Several months ago a box arrived at my apartment. When I opened the box a styrofoam head was staring up at me.
Very odd.
I double checked the address. It was definitely addressed to me.
I checked the sender. It was a name I recognized and so I sent her an e-mail:
Hey Barb:
I hope we're not re-enacting a scene from the Godfather, but I got a head in a box from you. Am I supposed to be doing something with it? :)
J
She wrote back in the affirmative, jogging my memory about a conversation we had had at CHA. Barb is the owner of Bizzy B — a great scrapbooking, stamping, and mixed media store in Toronto, Canada. And she is running a charity auction to benefit a Toronto-area high school art program. She sent heads out to loads of artists and they are going to be auctioned off in the store (Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap, 2100 Bloor Street West, Unit 4, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 1M7) starting on May 25. The silent auction runs through June 3.
Here is my head:
And some details:
I had a really good time working on this strange and unusual surface. Very happy with the results and a little sad to see it heading out the door!
You can see all the heads here. I have to say that the photo of my head on that page is not of her "good side." But c'est la vie. If you live in the Toronto area, consider stopping by the store to make a bid!
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. The winner of the Wood Parquet stencil in 6×6 and 12×12 is…
Congratulations, Julia! E-mail me with your mailing address and I'll get those stencils out to you!
julie your painted head is all kinds of cool! what a great cause. 🙂
julie your painted head is all kinds of cool! what a great cause. 🙂
julie your painted head is all kinds of cool! what a great cause. 🙂
julie your painted head is all kinds of cool! what a great cause. 🙂
julie your painted head is all kinds of cool! what a great cause. 🙂
Julie that is one of the most unique art items you have made. It is right up there with the fabulous dress you made for CHA!
Julie that is one of the most unique art items you have made. It is right up there with the fabulous dress you made for CHA!
Julie that is one of the most unique art items you have made. It is right up there with the fabulous dress you made for CHA!
Julie that is one of the most unique art items you have made. It is right up there with the fabulous dress you made for CHA!
Julie that is one of the most unique art items you have made. It is right up there with the fabulous dress you made for CHA!
This is wonderful. I have a styrafoam head in my bathroom closet. I see it everyday and have been thinking I should really give it a face. Actually, it was used as an exhibit in a murder trial. After the trial there were alot of extra heads….so my friend, the attorney, gave me one …..
This is wonderful. I have a styrafoam head in my bathroom closet. I see it everyday and have been thinking I should really give it a face. Actually, it was used as an exhibit in a murder trial. After the trial there were alot of extra heads….so my friend, the attorney, gave me one …..
This is wonderful. I have a styrafoam head in my bathroom closet. I see it everyday and have been thinking I should really give it a face. Actually, it was used as an exhibit in a murder trial. After the trial there were alot of extra heads….so my friend, the attorney, gave me one …..
This is wonderful. I have a styrafoam head in my bathroom closet. I see it everyday and have been thinking I should really give it a face. Actually, it was used as an exhibit in a murder trial. After the trial there were alot of extra heads….so my friend, the attorney, gave me one …..
This is wonderful. I have a styrafoam head in my bathroom closet. I see it everyday and have been thinking I should really give it a face. Actually, it was used as an exhibit in a murder trial. After the trial there were alot of extra heads….so my friend, the attorney, gave me one …..
Annie’s story above is unique.
Love the quote you put on your head Julie!
Annie’s story above is unique.
Love the quote you put on your head Julie!
Annie’s story above is unique.
Love the quote you put on your head Julie!
Annie’s story above is unique.
Love the quote you put on your head Julie!
Annie’s story above is unique.
Love the quote you put on your head Julie!
BTW…I’m reserving the dates on my calendar that you’ll be at AE in Topsfield. Pretty excited that I will get to sign up for one of your classes.
BTW…I’m reserving the dates on my calendar that you’ll be at AE in Topsfield. Pretty excited that I will get to sign up for one of your classes.
BTW…I’m reserving the dates on my calendar that you’ll be at AE in Topsfield. Pretty excited that I will get to sign up for one of your classes.
BTW…I’m reserving the dates on my calendar that you’ll be at AE in Topsfield. Pretty excited that I will get to sign up for one of your classes.
BTW…I’m reserving the dates on my calendar that you’ll be at AE in Topsfield. Pretty excited that I will get to sign up for one of your classes.
So cool! I have a couple of these in my stash waiting for inspiration. Did you coat it with something first to somewhat smooth out the surface?
So cool! I have a couple of these in my stash waiting for inspiration. Did you coat it with something first to somewhat smooth out the surface?
So cool! I have a couple of these in my stash waiting for inspiration. Did you coat it with something first to somewhat smooth out the surface?
So cool! I have a couple of these in my stash waiting for inspiration. Did you coat it with something first to somewhat smooth out the surface?
So cool! I have a couple of these in my stash waiting for inspiration. Did you coat it with something first to somewhat smooth out the surface?
I love what you did!
I love what you did!
I love what you did!
I love what you did!
I love what you did!
As a frequent patron of Bizzy B, I can tell you that I have seen several of the heads already and they are all awesome (each one is totally unique) but Julie, yours is extra wonderful!! I LOVE the colours you used and the designs you created. I might just have to place a bid…
As a frequent patron of Bizzy B, I can tell you that I have seen several of the heads already and they are all awesome (each one is totally unique) but Julie, yours is extra wonderful!! I LOVE the colours you used and the designs you created. I might just have to place a bid…
As a frequent patron of Bizzy B, I can tell you that I have seen several of the heads already and they are all awesome (each one is totally unique) but Julie, yours is extra wonderful!! I LOVE the colours you used and the designs you created. I might just have to place a bid…
As a frequent patron of Bizzy B, I can tell you that I have seen several of the heads already and they are all awesome (each one is totally unique) but Julie, yours is extra wonderful!! I LOVE the colours you used and the designs you created. I might just have to place a bid…
As a frequent patron of Bizzy B, I can tell you that I have seen several of the heads already and they are all awesome (each one is totally unique) but Julie, yours is extra wonderful!! I LOVE the colours you used and the designs you created. I might just have to place a bid…
Nope. I just painted directly on the styrofoam.
Nope. I just painted directly on the styrofoam.
Nope. I just painted directly on the styrofoam.
Nope. I just painted directly on the styrofoam.
Nope. I just painted directly on the styrofoam.
I really like how you painted the face on the opposite side of the “face” of the head. I can honestly say that I’ve never received a head in a box. I can understand your dismay upon opening it. Funny story and great art piece. Thanks.
I really like how you painted the face on the opposite side of the “face” of the head. I can honestly say that I’ve never received a head in a box. I can understand your dismay upon opening it. Funny story and great art piece. Thanks.
I really like how you painted the face on the opposite side of the “face” of the head. I can honestly say that I’ve never received a head in a box. I can understand your dismay upon opening it. Funny story and great art piece. Thanks.
I really like how you painted the face on the opposite side of the “face” of the head. I can honestly say that I’ve never received a head in a box. I can understand your dismay upon opening it. Funny story and great art piece. Thanks.
I really like how you painted the face on the opposite side of the “face” of the head. I can honestly say that I’ve never received a head in a box. I can understand your dismay upon opening it. Funny story and great art piece. Thanks.
Wow. I love the sentiment and the incredible portrayal of it.
Wow. I love the sentiment and the incredible portrayal of it.
Wow. I love the sentiment and the incredible portrayal of it.
Wow. I love the sentiment and the incredible portrayal of it.
Wow. I love the sentiment and the incredible portrayal of it.
More photos of the heads, from all different angles, have now been posted on Bizzy B’s Facebook page.
Here you go 🙂
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150987489074750.478499.169988544749&type=3
More photos of the heads, from all different angles, have now been posted on Bizzy B’s Facebook page.
Here you go 🙂
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150987489074750.478499.169988544749&type=3
More photos of the heads, from all different angles, have now been posted on Bizzy B’s Facebook page.
Here you go 🙂
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150987489074750.478499.169988544749&type=3
More photos of the heads, from all different angles, have now been posted on Bizzy B’s Facebook page.
Here you go 🙂
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150987489074750.478499.169988544749&type=3
More photos of the heads, from all different angles, have now been posted on Bizzy B’s Facebook page.
Here you go 🙂
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150987489074750.478499.169988544749&type=3
I think that is funny you wouldn’t remember. But the head in the box is cool. What a great idea for a fundraiser! I hope they get lots of money!
I think that is funny you wouldn’t remember. But the head in the box is cool. What a great idea for a fundraiser! I hope they get lots of money!
I think that is funny you wouldn’t remember. But the head in the box is cool. What a great idea for a fundraiser! I hope they get lots of money!
I think that is funny you wouldn’t remember. But the head in the box is cool. What a great idea for a fundraiser! I hope they get lots of money!
I think that is funny you wouldn’t remember. But the head in the box is cool. What a great idea for a fundraiser! I hope they get lots of money!
Your pkg story is too funny!!! Love the very cool painted head!!
Your pkg story is too funny!!! Love the very cool painted head!!
Your pkg story is too funny!!! Love the very cool painted head!!
Your pkg story is too funny!!! Love the very cool painted head!!
Your pkg story is too funny!!! Love the very cool painted head!!
Hi Julie, my favorite mixed media artist!
I love the head that you painted.
As for the circle challenge, I didn’t know how to email my photos to you, so I just sent them to your regular address. I don’t have my own URL (website) yet.
Hi Julie, my favorite mixed media artist!
I love the head that you painted.
As for the circle challenge, I didn’t know how to email my photos to you, so I just sent them to your regular address. I don’t have my own URL (website) yet.
Hi Julie, my favorite mixed media artist!
I love the head that you painted.
As for the circle challenge, I didn’t know how to email my photos to you, so I just sent them to your regular address. I don’t have my own URL (website) yet.
Hi Julie, my favorite mixed media artist!
I love the head that you painted.
As for the circle challenge, I didn’t know how to email my photos to you, so I just sent them to your regular address. I don’t have my own URL (website) yet.
Hi Julie, my favorite mixed media artist!
I love the head that you painted.
As for the circle challenge, I didn’t know how to email my photos to you, so I just sent them to your regular address. I don’t have my own URL (website) yet.
Love that you painted the face on the back of the head. Of course you would!
Love that you painted the face on the back of the head. Of course you would!
Love that you painted the face on the back of the head. Of course you would!
Love that you painted the face on the back of the head. Of course you would!
Love that you painted the face on the back of the head. Of course you would!
You did a wonderful job with this, Julie!! Very colorful and fun!
You did a wonderful job with this, Julie!! Very colorful and fun!
You did a wonderful job with this, Julie!! Very colorful and fun!
You did a wonderful job with this, Julie!! Very colorful and fun!
You did a wonderful job with this, Julie!! Very colorful and fun!
HELLO – You are so cool!! LOVE your take on the challenge – your out of the box approach is so “you” and tells your story so eloquently!
HELLO – You are so cool!! LOVE your take on the challenge – your out of the box approach is so “you” and tells your story so eloquently!
HELLO – You are so cool!! LOVE your take on the challenge – your out of the box approach is so “you” and tells your story so eloquently!
HELLO – You are so cool!! LOVE your take on the challenge – your out of the box approach is so “you” and tells your story so eloquently!
HELLO – You are so cool!! LOVE your take on the challenge – your out of the box approach is so “you” and tells your story so eloquently!
This is SO cool Julie! Love love love what you did! And guess what? I’m going to TO this weekend, first time! Won the trip through our soccer club, and we’ll be attending an MLS soccer game there, Toronto vs Philly. I put Bizzy B’s address in my phone (thanks for that!) Now I must convince my family we have to stop by! I hope we can cuz I would love to see these in person!!
This is SO cool Julie! Love love love what you did! And guess what? I’m going to TO this weekend, first time! Won the trip through our soccer club, and we’ll be attending an MLS soccer game there, Toronto vs Philly. I put Bizzy B’s address in my phone (thanks for that!) Now I must convince my family we have to stop by! I hope we can cuz I would love to see these in person!!
This is SO cool Julie! Love love love what you did! And guess what? I’m going to TO this weekend, first time! Won the trip through our soccer club, and we’ll be attending an MLS soccer game there, Toronto vs Philly. I put Bizzy B’s address in my phone (thanks for that!) Now I must convince my family we have to stop by! I hope we can cuz I would love to see these in person!!
This is SO cool Julie! Love love love what you did! And guess what? I’m going to TO this weekend, first time! Won the trip through our soccer club, and we’ll be attending an MLS soccer game there, Toronto vs Philly. I put Bizzy B’s address in my phone (thanks for that!) Now I must convince my family we have to stop by! I hope we can cuz I would love to see these in person!!
This is SO cool Julie! Love love love what you did! And guess what? I’m going to TO this weekend, first time! Won the trip through our soccer club, and we’ll be attending an MLS soccer game there, Toronto vs Philly. I put Bizzy B’s address in my phone (thanks for that!) Now I must convince my family we have to stop by! I hope we can cuz I would love to see these in person!!
this would be a great craft/art idea for my girlscouts to do thanks for sharing! Peggy C
this would be a great craft/art idea for my girlscouts to do thanks for sharing! Peggy C
this would be a great craft/art idea for my girlscouts to do thanks for sharing! Peggy C
this would be a great craft/art idea for my girlscouts to do thanks for sharing! Peggy C
this would be a great craft/art idea for my girlscouts to do thanks for sharing! Peggy C