Now to put together the next kit. I have been doing the SECT ATC swaps for at least 6 years so coming up with original ideas is getting harder & harder. It also seems I get my best ideas in the shower - go figure! Anyway, I came up with, what I think is a brilliant next theme! Can't wait to share it but you'll just have to wait until the next meeting on the 19th. I always keep it a big secret - that's half the fun!
I've been trying to catch up (and dare I say getting ahead?!) on swaps and other commitments. The Altered Art Guild charm swap, Lost Art Creations Printed Page ATC swap and working on my parents' 50th anniversary gift. Now if I can just get to work on the LAC Winter Banner swap, AAG jewelry swap, plus class samples for the spring - mostly altered book techiques (really different stuff!) and, oh yeah, Christmas cards, planning Thanksgiving and, ummm, I guess I better clean the house too?! Someone in the Altered Divas said that dust is a UV protectant - I LIKE that! LOL!
Anyway here are a few pics of what I have been working on. Let me know what you think.
Bezel is a tiny vintage curtain rod ring. I sprayed tissue paper with a mix of Distress Reinker in Old Paper and Hierloom Gold Perfect Pearls and water. Stamped german text and heart on the tissue (the resin makes the tissue disappear). Dropped in the key charm and Voila! Actually it wasn't QUITE that simple. The first pouring of resin leaked out from under the rings even though I used packing tape - well burnished to the ring - leaving a bit of a mess. Well, not to be discouraged I pulled out the trusty Dremel and sanded/ground off the pesky resin around the outside of the bezel. Then I added the paper and charm and did the second pouring. A couple of the charms needed to have the backs 'cleaned up' so I painted a 3rd layer of resin to smooth out and make clear again. All in all - considering i am NOT a jewelry maker - I am pleased with the results. I just hope the recipients are too!
A few Printed Page ATCs. The swap requirement is to use text in the back ground of every ATC.
Just finished adding more collage sheets, tinsel ribbons(great for your holiday projects!) and Flower Kits.
The flowers kits are made up of vintage fabric petals that have been shaped & embossed and some look like they are hand painted/dyed. They don't look like much flat, but stacked and secured in the center and they transform into GORGEOUS, lush flowers!
Thanks for looking!
Terrie
Congrats to Sheri Nadler and Vicki who have won an original ATC from me!
I love Halloween. The costumes, the kids, the candy... My favorite candy was (and still is) Smarties and Babe Ruth bars. They bring back sweet memories. For the longest time both had disappeared off store shelves (at least here in the Northeast) but now both can be found - Woohoo!
Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to visit my blog. I had such fun reading everyone's comments and I LOVE giving away stuff so look forward to more giveaways in the future!
Happy Halloween!
T
Post a comment about what your favorite treat is/was for Halloween and I will pick 2 winners at random, each winning an original ATC by me! You have until Sunday, Oct 25th at 6 PM EST to get your entry in.
Happy Halloween!
T
The show must go on! I have been busting my tail for the past week making new books and goodies to sell, I just hope the chill doesn't keep people away but rather gets them thinking about the holidays? After all, Christmas is only a little more than 2 months away - EEK! My husband thinks I'm nuts but I am prepared with long underwear, ski socks, a toasty hat, gloves, glove liners and hand & foot warmers. Saturday is just supposed to be cloudy and cool, the jury's still out for Sunday. Walking around it should be fine, but when you can't really move around too much it gets cold - fast.
Anyway, I will be in Woodstock CT this weekend (only about 1 hour from Boston, 45 min from Hartford) exhibiting in the Roseland Cottage Fine Art & Craft Show. This show is one of the top shows in the country and is one of the largest benefits that Historic New England holds each year.
Hope to see you there!
T
Congratulations to Bonnie Schulte & Jan (dejavucreations)! You have each won one of the Poe/Halloween ATCs! I will contact you separately to get your mailing info.
Thanks to everyone who visited my blog this weekend. And thanks so much to everyone who left comments and answered my question. I LOVED reading each and every one and they brought back so many great Halloween memories for me.
MY favorite costume was one I made in a costume design class in college. I was assigned to make a costume for Juliet from Romeo & Juliet. It was a deep rose colored satin with white english lawn inserts at the wrist, elbow, bust and back. There was a gold brocade insert for the front of the skirt (so it looked like 2 layers of heavy fabric). The skirt alone used up almost 10 yards of fabric! Gathering and stitching all the fabric was a BITCH of a job but I was thrilled with how full and luxurious the skirt looked! The back of the dress had chocolate velvet ribbon lacing corset style. The same ribbon was used at the elbow and wrist. I wore this costume to more than one party over the years and even lended it out to someone who wanted to be Maid Marion.
I am traveling up to Boston this weekend to teach a class so I am starting this giveaway a little early. Post a comment and answer the question; What was your favorite costume EVER and was it handmade, rented or purchased? It could be you were a child or an adult when you wore said costume. :^)
2 winners will be chosen at random and each will win one of the ATCs in the post. The winners will be announced on Monday after 6PM EST.
Have a creative weekend!
T
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