Lucy's Artitude

ANOTHER FAIRY

2009-11-02T10:41:00.000+11:00

After I made the fairy reverse canvas (see in a previous post), I decided that maybe she really needed to stay with me.
So, I made another. I needed to step out of my comfort zone, and use colours that I rarely do.
So, this one is made using green as the predominant colour.
I used Golden Glass Bead Gel over the outside of the frame and then sprayed lightly with silver to give it a sparkle.
The nest is from my favourite 'E' store, Wednesday Wishes. It is so tiny, but, just perfect for this project.

FINISHED!!!!!!

2009-10-31T15:38:00.001+11:00

Along with Elizabeth, Bevlea & Glenda( 3 Fat Ladies & 1), we have been getting together & creating a book to honour our familes, heritage etc.
We used Jen Crossleys lovely frames for the foundation of each page.
We cut, pasted, talked and sometimes swore our way through this challenge.
Numerous coffees, teas, food etc were consumed along the way.
The back of the book is a reliquary honouring my late Dad.
I am so thrilled with the results!!
Even though most of my family just doesn't 'get it' in relation to my art, my aim is to show this to them on Christmas day, when we are all together.
I'm hoping they will understand it & like it for what it is.
I will always remember the great times I have had in the creation process with my beautiful, funny, irreverent friends.
Below is the slideshow, let me know what you think, OK?

2009-10-31T15:24:00.003+11:00

FAIRY CANVAS

2009-10-18T14:08:00.000+11:00

Now Fairies are not really 'my thing', but I decided to join in a 'reverse fairy canvas' swap on Paperarts Yahoo Group. I made this one for me, because I had purchased these little gates a long time ago, loved them, but, never had the chance to use them.

The decorations on top & the wings were made with great moulds I purchased from my favourite E Store, Wednesday Wishes.

I like the result, let me know what you think.

JUNK OR TREASURE?

2009-10-11T18:05:00.000+11:00

DH & I went to the Camberwell Market today.
Weather started off cool, then turned into a lovely sunny day.
I spent about $20 on these treasures, old folding ruler, 2 old tobacco/cigarette tins, old mini spirit level, some old metal 'things' old glass chandelier bits,tiny old padloock & my favourite, a cork topped glass vial of Hansens Junket Tablets!!
Love all my treasures, though DH thinks its just junk!

FINISHED & BOUND

2009-10-01T14:14:00.000+10:00

Finally, my 'Medieval, Gothic, Religious' City Scapes project is finished.
A departure from my usual 'Vintage' style, but, I am loving the change of direction in my arty attempts.
Slideshow below.

CITY SCAPES BOOK

2009-10-01T14:01:00.003+10:00

SPOOKY ANCESTORS

2009-09-23T13:18:00.007+10:00

I joined in a swap on Paperarts Yahoo Group called SPOOKY ANCESTORS. We had to create 12 pages using ITKUPILLI images. I love these collage sheets, they are so much fun!The pages are 6" X 4" and when finished we will bind our own into a very SPOOKY family album.

I decided to make all my pages different, as I struggle trying to make so many pages all the same. I'm really looking forward to getting all the swapped pages back.

Below is a Slideshow I made of all my pages. Let me know what you think.

SPOOKY SLIDESHOW

2009-09-23T13:16:00.002+10:00

ART CHALLENGE

2009-09-08T13:59:00.007+10:00

I have done the challenge set by Barb & Bevlea on their blog 2cre8art.

This is an easy peasy way to create something with alcohol inks.
I made a card & an ATC.

I like the results, because I like anything that is relatively easy!!
Thanks Bevlea & Barb.

COLLECTIONS LITTLE BOX SWAP

2009-09-01T15:34:00.005+10:00

I am involved in a Collections Box Swap on artyoz.
When I signed up, I didn't know that the boxes were really small, and I don't like small!! Anyway, I have finished mine & it is on its way to Nikki.

I received these two little beauties from Gail. Aren't they great, I especially love the teeny tiny bottle. Thanks Gail.

New 'E' store!!

2009-08-31T12:41:00.006+10:00

Two great Australian girls, Maxine & Audrey have opened up a brand new 'E' store called Wednesday Wishes. I have placed my first order & am eagerly waiting my goodies.

They have a great selection of Creative Kits, art moulds, die cuts & much more. Go take a look!

DARK ART

2009-08-27T20:01:00.005+10:00

Made this today, quite a departure fom my usual style. I do however like the darkness of this piece. I think it apt that I try something different.

Let me know what you think.

ANOTHER RAK

2009-08-26T17:18:00.008+10:00

Just finished making this piece, using Collections products, paints, Impasto Medium, masks etc.

It will be in the post tomorrow, travelling a loooooooong way away to someone who has been rather ill lately, but, who is slowly on the mend.

Hopefully, she(who shall remain a secret), will like it.

VALE OLIVIA

2009-08-18T16:29:00.003+10:00

Today, our darling, nearly 16 year old doggie, Olivia, went to doggy heaven.

I cannot write in words how much we love her. So, farewell our beautiful girl.

We will always love you.

WINGS

2009-08-09T10:11:00.006+10:00

I love Collections Products & when the new 'stuff' was released, I bought heaps.
Mostly, I hoard, but, I decided it was about time to start creating.

I have been browsing a few blogs & saw some amazing art, then, last week, I went to 'The Scrapbook Scene' here in Melbourne and saw a great little piece of art made by the owner Janet.

So,using her art for inspiration, I made this piece. The back is a Collections transparency, as is the frame, the dress form & wings. I painted the frame & the dress form with Goldens Micaceous Iron Oxide, then rubbed over it with some silver lustre rub ons. I painted the wings with some silver paint, then stamped over everything & embossed.

I really like this, now, to give it to a special friend of mine!

ANOTHER TWO PAGES.

2009-08-07T16:11:00.006+10:00

Here are 2 more pages from the City scapes book.
Not great scans.(Reminder to myself:"Need a new printer/scanner!") Doesn't really show the transparency background on the first one, but, it's OK.

2009-08-07T14:47:00.001+10:00

City Scapes Book Update

2009-08-07T14:37:00.005+10:00

Have nearly finished my City Scapes Book in the Gothic, Mediaeval, Religious theme, so alien to me at first.
I had some help with words from Bevlea, and, found that once I got 'into' the theme, it came along really easy.
Would love some comments!

I HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED.

2009-08-07T08:47:00.006+10:00

I have been challenged by Barb.
I have to go to the 4th folder in my photos & upload the fourth photo to my blog.
So the pic here is an ATC I made for a swap on Paperarts Yahoo group.
The photo is a picture of my Dad, Neville, when he was in his early twenties.
My father died nearly 30 years ago & I don't have many pictures of him at all, so I treasure this photo.
The last words say it all!
The next part of the challenge is to pass it on to four other bloggers.
So here goes:
Elizabeth:http://thequeenoftoys.blogspot.com/
Glenda:http://glendasgazette.blogspot.com/
Eva:http://postscriptvoyages.blogspot.com/
& Jen:http://www.amarkintime.blogspot.com/
Lets see if these bloggers take up the challenge.

NEW PROJECT

2009-07-20T19:37:00.006+10:00

Together with my friends Bevlea, Elizabeth and Glenda we have been getting together some Mondays and working on a project.
Last week we started on a City Scapes book, each doing different themes.
I decided on something totally different to what I usually create, doing a sort of Gothic religious theme.
I am having problems with this, but, after Bevlea & I spoke on the phone this morning, she dared both of us to do 2 pages & post them to our blogs by the end of the day.
I am not totally happy with my pages, may add something more, may not.

Katie Scarlett

2009-07-07T18:15:00.002+10:00

Can Katie Scarlett contact me please.
I read your comment on my blog & would be happy to send you the image you like, just don't have an email address for you.

DELICIOUS JEWELLERY!!!

2009-07-06T13:27:00.005+10:00

Yesterday Bevlea, Eva & I headed up to chilly Ballarat, where the famed Wendouree lake is DRY, to take a class with the amazingly talented Jenn Crossley.
I have lusted after this great vintage style necklace with tin type photo for a long time.
We all had a great time, lots of talking, yummy food & we learnt so much from Jenn, who is an ever so patient teacher.
I LOVE my necklace!!!

Cards, Cards, Cards!!!

2009-07-06T13:08:00.005+10:00

A few weeks ago I went to my first ever Stamp Camp run by Monika from Beachouse Boulevard.
I went with Bevlea and had a lovely time.
Met up with some old friends & made some new ones too.
Rachel Greig was out tutor & I made some cards!! Exciting for me, 'cos I have only ever made 2 before.
I find it tedious to measure stuff!!
Anyway, I made 6 cards, pictured here, and had a lovely relaxing weekend.

Arty Day

2009-06-05T11:04:00.004+10:00

A few weeks ago I had a great Arty Day with Bevlea & Elizabeth.
We have been working our way through Kelly Rae Robets book, Taking Flight.
We made the journal, complete with 6 pages and covers. Really enjoyed the day, but, have to thank Bevlea for painting my face in, as I absolutely hate painting faces!