tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29683165415718102192024-03-12T23:19:45.778-07:00Jam and TalcAn Art BlogVelvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-55877215845787397902010-12-31T11:26:00.000-08:002011-01-01T12:00:17.704-08:00Goodbye 2010Thank you for your support and encouragement this year!<br /><br />As this year ends, I look forward to challenging myself with new ideas and pursuits. I'm off to a new blogging adventure in 2011.<br />Join me at <a href="http://twinkle-sweet-designs.blogspot.com/">http://twinkle-sweet-designs.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />To close out this blog, I am posting a recycled art project I did recently. I used a q-tips box, tea tins (one from Starbuck's Tazo, and the other from Dean & Deluca), Kleenex hand towel box and lots of old French book pages and other scraps. This could be a desk set, gift boxes or supply containers. I like to position the text upside down for interest.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YiKmk7CNavtlrPLieuDqHpzwPIlqhQYIbgWj2q7xba-0m0ye4Ve5YnKfaDklsnIkre3zRhsgGuj8pL018yFxs_idR2mtkvAC9rJcXOARsR1DNpZvG77e_ImGycOkZKldO63zG15Y-aM/s1600/DSC03612.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YiKmk7CNavtlrPLieuDqHpzwPIlqhQYIbgWj2q7xba-0m0ye4Ve5YnKfaDklsnIkre3zRhsgGuj8pL018yFxs_idR2mtkvAC9rJcXOARsR1DNpZvG77e_ImGycOkZKldO63zG15Y-aM/s200/DSC03612.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557309016093829970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn9NGR1maYYq7Pt4Thw4r-2hebM_gYMDCPuwsW-mK0VDjqi4JPfckchCgC1fk6lGHIxD-qD9R9aH9sQ_AKZAGiQuAfjs7vfty7WOa2hSyYRtCHRyyMhfrmKooHZhXlEOKgRawey7P5l50/s1600/DSC03611.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjNoWOLurmmEBsXyPrgzSdkJMFQadufYZv36ESqxiqDX2wx6i5rPfJROKj2KPekeLDPnBHIPHrjTCQoaOKk4GwaxnXSD3fSqCXVEgnFhcXIysbdZxu2U5z-VnOLhAXPiqw5WaPuuI7I4/s200/DSC03609.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557308990627175362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAvszWMul8hjOBkO63ORfGe3VajyRIib9HESs8o6sbQI5aZ_ThuI-T0mstdjq0dSBapR6lLW2E5Vh5bZezLeqfk9-8NwWi7KpDmLomZN6MZgJPZ68sxFUbjxFmeUifN8XpcMMtx-LWdU/s1600/DSC03606.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAvszWMul8hjOBkO63ORfGe3VajyRIib9HESs8o6sbQI5aZ_ThuI-T0mstdjq0dSBapR6lLW2E5Vh5bZezLeqfk9-8NwWi7KpDmLomZN6MZgJPZ68sxFUbjxFmeUifN8XpcMMtx-LWdU/s200/DSC03606.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557308981067214818" /></a><br /><br /></div>Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-52399050074477108002010-12-25T16:01:00.000-08:002010-12-31T16:02:27.853-08:00Merry Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj13YxoOFmlmKSYsH3cIc4Sg1SW-bZZbfsdDWl_Xm9DsG4Vf38rx-UDB1G9QvMznwSGSRY2SjcHDL-lpQYfzL_T1-I_0mxzg0DyG88AdkmP-7ayJHeNcamkUfCTgTyI2NJb3Gf3QOtkknU/s1600/christmas+ad3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj13YxoOFmlmKSYsH3cIc4Sg1SW-bZZbfsdDWl_Xm9DsG4Vf38rx-UDB1G9QvMznwSGSRY2SjcHDL-lpQYfzL_T1-I_0mxzg0DyG88AdkmP-7ayJHeNcamkUfCTgTyI2NJb3Gf3QOtkknU/s400/christmas+ad3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557001022871411666" /></a><br />Hope yours is grand!Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-59322366228812722342010-12-16T10:37:00.000-08:002010-12-17T10:57:42.030-08:00Baking Up a Storm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbURA9Nz8mFuXUklenTtZ7wFam35xi0dsZiZorVRYJBjg_zbb5alktZUzLV2ybrhUVJ8c-50z50YOFmh58RZeZr51AWRXIxyGH0MsaRodUZrd-niOQv-4U05qEg2oUZ2zxtG-EY6-nB0/s1600/DSC03829.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbURA9Nz8mFuXUklenTtZ7wFam35xi0dsZiZorVRYJBjg_zbb5alktZUzLV2ybrhUVJ8c-50z50YOFmh58RZeZr51AWRXIxyGH0MsaRodUZrd-niOQv-4U05qEg2oUZ2zxtG-EY6-nB0/s400/DSC03829.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551727064034984978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4O4F8OV8ajAskZa9FYYDH9h3XGm_JttRdeQNrM4Ka3NlaBKZWSVktwgv68Zj_nN4C7lvVd3-DEqFn_Bx2JRwjftvBrkhTTB11a_voqFLmrH2rNJs3N3OMZ4YRfgaIf3InulYV8akW_I/s1600/DSC03826.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4O4F8OV8ajAskZa9FYYDH9h3XGm_JttRdeQNrM4Ka3NlaBKZWSVktwgv68Zj_nN4C7lvVd3-DEqFn_Bx2JRwjftvBrkhTTB11a_voqFLmrH2rNJs3N3OMZ4YRfgaIf3InulYV8akW_I/s400/DSC03826.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551727055135465634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFY8TdBYZE8e80pcA9maWlkFsFYbUt_UVvMYsFS1qqTaRjbEAD0nBDfhXfi1imiJu9YPfZ-rXWhh-B4lbJrpAl4jJUrrdSy4895zXqkM4tQG6eAoSOJiOjjZtewv4NNLRDnY1Yquzl1X4/s1600/DSC03824.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFY8TdBYZE8e80pcA9maWlkFsFYbUt_UVvMYsFS1qqTaRjbEAD0nBDfhXfi1imiJu9YPfZ-rXWhh-B4lbJrpAl4jJUrrdSy4895zXqkM4tQG6eAoSOJiOjjZtewv4NNLRDnY1Yquzl1X4/s400/DSC03824.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551727049172621762" /></a><br />I made 15 batches of Scottish Shortbread for my husband's work. It is our Christmas tradition, and so nice when everyone starts asking, "Is the shortbread coming this year?" Last year we had a family tragedy and the shortbread still showed up. Someone said "oh, I was afraid to ask if we were getting some this year." That makes me laugh!<br /><br />It takes quite a bit of time to shop, mix, bake, and wrap. A friend called me 3 times because we are decorating our church together for Christmas eve. Every time she called I said "Still mixing!" So I used 6 lbs of butter and 4 lbs. of sugar...so what, its Christmas!Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-69564992606373030512010-11-10T21:30:00.000-08:002010-11-10T21:50:54.165-08:00Hats Off To This!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCfWxqkri5r2rGhULQ6U7BcxPXjm-VLRDCusVPnda13xu7DowFhsxV0GWUJ9PWj-sk6wg4h-AVJtUDbdJuQYCm7SGsF01vNNf_qoNcFZeJUhRoEtQhGN3FiDkoGcNtURwkO6JJX2xcdA/s1600/kecia+button+final+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCfWxqkri5r2rGhULQ6U7BcxPXjm-VLRDCusVPnda13xu7DowFhsxV0GWUJ9PWj-sk6wg4h-AVJtUDbdJuQYCm7SGsF01vNNf_qoNcFZeJUhRoEtQhGN3FiDkoGcNtURwkO6JJX2xcdA/s400/kecia+button+final+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538165071587140034" /></a><br />Oh if you love hats, and there are alot of us out there, check out this post by the lovely <a href="http://lemoncholys.blogspot.com/2010/10/top-hat-derby-blog-hop.html">Kecia.</a> I discovered her on <a href="http://dollybellespeepshow.typepad.com/dollybelles_peepshow/2010/10/diy-glamour-girl-miss-october.html">Dolly Belle's</a> blog. Hopefully I can find one and get it all together by December. I am so excited to see such a different take on a blog hop!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rYUoVIz9xXfi93qlMO-Dr_cYYYzUg-Yh13EaJFJ9e1J2taTzmvI1qq0BTxjVgznvlUhTHwo0eE2iQ-9Ri_mrx9HqmTdQAgB3f49xbWMhUQvjCS5J5vxiclm_t8ShoOCG6UGo7ZERNgE/s1600/Teeny+Floral+Chintz+Mini+Top+Hat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rYUoVIz9xXfi93qlMO-Dr_cYYYzUg-Yh13EaJFJ9e1J2taTzmvI1qq0BTxjVgznvlUhTHwo0eE2iQ-9Ri_mrx9HqmTdQAgB3f49xbWMhUQvjCS5J5vxiclm_t8ShoOCG6UGo7ZERNgE/s400/Teeny+Floral+Chintz+Mini+Top+Hat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538163407888640258" /></a><br />This beautiful top hat was created by <a href="http://figandwillow.blogspot.com/2010/03/sparkley-jem.html">Jema Hewitt </a>Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-76243032407154403092010-10-30T11:30:00.001-07:002010-10-30T11:58:04.828-07:00Happy Harvest!Hope you're enjoying this season of thankfulness! I am thankful that the art gallery I helped my church start is up and running. Details to come...<br /><br />I have many collections and feel its time for something new. I love magazines, but have way too many of them. Solution: I loaded them up on ebay. I will continue to add more titles regularly. Over the past few months many were sold, but right now I have 70 for sale. There are lots of Somerset Studio and Mary Engelbreit. Here is the link to my store, <br />Twinkle Sweet: <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Twinkle-Sweet">http://stores.ebay.com/Twinkle-Sweet<br /></a>Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-81880769589708797242010-10-05T14:33:00.001-07:002010-10-05T14:50:13.408-07:00Back from Glitterfest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBycrHCxz71gxOYLUzFJPVzHRbTeOA2e4r_pgGPRUMq90yEQ9ciJMUOH32_ExaSaYBiFeUIz1OEyd9AZQDx3tAtNXHAK7-p6aFPJYVsWUdPxP4KGZtRzhgFB6ck6e8iM4gYYH4hNZZmQ/s1600/DSC03616.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBycrHCxz71gxOYLUzFJPVzHRbTeOA2e4r_pgGPRUMq90yEQ9ciJMUOH32_ExaSaYBiFeUIz1OEyd9AZQDx3tAtNXHAK7-p6aFPJYVsWUdPxP4KGZtRzhgFB6ck6e8iM4gYYH4hNZZmQ/s400/DSC03616.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524681855843939506" /></a><br /><br /><br />I have been to 2 different Glitterfest's in the Spring and assumed the Fall one would be similar. Well this was so much bigger, that vendors were outside! The variety of artists and creations was delightful. Outside there were plumeria trees in full bloom (pictured) that smelled heavenly. I had a short visit, so I was only able to purchase a few things on my way to another appointment. I so enjoyed talking with many artists. Some of them confessed they were up till 4 AM preparing. There were people with Press passes and cameras taking pictures for magazines. I was so tickled to be there. One of the nicest things that happened was that the artist <a href="http://www.dollybellespeepshow.typepad.com/">DollyBelle</a> recognized me and said hello. She wasn't hosting a booth this time, but shopping. I love the way she dresses-its amazing! <br /><br />You can see the fun things I purchased, namely some vintage posies, a sheet of ledger, and a large tag made by Priscilla. She mentioned giving some classes and contacting me. I collected so many business cards and websites and am slowly going back and reading all their blogs. Glitterfest was too fun!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_OWQrcIAUpD1-7pTLMMgtCDWpXs2NOKzuNAaKOUhzmrea5Hwttd1JB_4Rmnvw8ztPMMzKWQbN7VVK_waG_WuO2FLlT1aAT8vnDOgfFWpd0zNQn6AscNXmd1F9WRU0Yq2kpo0lBnpk_8/s1600/DSC03613.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_OWQrcIAUpD1-7pTLMMgtCDWpXs2NOKzuNAaKOUhzmrea5Hwttd1JB_4Rmnvw8ztPMMzKWQbN7VVK_waG_WuO2FLlT1aAT8vnDOgfFWpd0zNQn6AscNXmd1F9WRU0Yq2kpo0lBnpk_8/s400/DSC03613.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524678433191713938" /></a>Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-53479334934625651942010-10-01T09:47:00.000-07:002010-10-01T10:44:34.329-07:00Its a Great Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6xY8PzH6JiFX2Z_y-DGhUDmJUDb-XFBNIyP6ztM9xbekmVARBlHHgVA-ahOJWsD78HLMq_JWJMtd2WGxr7a6OQbKneWFq0IdQoxf8rc_L4jmB4L4s0IRLsLT4GOwCfFrgIFbtZCPkaY/s1600/header.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 67px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6xY8PzH6JiFX2Z_y-DGhUDmJUDb-XFBNIyP6ztM9xbekmVARBlHHgVA-ahOJWsD78HLMq_JWJMtd2WGxr7a6OQbKneWFq0IdQoxf8rc_L4jmB4L4s0IRLsLT4GOwCfFrgIFbtZCPkaY/s200/header.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523134350263825234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlZLXRwublBiN_1QkFGesN9z773-qVkTHlJR0eu14-mtOCABURfb7RbUvuXp1Yfm7aPPKZGRLDjnZU8hhN8b4vrBaF-OLDg0kIlv2ms3erFqZ4gAe9ivYmh-bkgLWJDHj8MKHqzcG1_s/s1600/pretty_fashion-tb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlZLXRwublBiN_1QkFGesN9z773-qVkTHlJR0eu14-mtOCABURfb7RbUvuXp1Yfm7aPPKZGRLDjnZU8hhN8b4vrBaF-OLDg0kIlv2ms3erFqZ4gAe9ivYmh-bkgLWJDHj8MKHqzcG1_s/s400/pretty_fashion-tb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523134184981245826" /></a><br />There have been a few favourite stores of mine that have closed recently. Well today a new online store has opened. It is called <a href="http://www.suchprettythingsshop.com/">Such Pretty Things Shop</a>. If you love vintage anything, you must check it out. When I first began looking online for blogs, <a href="http://www.suchprettythings.typepad.com/">Such Pretty Things</a> was one of the first ones I came across. It was at a time of great sorrow, and all of Jessica's pretty colours and ideas were very uplifting. I consider her blog a blessing. <br /><br />She had indicated that 1 October would be the grand opening, and I quickly made a purchase. There are many different products in various categories; Vintage Craft Supplies, Home Decor, and Jewelry, to name just a few. Her aesthetic is well developed and her colour palette, in soft pastels, is consistent throughout her product line. You must take a look!Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-64653774697114448662010-09-30T10:56:00.000-07:002010-10-01T11:23:14.162-07:00Cake Pops<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35l1ungWVOh0LpzzjhpdLbFo8GG8zhcbwbUi1Te3iOFq7vl9JS2isBnyRcY0GKjQtRsllg1j6deDz1oilReMxY2koxcdGEviujLPcwExgtkp08aQ_u4poRFuBUqNFi-ro4fC1dhbrSoE/s1600/41ItiEV7jGL._SS400_.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35l1ungWVOh0LpzzjhpdLbFo8GG8zhcbwbUi1Te3iOFq7vl9JS2isBnyRcY0GKjQtRsllg1j6deDz1oilReMxY2koxcdGEviujLPcwExgtkp08aQ_u4poRFuBUqNFi-ro4fC1dhbrSoE/s200/41ItiEV7jGL._SS400_.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523140500711841250" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">Bakerella</a> is a fabulous baking blog. It feeds right into my susie-cakes, williams-sonoma, & martha-stewart baking visions. This little <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/mMQFVTK5Z3KAL">video</a> has clear instructions and is so fun. Make sure you enlarge it to a full window. I will be applying an Autumnal Attitude to mine. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsH7kwEOMBg3auPU70Zv5sEoN1_1Rs5ZVS4b793XkPHehxtbz_tknTH-cX1u13bH9lokXUFll81Fu6D1aVnyQLDXWSmJMcMvOccEKdhSydqG5ixZyfs9Ewr6cuem2xSJfLfBbEy_MhJo/s1600/3037246032_57367a6505.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsH7kwEOMBg3auPU70Zv5sEoN1_1Rs5ZVS4b793XkPHehxtbz_tknTH-cX1u13bH9lokXUFll81Fu6D1aVnyQLDXWSmJMcMvOccEKdhSydqG5ixZyfs9Ewr6cuem2xSJfLfBbEy_MhJo/s400/3037246032_57367a6505.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523144113241876210" /></a>Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-70824392085658089102010-09-28T11:41:00.000-07:002010-09-28T14:30:10.199-07:00Glitterfest-Fall 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnwYwD2X47hiPfbyQOg2DSqtNlRpvDPNVCMs21GyPDBDDvIB1OlC8Xh6rUaZSHXwYvmYqqcj0otSwqeypl-jES57Xxt7CFRIwdumhB1DN_ElhV-mnl2CwoMy7R1i7Q1uMJwl0Rw-Bp9k/s1600/41577_342176706805_1429_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 179px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnwYwD2X47hiPfbyQOg2DSqtNlRpvDPNVCMs21GyPDBDDvIB1OlC8Xh6rUaZSHXwYvmYqqcj0otSwqeypl-jES57Xxt7CFRIwdumhB1DN_ElhV-mnl2CwoMy7R1i7Q1uMJwl0Rw-Bp9k/s400/41577_342176706805_1429_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522041372983561986" /></a><br />Another <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glitterfest/342176706805?v=wall">Glitterfest</a> is upon us this coming Saturday, October 2, 2010. I have been to the previous Spring ones, and am looking forward to this Fall/Winter one. <br /><br />This past Saturday, I had the privilege of meeting Dianne White, who created Glitterfest. She is the owner of a delightful store called <a href="http://www.vintagewhimzy.com/">Whimzy</a>, in Old Town Tustin, California. I enjoyed talking with her about handmade items, and celebrating what is made in the USA. Her shop is filled with curious and delightful supplies for all types of media. She has fabulous taste and lots of decor items. There is even a vintage clothing section. <br /><br />Dianne mentioned that her sister is the designer for the shop. She introduced me to a new line of unique rubber stamps made by the <a href="http://www.blinedesigns.com/">B Line Designs Company</a>. These are the items I purchased: B line crown stamp, German glass glitter in metallic teal, 2 brass charms for paper crafting, and 2 charms for jewelry. All of the items were carefully wrapped in black tissue for the season, and the hand stamped bag is really cute!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8d8dGCX0ujq4h2PlP9vulGeEdLwTmYnKiDmxD99Lo5gjcV7HCutzJnXX99TBEjOaqoVzXUK2613kKnhARhd0Y0Qq7nesFcSUfcNn1rOaF19MYUq7x1VeupI8aaCAHLWBNA219OLKEp4c/s1600/DSC03604.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8d8dGCX0ujq4h2PlP9vulGeEdLwTmYnKiDmxD99Lo5gjcV7HCutzJnXX99TBEjOaqoVzXUK2613kKnhARhd0Y0Qq7nesFcSUfcNn1rOaF19MYUq7x1VeupI8aaCAHLWBNA219OLKEp4c/s400/DSC03604.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522078472999944434" /></a>Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-25737268111336506612010-09-27T12:01:00.000-07:002010-09-28T14:20:33.796-07:00Paris to the Moon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3X4sl65HxpfSO-LthL9o8wIjAlnWyujB2e-zh1hVGdQ8gWcvBPnX4IlO2WVucr5_c4gm6Pbfd4yV80wNJnly3AHQbZkTXdTR-tlrf2BNjorlA6roKc8x9yiWmIM9fSfmlMOpw3Zaj6wE/s1600/DSC03601.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3X4sl65HxpfSO-LthL9o8wIjAlnWyujB2e-zh1hVGdQ8gWcvBPnX4IlO2WVucr5_c4gm6Pbfd4yV80wNJnly3AHQbZkTXdTR-tlrf2BNjorlA6roKc8x9yiWmIM9fSfmlMOpw3Zaj6wE/s400/DSC03601.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522077196590686290" /></a><br />One of the delights I have in visiting south Orange County, California, is going to Paris to the Moon. Unfortunately after 9 years they are closing their doors. I find this very sad. The only word I can come up with to describe this shop is ...magical. They are going to be attending flea markets and other shows in the future. I was fortunate to shop there one last time at the closing sale, and you can see what I purchased. They were the ones to start the "wish" tickets years ago, that have been copied ever since. I talked to the owner and wished him well! Take a look at their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Costa-Mesa-CA/Paris-To-The-Moon/341597869863?v=wall">facebook page</a>.Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-79957017688796047412010-09-20T20:37:00.000-07:002010-09-20T20:40:26.108-07:00TwitterLooking forward to swapping tweets with you on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JamAndTalc">https://twitter.com/JamAndTalc</a>Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-11655201216537090862010-09-13T09:21:00.000-07:002010-09-13T09:28:36.582-07:00Facebook<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzBcbUvB3FDRwqoV32k3k11RQgbfqle08gQmsC3sPB231nOnJnean2izS5eCEbX-OQVIE2cNm4THySiGf_8dgbj1cRABDKBXu37Yif33S5OVG36C0MuDN5JaK2paZRHsP_2dMP-xjZwQ/s1600/DSC02941_3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzBcbUvB3FDRwqoV32k3k11RQgbfqle08gQmsC3sPB231nOnJnean2izS5eCEbX-OQVIE2cNm4THySiGf_8dgbj1cRABDKBXu37Yif33S5OVG36C0MuDN5JaK2paZRHsP_2dMP-xjZwQ/s400/DSC02941_3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516435262966016354" /></a><br />I launched the new "Jam and Talc" page on Facebook. Come on over and say hello.<br />h<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jam-and-Talc/154103364617532">ttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Jam-and-Talc/154103364617532</a>Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-35997454752859896682010-08-02T18:33:00.000-07:002010-08-02T20:30:16.359-07:00Collages of DUMBO<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnMEPJkw21Eq8KLQqBx0fJ90CgjghjYHcd8bw8E8mQcyaxCqJ2L4csL1AfwZHpjDuDPXliW_WCV2AnRKJrzFkmHz7r77Fuw76gn9RqM_tkyKIpeuwXe3VSlr1LLqhvwImkY_qiW6ymrk/s1600/DSC03174.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnMEPJkw21Eq8KLQqBx0fJ90CgjghjYHcd8bw8E8mQcyaxCqJ2L4csL1AfwZHpjDuDPXliW_WCV2AnRKJrzFkmHz7r77Fuw76gn9RqM_tkyKIpeuwXe3VSlr1LLqhvwImkY_qiW6ymrk/s400/DSC03174.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501020758300053794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlU8eZL_6_yFF1XqIUW_9Am2tEd8onfyMeUqWKTC_dy4ik02VzZeXg8jQpDuBL99S-P1jZkfKaDU0RnNL29iBnU_zCTQa4OZkmp1wN_PuIUn3T7jqvGMag6W_aBZyQwfMpGbkW1DRk_NI/s1600/DSC03173.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlU8eZL_6_yFF1XqIUW_9Am2tEd8onfyMeUqWKTC_dy4ik02VzZeXg8jQpDuBL99S-P1jZkfKaDU0RnNL29iBnU_zCTQa4OZkmp1wN_PuIUn3T7jqvGMag6W_aBZyQwfMpGbkW1DRk_NI/s400/DSC03173.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501020748837331698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGvuyUBvyPQORihEABSdJkuhIy8ADDqrUA7boaHewJ-8klMjSyvpWTeIeoJ-_Zz9coLud6OImX6brrPBqYodnnHf8cQqVFYBFyJFDXb-eAuPYeMk8CQuG2peABM8a6TVpv9hXt84afN0/s1600/DSC03172_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGvuyUBvyPQORihEABSdJkuhIy8ADDqrUA7boaHewJ-8klMjSyvpWTeIeoJ-_Zz9coLud6OImX6brrPBqYodnnHf8cQqVFYBFyJFDXb-eAuPYeMk8CQuG2peABM8a6TVpv9hXt84afN0/s400/DSC03172_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501020740400403362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXgktFrDl11LDdgH0GFcyFkzJT4f5TMPK3TbXYK5E8MyZJnmjjGnRqlseGizkY9bAXFLmtCvjuzcKMFko0rkQsLO1gEK9bU0pgjHPVYTjud1KdERMvxyX7Peqo85CkavHJD3CKMeosPc/s1600/DSC03171.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXgktFrDl11LDdgH0GFcyFkzJT4f5TMPK3TbXYK5E8MyZJnmjjGnRqlseGizkY9bAXFLmtCvjuzcKMFko0rkQsLO1gEK9bU0pgjHPVYTjud1KdERMvxyX7Peqo85CkavHJD3CKMeosPc/s400/DSC03171.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501020735442606818" /></a><br /><br />In Brooklyn, <span style="font-weight:bold;">d</span>own <span style="font-weight:bold;">u</span>nder the <span style="font-weight:bold;">M</span>anhattan <span style="font-weight:bold;">B</span>ridge <span style="font-weight:bold;">O</span>verpass, is an area reffered to as DUMBO. Its very artsy, and I always wanted to visit. I did this summer, and here are some collages that I happened upon. I love the vintage- mixed- with-attitude vibe of it all.Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-5509009005675897562010-06-17T21:20:00.000-07:002010-06-17T21:22:45.372-07:00Art Tags<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYj3KSDpsZ1xsAQDGlSjtwkv5KjTSMzyJ-oKwQka27xGFaxFtSFPkfmNV6sW7sh6GK0JVI872hpezXFGqAkULtty7fZXr4c2gN0E-9WGmkSn7UT53GW48qwJUNoFmkhseQRowcZosyd3w/s1600/DSC02734.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYj3KSDpsZ1xsAQDGlSjtwkv5KjTSMzyJ-oKwQka27xGFaxFtSFPkfmNV6sW7sh6GK0JVI872hpezXFGqAkULtty7fZXr4c2gN0E-9WGmkSn7UT53GW48qwJUNoFmkhseQRowcZosyd3w/s400/DSC02734.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483964293300925410" /></a><br />These are the supplies I used to make the tags for a women's retreat. The theme for the retreat was "Time is Ticking Away".<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZaCAPO8Jk6Ot1v53MzcNYbPiaqcM_uljzBO0tFDOtAW5e7bxnnpKGMDsv91IJbt0_tOKsse-IU-mLhrHPV1RXAIzouY4Vtadm_z664nAJbtONq7LBhqWjyPs4FbKbDbq3QY8UizwcUU/s1600/DSC02739.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZaCAPO8Jk6Ot1v53MzcNYbPiaqcM_uljzBO0tFDOtAW5e7bxnnpKGMDsv91IJbt0_tOKsse-IU-mLhrHPV1RXAIzouY4Vtadm_z664nAJbtONq7LBhqWjyPs4FbKbDbq3QY8UizwcUU/s400/DSC02739.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483955678855264626" /></a><br />I started out with 12x12 sheets of scrapbook paper and rocked a Tim Holtz mask on them. Using walnut ink, I sprayed all over the 2 papers. Some were solid pink and others were solid purple, with a textured finish.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHpcJNRf94DWBbhjr0Lzqpdly7uBQilQLLC3TcTnKDnge_leJ74Gt8gyGLfLKbZiqQkpGr0X4ySB2dHQpmT1GzYGaByj4yZTRdOWFENhfSE9rRedescau0AqsMuMfLOyaja_jLKwvMFHY/s1600/DSC02741.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHpcJNRf94DWBbhjr0Lzqpdly7uBQilQLLC3TcTnKDnge_leJ74Gt8gyGLfLKbZiqQkpGr0X4ySB2dHQpmT1GzYGaByj4yZTRdOWFENhfSE9rRedescau0AqsMuMfLOyaja_jLKwvMFHY/s400/DSC02741.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483955688591763314" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0RW3vNj8Z55aLI3OPZ_oLKfDX9Eqs25xh7JPN5jJGvDSvyrZrb2xQRUW36Quu86cw8qUnDxikm4F29VfZChyd7DP4-fB9TU58egs2SFx9BaHNOBVxtVXKqGBx-UHadFxvlSmCjqWYgE/s1600/DSC02743.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0RW3vNj8Z55aLI3OPZ_oLKfDX9Eqs25xh7JPN5jJGvDSvyrZrb2xQRUW36Quu86cw8qUnDxikm4F29VfZChyd7DP4-fB9TU58egs2SFx9BaHNOBVxtVXKqGBx-UHadFxvlSmCjqWYgE/s400/DSC02743.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483955695901596754" /></a><br /><br />I cut the papers into tag sized pieces and cut off the ends. Then I inserted a grommet. The rest is a combination of 7gypsies gaffers tape, vintage timepieces punched or cut out of the Graphic45 gentlemen's collection, and current 10 cent stamps from the post office. Through the grommet I put different kinds of ribbons (grosgrain, organza, etc). I incorporated a book from 1910, because I love the old german font "Fraktur". The other font used was "Jugend" for the scripture verses/sayings printed on plain white copy paper. I found that font on <a href="http://dafont.com">dafont.com</a>. I also decorated an Anthropologie gift bag I had, to deliver the finished tags. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxNs738PkB5A2ej5PShHnTBXUTSUdO6kssepueSuefdcO_llI64FZeZEV8jzbwvZV5VmE9lfEtKKaQr9V7ghW9O2MbuaTYGa0q5Ux0cQnLG2BU3AGc-50MmQxdxhyfejP1dASzD0Ow5U/s1600/DSC02768.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxNs738PkB5A2ej5PShHnTBXUTSUdO6kssepueSuefdcO_llI64FZeZEV8jzbwvZV5VmE9lfEtKKaQr9V7ghW9O2MbuaTYGa0q5Ux0cQnLG2BU3AGc-50MmQxdxhyfejP1dASzD0Ow5U/s400/DSC02768.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459305004411320962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjih7g3Ud99V9RYK7u4FjU7kqc6roeRQ7Npz6OsiPg63iJDqbxfz0aaqIdNetIz3E8Q3Rdnp7uklotGy3ZNSBMWPQswFHdV2TA3EURi4dxf1C-ZGcPv5wQEV5MNOWO5IHxUhqw2JmMQRzU/s1600/DSC02765.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjih7g3Ud99V9RYK7u4FjU7kqc6roeRQ7Npz6OsiPg63iJDqbxfz0aaqIdNetIz3E8Q3Rdnp7uklotGy3ZNSBMWPQswFHdV2TA3EURi4dxf1C-ZGcPv5wQEV5MNOWO5IHxUhqw2JmMQRzU/s400/DSC02765.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459305016020034098" /></a>Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-50706251405854459722010-06-12T21:23:00.000-07:002010-06-12T21:48:24.579-07:00Desk Organization<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhablEOzbRQVgSHoEZ7UHXm0thgweUEXDLwuXmM34lwssSFa_sMtDhW8J3txjhny_wLJ-gez_-1TAYXRjS39riqYsNJaKGQygUvXutUSLtWLttwvJNVcR87XeBgBAs2yNuDeRzkH4CWAp4/s1600/DSC02945.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhablEOzbRQVgSHoEZ7UHXm0thgweUEXDLwuXmM34lwssSFa_sMtDhW8J3txjhny_wLJ-gez_-1TAYXRjS39riqYsNJaKGQygUvXutUSLtWLttwvJNVcR87XeBgBAs2yNuDeRzkH4CWAp4/s400/DSC02945.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482110885531218146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaD3zQGzEajao7QRzTaBYtC0COtMc0oBt44YGc2OLd_9mbUdsk6AVezSr2XDFN6C7ZxPPXnnd2OwNrxdobplTZE4iANAETBYCtHZjev6tUzrHZb4jOuNZiNMGkSzRRu3q1MyWoIUUo4Y/s1600/DSC02944_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaD3zQGzEajao7QRzTaBYtC0COtMc0oBt44YGc2OLd_9mbUdsk6AVezSr2XDFN6C7ZxPPXnnd2OwNrxdobplTZE4iANAETBYCtHZjev6tUzrHZb4jOuNZiNMGkSzRRu3q1MyWoIUUo4Y/s400/DSC02944_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482110871760067090" /></a><br />I like to have supplies out and handy because they inspire me. I found it problematic to pull everything out, just to put it away. This created the desire for decorative, rather than utilitarian storage. I still have overflow and lots of extras in the supply closet. I only tidy up after I'm done. I refuse to be afraid of a temporary mess! I have collected milk glass for awhile on the cheap. It had been sitting in a cabinet, so I took some out to put my sponges in, on the shelf. The white Fire-King dish rocks because it has dividers built in for bits-and-bobs. The lotion, powder, and candles are there because of the colour, but I enjoy using them in a room they weren't intended for.<br />The little bathroom shelf holds pads of distress ink, walnut inks, 2oz. paints, and tattered angel sprays. The oval turquoise glass bowl has birds in relief on the outside and it is holding my bone folders and paper tweezers.The pink champagne saucer is holding round Italian paper clips from Cavallini. The ribbons are on a towel rack from Homegoods. The heart shaped dish is Mikasa and purchased from Ross. The butterfly tray is John Derian for Target, and the glass dish is also his, from a fancy boutique in NYC.Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-74074611538408184362010-06-08T21:09:00.000-07:002010-06-12T21:55:53.530-07:00Birthday Card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKr-UlRA4MxGK-DXtAYz8WYlNRVXcuQdtwMw6h9juA7ux8YqBUwdUwfNYkT4aLeR7sRxwedfkfLyx_H9uXVqDRvnOrOLFOC_aP1OtmL33DBQc82IcfZWLmmZ1wMsuf04VrzZgPZz5Z-xM/s1600/DSC02959.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKr-UlRA4MxGK-DXtAYz8WYlNRVXcuQdtwMw6h9juA7ux8YqBUwdUwfNYkT4aLeR7sRxwedfkfLyx_H9uXVqDRvnOrOLFOC_aP1OtmL33DBQc82IcfZWLmmZ1wMsuf04VrzZgPZz5Z-xM/s400/DSC02959.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482106302352736146" /></a><br />I just made this for a friend. I took an old advert from a vintage 1950s magazine and added my own words to the talk bubble. The colours were naturally odd. I added some ledger paper inside to write my message.<br />So I know this sounds crazy, but her gift was panties and plates. WWWHHHAAAAATTT? She loves vintage plates, the starburst atomic kind, and I added in leopard lace- trim cheeky underpants from Victoria Secret. Yes an unexpected contrast, but for some weird reason they worked! Now don't worry, I wont buy you panties, but she is the type of friend I could do that for:)Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-33367320336494025222010-06-06T00:01:00.000-07:002010-06-06T00:01:01.723-07:00Studio Organization<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouflgMEVgGFSCMeTSQcrAKIvv3zjB4aAQR9AlxiTStTnmncx5ZW5tXplQPjqmamtCz2XeRw8HqshTjTHCTPZ_lNBsW89mLKKv2O7jiMVoTd2AFj4iDx42X_Sorg9-1pmR28THse1SGfM/s1600/DSC02943.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouflgMEVgGFSCMeTSQcrAKIvv3zjB4aAQR9AlxiTStTnmncx5ZW5tXplQPjqmamtCz2XeRw8HqshTjTHCTPZ_lNBsW89mLKKv2O7jiMVoTd2AFj4iDx42X_Sorg9-1pmR28THse1SGfM/s400/DSC02943.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479099675306835250" /></a><br />I love to put vignettes together. I obsess over combinations with chartreuse-my favourite colour!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLjCe3nGMdJC-6YuORvBmMtTHPvgphuAn6v-Oqiwc8EBr4pgcExh_GhIeHppts6xHu7PK_vI4y9R4B0UR570_N3wUqvx5ynu8hQ1Ta8GN72RCGgZOm-2OAU_-0cl95l_GcFa4qHKy1Eo/s1600/DSC02949.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLjCe3nGMdJC-6YuORvBmMtTHPvgphuAn6v-Oqiwc8EBr4pgcExh_GhIeHppts6xHu7PK_vI4y9R4B0UR570_N3wUqvx5ynu8hQ1Ta8GN72RCGgZOm-2OAU_-0cl95l_GcFa4qHKy1Eo/s400/DSC02949.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479099532975824722" /></a><br />Moving supplies around to have better access. I try to store items in vintage containers.Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-33991486517054418002010-06-05T00:01:00.000-07:002010-06-05T00:01:02.544-07:00Work in Progress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawpOSazGIs2H26F6EEie3p-xiiiuwtp48z8-f8zDV0efZ3iAeShtg7EPwUKX8sHYXlCVcfj_4NLfksV8UIfW_LkJOsvJCuFM3fm2K_C8mKkJzmBYuB5sVYJCFEEj2WvQuO3ZeVcBfzpM/s1600/DSC02940.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawpOSazGIs2H26F6EEie3p-xiiiuwtp48z8-f8zDV0efZ3iAeShtg7EPwUKX8sHYXlCVcfj_4NLfksV8UIfW_LkJOsvJCuFM3fm2K_C8mKkJzmBYuB5sVYJCFEEj2WvQuO3ZeVcBfzpM/s400/DSC02940.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479098752661925986" /></a><br />Here are two collages I have started. Lots more layers to apply. We'll see how they turn out...hopefully soon!Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-25052309755573227392010-06-04T18:31:00.000-07:002010-06-04T18:39:34.098-07:00Latest Collage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfpHy8ubdDJ1bKaP2Sp2i6p95KA9xPbXLMKxF9o5lJZPgmeCuN6L1HPIb7a4WbwnNNrK01XDBMjqUJkGhKwJ_qjS5iPXce5KnqfmSR7UP3uF4CoMBI1_VxOD0_nNz7tga6YB003HWUT8/s1600/DSC02941.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfpHy8ubdDJ1bKaP2Sp2i6p95KA9xPbXLMKxF9o5lJZPgmeCuN6L1HPIb7a4WbwnNNrK01XDBMjqUJkGhKwJ_qjS5iPXce5KnqfmSR7UP3uF4CoMBI1_VxOD0_nNz7tga6YB003HWUT8/s400/DSC02941.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479097733289266626" /></a><br />Here is a collage I recently finished. I enjoy these vintage women. They have such an attitude in their expressions! I will continue to experiment with different themes and materials. This was mounted upon an oval, pre-cut, pre-drilled piece of wood. I layered Liquitex soft-body acrylics, foreign music, distress inks, stamped text, and images from the 1950's. I coated it with matte medium to seal.Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-66282237335896364402010-06-01T20:05:00.000-07:002010-06-01T20:27:22.727-07:00New Opportunity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdms5E9EfFIYoNTYc5A6oaJBcGSxc9C6Gs5e-ADn1_earJQIcMUtOF33pP9oVIScxE2VUokXipeuC9_6lgfUdPGKD_pZRpbTn0qMt0wiV3ipDBcvuobkrbIUIrENfWAclEEWEGp1mn_A/s1600/4553427413_10f253ea84.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 331px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdms5E9EfFIYoNTYc5A6oaJBcGSxc9C6Gs5e-ADn1_earJQIcMUtOF33pP9oVIScxE2VUokXipeuC9_6lgfUdPGKD_pZRpbTn0qMt0wiV3ipDBcvuobkrbIUIrENfWAclEEWEGp1mn_A/s400/4553427413_10f253ea84.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478009034577123874" /></a><br />I hesitated, but am so glad I signed up for <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://kellyraeroberts.com">this</a></span>. I even sold some things on ebay to pay for it. This course started on May 30th and I am taking lots of notes by copying each post into a word program, deleting what I wont need, and saving all the great info that I know I will want to keep forever. Today I read about facing our fears. It made me recall Proverbs 23:7a "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." Oh I am so guilty of putting limitations on myself and excusing things away. I am relying on Kelly Rae's experience and ability to walk me through the process of creating a brand. That is my dream, to create a visual design language that is carried through all my art.Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-16923300626925955812010-03-17T08:44:00.000-07:002010-03-17T20:47:20.894-07:00St. Patrick's Day Collage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-zqS_MPwN6zaQhgwEpTUecYx6KMhc_fwyUBPCPLNSXiStcsJS30HXs1RaGlCS2mPxyoN9ofRuYXrfU5o3eEqGX7myq6Xw1eme3GRIFKhlzPRZtfn80i_Kf4cTUSG6I0Ki2rq9M-gEGI/s1600-h/DSC02726.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-zqS_MPwN6zaQhgwEpTUecYx6KMhc_fwyUBPCPLNSXiStcsJS30HXs1RaGlCS2mPxyoN9ofRuYXrfU5o3eEqGX7myq6Xw1eme3GRIFKhlzPRZtfn80i_Kf4cTUSG6I0Ki2rq9M-gEGI/s400/DSC02726.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449815381772530882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimy1GpMUZfYdG_ZgXEdfW0Oknf_K5K0rcHRb3QjYz1xAXk83ibKsijgbeUlzpIs8tLWZqHtYGlicLwRZ-usU6uoBlwh6Cr5Ga74Icuf3So8ljEEgiu_Jbc4gMYJXdR94Ro9RZ8vCxsIZ0/s1600-h/DSC02720.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimy1GpMUZfYdG_ZgXEdfW0Oknf_K5K0rcHRb3QjYz1xAXk83ibKsijgbeUlzpIs8tLWZqHtYGlicLwRZ-usU6uoBlwh6Cr5Ga74Icuf3So8ljEEgiu_Jbc4gMYJXdR94Ro9RZ8vCxsIZ0/s400/DSC02720.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449815242688091138" /></a><br />I made this card for a friend. Happy St. Patrick's Day!Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-18410308197243718792010-03-05T12:36:00.000-08:002010-03-05T13:05:55.078-08:00Digital CollageI employ this style of working with vintage books, magazines, papers, ephemera and paint. I collect these items along with vintage notions and boxed games. It would seem so simple to cut up and paste random images. I have found this to be a rather challenging art form, even though I have a strong grasp of design and composition. There are so many placement decisions to make, as if assembling a puzzle. Although the finished image can look quite random, much thought goes into each piece's final location. I often ask myself "How will the first layer of paint/images affect the final layer?"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMILa5Es8jxkR9ULqC2uT7jZBwP1R5I8IHaz_0U_bHnQ2GQnSsPSV23X4OzOpmDY5mwuCfhVU0Gi6A1HkRYkpcPLjwx9nxLa-zbML4qvDt5s0sqhgedHvbmrBBclgENA3U5zHE4TGOzo/s1600-h/Coral.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMILa5Es8jxkR9ULqC2uT7jZBwP1R5I8IHaz_0U_bHnQ2GQnSsPSV23X4OzOpmDY5mwuCfhVU0Gi6A1HkRYkpcPLjwx9nxLa-zbML4qvDt5s0sqhgedHvbmrBBclgENA3U5zHE4TGOzo/s400/Coral.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445252773006822162" /></a> A free download of this digital collage, "Pharmacie Coral", is available at <a href="http://www.lazarstudiowerx.com">www.lazarstudiowerx.com</a> The artist is Christina Lazar-Schuler.Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-57974798868612355482010-02-14T08:57:00.000-08:002010-02-15T09:09:35.340-08:00New Collage Book<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikckgPKcINd2rb1uiWQPuSXqxjzW_vuaCeilp0V2bJouLhfLWyMaRJkGtIe5gtoCsASDwqjbgJsXUOT2mfvoEnYG-fRpll_bQz2y_Yfi_L_ql1Ei13IP2kYuLVyfnJApJJC6S439KXfFY/s1600-h/616K0S70QjL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA240_SH20_OU01_.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikckgPKcINd2rb1uiWQPuSXqxjzW_vuaCeilp0V2bJouLhfLWyMaRJkGtIe5gtoCsASDwqjbgJsXUOT2mfvoEnYG-fRpll_bQz2y_Yfi_L_ql1Ei13IP2kYuLVyfnJApJJC6S439KXfFY/s400/616K0S70QjL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA240_SH20_OU01_.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438517574430537410" /></a><br />Quarry Books has just published a new book. It is called "Collage Lab: Experiments, Investigations, and Exploratory Projects", authored by Bee Shay. I found it to be less expensive at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592535658/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1GK26CVFHQ74VQJNZZTD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Amazon</span></a>. There are 52 "labs" with instructions and supply lists for an incredible variety of basic and advanced methods. I thumbed through it at the book store and decided this is a must order! Lots of great pictures and demonstrations are included. There are so many options, that I am sure even the most advanced collage artist would learn something new. Check it out!Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-15388642767959843132010-01-25T10:12:00.000-08:002010-02-01T12:34:04.454-08:00Art Journaling 101-Getting StartedFor interesting backgrounds , divide the paper in halves or fourths, visually or with a ruler. Make sure to dry between colors to prevent muddiness. Add circles and other shapes. Write in, around, or outside of the shapes. Use magazines and cut out people or things to use as stencils. An X-acto knife works well for the fine details. I have used walnut ink in a spray bottle to accomplish this, but any spray method would work. The paper curls when it gets wet, so you may want to trace/cut the image on heavier paper or acetate for multiple uses.Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968316541571810219.post-83274217728429273782010-01-25T09:54:00.000-08:002010-01-29T11:38:17.158-08:00Art Journaling 101-Basic SuppliesI want to share my findings with you about art journaling. Over the years I have done so much the hard way, purchasing supplies I don't need, only to discover someone else has already invented the wheel. The following will help you get started with minimal time and money.<br /><br />SURFACE: Good quality paper, that will respond well to a variety of mediums. Choices include bound <a href="http://www.moleskine.com/"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Moleskine</span></a> (say: Mole-ay-skie-na) journals or 140lb. hot pressed water color paper. Some artists like this paper loose, so that they can bind it at a later date. The size is up to you. <br /><br />PAINT: For backgrounds you may want to apply a wash of color and let dry. This can be accomplished with watercolors, gouache or acrylics. The more water you add to the paint, the more sheer (transparent) it will be. There is a balance, however. You don't want to saturate the paper too much. This will cause buckling when the paper dries. There is a process to stretch out watercolor paper prior to use, but that is probably more involved than you want to get with an art journal. A heat gun (the kind used with embossing powders) may be used to speed the drying process. Some acrylic brands to look for are Golden, Studio by Claudine Hellmuth (for Ranger), and Liquitex to name a few.<br /><br />BACKGROUND OPTIONS: In addition to paint you may add magazine clippings, decorative papers, wallpapers, handmade paper, wrapping paper, doilies, and scrapbook papers. I challenge myself to use what I have, to be more economical. Another trip to the shops just creates another delay as well.<br /><br />ADHESIVE: An acid free glue stick will work well, along with Herma type adhesive tape. There is a current cult following with the <a href="http://www.coccoina.org/storiaen.htm"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Coccoina</span></a> glue sticks, of which I am a fan. <br /><br />MARKERS: There are 2 marker brands that art journalist rave about. The first and most talked about are the <a href="http://artgraphic.fabercastell.com/products/product_detail.aspx?id=0F421F16A3AC48BC862655DCBF34C07E">Faber Castell <span style="font-weight:bold;">PITT</span></a> markers. They contain permanent india ink and are waterproof. The other brand are the <a href="http://copicmarker.com/"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Copic</span></a> markers. They are refillable, come in 214 colors, and the nibs are replaceable. A good deal can be found on these at SamsClub.com. I purchased the PITT ones with my Michaels/JoAnne's coupons so they were quite affordable in comparison.<br /><br />DETAILS: You may wish to define, colorize, or highlight your pages. I have come across many references to <a href="http://www.portfolioseries.com/product/pastel.cfm"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Portfolio oil pastels</span></a>. They are very affordable, do a great job, and are made by the Crayola company. If you read the reviews, you'll see that artists stress that they are serious pastels, and not made for children. They rub into the surface quite well and are water soluable. The other favored brand is <a href="http://www.carandache.ch/m/index.lbl"><a href="http://www.carandache.ch/m/index.lbl">Caran D'ache</a></a> Neocolor II. They are watersoluble crayons. A great product description is on Amazon.com. Watercolor pencils can also add detail and dimension to your pages.Velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838559781584527214noreply@blogger.com0