March is National Women's History month. I know it's still a couple of weeks away, but this is a good time to plan your course of action. Every city has some kind of event going on. If not, maybe you can find something online pertaining to this muy importante month.

Here in Phoenix (and Tempe, Gilbert, Glendale, etc), a local paper arts store, Ink It!, is holding an auction for decorated torsos. Mary Ellen Fresquez, the owner of this lovely shop invited me to load one up, Crafty Chica stylee, for the event. Here is my finsihed piece.



And here is some info on the event:

"AUCTION-Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Artists have been busy with the theme "Cherechez la Femme" (translated: "Search for the Woman"). 6" paper mache torsos, decorated and embellished will be on display and up for bid on Saturday, March 4th, 5-8pm. Join us, put your bids in for your favorite torso(s) and enjoy great desserts catered by our own downtown Gilbert restaurants--and you already know how yummy their food is! 100% of the profits from the auction will be donated to the Susan K. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation."

Ink It! is located at 225 North Gilbert Road - Gilbert, Arizona 85234. Phone: 480.632.6801. Be sure to check it out! and if you live outside the area, organize your own event at your favorite local art store or boutique!



Or, just buy a blank torso from Stampington.com, and embellish it for your own personal sense of empowerment! Now aren't you glad you have two weeks notice?

Viva la mujer!

P.S. If you like the paper I used, I'm going to be selling it in collage sheets very soon!

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Labels: collage/paper, empowerment crafts, mother's day