Annual Student Show & Fellowship Exhibition

March 27 - April 14, 2013

All Galleries

Enjoy this magnificent display of student artists. All degree levels of innovative talent have paticipated in this exhibition. Plan to visit before April 14, 2013.  A MUST SEE!!

Gallery Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 5pm; Friday 11am - 8pm; Saturday 11am - 5pm

                           

Moore College of Art & Design / The Galleries at Moore

20th Street and the Parkway

Philadelphia, Pa 19102

215.965.4027

www.thegalleriesatmoore.org

The re-launch of the website (ShanGard Group:The Interior Decorating House) is coming soon!!  If you have a special craft or create masterful works of art, we want to hear from you and possibly feature you on the website. We seek visual art expressions from aspiring and seasoned artists.  If your works complement and enhance interior living spaces in any way, we want to chat with you.
Contact us: shangardgroupinfo@yahoo.com

'The Mosaic Egg Note Card' Project

"Crafts for Kids: Write a Letter to the Easter Bunny"

by Jacquelyn D. Taylor

'Mosaic Egg Note Cards'

created by a couple of our Young Crafters 

  



 Just in time for Easter, this wonderful project is sure to get the creative juices going for young arts and crafts lovers.  The published article entitled; Crafts for Kids: Write a Letter to the Easter Bunny, shares a little history about mosaic art, the lesson behind the craft and step by step directions for create your very own 'Mosaic Egg Note Card'.

Click on the link through out this post to view the article in its entirety.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872 


Getting Started: What You will Need
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

Scrapbook Craft Papers
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

Cut pieces in different shapes and sizes.
Once your pieces are cut, place aside until you are ready to glue
them to the face of your note card.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

Place the oval shape slightly over the folded edge and trace.
Tip: Adjusting the oval shape over the fold will allow you
to create a longer or shorter fold.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

Following the traced line, cut out your egg shape.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

Horizontal and Vertical Example
Tip: To create vertical note card, draw a line across one
curved end of the egg and cut a straight edge.  This will allow it
to stand vertically.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

Place cut pieces on note card to create a Mosaic design.
Tip: As you arrange your pieces, be sure to
 leave a little space between each piece so the back
ground (grout) color can show through.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

Arranging and Designing the Mosaic Picture

Tip: Using a pencil eraser, move and arrange small cut pieces until

you have reached a desired design.  The eraser allows you to

move the pieces with ease. 

http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

Time to glue each paper piece onto the face of your note card.

Use a paint brush to carefully apply small amounts of glue.

Elmer's Rubber Cement works best.

Tip: If using Elmer's white glue, spread thinly as too much

will cause your note card to buckle.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

The design is complete. Now you can trim the edges.

After all pieces are glued, carefully trim around the

face cover of your note card for a finished look.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

From inside face cover, trim edge.

Trim carefully to avoid cutting into the shape of your
Egg as shown.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

The Completed 'Mosaic Egg Note Card'

Once your card is finished, decorate it and write your message to the Easter Bunny inside. 

In the example shown, ribbon and a Easter Egg sticker

has been added for a finished look.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Crafts-For-Kids---Write-A-Letter-To-The-Easter-Bunny&id=7521872

 Share your Mosaic Designs with Us.

 Post a comment or artful creation 
of your
'Mosaic Egg Note Card' 


All Rights Reserved
 

              HAPPY CRAFTING !!           

PARENTAL NOTE: Skill Level for this Project is: MODERATE.  Adult guidance is recommended for younger children. 



The Rose Bowl: A Victorian Era Collectible with Current Day Appeal
by Jacquelyn D. Taylor

Mention the "The Rose Bowl" and initial thoughts center around college football final show downs! If you really know your history; the East - West Football Tournament was the original name. But "The Rose Bowl", referred to here, is a small but elegant decorative accessory, iconic to the historic Victorian era (1837 - 1901) during Queen Victoria's reign.

Full Article: http://ezinearticles.com/?The Rose Bowl:-A-Victorian-Era-Collectible-with-Current-Day-Appeal&id=7509492


Published photographs and demonstrations to create your own authentic "Rose Bowl" will be featured soon.  Check back often for more details.



                                THE FLOWER SHOW
After the Visit... 


 

Opulent Orchid     

Second Place ??? Surely, First Place

Foli-Dressed!

Modern Orange Pop

Cacao Tree. Chocolate Anyone! 

In all its splendor, the Flower Show out did itself this year!  With a well honed layout of the "Brilliant" Britain theme, all lanes and corridors depicted iconic elements of London, England.  The show quickly transformed me into one of my favorite Disney Classics, "Mary Poppins" and the current day, famously time captured series, "Downton Abbey".  Umbrellas, rain and quaint cobble stone lanes.... this larger than life floral oasis, is all it professes to be...simply magnificent!! Many shots were taken but here are a few to give you a taste of the show's enchantment.  You have 7 days left to visit and share your take aways.   Look forward to hearing about your experience at the Flower Show.
                             
                                                 What to Expect: www.flowershow.com

Succulent Rose!

Big Ben!  Tea Time, Shall We...

An Orchid/Rose ReUnion 

 

                                             Where to go:  www.paconvention.com

Feed the Birds...Tuppences A Bag! by SUBARU

       

       CORNER HUB FAVORITES

 

• Sandstone Gardens (Booth 600) Great indoor-outdoor Home Décor Items.  Come prepared to cash and carry.
• Petal Lane 
• Pure Design
• Window Boxes
• Entry Ways Store Windows
• Niches

 

Spring is rapidly approaching! Time to come out from winter hibernation refreshed and motivated to embrace spring and all its' wonders.

Growing up, I remember every year around this time, my mother started preparing for spring cleaning and home interior updates. Our lives are so busy now, we rarely have time to breath between seasons, let alone, think of upgrades to our living spaces.

But making even small changes, to reflect the upcoming season, will motivate and uplift your spirits to do more later. Start with one room at a time. Try these early Spring preps.

123 Spring Prep

• Purge clutter accumulated during the winter (clothes, junk mail, lackluster knick knacks)
• Deep Clean and straighten up the room.
• Purchase and arrange fresh cut spring flowers (bring a smile to the room).

Rise and shine! What colors will you be sporting today?

"The Corner Hub" is an awesome showplace for the crafter, creator and artist in you!  We are excited about offering a place for beginning crafters and experienced artisians to share and showcase their wares.

Our primary focus is to feature self-made art creations and ideas that will enhance interior living spaces. Our team will support you by featuring your work at "The Corner Hub" or on our Parent Company website, ShanGard Group: The Interior Decorating House.

Showcase with us long-term or stay just long enough until you create your own outlet to feature or market your masterpiece.

And yes, we are "Kid Kraft" friendly... meaning, we welcome post of completed crafts from our young friends as well.

Happy Crafting!