Monthly Archives: September 2013

MY NEW PAPERBACK NOW AVAILABLE! – “Our Angels Await, Stories of Love from Beyond”

Posted on September 29, 2013 by LM

After several years of gathering stories and learning the ins and outs of self publishing a book, I FINALLY DID IT!! The paperback version of “Our Angels Await, Stories of Love from Beyond” by Lora C. Mercado is complete and … Continue reading →

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Just Published! “The Enigmatic Tarot”

Posted on September 16, 2013 by LM

The Enigmatic Tarot is a set of 22 Major Arcana cards that I designed with vintage postcards, photos and ephemera in my collection. I also used a few vintage images in the public domain that I altered. To see more, … Continue reading →

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Vintage Goodies at the Resale Shop

Posted on September 14, 2013 by LM

For under $6.00 today, I bought these two vintage professionally framed prints, and three old encyclopedias from 1956 that are FULL of amazing art and photos to use in my collage projects. I found these treasures at a local resale … Continue reading →

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In Memory of September 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2013 by LM

My thoughts are of all the victims, families and first responders from this tragic day. May God bless you and ease your pain.

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Excite Your Spirit!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by LM

This is powerful and true… and also the reason that I have so many projects going! Haa! 🙂

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One Household Item that Cleans Cat Stains!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by LM

I have an older cat that has a sensitive stomach. I also have light carpet in most of my house, which presents a big problem with stains when my kitty gets sick in little spots all over the house. Last … Continue reading →

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Meet artist Brabant Lenting!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by LM

I wanted to introduce you to my friend and fellow artist, Brabant Lenting. He is a fabulous painter that I met a few years ago through Paul Henry’s Art Gallery in Hammond, Indiana. Brabant paints gorgeous abstract pieces using various … Continue reading →

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A Verse for Moms…

Posted on September 6, 2013 by LM

I found this online and it is so true. Motherhood is the hardest but most fulfilling thing in the world. I am so blessed to have had my babies.

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Meet artist Dawn Diamantopoulos

Posted on September 5, 2013 by LM

I met Dawn several years ago when I started exhibiting my photos in a local gallery in my area called Studio 659. I find her artwork to be very soothing and unique. She is a very talented artist and a … Continue reading →

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Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed-Media Artists

Posted on September 5, 2013 by LM

One of my favorite books in my collection of mixed media art is “Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed Media Artists” by Ann Baldwin. I bought this book two years ago, and am still enthralled with all of the creative ideas … Continue reading →