Category Archives: Circus

Jul13

Step right up

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Betsy Skagen

Ladies and gents, step right up because this week we are taking a shine to circus.

I mean that literally, since my project today features different shiny surfaces that you can apply to circus trading coins.

Each circus trading coin features a different shiny surface: fine glitter, chunky glitter, distressed glitter, red metallic flakes or silver metallic flakes.

You can use these as trading coins, ornaments or as package tags.

If you want to learn how to make these coins, please visit my featured tutorial at Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts.

Jan13

You spin me right ’round–like a Valentine carousel

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Betsy Skagen

You spin me right ’round–like a Valentine carousel

I don’t think there’s any sweeter combination than Valentines and merry-go-rounds–at least if you exclude the food category. Everyone knows there’s nothing sweeter than a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.

This carousel features glittering lights, prancing horses in perfect pastels and mid-century sweethearts all dolled up for the holiday. Read the rest of this entry →

Sep1

Tune into the NETwork for an important announcement

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Betsy Skagen

Tune into the NETwork for an important announcement

Time to tune in to your retro televisions because today is the big day!

A few weeks back I announced that I “made the cut” and was named to the ColourArte Design Team. Today my inaugural project is featured on the ColourArte blog.

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May28

All aboard for the circus altered art train

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Betsy Skagen

All aboard for the circus altered art train

Ladies and Gents–step right up because Cirq Alpha is coming to town!

Loaded with spellbinding stars and breathtaking beasts, Paper Calliope’s circus train is sure to dazzle and delight you. Step up close and learn just how this spectacle was created.

I am sooooo excited to be featured as a guest artist at Alphas Stamps, that the over-the-top adjectives of the circus world do not even begin to describe how I feel. Since my journalism professor would roll over in his grave if he saw me using this superfluous language ( “Omit needless words, Betsy!”), I will move along and get right to the point. Read the rest of this entry →

Apr16

Pretty, pretty Prima—with sprinkles on top

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Betsy Skagen

Pretty, pretty Prima—with sprinkles on top

Prima Marketing is having a design team call. A long-time fan of theirs, I simply could not resist giving it a try. But the best part???? The best part is how much fun I had creating these projects with Prima products!

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Apr12

It’s a circus menagerie

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Betsy Skagen

It’s a circus menagerie

My love of vintage circus continues today over at the Robin’s Nest. Please step right up and take a gander at this talented menagerie.

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Jan28

Paper Calliope makes its first…are you ready for this…paper calliope

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Betsy Skagen

Paper Calliope makes its first…are you ready for this…paper calliope

So, by now you probably know that I love making vintage circus art. It probably has a little something to do with the fact that my kids have gone to a circus performing arts school since the youngest was still in diapers. Yep, The Daughter™ hung from a trapeze, even before she was out of Pampers.

Aside from my kids’ involvement, I also like making circus-themed art because of the vibrant graphics and the endless opportunities for whimsy and creativity. Over the last week,I have been laboring over a special project that has been on my to-do list for a long, long while. It was finally time to make a paper calliope.

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