Witchy Woman

When I get blocked on one project, I move to another and come back to the first. Somehow this seems to clear the block. So, today I put everything on my work table to one side and worked on my Witchy Woman.

Since I was I child, I could not imagine a better H'ween costume than that of a witch...and then, as an adult to read Wicked and Son of a Witch (and boy, did Elphaba get a bum rap), I've been wanting to do a Witchy Woman...she would be chic and elegant and powerful!

Her skirt has 5 layers of fabric and ribbons that have been Glimmer Misted and painted with gold. I free handed her hat and layered on mesh and more Glimmer Mist, the bodice is a bow and the broom is a Christmas sprig I bought for 7cents that has been 'treated'.

So, here is my Witchy Woman...and you'd best behave 'cause she has you in her sights, you and ToTo too, my pretty! lol

Inspiration

I picked up a copy of both Somerset Home yesterday and Artful Blogging and am so inspired. Sometimes a flower or a bit of ribbon on a piece in one of the magazines will set my thinking. Yesterday it was a torso and I have one sitting on a shelf, neglected and lonely and ugly from another attempt at doing something with 'her'. Now, I have a second plan. Cross your fingers, please!

More progress on the notebooks...

I've been spending a few Friday nights at the lss, Ruban Rouge, with a great group of ladies, and am making progress on the notebooks. These all have to be done (all ten of them) by the first week plus a couple of days in Dec. I have 7 covers done, 4 completed inside and more to go...

This would have been a lot simpler had I made them all the same but each is different in cover design and theme...and, of course, one has to be vampy, right?
I have a travel one, a bird themed one, a journal/pen/ink themed one, ...well,you get the picture.

and I've been playing with coffee filters...why you ask? For fun and I've been creating some roses and leaves...will do a show and tell when I get finished.

Happy creating to you!

A blogger award...

Thanks to Lyneen (http://dreamingofcastles.blogspot.com)for nominating me for the Neno Award

Now for the history of the award:

The award is given to those who love blogging

And love to encourage friendships through blogging

And to help others seek the reasons

Why we all love blogging.


And now to nominate five more: Anne, Chris, Barb (who just took over the knk blog and is doing a mighty fine job), Laura, and Amy who just started her blog and has such a nice one.

Fantastic find

http://www.flightsoffancyboutique.com/

Check it out and see if you don't agree....oh, and I've been creating. Check out my 'other' blog for a Lighted Vintage Halloween Shadow box.

I am officially in love with Flights of Fancy Boutique and will be placing an order ASAP!

On Vacation

I leave Friday (July 9) for a girls' weekend in N. Carolina and on to the beach for two weeks from there. House sitter comes tomorrow but he doesn't do paper and glue...lol. I hope to be inspired by all the lovely scenery and am taking my lap top and some supplies so watch this spot! Thanks to all who read here and say such kind things about my creations. Your comments are very appreciated.

The Shrine went postal to Somerset Home. It was like sending a child off to summer camp...lol. Won't know for sure on publication until March or April of '10 but am hopeful the editor who requested it, likes it as well IRL as she did in the photos.

Have a great day!

Five Minute Tri Fold Card

Step One: cut card stock to measure 6x12. With 12 side horizontal, use a ruler to mark from the left: 2 inches, 4 1/4 inches, 8 1/4 inches, and 10 inches.

Step Two: score on the marks using the scoring blade for you cutter or a metal edged ruler and a bone folder. Fold the inside two scores inward and the outer two outward forming two flaps as per the photo of the inside of the card above.

Step Three: secure ribbons pieces to each side of the outer two flaps with strong adhesive. Cut pieces of patterned paper to cover each of the flaps. Decorate the inside to suit and add trim to outer flaps. Tie ribbon and voila!

These cards are deceptively easy to make and so impressive. I generally make a couple of them at a time with scraps. These were from the July KnKclub.com kit from which I did 4 layouts, a mini album and this card and I still have enough product to do another card/tag. The layouts and mini album are posted on my other blog www.postingfromparadise.blogspot.com

Thanks for looking and I'd love to see any you might make using these directions.