Tuesday Tips and Techniques: Join a Blog Party!

My favorite social media tip is to join a blog party!  Blog parties can last anywhere from a day to a year, and the themes cover anything you can imagine from A - Z and everything in between.

Why You Should Consider Participating

• You discover many wonderful blogs that you might not otherwise stumble upon
• You meet new, like-minded  people and develop new friendships
• Blog parties often challenge your own creativity and prompt new creative ideas
• Concentrating on a party theme eliminates any creative block you may be experiencing
• ALL of the above!

September Blog Party, "The Fairies' Tea"

I was visiting The Fanciful Magpie this morning when I saw this invitation on her blog post.  It's an invitation  hosted by Inspiration Avenue, and the Blog Hop is scheduled for Sunday, September 23, 2012.  Now, you know I don't do whimsy, fairies, or cuddly and cute.  So why have I decided to join this particular party?  For those very reasons!
Maybe it's the gradual approach of fall or my much anticipated, upcoming vacation, but I feel a strong desire to step away from my element.  It's time to go exploring creatively, physically, mentally.  I feel the need to walk away from my adult world and explore with the eyes and mind of a child.  And, I want to try some new techniques when my Twinkling H2Os arrive in the mail!
Even if this isn't your cup of tea (yes, pun intended), I hope you'll keep your eyes open for parties and challenges posted on your favorite blogs.  If you do find this party appealing, everything you need to know to participate is posted HERE.  
Remember to check back here on September 23rd to see what my fairies are up to (mischievousness, no doubt).  See you at the party!
CELEBRATE * LOVE * CREATE
And...
Have a cup of tea while you're at it!

You're Invited!

2010 Summer Party 2010

Here at Angelia's Art, I'm hosting a summer celebration for the entire month of August!  It's ALL summer, ALL art, ALL AUGUST, and YOU'RE invited to the party!

FEATURING

• A Daily SUMMER prompt (See "Party Prompts" in navigation bar)
• A new SUMMER song featured daily
• An end of SUMMER *ARTtastic giveaway!

PARTICIPATE
      "Let your ART shine all over the world"
         The more you PARTY, The more chances you have to
         win! the *ARTastic giveaway!!!

HOW TO PARTY

• Post your SUMMER journaling pages on your blog along with my official 2010 AUGUST SUMMER party logo:  

                "Let Your Art Shine All Over The World"            

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  Link this logo image back to http://www.angeliasartjournals.blogspot.com/
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  For each SUMMER image that you create and post on your blog, put a link to that image in the comment section of this post.  I will create a permanent link to your SUMMER image here

Each entry is a chance to win the *ARTtastic giveaway. For example, entering 6 images gives you 6 chances to win! 

*ARTtastic Giveaway

The giveaway items will be listed here and updated regularly.  The first item in the giveaway is this fabulous "sassy & chic" tote bag, because, hey, how else are you going to take your journal and art supplies to the beach?!

OK! Let's get this SUMMER party started and get into some "HAPPY CREATING!"

*ARTtastic Giveaway Items

1.  Sassy & Chic Tote
2.  Journal Junkie 2010 Acrylic Painting
3.  Composition Notebook Journal
4.  ARTtastic Tiara