Saturday, July 24, 2010

Hello Again!

I decided that I’m enjoying this hot, hazy and humid weather we’ve been having because I can stay indoors in the a/c and not feel guilty!   Since the group I’m with has been working on an Altered Book project, several of our members have been sharing and showing us many of the  techniques used achieve a variety of looks.   I am learning so many new things but what’s really fantastic is it has given me this immense appetite for experimenting.  I also found that I had many of the items needed – I had bought them long ago and stuffed them in drawers, only to forget about them.   It’s been wonderful to be able to pull these items out and use them.  So, the past several weeks have been filled with trying this color and that color, or ink, or spray, and finally trying transfer techniques I’ve wanted to try for years!  I used the packing tape transfer technique on my  Eiffel Tower tag (I’m into tags now) – it is very light but maybe you will be able to see it.

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The tag is still a work in progress! 

The group I’m with has several swaps this month and we’ve all been busy with that.  One of the swaps was using a template from Stampington.com, Domestic Goddess Apron and to make an apron and decorate it.  I had such fun, I couldn’t decide which one I liked the best, so I made three!   So my partner won’t know which one she’s going to get! 

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We also have another swap – to make a tag with a theme of “Call to the Sea” – I had a particularly hard time with this – I just couldn’t seem to come up with anything.  Finally, this came to me but I’m not real happy with it.  Would love to hear what you think.

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The next couple of tags are ones that just came to me.  I hope you like them.  I’ve enjoyed working with color, or staying within one shade.  As always, I’ve had fun going through my boxes and boxes of embellishments, trying to find the perfect ones for each project.  So while I was searching, I was also organizing and reorganizing. 

The first  “Road to a Friend’s House is never long”, then “Dream and finally, “Far East”.

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I think that’s about it for now.  I have several tags I’ve been playing with the color.  But I still have two items to go for this month’s swaps!  Guess I’d better get busy.  Thanks again for stopping by.  I love to have visitors!

Always,

Kerry

12 comments:

  1. Kerry all of your creations are BEAUTIFUL ma'am!!!! WONDERFUL job and I LOVE seeing your ART!!!

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  2. loved seeing all your wonderful art Kerry.
    Hoping I will receive some of your artwork in an upcoming swap maybe !!

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  3. tried to leave a comment earlier, but google wouldn't accept my password. Anyway, just wanted to say that all your new creations are lovely. Also loved your golden retriever photos. you know that I am partial to goldens.
    Hope you get your new dog soon.

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  4. Hello, I see very pretty things on your blog

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  5. Wow, I just love that Eiffel Tower Tag, I love the (alcohol inks???) and that stamp, it looks great. I would love to see a tutorial, hint hint. I am glad I found your blog. :)

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  6. Hi Kerry! Love your creations.... You gained another follower! Love your blog and look forward to seeing your next creation..

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  7. Kerry!! Great stuff!! I'll visit often!

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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  8. I love these tags!! They are just beautiful! What a wonderful surprise to see my button on your blog. I'm glad you are enjoying my blog as much as I am enjoying yours. :) http://creationsbychristie.blogspot.com

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  9. Found you on the All things Tim Group...your tags and aprons...are adorable..The tages are masterpieces...
    connie paxman

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  10. Girl your work is AWESOME! I especially LOVE LOVE those little aprons--oh my--I think they are sooooooooo divine!
    I'm now a follower and look forward to seeing more fantastic projects!

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