Handmade cards now available at Scented Swan!

You've got to check out my new line of scented handmade paper greeting cards made exclusively for Scented Swan Soap & Candle Co. based out of Nokomis, FL! These amazing aromatic cards are made with recycled papers (of course!) and infused with either steeped lavender buds, rose petals, spearmint leaves, hibiscus petals, jasmine, oolong tea, or chamomile. Scented Swan is locally owned and operated and has a beautiful gift shop FULL of high quality scented treasures from soy candles to unique glycerin soaps and so much more! Check out http://www.scentedswan.com/ for online orders or directions to their Nokomis location.

A basket of fresh rose petals ...

transformed into scented rose petal paper...

and into a unique handmade paper card!

Come check out my free handmade paper demos!

See how waste paper and bits of nature are recycled into beautiful and unique handmade paper! 

A wide variety of my handmade paper cards will be available...

Hope to see you there!

Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 10am - 2pm
Osprey Executive Park
460 South Tamiami Trail (across from Super Walmart)

Osprey, FL

This is an Osprey community event that will also include:

free document shredding service

free hearing tests

free computer disposal service

bloodmobile
free bounce house for kids
free bike helmet giveaway by Friends of Legacy Trail (supplies limited)
free popcorn 

Info and more freebies from other Osprey businesses

All Faiths Food Bank donations accepted

About Sierra's Bat Mitzvah Invitations...

If you are looking for the photos and story behind Sierra's unique handmade recycled paper and wildflower seed Bat Mitzvah invitations just click on the "Invitations" tab and enjoy!

Handmade cards, papers, and invitations Vidrio Arts http:vidr... on Twitpic

Handmade cards, papers, and invitations Vidrio Arts http:vidr... on Twitpic

Vidrio Arts is now on Facebook!

Click on my Vidrio Arts Facebook link (you don't have to have an account!) & see a detailed listing of my upcoming classes under "Events." If you are on Facebook, you can list Vidrio Arts as a "like" so you can get my updates. Thanks so much for your patience while I organize my website, blog, & Facebook page!  In the meantime, please don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions...

So much to share!

Fall 2010 is shaping up to be loaded with handmade paper & children's art classes, handmade paper demos & shows, and new lines of really unique, cool, and eco-friendly handmade paper greeting card designs! Right now I'm busy in my brand new studio beefing up my inventory for season and preparing for my upcoming handmade paper demo and sale at the Local Coffee +Tea Tent at Downtown Sarasota Farmer's Market this Saturday, September 25th from 9 am. - 12 pm. Here's the link for more info...http://www.meetup.com/siplocally/calendar/14795337/ Hope to see you there!

Please check back often in the next few weeks for news, photos,and updates on classes and new designs! In the meantime, please refer to the following websites for scheduled Fall 2010 classes:

The Art and Photography School of Colleen Cassidy www.colleencassidy.com
Papermaking Tea Party for Adults (November)
Handmade Paper classes for kids, teens, and adults (November)
Funky Loaf Soap class for kids & teens (October)
"Amazing Artists" classes for kids and homeschoolers (October 27 - November 17)

K2 Scrapbook Studio www.k2scrapbookstudio.com
"Intro to the Art of Papermaking for Scrapbookers" (Saturday, October 2nd)

Stained glass and handmade paper artwork are available at the above locations as well as the following:
Local Coffee + Tea (Selby Gardens) www.localcoffee.com
Yoder's Marketplace (Sarasota Square Mall) www.yodersmarketplace.com
More locations coming soon!

Mobile art classes for classrooms, homeschoolers, and groups are currently being scheduled - please check my website tabs for info. For a limited time, I will be offering private and very small group classes at my new handmade paper studio - info coming soon! 

Thanks for your interest & please stay tuned!