tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15278082520289464082024-03-18T23:50:59.621-05:00PaperPlae, the artworka bit of this, a bit of that
(sometimes bordering on the indelicate)luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-90196455898784107432009-02-24T13:08:00.001-06:002009-02-24T13:14:01.085-06:00Altered Book Swap Theme: Advice<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFB2Q_6W0l060amP3RTvdgs_Abf_-JJWtWeYnkQd6Ivd7OUeJmdwoLmDvaKzTrgUl8o-IPXeu9LQx_iADCB0T7Q3hpHE_IWHdLTswJfEmMhn5C10BFKa60LuFBecQi-GEY4Jk2zLOWRw/s1600-h/ChristyB's+book+page+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFB2Q_6W0l060amP3RTvdgs_Abf_-JJWtWeYnkQd6Ivd7OUeJmdwoLmDvaKzTrgUl8o-IPXeu9LQx_iADCB0T7Q3hpHE_IWHdLTswJfEmMhn5C10BFKa60LuFBecQi-GEY4Jk2zLOWRw/s320/ChristyB's+book+page+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306444028302565650" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QUChKQTuBH8BYFujCk_e-zQi5ci0jWKpl3MYZTAvQrZtadKNU1Zm4eiwoGsB1i9O_6LAFIctYmrDHpW1BsZYM6mU05OwVM1AxeXaqsNlrHzaxCZBfUf5ROVm6N7aiPr2nu4MTINQ3o4/s1600-h/Christy+B%27s+book+page+2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QUChKQTuBH8BYFujCk_e-zQi5ci0jWKpl3MYZTAvQrZtadKNU1Zm4eiwoGsB1i9O_6LAFIctYmrDHpW1BsZYM6mU05OwVM1AxeXaqsNlrHzaxCZBfUf5ROVm6N7aiPr2nu4MTINQ3o4/s320/Christy+B%27s+book+page+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306444028693761010" /></a>luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-17098628618945662272009-02-17T12:12:00.003-06:002009-02-17T12:17:27.032-06:00I love... minibook swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsVLaLEynQ9aFmA5ABRGAbNxnvn8YZWYCZVyJEC871WdpfGmcBJ0UJTuzgFPgZmQBqc7WgibP8UrcYd75LErt7tE88kb7UZu-WHvUPwhJrg81GXEikzmQcxvXY4u6Xkw_wdAjPcCvfUc/s1600-h/i+love+luanne.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsVLaLEynQ9aFmA5ABRGAbNxnvn8YZWYCZVyJEC871WdpfGmcBJ0UJTuzgFPgZmQBqc7WgibP8UrcYd75LErt7tE88kb7UZu-WHvUPwhJrg81GXEikzmQcxvXY4u6Xkw_wdAjPcCvfUc/s320/i+love+luanne.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303831746971799730" /></a><br />Along the lines of a little fat book swap, we used 8 1/2 x 11 cut in 4. Each player had to complete the phrase: "I Love...." There were a total 11 players and for each I made the cover. Thanks for playing ladies, they will be on their way to you today. See www.paperartistsonline.com for photos of everyone's pages.luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-77186419667681805832009-02-12T12:01:00.004-06:002009-02-12T12:08:13.725-06:00Round Robin ATC- Rain Dance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOs28vTe-t-A3OESjDZmgJorUWURwRVO21e-5M055QgA6JSKxFmDQVrL5xa2GI4Lnu_Wybr0JyhYK2NYBZA2_Lvd_sDBB8rObeWpk9UhK4F06wuRMMLgZ-WewVCpX8q-UCsIoQBwvBfs/s1600-h/img003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOs28vTe-t-A3OESjDZmgJorUWURwRVO21e-5M055QgA6JSKxFmDQVrL5xa2GI4Lnu_Wybr0JyhYK2NYBZA2_Lvd_sDBB8rObeWpk9UhK4F06wuRMMLgZ-WewVCpX8q-UCsIoQBwvBfs/s320/img003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301974232577316402" /></a><br /><br />Again, I was the last one to work on this one. Thanks to Hope for the Alcohol ink background and Holly for the focal.luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-83268460400972864232009-02-12T11:47:00.004-06:002009-02-12T11:50:57.093-06:00Round Robin ATC- Kokopelli<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnBWmK3cvoFCdEsiAfv1se5Oud8qHLxX0kF0IHRz5u0_d3qmwNoU5xRCFuUT16RCywL_FskLkABlMD9SPb_GTdaD14ilDCP9kXclZCpFmQVDvkBZlvEeELGGG0I6kgnYcIWy_GfEPaws/s1600-h/img002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnBWmK3cvoFCdEsiAfv1se5Oud8qHLxX0kF0IHRz5u0_d3qmwNoU5xRCFuUT16RCywL_FskLkABlMD9SPb_GTdaD14ilDCP9kXclZCpFmQVDvkBZlvEeELGGG0I6kgnYcIWy_GfEPaws/s320/img002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301969732772006018" /></a><br />I was the last to work on it. Thanks to Cheryl for the background and Dani for the focal.luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-11592425123256638542009-01-24T21:38:00.004-06:002009-01-24T22:11:04.243-06:00Bead class: Success!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTWLxGWuJ4-TEYOVSa9w8QUz9yy9loeQ0VgqIAPi3tVQeamilX0sqfeQADsAACeoubnf1R5zDp4LpDrL8PmPL2ovddc_t55c79lsXWL2bsEWxOhf-C-57J4h8E6nZGAhrrt2k1S0bkqQ/s1600-h/IMG_7889_0160.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTWLxGWuJ4-TEYOVSa9w8QUz9yy9loeQ0VgqIAPi3tVQeamilX0sqfeQADsAACeoubnf1R5zDp4LpDrL8PmPL2ovddc_t55c79lsXWL2bsEWxOhf-C-57J4h8E6nZGAhrrt2k1S0bkqQ/s320/IMG_7889_0160.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295078861826356242" /></a><br />First, I would like to thank Tim at Ranger!! Second, kudos to everyone who attended! How much fun was that!?! Sounds like everyone was happy with the result and plans on making a lot more! If you missed it, here are the class list and video links:<br />craft sheet<br />melting pot<br />clear UTEE<br />Colored UTEE<br />bamboo skewers<br />Bedazzles<br />any small embellishments you have handy<br />Paper scraps<br />Paper trimmer or scissors<br /><br />Here are the links:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH5BLfqOwxM -Gather Supplies and cutting instruction<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX-C5d3EpCE -Rollin' rollin' rollin'<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utCPMHqiQuo -Clear and gold<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh-E7dr5r_k -Beginning color<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MozkSopTSA4 -Color part 2<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8gEo0hZ6Jw -Extra stuff, end.<br /><br />Enjoy! Please post a link to your beads in the comments!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-7822886489699874232009-01-24T15:44:00.002-06:002009-01-24T15:48:04.104-06:00Bead class tonight 7pm CSTYou can find the class and it's links at: http://www.paperartistsonline.com/PAOChat/beadclass.php<br /><br />You must be a registered member to have access to the chat. I'll be posting video links starting at 7:30 CST, and I'll get them over here in a few days. Hope to see you there!<br /><br />Special thanks to Tim at Ranger for making things possible!!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-31504906535279020532009-01-18T22:23:00.002-06:002009-01-18T22:34:41.696-06:00Bead Class preview<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPF2INT3TLk4WCGxVGkTdjVbn276NB1y5eoWxIuGa2mbTmnrGOroNU8fNzGPK_VD3T5fq7heIUQU-T0fOCme7rMbOp43RZsPPEu0aFxzcjeW-9HbE3v59uE7A8Gtb9IxzeKtne5zRtKzw/s1600-h/UTEE+paper+beads.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPF2INT3TLk4WCGxVGkTdjVbn276NB1y5eoWxIuGa2mbTmnrGOroNU8fNzGPK_VD3T5fq7heIUQU-T0fOCme7rMbOp43RZsPPEu0aFxzcjeW-9HbE3v59uE7A8Gtb9IxzeKtne5zRtKzw/s320/UTEE+paper+beads.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292858404983967538" /></a><br />Here are a few of the beads (let's be honest, just the good ones) I've done so far to prep for next weekend's class. Gwen came over last night and we played and played. When I first learned to make them I was taught using the embossing gun, but after some trial and error I simplified the process immensely and really believe I've got a foolproof way for everyone to be successful and have a lot of fun.<br /><br />If you're planning on participating Saturday night, I suggest you roll a bunch of beads ahead of time, so you're ready to go and not held up by the mundane. Don't worry, I'll go over it in class, but to get you started: roll strips of paper around a bamboo skewer securing with a dab of white glue. Text weight works best 1" x 3" or 1 1/2" x 3". If you're going to use patterned scrapbook cardstock it'll be trickier, but still work.luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-38267392228192040182009-01-15T19:24:00.004-06:002009-01-15T19:35:54.614-06:00Cold weather + too many sweaters = the best blanket ever!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDLGBgI4UE4MxYLz67l5iCzsme3e9t4is0XFCZTYk9qPsQSr3uBWsw835ImdPvBadfH8NawncPVN7ZjlDyfd16jgUz7xVPdAriZlzOU3iTEv1Ai5Vr6fLJQ6lia_LkUEvwjDYscFV_70/s1600-h/cold+day+warm+blanket.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDLGBgI4UE4MxYLz67l5iCzsme3e9t4is0XFCZTYk9qPsQSr3uBWsw835ImdPvBadfH8NawncPVN7ZjlDyfd16jgUz7xVPdAriZlzOU3iTEv1Ai5Vr6fLJQ6lia_LkUEvwjDYscFV_70/s320/cold+day+warm+blanket.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291698919591455298" /></a><br />When I woke up this morning, I had dreams of the children at school and I have the entire day to FINALLY clean the house. I had motivation, I have good reason to get it clean, and I had the time....poof!<br /><br />Reality, today was one of the coldest days in history and schools were closed. I went into my studio and tripped over a big box. What I found must have been part of a bigger plan. My collection of felted wool sweaters cut into workable pieces of felted fabric. Mittens? a Pill box hat? a blanket!<br /><br />I spent the day cutting 6x6 squares, sewing them together and finishing them with some yummy Irish wool. I backed it with polyester fleece, so it's not so itchy and now am in love with my blanket! It's extremely heavy, incredibly warm and all mine! I was proud that I actually made something for myself, not a swap, not the kids, just for me. Then Allison found it. No worries, I'll take it back once she falls asleep, and sit down with a nice hot cup of tea. She got a new headband out of it, though.<br /><br />Thanks for looking!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-78945157592743800072009-01-10T19:55:00.005-06:002009-01-11T07:26:40.405-06:00Little wooden pieces swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIlr2S3JUoESRZCuTPo1XAPStaWLXDAg0qTvXERf08nAVBMCIaVKTKHA8Fx3Vm-pyVMakeOSI4gUa3XQjm4Sv1YbbWU2eSQLw05CbI3DvLJ04a4INH4CqcgqEm8kYm6ymBNfzK8q9APYM/s1600-h/little+wooden+pieces_0008.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIlr2S3JUoESRZCuTPo1XAPStaWLXDAg0qTvXERf08nAVBMCIaVKTKHA8Fx3Vm-pyVMakeOSI4gUa3XQjm4Sv1YbbWU2eSQLw05CbI3DvLJ04a4INH4CqcgqEm8kYm6ymBNfzK8q9APYM/s320/little+wooden+pieces_0008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289851497756175522" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEx-stiHvadlemaKnGdbmhF-Ecqu8QGycBAa-FzdFEJmPKsXWq6-Ih7Cdn0IZla66wyCgAJqf5QvXRMT4aze_8bUHXLxY2Sp6aUavHO-wFhanJGEKEBC_emIzBPL72z6nb4vHIlN1mp8/s1600-h/little+wooden+pieces_0017.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEx-stiHvadlemaKnGdbmhF-Ecqu8QGycBAa-FzdFEJmPKsXWq6-Ih7Cdn0IZla66wyCgAJqf5QvXRMT4aze_8bUHXLxY2Sp6aUavHO-wFhanJGEKEBC_emIzBPL72z6nb4vHIlN1mp8/s320/little+wooden+pieces_0017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289851497133563618" /></a><br />A few months ago I was in Habitat for Humanity and saw boxes of little wooden pieces. I believe they were intended for finishing wooden furniature, but they just called to me. I thought they could be put to alternate uses. <br />After sending 10 boxes to friends I knew would enjoy the challenge, I was stumped. Today inspiration hit! I have destroyed the house rummaging through supplies that were packed away back in the end of November...remind me never to go that long without making anything...and this little girl was born. She will be on her way to Miss Lynn J. tomorrow. Thanks for looking!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-47847700328358978402009-01-08T19:26:00.001-06:002009-01-08T19:27:59.973-06:00Christmas card ATC speed swap!OK, here we go, a speed swap!<br /><br />Take those christmas cards you just got, and cut them into interesting ATCs. DO NOT EMBELLISH just send me cards 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. You will receive as many as you send Maximum 18.<br /><br />Since there is no embellishment, just backgrounds, you can mail flat and regular envelope, please include stamps to return them to you, and an address sticker would be great!<br /><br />I'll swap right away and get back to you before February.<br /><br />I'm cleaning up after Christmas, thinking it's a waste to throw these cards away, but I don't have space to keep them.<br /><br />If you don't have my address, pm me and I'll pm you back.luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-72632122608390947562009-01-06T15:35:00.002-06:002009-01-06T15:41:29.626-06:00Stop the Consumer Product Safety Improvement ActWhat are we coming to when Grandma's baby quilt is considered controband? This is not only vulgar, but obscene. Here is a video from Youtube giving a synopsis:<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VvKFFvw2Nds&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=nl&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VvKFFvw2Nds&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=nl&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />What can you do? Formal complaints against must be lodged before January 20 2009 Comments must be labelled: Section 102 Mandatory Third-Party Testing of Component Parts'. Please send your complaint <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/ComponentPartsComments.pdf">HERE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsia.pdf">The BILL is located by clicking on this sentence</a>luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-5226709190396337992009-01-05T10:14:00.004-06:002009-01-05T10:30:39.685-06:00I'm teaching an online paper bead class January 24It's paper fondue! I'm so excited, and hoping you'll join me! <br /><br />This will be a really fun, freeing class! Try to get a few friends together, have each bring a few supplies and you'll really have a good time. We will be making paper beads and decorating them with UTEE. This is not intended to be a costly endeavour, rather use up your itty bitty scraps to create awesome chunky beads you can make into jewelry or decorate your paper creations.<br /><br />Time of class will be determined closer to the date and I'll let you know. Class format will include videos via youtube, directions via <a href="http://www.paperartistsonline.com/forum/">PAO Forum</a> and I'll be live and answering questions in<a href="http://www.paperartistsonline.com/PAOChat/">PAO Live chat</a> All class info will be available during and after class, so don't worry if you miss it, it'll be around for awhile. <br /><br />Please collect and have the following materials ready to go at class time:<br />Mandatory: a melting pot, ultra thick embossing powder (UTEE), heat resistant craft sheet, skewers (metal or wooden, wood is easiest), varied paper scraps, scissors.<br /><br />Optional : Colored & metallic embossing powders, micro beads, pearl ex powder, colored thread/fiber, anything itty bitty, colored markers, old book pages, markers, newspaper, magazines. Collect things that are very small and might be easily encorporated.<br /><br />If you are not already registered at PAO, I suggest you do so before the day of class, and look around a bit to familiarize yourself with it. There is a lot of talent there as well as a gazillion active swaps and inspiration. Passwords must include numbers, little letters and big letters, it's tricky but keeps the spam out. You will need to be registered to have access to the links and videos. <br /><br />I hope to see you in class!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-90693618151875122402008-12-31T08:56:00.001-06:002008-12-31T08:56:29.002-06:00time for a clean slate<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPGeM-_-uoCwZnSl7xjakw523jTx3xfc9VoGdKumZDPfAQ5w9gRSjTL3wl9L5okN9DsOzaLBA7kGY40nzvs52dqbsvG5u8gIZtPRZUM7mstNjU5TPvTJHqX8S5dghUmtaK0LhR1whIPu6r/s1600-h/wcafi_clean-air-only_cropwe.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPGeM-_-uoCwZnSl7xjakw523jTx3xfc9VoGdKumZDPfAQ5w9gRSjTL3wl9L5okN9DsOzaLBA7kGY40nzvs52dqbsvG5u8gIZtPRZUM7mstNjU5TPvTJHqX8S5dghUmtaK0LhR1whIPu6r/s320/wcafi_clean-air-only_cropwe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285967899672799858" /></a><br />I wish everyone a little more Sanity<br />a touch more Motivation<br />and moments of pure Joy<br />Have a Healthy 2009!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />*photograph Copyright 2008 Tree-Nationluannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-51647442997168208722008-12-28T22:56:00.003-06:002008-12-28T23:00:07.606-06:00December is Lisa Vollrath month......at least at my blog it seems to be! Earlier this month she asked bloggers to tell her their Christmas wish, and 2 lucky people would be the winner of some lovely altered Altoid's tins. Guess what? I won! woo hoo! The best part is that I also got 6 months of her ezine too...hoot hoot holla! Thanks again Lisa!!! You really were my inspiration for December!<br /><br />Now go visit her and go make something!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-84949479749883941752008-12-09T13:33:00.002-06:002008-12-09T13:45:48.361-06:00A great mixed media, quilting blogDon't misunderstand, I do not quilt, but mixed media, now there's something that interests me! <a href="http://www.quiltingartsblog.com/quilting_arts_blog/make-it-university/">Pokey Bolton</a> Editor of Cloth Paper Scissors, has a really great blog. I haven't looked at it in a while, but I reminded to today, and I have missed so much. Go check her out.luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-29543780078674378202008-12-08T20:39:00.004-06:002008-12-08T20:48:00.617-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYfUDmlSfVaWzv2WkjefNpdcRA-4wR0_gQR-AEduuqMOgyk_w6na_phCBtMpzgHu4dAdfvWyo6dC7XGaRA6bC3nOAsd_yxNM6gATuFNl8IsBeUpd5I24TqRqUHvnvWHpzte0e9GTl6oY/s1600-h/TenTwo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYfUDmlSfVaWzv2WkjefNpdcRA-4wR0_gQR-AEduuqMOgyk_w6na_phCBtMpzgHu4dAdfvWyo6dC7XGaRA6bC3nOAsd_yxNM6gATuFNl8IsBeUpd5I24TqRqUHvnvWHpzte0e9GTl6oY/s320/TenTwo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277614499795184546" /></a> Lisa Vollrath, the creator of the awesome paper shoe pattern from an earlier post, has come up with possibly the best giveaway of the season this year! A FREE, and ya gotta love free, page of vintage ephemera every day from December 1st through Christmas day! Go visit her at <a href="http://countdown.tentwostudios.com/">TenTwoStudios </a> to pick them up, and do look around while you're there. She posts a new project every Monday in honor of "Make it Monday" and of course the best deal going in the mixed media world is signing up for her monthly newsletter <a href="http://www.tentwostudios.com/category/mm/">"The Monthly Muse"</a> where she gives lots of great step by step directions for fun projects and of course extra ephemera pages!<br />Lots and lots of generosity and talent there!! don't miss her!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-84758046200841128032008-12-04T20:12:00.002-06:002008-12-04T20:18:02.618-06:00Tim Holtz and the 12 tags of christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwEmS35PWGVbAGPkgVu-8bvO6APSuMh-mFQw5dPSq9Lq7AyFqYBtSDOwnRWNapMTL0922a5lgCLQSX3ML3KUew9SXSo1bltICVS10AXqnHJo9i4HsJODQWtfcXWF86TbUjWBGtRPgiIc/s1600-h/12tags.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwEmS35PWGVbAGPkgVu-8bvO6APSuMh-mFQw5dPSq9Lq7AyFqYBtSDOwnRWNapMTL0922a5lgCLQSX3ML3KUew9SXSo1bltICVS10AXqnHJo9i4HsJODQWtfcXWF86TbUjWBGtRPgiIc/s320/12tags.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276124102071611666" /></a><br />Ah yes, the leaves have fallen, the heater has been turned on, snow is dusting the ground and Tim Holtz is at it again! Go see what he's up to <a href="http://timholtz.typepad.com/my_weblog/">Tim's blog</a> and leave a comment. You never know, you just might win the supplies he's giving away!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-60187856539328962382008-12-04T11:51:00.005-06:002008-12-04T17:14:11.116-06:00On the 3rd day of Christmas, Tim taught me...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywT1YgOCycYVorUihz99S9JU0PHoEGoOJWx8IzBU3egy9o32wFkeeaLLNTWNE82ITabMbnQ5GUcaQgjs7e5U5CO49DizGY8bVgJYUVwPY_4gCufq3SAMke8VioUi_cCFwbJTQE_eBZAc/s1600-h/emo+christmas+tag.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywT1YgOCycYVorUihz99S9JU0PHoEGoOJWx8IzBU3egy9o32wFkeeaLLNTWNE82ITabMbnQ5GUcaQgjs7e5U5CO49DizGY8bVgJYUVwPY_4gCufq3SAMke8VioUi_cCFwbJTQE_eBZAc/s320/emo+christmas+tag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276076062611131090" /></a><br />---that even an Emo Christmas can be fun!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-13557955586676797312008-12-02T15:13:00.005-06:002008-12-04T17:14:11.117-06:00On the first day of Christmas, Tim taught me...How to use masks and grungeboard to make some festive tags!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0GegEMUQW6hZ2b5Itb9He1K7VXJ_2xoUSeoafDT_lkqEmW1rF3twpZjaMMUtsViVWsTrzPhw84tKuQY5KXEeoFt0i7YsbsJZRVMGnJkQ2hotqtrY8HWliGt1QlkAYnOgrP4GKY1udhA/s1600-h/mom's+cards977.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0GegEMUQW6hZ2b5Itb9He1K7VXJ_2xoUSeoafDT_lkqEmW1rF3twpZjaMMUtsViVWsTrzPhw84tKuQY5KXEeoFt0i7YsbsJZRVMGnJkQ2hotqtrY8HWliGt1QlkAYnOgrP4GKY1udhA/s320/mom's+cards977.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276060956730840994" /></a>luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-41307084538221823552008-11-21T09:55:00.003-06:002008-12-04T16:18:59.616-06:00sticky snowmenInspired by the cover of Cloth Paper Scissors November/December 2008 issue, these little snowman came to life. Aren't they sweet.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikq9CZ3wjIVba5tmuJfsbJRV063eGIIiQGLsdG7ehBXrP9kcBVj_gtUVMnak6iVDabLQhXiFiatHy0pFn-JW8fsOyVbgP4MUUqFzInAWC7AmqPGzeJzaQFBqHtutXDBqm5CLllc2YpFf4/s1600-h/sticky+snowman.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikq9CZ3wjIVba5tmuJfsbJRV063eGIIiQGLsdG7ehBXrP9kcBVj_gtUVMnak6iVDabLQhXiFiatHy0pFn-JW8fsOyVbgP4MUUqFzInAWC7AmqPGzeJzaQFBqHtutXDBqm5CLllc2YpFf4/s320/sticky+snowman.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276062021453306130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNK-wzFrJ4izcigBUua-RlESA0FBgdlWPERREmIuLa1s0BDgQOPDh5JTFMVaPDwblNQuJeZMIVbK__ZuU11H4hleEZFceAGdPGuohDLoBvtdAbqkMBimHqBd7kl9-qt-XpY4nTfVKud_Y/s1600-h/sticky+snow+family.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNK-wzFrJ4izcigBUua-RlESA0FBgdlWPERREmIuLa1s0BDgQOPDh5JTFMVaPDwblNQuJeZMIVbK__ZuU11H4hleEZFceAGdPGuohDLoBvtdAbqkMBimHqBd7kl9-qt-XpY4nTfVKud_Y/s320/sticky+snow+family.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276062022789670882" /></a><br /><br />I tried to make 'regular' snowmen, but something unintentional made them look like skullys. heheheluannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-81640565811387624832008-11-20T20:19:00.003-06:002008-11-29T23:20:38.555-06:00Christmas shoes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3qdPB9yOp0sGVqi2cxd7yG7dW7mlm64UPjYZTGzgqfucFLw37OSTVakftWfCXGuiY1T722O-GtCmd5akX_3qSPXVebYfgdGrrvNmlkN3W6MDjNMqQ9iDxppyeh-GO6NaSwbAgxFcBUA/s1600-h/two+more+shoes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3qdPB9yOp0sGVqi2cxd7yG7dW7mlm64UPjYZTGzgqfucFLw37OSTVakftWfCXGuiY1T722O-GtCmd5akX_3qSPXVebYfgdGrrvNmlkN3W6MDjNMqQ9iDxppyeh-GO6NaSwbAgxFcBUA/s400/two+more+shoes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270931455210981426" /></a><br />I was turned on to Lisa Vollrath and <a href="http://www.tentwostudios.com/">Ten Two Studios</a> this week. She has a monthly e zine with projects and ephemera. Good stuff! This month includes the template to make these awesome little paper shoes. Go check her out, lots and lots of talent there.luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-64428639629755253862008-11-19T22:03:00.010-06:002008-12-04T16:35:02.536-06:00Revitalize your spirit...altered bookFinally, I finished another journal that came to me. This time the theme was "What to do in Retirement?". I went with 'Revitalize your spirit'. Thanks for looking!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGe_wKw95Wlr4V79hBQgw-k0L_3PG7EyKL7VKlpy6_cOkzXFjwX8AmhHOwy7KwkQ3J-vVGILxSfpAKFz-riP2iL6x6qg7doxIMcabtm1hCpcx-RgEQZX5Hx3diTOmqMOigE4vUTVGQqU/s1600-h/Ruth+Ann%27s+book+pg+2+closed.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGe_wKw95Wlr4V79hBQgw-k0L_3PG7EyKL7VKlpy6_cOkzXFjwX8AmhHOwy7KwkQ3J-vVGILxSfpAKFz-riP2iL6x6qg7doxIMcabtm1hCpcx-RgEQZX5Hx3diTOmqMOigE4vUTVGQqU/s200/Ruth+Ann%27s+book+pg+2+closed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276064493773064786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMYX-chyphenhyphen5oeJSOq8OqdlP8nD-5ftt8Xohrk49d8N1c6upxH2a_3aLoqCPxHTpzveJusanyck8fHSkhiMIkSbwSjIXIJO3JeUJOxklD-cavlPwJexPZtEShX4VxWpu5tNXszScvr901Ic/s1600-h/Ruth+Ann%27s+book+pg+1+closed.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMYX-chyphenhyphen5oeJSOq8OqdlP8nD-5ftt8Xohrk49d8N1c6upxH2a_3aLoqCPxHTpzveJusanyck8fHSkhiMIkSbwSjIXIJO3JeUJOxklD-cavlPwJexPZtEShX4VxWpu5tNXszScvr901Ic/s200/Ruth+Ann%27s+book+pg+1+closed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276064358043535954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqp08fb74RyZKY5x0VSE9JX3Ri-Cenl-h9nyZzcLoZQ4yH7yKf_wtp2dzB9Yofjr2rnGIr1jWVYoaZiwjHW2DPNTvEyUYjN-1E1v2hIzlN1BDq9hWXBhU3wGddkdefHe1dbQJS10Yi4RI/s1600-h/Ruth+Ann%27s+book+pg+2+open.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqp08fb74RyZKY5x0VSE9JX3Ri-Cenl-h9nyZzcLoZQ4yH7yKf_wtp2dzB9Yofjr2rnGIr1jWVYoaZiwjHW2DPNTvEyUYjN-1E1v2hIzlN1BDq9hWXBhU3wGddkdefHe1dbQJS10Yi4RI/s200/Ruth+Ann%27s+book+pg+2+open.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276066816150604578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiolL9wLYR7vOjlnJ_8BSxoPf8FT2M9sZj8LSbrIT1CyvQJ4v9oJdPBFT48C6BifIr_33HQsdey556-Xx4cOyJ-QXLslWBnt-68_iTVtiaTbavlQFuseqwNVF07AWy69j2HgMDIC68OE/s1600-h/Ruth+Ann%27s+book+pg+1+open.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiolL9wLYR7vOjlnJ_8BSxoPf8FT2M9sZj8LSbrIT1CyvQJ4v9oJdPBFT48C6BifIr_33HQsdey556-Xx4cOyJ-QXLslWBnt-68_iTVtiaTbavlQFuseqwNVF07AWy69j2HgMDIC68OE/s200/Ruth+Ann%27s+book+pg+1+open.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276066609416100450" /></a>luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-65170147569589155752008-11-16T12:32:00.004-06:002008-12-04T14:54:28.945-06:00When life closes a door......you start a website!<br /><br />Well, this is a full circle moment for me. So unhappy about losing my favorite place on the internet, a friend of mine contacted me and we made our own. Thinking we could host our swaps there, we would get a handful of friends to join us. Well, it's been 5 days and we have over 100 members, over 250 topics and over 3500 posts! I know, I know!?! One member created the banner for us (thank you Marianne)by digital collaging images from the first posts to our gallery, and another named us PAOists.<br /><br />We have Scrapbooking, card making, altered arts of all kinds, a ton of swaps already in all catagories. There are a few online challenges to get you motivated if you're stuck, and a gallery filling up with great work from great people! We have a place for you to list your blog or the site of someone who inspires you and already there is talk of getting together for a PAO-WOW. The members have even started to inspire each other in a weight loss challenge! I couldn't ask for a better group of awesome, creative people!<br /><br />If you want to come play with us <a href="www.paperartistsonline.com">paperartistsonline</a> is where we hang out. Obviusly it's very new, and we're still working out kinks as they come up, but so far wow! The energy there is buzzzzzin'. At this time of year, when we stop and think of the things we are thankful for, I am unbelievebly thankful for my friends!luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-61019375600267545912008-11-09T17:31:00.005-06:002008-11-16T12:54:59.798-06:00Hey Puzzle swappers...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzeCAKMEUM3PilemzgvRh5Y8az3UDMp35Hb5-vWHfs7nFvpujYlek2jCXxP-ANS0xItJXDBm1KHj3B1jOWRW8X9QIo34-og5awM-kuf9sIk54Eatqwm_Qo9j6PEBH1h-yADyZcMUm1-w/s1600-h/Luanne+Iwan+Mystery.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzeCAKMEUM3PilemzgvRh5Y8az3UDMp35Hb5-vWHfs7nFvpujYlek2jCXxP-ANS0xItJXDBm1KHj3B1jOWRW8X9QIo34-og5awM-kuf9sIk54Eatqwm_Qo9j6PEBH1h-yADyZcMUm1-w/s320/Luanne+Iwan+Mystery.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266807580447485746" /></a>I just got my paws on 36 puzzles. I know I said I wouldn't do it again, but so many of you asked me to and today I got a great deal on the blanks. I haven't figured out the cost yet, but it shouldn't be more than a few dollars per puzzle, I'm thinking $3 for each blank, which includes shipping to you. They are 8 1/2 x 11 and have 12 pieces each.<br /><br />There will be 2 themes: 'Ode to Tim Holtz' and 'Anything goes'. You may use ANY supplies you have laying around, just no food products, please.<br /><br />Once I have all 32 spoken for, I'll send them out. The deadline for these will be February 1st. I ask you include payment when you send them back to me in a reuseable padded envelope with enough loose postage stamps to cover shipping back to you.<br /><br />I'm handling this same as before. If you haven't participated in one of my swaps, feel free to leave me your questions in the comments section of this post. If you would like to post a spoiler, please add the link in the comments section as well.<br /><br />How do you sign up? I am now hosting this at <a href="www.paperartistsonline.com">paperartistsonline</a> So feel free to hear over and join in. There are a few places left.luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527808252028946408.post-28001858687037888082008-10-28T09:27:00.003-05:002008-10-28T09:33:23.759-05:00Fabric ATC swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeezJFt8eSEcwIMYiBngrWxkM-xV0Cher6Yy_GfjRlEoRVtwEXKu5ESu92iuE55Crtfz3FN7PsIUCK_6oROdVo0rJ6Ilf04AjCbbgyiqFnTNBpj7mFwHZs5YETKCAlLm0pjDouQ4ijWM/s1600-h/mom's+cards956.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeezJFt8eSEcwIMYiBngrWxkM-xV0Cher6Yy_GfjRlEoRVtwEXKu5ESu92iuE55Crtfz3FN7PsIUCK_6oROdVo0rJ6Ilf04AjCbbgyiqFnTNBpj7mFwHZs5YETKCAlLm0pjDouQ4ijWM/s320/mom's+cards956.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262212487376712882" /></a>Here are my entries on their way to Australia this afternoon...I so hate to say goodbye! I started with some thin dyed cheesecloth. I attached a variety of fiber, thread and string, embellished with embroidery floss, glass beads and copper. I left one blank because I love the background as is. Already I have some ideas swirling around about a wall hanging. Thanks for looking, comments always welcomed!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94PyV3RmU16m_qTK595s5o72e1B_NyrIeo5lWfTmNK9D3XVIBo77pD1qB74oGieqqq4eAZE9cejSo5ubHgYIvYhuhJvOrubDt8C4H5-SdHL1q9DSRkSQ3uBNCEaDeIavXQ514j9C07SQ/s1600-h/mom's+cards957.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94PyV3RmU16m_qTK595s5o72e1B_NyrIeo5lWfTmNK9D3XVIBo77pD1qB74oGieqqq4eAZE9cejSo5ubHgYIvYhuhJvOrubDt8C4H5-SdHL1q9DSRkSQ3uBNCEaDeIavXQ514j9C07SQ/s320/mom's+cards957.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262212489051032722" /></a>luannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672718648081824276noreply@blogger.com7