month is Melanie Hall

Each month we will be featuring and interviewing a member of the group. You can find out more about Melanie Hall by reading her interview below.


20 Questions for Versailles Artist of the Month

1. How did you get started in art?
I’ve always been interested in making art since I was a child. I always wanted to take classes in school if it was art related, and I like to take classes now in my spare time. I have also taught art classes at my local stamp store.
2. 2. What is your favorite media to work in? I love many different types of media, not sure if I have a favorite, I like making jewelry, I like working with metals and glass, but I think I use mostly pretty papers, fabrics and lace.
3. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Rocky Road
4. What is your favorite television show? I’m hooked on watching ~ Investigation Discovery~ I like the History channel also. I get involved in ~Life Time~ movies easily. Don’t care for Reality shows


5. If you could have dinner with any artist, living or dead, who would it be? My Father, he passed away 14 yrs ago, he was an artist in many things , he made mostly beautiful jewelry, casting his own designs in Gold and Silver.

6. What do you do to break through creative blocks?
When I’m not sure or happy with what I’m creating, the best thing for me to do is stop and walk away…for me it really works, it’s like my battery recharges, when I come back and I’m ready to start again and I have more ideas and inspiration than before.

7. How long have you been creating art? I’ve been creating art on yahoo for about 5 yrs. But all and all, since I was very young.
8. If you were stranded on a deserted island, which two art supplies would you want with you? Probably Scissors and pretty papers.
9. Do you collect anything? Yes, Teapots, Birdhouses, Vintage jewelry, Brighton Jewelry and decorative boxes.


10. What do you think makes your work stand out as “yours”? I like to add a vintage look to most of my work. I like the detail and beauty of old things.

11. What is your favorite art style? Vintage of course and Whimsical art

12. What is it that you love about Marie Antoinette? Her beauty, the history and fashion of those days, so elegant and mysterious.

13. What is your favorite color scheme?
Pinks ,Blues and Cream, but it depends on what the color scheme is for.
14. What is your favorite book? All the history fiction books by Carolly Erickson, my favorite right now is ~The Secret Life of Josephine.

15. What is your favorite style of music and artist within that genre?
I love all different types of music, New age, Country, Rock, Celtic and Classical.

16. Do you listen to music while creating art?
Sometimes if I’m not listening to TV.
17. Do you have any pets? Yes, my miniature poodle Puegeot, he’s 10 months old this month, and keeps us busy. Our other poodle passed away in January unexpectedly and we still miss her terribly.

18. What is your career, job or life’s calling?
I’ve decided to retired young, 25 yrs from an IT company, and 8 yrs. of Cosmetology. I hope I don’t have to think of another career! I’m doing what I love right now making art and not punching a clock.


19. What are some of your hobbies, other than art? Reading, Movies, Antique shopping flea markets searching for broken jewelry and shabby chic deco to make new again, and Gardening.

20. What is your favorite way to relax?
Making art, reading Somerset with a nice cup of Coffee and taking hot bubble bath with candles and soft music.

Is there anything else about yourself that you would like us to know? I have a wonderful husband who supports and encourages me in all my artful endeavors.

Where can we view or purchase your artwork? My Blog is www.artfulinterludes.com My Etsy is www.melahall.etsy.com







Forum

Rebecca Allinson

Marie Angels and Marie Christmas Inspired Tag Swaps SIGN UPS CLOSING SOON

If you are interested in joining one of these swaps, please sign up ASAP. Sign Ups officially close on November 30th.

Started by Rebecca Allinson Nov 23.

Cassandra

Blog Train 23 Replies

If you post to your blog come to this thread and let us know. Just tell us you blogged and leave a link to your blog. Then the next person behind you comes and says they blogged. The idea is that ...

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Becky Swartzlander Nov 22.

Melanie Hall

Holiday Blog Giveaway

Please come visit my blog for my ~Holiday Giveaway~ leave a comment to be entered in the drawing! www.artfulinterludes.blogspot.com Happy Holidays! ~Melanie

Started by Melanie Hall Nov 22.

Cassandra

IMPORTANT GROUP CHANGES REGARDING DIGITAL ART 47 Replies

When I first had my vision for having Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group, I was very inspired by the idea of a place full of pretty frou frou over the top things. I had lots of visions of pinks, and b...

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Elaine M. Nov 20.

Cassandra

INTRODUCTIONS COME SAY HELLO 59 Replies

With so many new faces I would love everyone to stop by within 30 days of joining and say hello to everyone and tell us a bit more about your self! We are so excited to have you, don't be afraid we...

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Charlie Nov 13.

Cassandra

TELL ME YOUR SWAP IDEAS HERE 3 Replies

Just thought I would have an area for everyone to throw some swap ideas around. Let me know your thoughts.

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Kim Nov 9.

Tristan

Melanie Hall Interview 9 Replies

I don't why, but somehow I missed this interview until this morning. What a nice interview, it was nice to get to meet Melanie. ...and I'm lusting for that marvelous de-ribboned and be-fanned and...

Started by Tristan. Last reply by Tristan Nov 9.

Cassandra

Versailles Artist of the Month is Melanie 12 Replies

Congrats Melanie for being the artist of the month!

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Melanie Hall Nov 5.

Becky Swartzlander

Marie de Fete Event at Gabriela Delworth's Blog

Just wanted to let you all know that Gabriela Delworth is holding a holiday inspired Marie event Nove 18-22. She is having some special guests (yet to be revealed) and a surprise giveaway. If you a...

Started by Becky Swartzlander Nov 4.

Cassandra

AD BUTTON DONATION 1 Reply

I have added an option for a "Ad Button Donation". The button is located on the homepage under the photos. I know that many of you have shops, and events going on. For a $5 donation per button I wi...

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Becky Swartzlander Oct 27.

Tristan

"My Sweet Marie" Zine ... 5 Replies

is uber-fabulous! What a terrific job you've done -and such a big one! I've spent so much time, reading each article (loved the reviews), and pouring over all the photos and reading the artists' s...

Started by Tristan. Last reply by Cassandra Oct 25.

Cassandra

* * * WELCOME AND GETTING STARTED * * * 30 Replies

Welcome to the group! We are so glad to have you! Here is just a reminder of some of the information you have read on our homepage: * Please join in on at least 1 swap, contest, or activity (The ...

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Cassandra Oct 22.

Cassandra

* * * IMPORTANT SWAP INFORMATION * * * 5 Replies

WELCOME! Since this is a mail art group, in an effort to keep the group going, we are asking that everyone please do their best to try to join in on at least one swap every three months. This will...

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Barbara Sep 11.

Cassandra

* * * IMPORTANT SWAPS/GROUPS INFORMATION * * * 4 Replies

I just wanted to touch base on a few things. First off to view all of the groups you must click on the "Swaps/Groups" link that is located below the group banner. The icons towards the bottom of th...

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Cassandra Jul 6.

Cassandra

* * * Photo Gallery Rules * * * 10 Replies

I want to encourage everyone to share their art with others in the group, however we need to make sure everyone knows what is ok to enter into the gallery. Images that are ALLOWED in the gallery. ...

Started by Cassandra. Last reply by Cassandra May 25.

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