Julia and Co

In Loving Memory

2012-01-20T22:24:00.008+01:00

MARTJE

21 September 1931 - 14 January 2012

I had two Mothers - two Mothers I claim

Two different people, yet with the same name.

Two separate women, diverse by design,

But I loved them both because they were mine.

The first was the Mother who carried me here,

Gave birth and nurtured and launched my career.

She was the one whose features I bear,

Complete with the facial expressions I wear.

She gave her love, which follows me yet,

Along with the examples in life she set.

As I got older, she somehow younger grew,

And we'd laugh as just Mothers and daughters do.

But then came the time that her mind clouded so,

And I sensed that the Mother I knew would soon go.

So quickly she changed and turned into the other,

A stranger who dressed in the clothes of my Mother.

Oh, she looked the same, at least at arm's length,

But now she was the child and I was her strength.

We'd come full circle, we women three,

My Mother the first, the second and me.

And if my own children should come to a day,

When a new Mother comes and the old goes away,

I'd ask of them nothing that I didn't do.

Love both of your Mothers as both loved you.

by Joann Snow Duncanson

Swirls, Twirls and Curls

2012-01-08T16:27:00.001+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art

Giveaway

2011-12-05T09:29:00.000+01:00

Click on add:

Theatre

2011-12-03T22:07:00.001+01:00

Antique Chinese Prints

2011-10-18T23:15:00.000+02:00

Just listed on Etsy

Doors

2011-09-26T09:46:00.001+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Doors

You can find the lady in pink dress as a freebie HERE

New Digital Collage Sheet on Etsy

2011-09-14T10:47:00.000+02:00

Maps

2011-08-16T22:01:00.001+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Maps

background is a freebie from HERE

Steampunk

2011-07-17T21:40:00.000+02:00

Freebie

2011-06-30T09:42:00.001+02:00

Here

Happy Hour

2011-05-29T18:39:00.000+02:00

For the "Happy Hour" challenge at Sunday Postcard Art

Romantic Freebie

2011-05-18T10:16:00.001+02:00

Freebie HERE

Let them eat the whole Cake

2011-05-16T13:34:00.004+02:00

For the Marie Antoinette challenge on SoArtfull

art dolls from digital collage sheets 147, 208, 232 and 234 cemerony.etsy

New Listed on Etsy

2011-05-06T19:42:00.000+02:00

Freebie

2011-05-01T16:07:00.000+02:00

Here

Victorian Elegance

2011-04-08T21:03:00.001+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Victorian Elegance

Spring for Three Muses Challenge

2011-03-13T15:07:00.000+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Spring

New on Etsy

2011-02-28T22:44:00.001+01:00

Spring

2011-02-23T23:49:00.001+01:00

Today it snowed again but I want spring ....

En maar weer een witte wereld vandaag maar ik heb zin in de lente nu !

Black & White Steampunk Inspired

2011-02-08T10:24:00.001+01:00

For the challenges at Sunday Postcard Art and "The Three Muses"

Raphael and Godward

2011-01-21T15:02:00.005+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Artist of Choice

Altered Mona Lisa

2011-01-16T15:53:00.005+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Altered Mona"
I don't think Leonardo would recognize her . But ala , he was always IN for something new :)

Most elements are from my new Paper Doll Kit on Etsy

Chat for the Dutch

2011-01-15T09:41:00.002+01:00

Freebie Dress Forms

2011-01-14T00:07:00.003+01:00

Freebie on Cemerony Share

For 2011

2011-01-02T00:39:00.001+01:00

Warm Wishes

2010-12-24T10:35:00.001+01:00

Thank you all for visiting my blog , Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours!

Fijne Kerstdagen voor iedereen en de beste wensen voor het Nieuwe Jaar.
Bedankt allemaal!

Marjji

2010-12-21T09:41:00.004+01:00

MARJII wanted a new look for here shop. I just finished her banner and avatar.

Lisa needs Help

2010-12-20T22:08:00.007+01:00

Who can help Lisa , unfortunately I don't have time to create for her. And listen to her songs on the site! It's fantastic.

"Lisa Sniderman, a compelling pop singer/songwriter, is seeking a digital collage artist to create commercial fair-inspired pieces for a March 2011 digital release, "affair with the muse," in a short turn around time. If interested and available, please contact: lis@aoedemuse.com, www.aoedemuse.com."

update:Lisa has found a digital artist who agreed to work on the project!

a Robin Redbreast in a Cage

2010-12-13T14:34:00.001+01:00

........puts all Heaven in a Rage.

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "ROBINS"

images from the paper doll digital collage sheet set no 214 on etsy

Shoes

2010-11-29T14:24:00.000+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: SHOES

Kiss in the Car

2010-11-17T12:19:00.001+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: AUTOMOBILE

quote ~albert eistein~

HATS

2010-10-30T20:26:00.001+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: HATS

Scary Fairy

2010-10-19T22:54:00.002+02:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Scary Fairy"
and NO, I don't hate men :)

elements: the crazy paper doll parade, my new digital collage kit on etsy

Dark Marie

2010-10-07T10:22:00.004+02:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Dark Marie Antoinette"

Download the background of this image on my freebie blog HERE

Art Envelope

2010-09-22T10:22:00.001+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Art Envelope

Fruit

2010-09-07T22:41:00.002+02:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Fruit"

Freebie

2010-08-25T10:34:00.000+02:00

Free download on my freebie blog HERE

Patchwork

2010-08-05T22:30:00.002+02:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Patchwork"

The background of this collage you can download for free HERE

Magic

2010-07-19T22:59:00.000+02:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Magic"

Street Art

2010-07-05T09:34:00.002+02:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Street Art"

Steampunk

2010-06-30T08:49:00.000+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: STEAMPUNK

Rose and Bows and Buttons

2010-06-19T20:02:00.005+02:00

For the challenges at Sunday Postcard Art and "The Three Muses"

Quote says:

The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose.

Download the freebie green/rose background HERE

Challenge

2010-06-11T09:18:00.004+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Take a SONG

Download the freebie background HERE

the cupcake and the umbrella from my etsy shop- digital collage sheet: no 187- Sugar and Sweet

Insects

2010-05-30T17:27:00.001+02:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "INSECTS"

Sisters

2010-05-21T19:29:00.000+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Relationships.

Mirror

2010-05-15T22:42:00.000+02:00

I'm so very proud to be the guest host this week at Sunday Postcard Art. Thanks Mandy and Donna!

Mirror Mirror is the theme this week.

Legs

2010-05-13T17:26:00.003+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: LEGS

Made with the PAPERDOLLY collage sheet

Bouquet

2010-05-05T20:04:00.003+02:00

For the challenge at So Artful Challenge. This weeks theme is "Lovely Bouquet"

Oriental

2010-04-29T20:42:00.001+02:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "ORIENTAL"

Susan Tuttle

2010-04-26T21:16:00.006+02:00

Her FANTASTIC new book is available and one of my collages is included :)
I'm so proud and you can read all about the book HERE on Susan's blog!

Maps

2010-04-19T09:35:00.000+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: MAPS

Paris

2010-04-11T13:24:00.001+02:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "APRIL in PARIS"

Happy Easter... Fijne Paasdagen

2010-04-02T09:50:00.003+02:00

Digital Collage for "Collage Obsession" challenge: EASTER

Tea Time

2010-03-29T22:09:00.003+02:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge:A NICE CUP OF TEA

Also for the "Sunday Postcard Art" challenge: TIME for TEA

Steampunk

2010-03-24T09:10:00.001+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "STEAMPUNK"

Lakshmi

2010-03-16T20:14:00.006+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "GODDESS"

Here the Hindu goddess Lakshmi , indispensable for us, women ;)

Oh Man !!

2010-03-05T14:21:00.002+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge:OH, MAN

Award

2010-03-01T20:39:00.000+01:00

Dank je wel Inge voor deze award en ik ben er heel blij mee!

Mermaids for SPA

2010-02-28T13:57:00.005+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Mermaids"
I blended old maps, a fish tale, sea backgrounds, and a painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau

So Artful Challenge

2010-02-22T21:49:00.001+01:00

For the challenge at So Artful Challenges. Theme this week is "Life is just a Bowl of Cherries"

Twins

2010-02-21T00:09:00.002+01:00

I'm so very proud to be the guest host this week at Sunday Postcard Art. Thanks Mandy and Donna!

I've chosen the theme "TWINS" and here's my entry ...

Nature...

2010-02-20T13:50:00.003+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Nature

Cupid's Collection

2010-02-14T18:43:00.012+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "CUPID"

Freebie on the Blog

2010-02-13T10:35:00.004+01:00

Visit Cemerony-Share

Collage Obsession Challenge

2010-02-09T13:15:00.002+01:00

My entry for the "Collage Obsession" challenge
Theme this week is using the word "Longing" and the black/white picture below of Marceline Day.

Mardi Gras

2010-02-07T13:31:00.005+01:00

For the challenge at So Artful Challenges Theme this week is "Mardi Gras"
and the Crazy Amigo Challenge "Carnaval"

Sunday Postcard Art

2010-01-31T16:47:00.003+01:00

This weeks theme on SPA is "Phrenology"
Had to look up on Wikipedia, didn't know what it was:)

Here my entry.

Featured on Lollishops

2010-01-30T21:44:00.004+01:00

My French Boudoir Digital Collage Sheet on Lollipops Front-Page
Thank you so much Sadie Lou!
Lollishops Blog

Abandoned/ Verlaten

2010-01-28T13:31:00.001+01:00

My entry for the "Collage Obsession" challenge
Theme this week is "Abandoned"

Little Black Dress

2010-01-25T14:56:00.002+01:00

For the challenge at
So Artful Challenges
Theme this week is "Little Black Dress"

Fata Morgana

2010-01-23T22:40:00.000+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Something in the Air

Collage Obsession Challenge

2010-01-19T19:40:00.002+01:00

A great new challenge blog "Collage Obsession"
Theme this week is "Worn Out"
All the wild colors can be the reason :)

Eyes

2010-01-17T02:26:00.000+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "EYES"

Shop Window

2010-01-11T19:54:00.001+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "WINDOWS"

dress forms from digital collage sheets no121... cemerony etsy

Angels Playground

2010-01-09T09:22:00.002+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge: Angels

Hearts to Grab....

2010-01-07T00:36:00.002+01:00

Digital Collage Sheet with hearts on my Freebie Blog.

Top Hat and Tails.....

2010-01-05T08:51:00.003+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Top Hat and Tails"

borders are from my new collage sheets no 159 and no 160

Gelukkig Nieuwjaar en.......Happy New Year and...............

2010-01-01T15:24:00.007+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge : Something Old Something New.

a Bird in the .....

2009-12-29T23:23:00.009+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Open" so everything goes.

most elements used are from the art jounal fun pages, digital collage sheet combi 157 and 158

Shop Update and a Freebie

2009-12-29T13:42:00.002+01:00

Christmas Cake Tree

2009-12-21T23:43:00.001+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art. This weeks theme is "Christmas"

Here a Christmas cake tree :)

The Christmas Tree

2009-12-20T17:57:00.002+01:00

For the "Crazy Amigo" challenge: Christmas Tree. Can't post on that site because my comment disappears every time.

I used the fantastic dress with lace from the lady on the left for the background of the tree and than added the embellishment.

On my freebie blog you can download the High Resolution version: HERE

LEGS for TT

2009-12-19T14:33:00.002+01:00

For the challenge at Theme Thursday This weeks theme is "LEGS"

Quote is from Albert Einstein.

Mail Art

2009-12-16T10:33:00.000+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge : Mail Art

the Holly and the Ivy...

2009-12-13T17:06:00.002+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art This weeks theme is "the Holly and the Ivy"

A very vintage classic digital collage.

I used the free software "Sqirlz Water Reflections" to make the snow. You can download it HERE

Wings of Love..

2009-12-11T12:53:00.005+01:00

For "Mixed Media Monday" theme, on Wings of Love.

Also for the "Crazy Amigo" challenge: Dance.

Marilyn and Marie Caroline

2009-12-10T12:43:00.013+01:00

Digital Collage for the "Art Creations Friday" challenge , theme is to use a picture of Marilyn Monroe.

I blended the face of Marilyn on the face of Marie Caroline de Berry (1825)

I think Marie Caroline was the Marilyn Monroe of her time, even their dresses look the same, as you can see on the originals below the collage!

Freebie 14

2009-12-07T22:03:00.000+01:00

Fun and Games...

2009-12-03T16:00:00.000+01:00

Digital Collage for "The Three Muses" challenge : Fun and Games

Let it Snow....

2009-11-28T23:53:00.004+01:00

For the challenge at Sunday Postcard Art This weeks theme is "Let it Snow"
The inspiration came from the fairytale "The Snow Queen" from Hans C. Andersen.

I used the free software "Sqirlz Water Reflections" to make the snow. You can download it HERE

Freebie13

2009-11-27T10:32:00.002+01:00

"TIME" for The Three Muses Challenge

2009-11-25T15:39:00.004+01:00

This weeks theme "TIME" at "The Three Muses" challenge blog.
Here my entry, a digital collage with 68 layers:)

Most of the elements I used are from my digital collage sheets no151 and no153

New Digital Collage Sheet and a Freebie on the Blog

2009-11-24T09:59:00.008+01:00

"KEYS" for The Three Muses Challenge

2009-11-18T15:37:00.015+01:00

This weeks theme "KEYS " at "The Three Muses" challenge blog.
Here my entry.

A digital collage inspired by Marsha from Tumblefish. It's a whole new style for me and it took me 3 hour's to finish this one :)

Most of the elements I used are from my digital collage sheets no143, no 146, no 147and no151

NEW..!!! Digital Collage Sheet no150, 151 and 152

2009-11-09T23:10:00.004+01:00

Alice in Wonderland

2009-11-08T10:31:00.008+01:00

Theme on TGIF this week is "Alice in Wonderland".

WOW !! Thanks Maria!

2009-11-05T13:40:00.004+01:00

Summer 2008, Maria asked permission for using my Mexican Girl Doodle as background for a childrens theatre play and this morning I received the following email :

Dear Julia, after a lot of problems I finally can email you some pictures of your design in a theatre. I hope you like it. The play was "The Saint and the Pig" from Ariano Suassuna. I think, if you want, your local library have a copy in english, I do not know. But it is a comedy and everybody loves the picture. Thank you so much. We do not have written credits but we thanks you before the play begins. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Maria de Lourdes

Thank you so much Maria for sending me the pictures! I'm so very happy to have them:):)

For TTM and MMM

2009-11-04T14:16:00.006+01:00

This weeks theme "PAIRS " at "The Three Muses" challenge blog.
Here my entry.
No mountain to high for this unusual pair !!:)

Also perfect for the "Opposites Attract" theme at Mixed Media Monday

Free backgrounds for your mixed media projects on my Freebie Blog

Dresses and Dressforms...

2009-11-01T00:26:00.003+01:00

....Thats the theme this week on "Small World of Inchies"

Betty and LuLu

2009-10-31T11:48:00.007+01:00

Betty from the Gossamer Tearoom has a great Halloween Party on her blog today and don't forget to leave a comment to be entered in her giveaway! The winner will get a deluxe package of her handmade cards and stationery from The Gossamer Tearoom!

And a beautiful cupcake paperweight giveaway at Lulu's blog!!!