tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76663114918616984132024-03-13T12:07:34.615-07:00Cat KerrArtist, Educator, DesignerIn the Light of the Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02306670117383113389noreply@blogger.comBlogger409125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666311491861698413.post-77098234500077454422022-06-22T05:00:00.023-07:002022-06-22T05:00:00.177-07:00K & S Colors, Blog Hop! <div style="text-align: center;">Well hello creative friends! Yea, it's been a hot minute since I shared a blog post, a couple of years in </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">fact, but who's counting. What matters is the here and now and right now I'm playing with <a href="https://ksmetals.com/" target="_blank">K & S</a> Colors, Alum Foils. I was invited to participate in a blog hop and try these beauties out! I have a VERY hard time saying no when any kind of metal is involved. πheehee</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmCqnkXmeLe7mMetzY1CYl8aqfFUPfxtRvopWeo-9y3NhQIf3LdfCUASG9xz8KptGLlWKPvWzfoFLof3z41065n8zR_xfiXPcCZiWRKuvRWeHkrkJgScyflhQ6AqNlUfI4ohv5nZnaJZoqtIoQHxp81EwQEu73dDjfnQ-UUpjRTLrz3DFJ1mYRkrz_A/s11125/K&S%20Logo%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8900" data-original-width="11125" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmCqnkXmeLe7mMetzY1CYl8aqfFUPfxtRvopWeo-9y3NhQIf3LdfCUASG9xz8KptGLlWKPvWzfoFLof3z41065n8zR_xfiXPcCZiWRKuvRWeHkrkJgScyflhQ6AqNlUfI4ohv5nZnaJZoqtIoQHxp81EwQEu73dDjfnQ-UUpjRTLrz3DFJ1mYRkrz_A/w224-h179/K&S%20Logo%20.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> If you're not familiar with these they come in an assortment of beautiful colors, they're perfect for cutting, crimping, embossing, and more! They come in .0004 thick x 12 wide which gives you a lot to play with it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxpZR81qjcGSBjz6hv6OCSA5I-uSD1Ov7zieu2siIZzINKgETpQI6p-9b7u74xSDtgZmgOR3YZ7HfPNX54_sY-wf97LM3NQkJO8F2xWbSQ-_6yB34lDFXRQ4np3dcy1aixtfJUHmNUR6VIEO88-hOf_swejrGKV-P-Od1O-UedoNO0q_gQLgXoCYUtg/s3683/20220521_143213.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3683" data-original-width="2646" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxpZR81qjcGSBjz6hv6OCSA5I-uSD1Ov7zieu2siIZzINKgETpQI6p-9b7u74xSDtgZmgOR3YZ7HfPNX54_sY-wf97LM3NQkJO8F2xWbSQ-_6yB34lDFXRQ4np3dcy1aixtfJUHmNUR6VIEO88-hOf_swejrGKV-P-Od1O-UedoNO0q_gQLgXoCYUtg/s320/20220521_143213.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I have to admit I've played with their copper foil in the past. I loved it for creating texture! But in this case, I wanted to go beyond the texture. I wanted to see what else I could do with this metal, specifically what I could use on top of it to create new and unique backgrounds. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here I played with Spray paint, Rub Ons and Acrylic Paint! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8vNgNX_QI9WuB6ZRpe6T8KCLbp3sZLDCR6o8lgLteqB4-HVIeicgKNvKq5V2cDJSTznDWmWpwQ2X3pdOt1OwJkoUjGCxqxwv2GQhNKnCah814rExWS-U-ig66CVrtPVRK2hT2rJV05eru287gTOWn2Gxxb_ZRVP2fWgqZHj5ExRjD_vAs0jF6C64-A/s1920/kmc_20220620_230404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8vNgNX_QI9WuB6ZRpe6T8KCLbp3sZLDCR6o8lgLteqB4-HVIeicgKNvKq5V2cDJSTznDWmWpwQ2X3pdOt1OwJkoUjGCxqxwv2GQhNKnCah814rExWS-U-ig66CVrtPVRK2hT2rJV05eru287gTOWn2Gxxb_ZRVP2fWgqZHj5ExRjD_vAs0jF6C64-A/s320/kmc_20220620_230404.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9khi5-UBYU2LO7oM9BiRHStY4LF5PBLvgCbWUg1mYFWNm4jC20kR7tSuiE0_j6lFXOWubmrafEk1uxxb-LPQ6goWX3RtJ9KmSAeVo2-5e7B5yLfLG1qNSjR6DqxLOP0ww6v19L-sbudyE_vusroOGu3UA_SPFLH61wy-d80Al8RJfQj14Gxa6Gim7fQ/s1920/kmc_20220620_230326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9khi5-UBYU2LO7oM9BiRHStY4LF5PBLvgCbWUg1mYFWNm4jC20kR7tSuiE0_j6lFXOWubmrafEk1uxxb-LPQ6goWX3RtJ9KmSAeVo2-5e7B5yLfLG1qNSjR6DqxLOP0ww6v19L-sbudyE_vusroOGu3UA_SPFLH61wy-d80Al8RJfQj14Gxa6Gim7fQ/s320/kmc_20220620_230326.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOljugRMa-0n9LjV-rfr6LN_dPrlphA3iIgK_BUNiwrBevFeahSJeh4FSgZdIAk9jIDw86a5iS6-XSn24sP4nFBWMp9i1LYaqt4u6edAjLe2v1Lh2WnyydRquz8HxRf4QLC_J5iVBIaDoh3m0JY8U1Tr3gB08Fl4WWVEZyjbbROqJHVF6iKdtEy1yNw/s1920/kmc_20220620_230256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOljugRMa-0n9LjV-rfr6LN_dPrlphA3iIgK_BUNiwrBevFeahSJeh4FSgZdIAk9jIDw86a5iS6-XSn24sP4nFBWMp9i1LYaqt4u6edAjLe2v1Lh2WnyydRquz8HxRf4QLC_J5iVBIaDoh3m0JY8U1Tr3gB08Fl4WWVEZyjbbROqJHVF6iKdtEy1yNw/s320/kmc_20220620_230256.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out my full video below, I come up with some pretty amazing results using products already in my studio. All I can say is I am now looking at K&S Colors in a whole new way. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r6aLGmiUaDU" width="475" youtube-src-id="r6aLGmiUaDU"></iframe></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Materials used in this video:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://ksmetals.com/" target="_blank">K & S Colors Alum Foils</a></span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Scissors</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Grafix Chipboard</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">For Texture: String, Clear Craft Plastic, buttons</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stylus
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Acrylic Markers</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ink Pad</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rubber Stamp</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-cat-kerr-s/2043.htm" target="_blank">Cat Kerr Stencil </a></span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amsterdam Acrylic Paints</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cosmetic Sponge</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Transfer solution</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rub Ons</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alcohol Inks</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Black Spray Paint</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.joggles.com/art-journals-and-mixed-media/joggles-cat-kerr-rice-paper" target="_blank">Cat Kerr Rice Paper </a></span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sand Paper</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Glue Stick</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Metal Foil Roller</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeVXLD35O9uJMMQG48d8oJrIXQo4XIWjnKp441as9p67ei5ILKv11kRbP3spLQizXR4NIjPZCGNpeogmQhucrZ4JnABh5CQV-sOkkJpOufnrmKhkFayTJzQpAbubU5p1HwszLQyQuYfvySFb2BaTEpFZye48MsWkyzKEhCyCDjnUW_RouGDm7Vy6CPjA/s3540/20220618_120234.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2392" data-original-width="3540" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeVXLD35O9uJMMQG48d8oJrIXQo4XIWjnKp441as9p67ei5ILKv11kRbP3spLQizXR4NIjPZCGNpeogmQhucrZ4JnABh5CQV-sOkkJpOufnrmKhkFayTJzQpAbubU5p1HwszLQyQuYfvySFb2BaTEpFZye48MsWkyzKEhCyCDjnUW_RouGDm7Vy6CPjA/w403-h272/20220618_120234.jpg" width="403" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;">Also, be sure to check out the other participants in this hop, there are some pretty amazing projects on the </span><a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Designer Craft Connection Blog</a><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;">! So much good stuff, I promise, you will be inspired! </span>
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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Am I excited, you bet ya! </div>
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Check out my new video where I talk a little bit about the stamps and give you three project ideas. Watch the video <a href="https://youtu.be/oApt2TBTRXs">here!</a></div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/129/3D974FCED1D36E70E7DF335C1483EF3D.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0;" /></a>Cat Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169090807078368574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666311491861698413.post-19032949601064846722019-02-04T09:08:00.000-08:002019-02-04T09:08:35.978-08:00The Creative Funk, It's real! <table align="left" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_6413573189826795815full m_6413573189826795815text m_6413573189826795815table-2 m_6413573189826795815middle" id="m_6413573189826795815" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border-style: none; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 590px;"><tbody>
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Maybe I need to take a class or do something mindless like clean, or shopping, or maybe spend some time at the beach or maybe even reach out to other creatives. Talking to other creatives always leaves me feeling inspired...but somehow I knew, that this funk was different...this time, I need to do something I've never done before...so, instead of trying to cure it, I let myself soak in it.</div>
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While I was banging my head against the wall, hee hee, I suppose I may have dislodged something because a question popped into my noggin and it made me realize something.</div>
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<em></em>The question: "Why do I always put so much pressure on myself to always be doing/creating/learning?</div>
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The answer: "Stillness is just as important as productivity. Both the ebb and the flow of life has something valuable to teach us".</div>
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Stillness, when forced, (as when feeling uninspired) can open a much-needed door. I've always believed that inspiration needs to find you working... but I now also see that the lack of "doing" can bring something just as valuable, a new perspective. Stillness forces us to rest and leaves us feeling refreshed and reborn with new eyes and new ideas. So instead of trying to fight this funk, I decided to let it have its moment in the spotlight. "Come in", I offered. "Stay for a while and have some tea."</div>
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The alternative would be to push it out the door and create something that I am unhappy with. Forcing creativity is a sure way to end up with something that doesn't make you proud. So sit back, relax and enjoy the downtime. Sure it might be a week(it's been three weeks for me) or a month but Inspiration <em>will</em> come knocking...but only when it's ready.</div>
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So you might be wondering...why am I sharing this with you. I know how hard we can be on ourselves and I just wanted to let you know that the best thing we can do when we're in a creative funk, or any other type of funk...is go play outside or some of the things I mentioned above...or you can do what I did this time around... absolutely nothing. Spend time with yourself and those that make your life joyful. When you're ready and feeling inspired, get back to work.</div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β β Elizabeth Gilbert<br />
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Mighty trees with their mighty roots inspired a new tutorial. </div>
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...they run deep in all of us.</div>
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They remind us, who we are, where we came from</div>
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This "Roots" Journal was created by using a <a href="https://www.joggles.com/art-journals-and-mixed-media/joggles-disc-bound-watercolor-journals" target="_blank">Joggles Disc Bound Watercolor</a> journal</div>
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Deco Arts Crackle Texture Paste</div>
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Tissue Paper</div>
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Starlight Starbright Stencil by Cat Kerr <a href="http://bit.ly/2uQLPGh">http://bit.ly/2uQLPGh</a> </div>
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Watercolor Art Parts Feathers #1 <a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=3H-VPabD7rE&redir_token=aJ7XquvC0xRZm9gUqJw990AuK5N8MTUyMzIzMTExN0AxNTIzMTQ0NzE3&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2FLSjah" style="cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; line-height: var(--yt-formatted-string-endpoint_-_line-height); text-decoration-line: none;">http://bit.ly/2FLSjah</a></div>
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Watercolor Art Parts Bare Tree <a href="http://bit.ly/2qd7ELr">http://bit.ly/2qd7ELr</a> </div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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It was an absolutely wonderful experience, even though I was shaking in my boots at the time.</div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This month I'm sharing a new Resin video with you. Three project ideas using Amazing Clear Cast and Nunn Design Bezels and Charms. Plus one bonus project at the end that may have you looking at your plastic palette cups a little bit differently!! Go <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6sWWAKO8fz1h43Cg-VkRw" target="_blank">here</a> to see the video!</span></div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thrilled to pieces to share that I will be teaching at <a href="http://bit.ly/2vDVhZH" target="_blank">Wanderlust 2018!</a>!</span></div>
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If your're not familiar with it, Wanderlust is a whole year long journey - an online event offering you videos from <span style="font-size: large;">24 guest teachers</span> and 2 resident teachers on a weekly basis (each one is full length, high quality and downloadable) and easy access to the Wanderlust Community with a supportive and friendly atmosphere, where all of the classes are gathered.</div>
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Introducing my new "Joy Seeker" Soldered Spools</div>
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These were inspired by my theme for Wanderlust..."Sunrise"</div>
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Wanderlust 2018 from <a href="https://vimeo.com/everythingart">Everything Art</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to check out the site <a href="http://bit.ly/2vDVhZH" target="_blank">here</a> and take advantage of the early registration price!! Woohoo!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So excited to be part of this adventure and I hope you'll join me and the other amazing artists at <a href="http://bit.ly/2vDVhZH" target="_blank">Wanderlust 2018</a>!!</span></div>
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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I honor all the amazing intuitive artists out there. They create without a plan, they let their hands and heart guide them. They honor the joy in creating, unabashed and unleashed, they play. They are inspiring beyond words and ooooh how I wish I could be like them! But I'm not. I'm a planner...always have been, always will be. When I create I see the end result and take a step by step approach.But I always crave and wish I was more like the former.</div>
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Then I started art journaling in hopes of freeing some of my creative process....I would sit, create a page from start to finish and as soon as I done I would feel unhappy with the results, I would end up ripping out the pages from my book, because in my mind, ...they just didn't make any sense. So what was I to do? How could I get out of my own way?</div>
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I decided to leave my art journal open on my desk. I left everything out I thought I would need.. Paint, brushes, water cup, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/catcreations92a?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count#items" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">stencils</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/catcreations92a?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count&section_id=20017146" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">stamps</a>...anything and everything...and then...I walked away.</div>
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I went on with my days and worked on other projects. Sometimes, I would walk by my desk, look down at my journal and instinctively pick up my brush and add a little bit of paint. Hours, sometimes days later, the journal page would call me again. Every time I stopped to work on it, I did so, for about five minutes at a time. I would create a new layer and then walk away. For the first time, I found myself enjoying the process even though I had no idea where I was going with it.</div>
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Eventually the page stopped calling. I realized, I don't have to be one or the other. I can be structured <em>and</em> intuitive. I just needed to find my own way of letting go and not "thinking" about the process. By not working on the journal page, in one sitting, I was free to look at it from a distance...free from having any predetermined ideas...free to simply, play.</div>
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The end result was still messy and all over the place, but for the first time I didn't seem to mind. Creating for 5 minutes at a time, doing only what caught my eye as I walked by, was liberating. Ultimately, we all create and express ourselves differently. It's hard,as artists, as humans, not to compare yourself to so many other amazing creative souls. But no matter how much we want to be/create like them, we are perfectly imperfect just the way we are....and it's quite wonderful when you think about it!!<br />
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Here's the journal I spoke of above. It's been so long since I've used neutral colors and I love the way it came out! I also used some of my "Seek" and "Organized Chaos" Stencils as well as some of the stamps I designed. You can now find my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/catcreations92a?ref=si_shop&section_id=21941149" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">stencils</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/catcreations92a?ref=si_shop&section_id=20017146" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">stamps</a> in my shop as well as many other items I used on this cover like</div>
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-<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/543978185/wilton-fondant-and-gum-paste-starter?ref=shop_home_active_5" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">My favorite Polymer Clay tool set</a></div>
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Stay tuned as I am slowly adding more and more of my favorite art supplies to the shop! Check out my shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/catcreations92a" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">here!!</a></div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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I am over the moon to share some exciting news with you!! Me, moi, this cheeky gal, has partnered with <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-cat-kerr-s/2043.htm" target="_blank">StencilsGirl Products </a>and now has a new Stencil Collection!! Yup!! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These stencils are now available <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-cat-kerr-s/2043.htm" target="_blank">here!!</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more inspiration, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2017/07/new-stencil-designer-cat-kerr-plus-stencils-by-jane-lafazio-june-pfaff-daley.html" target="_blank">StencilGirl Talk </a>where I go over how to make my Crackle Atc's! </span></div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/129/3D974FCED1D36E70E7DF335C1483EF3D.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0;" /></a>Cat Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169090807078368574noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666311491861698413.post-20026637240333643302017-06-19T06:45:00.002-07:002017-06-19T06:45:53.295-07:005 Project Ideas with Amazing Casting Products... a new Video Tutorial Series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Today begins a new Series on Youtube. It's my 5 Resin Project ideas series.</div>
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My partner in crime in this wonderful endeavor, <a href="http://www.moldputty.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Casting Products.</a></div>
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This partnership should come as no surprise as I have been using ACP since 2012 and working with them...feels like home. If you are unfamiliar with their line, be sure to stop by the product page <a href="http://www.moldputty.com/store/pg/88-Products.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. They not only carry Clear Cast Resin, they also carry an assortment of mold products, dyes, powders, and my go-to product Casting resin! I LOVE this stuff! You can find these products online or at your local Micheal's or Hobby Lobby.</div>
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To kick it off the series my first video will be "5 Easy Peasy Resin Paper Ideas" </div>
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This video talks about one of my favorite mediums, resin paper(sheets). </div>
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Resin paper(sheets) can be used in SO MANY WAYS. Yes, I get giddy just thinking about it. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">A huge thanks to everyone that entered my recent giveaway! </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Congrats #14 </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1630420173" href="https://www.facebook.com/jackie.wimberly" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;">Jackie Wimberly</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> (you won the book pendant) and #43 </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1290513590" href="https://www.facebook.com/stamperliz" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;">Liz Walters</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> and #7 </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=530167556" href="https://www.facebook.com/julia.vazquez.716" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;">Julia Vazquez</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">.(you two won the online class) You have all been contacted, just message me your info. Thank you all so much for participating!!</span><br />
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I'm thrilled to announce that my Polymer Book Pendant class is now available through my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/catcreations92a" target="_blank">Etsy Shop!</a></div>
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Now I have to admit....these can be a wee bit addicting! Once you start making them, it's hard to stop! </div>
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As a special introductory offer I'm giving away my "Fly" Book. All you have to do is leave me a comment below.</div>
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Super duper double decker excited to be on Season 2 of Make it Artsy on PBS! I have three segments featured on Season 2 of the show. 1-Making Resin Eyes 2-Making and using Resin Sheets 3-Layered Resin Pendant with Clay and Amazing Clear Cast Resin. </div>
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Today I'm excited to share "Making Resin Sheets" using<a href="http://www.moldputty.com/" target="_blank"> Amazing Casting Products</a> and <a href="http://www.sethapter.com/catalog/my-embossing-folders" target="_blank">Seth Apters Embossing Folders</a>. I also created a sweet shadowbox using <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/" target="_blank">Retro Cafe Art Gallery</a> shrines and<a href="http://www.sandraevertson.com/" target="_blank"> Relics and Artifacts </a> Resin Blanks.</div>
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So when I first found out I was going to <a href="http://www.creativationshow.org/" target="_blank">Creativation</a> (aka CHA) I just about flipped a lid!</div>
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With scheduling issues I was only able to attend for one full day, but I didn't mind. The chance to go and Demo at the Alumilite(<a href="https://www.moldputty.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Casting Products</a>) booth, and to visit all the booths and check out the upcoming products, and to meet long time "online" friends, well, I would have been happy with an hour!</div>
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Of course before I headed to Arizona, I asked one of my favorite artist friends Linda Willis if she could make me a special apron just for the occasion. I fell in love with it right away!! </div>
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The night I arrived I met up with the Alumilite(<a href="https://www.moldputty.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Casting Products</a>) gang! It was so great to finally meet everyone!!</div>
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The morning of the show I got to walk around before my demo and met up with so many familiar faces!</div>
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Here's <a href="http://www.balzerdesigns.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Julie</a>! I met her last month at the "<a href="http://www.makeitartsy.com/" target="_blank">Make it Artsy</a>" taping! </div>
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and I finally got to meet this lady for real! The amazing <a href="http://www.susanlenartkazmer.com/" target="_blank">Susan Lenart Kazmer</a>..</div>
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and finally meeting some of my wonderful <a href="http://www.sandraevertson.com/" target="_blank">Relics and Artifacts</a> Art Sisters...</div>
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We had so many laughs during dinner! Loved every minute.</div>
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I managed to even squeeze in a quick hello with Art Sister <a href="https://marjiekemper.com/" target="_blank">Marjie</a>..</div>
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and by the end of the day I felt overwhelmed, full of gratitude and just so thankful for the experience. A huge thank you to<a href="http://sbartist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Susan</a>, for thinking of me and for encouraging me and for your constant support. Thanks Susan! </div>
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To check out my two Demos go <a href="http://inthelightofthemoon.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html" target="_blank">here</a>...I was a bit nervous,but overall it was a great experience.</div>
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When my sister asked me(while taking this photo),"how ya feeling?"....well,this kinda sums it up. I felt completely out of my element,overwhelmed and nerves running through me like bolts of electricity. There were so many things I felt I did wrong...like talking to fast,forgetting to smile,making a big mess....I can go on and on...<br />
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Sure I was thrilled at the idea of being on TV show,but it scared the heck out of me too! With a deep breathe I said yes because I'm constantly trying to remember that I have to keep doing things that scare me in order to keep growing.</div>
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First, I wanted to thank my hubby and family.I couldn't of done this without them.Hubby switched his work schedule,took care of my son and pups and as always,was so very supportive. The gratitude I feel for having this man in my life runs deep and strong. </div>
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So when I first received the message from Kathie(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ksproductionstv" target="_blank">K&S Productions</a>)I'll admit,I thought she accidentally messaged the wrong person heehee but as things began to finalize, I started to believe that this was really going to happen. So thank you Kathie for finding me and believing in me and my work.</div>
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(Here's me and my sis Sandy taking a walk the morning I flew back.A perfect way to end my "Make it Artsy" adventure.</div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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Fear has a way of doing that, it can make us question ourselves...fill us with self doubt, but after reading "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert I realized that those feeling...are perfectly ok. In fact, they're here to help us. Fear can be a very good thing. It helps us to focus,it helps us to push harder,it helps us to keep going. You have all the power you need to accept fear for what is. Yes, it can make your heart race,yes, it can make your hands sweat, yes,it can make you feel like you are not enough...but only temporarily. Because what is it really?</div>
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Today, I've learned to not only accept fear,but to also appreciate it and to even thank it. I've learned that there is nothing I can do to make fear go away, it will always stop by, it will always make my heart race and there's nothing I can do about that. But what <span style="font-size: x-large;">I can control</span> is how I deal with it when it comes for a visit.Instead of pushing it away,I've learned to embrace it and instead of focusing on everything that's wrong I'll just work on being the best me I can be.No more,no less. Because being the best version of me takes courage</div>
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Beautiful,smart,kind,loving,creative you.</div>
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This assemblage was created with these feelings in mind. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">More of my ramblings about fear can be found<a href="http://www.sandraevertson.com/news/2016/8/26/be-you-bravely-with-relics-artifacts-ambassador-cat-kerr#comments-57bac0783e00be38aecf5441=" target="_blank"> here</a>.</span></div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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I've taken art journaling workshops, I've purchased multiple media journals, along with countless supplies... but I have yet to start an art journal. This week I realized why that is. I mean I love the idea of art journaling...I really do,but what I dont like is that once you're finished with a page,you close it up and put it away. Today I have for you MY version of an art journal page... I approached it the same way I would a page layout and I love the way it came out! </div>
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"Brave Heart" unlike a traditional art journal page,when you finish with this, it can be placed on your desk for you to enjoy over and over again! </div>
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I first assembled the <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_7119/Niche-Shrine-Kit--Large.htm" target="_blank">large Niche Shrine</a> shadowbox.</div>
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Using a large art journal I placed these three stamps in random spots creating a pattern.</div>
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I then added Deco Art Fluids.(Primary Yellow,Primary Magenta and Teal)</div>
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I then ripped the page out of the journal and then shredded it into strips.</div>
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I glued the strips onto the shadowbox and then painted in between the spaces with black gesso.</div>
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Using the <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_7135/SMALL-Pebble-Stone-Stencil.htm" target="_blank">Pebble stone stencil</a>,white gesso and a foam brush I added some additional design. Finished it with a layer of sealer and splattered Gold Color Shine.</div>
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I then stamped this image onto a piece of clear plastic sheet and sprinkled it with gold Color Shine spray.</div>
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The image reads in Latin "Alis Volat Propiis" which translates into "She flies with her own Wings"</div>
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Next, I spray painted a <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_7123/Niche-Frames--Serrated--3-Sizes.htm" target="_blank">Niche frame</a> black and again added gold shine spray.Added black and white card stock to the inside of the shadowbox and highlighted the corners with the same Primary yellow.</div>
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Painted a <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6737/Sandra-Evertson-RELICS-and-ARTIFACTS--Rising-Spirit-IV--Wood-Support-Frame-I.htm" target="_blank">Rising Spirit Relics and Artifacts</a> wing Teal and sprinkled with Gold Color Shine.Then I glued it in place.</div>
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I then placed the clear plastic sheet on top of the black frame and covered the edges in a <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4009/German-Dresden-Border-Mini-Scalloped-BLACK-16-Strips.htm" target="_blank">mini Scalloped Dresden.</a></div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">Be helpless, dumbfounded,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">Unable to say yes or no.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">Then a stretcher will come from grace</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;"> To gather us up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">We are too dull-eyed to see that beauty</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">If we say we can, weβre lying.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">If we say No, we donβt see it,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">That No will behead us</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">And shut tight our window onto spirit.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">So let us rather not be sure of anything,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">Miraculous beings come running to help.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">Crazed, lying in a zero circle, mute,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">With tremendous eloquence, Lead us.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #141823; font-family: "roboto" , "droid sans" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.4286px;">"Zero Circle" is a poem that I read almost 6 years ago now and every time I read it,it has something new to offer me and I think I will continue to learn from it in the years to come.In a nutshell,this poem speaks to me about a specific moment in time that I continue to have over and over again. It's during the time when I fall flat on my face(and I do have many of those) and I want to give up,and hide. When I feel confused,alone and lost,... but instead of giving up, I give in. At some point we all give in.We realize that every action,every outcome is out of our control and we have to offer ourselves with open hands to something that is bigger and brighter than ourselves.In the darkness, something grabs hold of my hand and helps me back up on my feet. That "something" is different for everybody,but it is in this very moment that choices become clear. Only then will "a stretcher come from Grace to gather us up". </span></span></span></div>
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There was too much color by this point and so the inside of the shadowbox needed to be anchored down.I used black card stock and added the poem to it with white ink.</div>
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I printed up the poem and cut it into strips. My original intention was just to paste it on to the black card stock in the correct order,but after looking at this pile,I thought,... this is exactly how I feel in those moments.</div>
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What took the most amount of time on this project was figuring out what image to put on the inside of the heart.heehee.</div>
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Be sure to check out another tutorial I have on the Cloth Paper Scissors Blog called "Perseverance"</div>
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I used RCAG wonderful <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6882/Chunky-Dimensional-ATC-Kit--1-Inch-Thick.htm" target="_blank">ATC chunk </a>and <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6535/Unfinished-Wood-Small-Box-Feet-or-Finials--Set-of-4.htm" target="_blank">feet</a> for the base of my pretty bird! </div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
β Elizabeth Gilbert<br />
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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Never waste a failure.</div>
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I've had some artsy set backs this week. Feeling a bit blue at lost possibilities. My adjustment always comes in the remedy of creating. And so, I create...and find myself even lost in the process.</div>
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I had an idea..that after 3....4...9.. pieces never came to life. Because everybody needs a leg up every once in a while...</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;">And so I tried again and again..and still I was not satisfied.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;">And as I looked at all my discarded pieces I thought...what can I learn from this failure?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;">To see that failure is never a waste.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;">It's simply another opportunity to begin again,with more insight and understanding and growth.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;">It helps us to see what we like and what we dont.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;">It pushes and it screams and knocks us to our knees</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;">all for the purpose of becoming more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;">and as for those artsy set backs..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.32px;">It's all good,because tomorrow is another day and I will give it another go.</span></div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
β Elizabeth Gilbert<br />
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/129/3D974FCED1D36E70E7DF335C1483EF3D.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0;" /></a>Cat Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169090807078368574noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666311491861698413.post-72595938555143135212016-07-13T06:08:00.000-07:002016-07-15T06:55:23.664-07:00Today <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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I'll be the first to admit that my art does not flow out easily...in fact, it likes to toss and to turn and fight it's way to the surface. My head would prefer to rush things through but my heART likes to move slowly. It's taken me years,but I've finally come to terms with knowing that my creative process...takes t.i.m.e. Funny to admit that out loud.</div>
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Once in a very long while however, something wonderful happens.I create with simple ease, and in a matter of moments an idea<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"> pops into my head and I'm off and running. I savor these moments, because they are few and far between.</span></div>
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"Today" was one of those pieces. It flowed out like a river and led me to where I needed to be without much thought or energy. I only stopped at the very end,when figuring out what text to include. When I came across,"Today is full of Possibility" it just naturally seemed to fit. </div>
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This "artist" is hopeful,she is determined and she has a library full of ideas floating around in her tiny noggin,waiting to come out. But she also understands the value of time and that it may not always work in her favor.She decides rather,to take each new dawn for what it can be... an opportunity to see the world with new eyes. </div>
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I hope you like her. </div>
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I then added the same colors to <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4009/German-Dresden-Border-Mini-Scalloped-BLACK-16-Strips.htm" target="_blank">Mini Black Scalloped Dresden</a> and sprayed it with the Metallic Lustre. I added Dresden to frame out the shadowbox and also to the neck.</div>
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The inside of the box includes a <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2836/24-Bird-Paper-Cuts.htm" target="_blank">Bird</a> and <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2837/46-Egg-Paper-Cuts.htm" target="_blank">Egg Paper Cut</a> along with some crochet trim and beads.</div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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I've been seeing Bee's everywhere...and Bee's or the word "Be" have been showing up in my work lately in one form or another. Got me thinking about the symbolism and meaning.</div>
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I created these two shadowboxes using<a href="http://www.eatcakecreate.com/stamford/stamford-workshop-schedule/" target="_blank"> Bee Sticks Stand up Set</a></div>
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I first added <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3066/VerDay-Paint-Patina-Set.htm" target="_blank">Patina</a> to the Bee and Base.Then using a white <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4615/Sharpie-Extra-Fine-Point-Poster-Paint-Marker--White.htm" target="_blank">Sharpie</a> I added some dots.Then using a Jewelers Saw, I cut the stand part off the Bee. </div>
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I then drilled three holes on each wing and glued in some <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_1355/E-Z-Set-Eyelets--116-Silver-SHORT.htm" target="_blank">tiny eyelets. </a></div>
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I had some chipboard boxes left over from another project so I used those. I painted the inside with black spray paint. </div>
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I added dots with the same white Sharpie and glued the base of the Bee to the center of the box.</div>
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Next I glued onto the base a<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2832/24-Butterfly-Paper-Cuts.htm" target="_blank"> Butterfly Paper Cut</a>, and crochet trim and then glued the bee on the top. Add Spacers if necessary. I also added some Gold to the edges of the Bee.</div>
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Next I added a <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4985/24-Santos-Art-Doll-Head-Paper-Cuts.htm" target="_blank">Paper Cut Face</a>, with a black mask and a small <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2174/Heart-Mix-Set--36-Pieces.htm" target="_blank">Heart </a>which I heat embossed with <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5174/Super-Fine-Detail-Embossing-Powder--Ranger--Clear.htm" target="_blank">Clear embossing powder</a> and highlighted with <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4418/Inka-Gold-50-Gram-Jar--Old-Gold.htm" target="_blank">Inka Gold. </a></div>
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and finished the outside of the box with yummy <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6998/Prima-Marketing-Garden-Fable-Double-Sided-Paper-Pad.htm" target="_blank">Prima Garden Fable paper</a>,<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2802/German-Dresden-Border-Fleur-BLACK-10-Strips.htm" target="_blank"> Black Dresden trim</a> and chipboard <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5330/Honeycomb-Bit-Cut-Outs--7-Pieces.htm" target="_blank"> honeycomb pieces</a> painted black. Once everything was securely glued in place I added more Inka Gold to add high lights. </div>
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I just love the way they came out...just <span style="font-size: x-large;">BEE-a-utiful! </span>heehee. </div>
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When Bee appears in your life the most common message it carries has to do with your levels of productivity. In some cases we are doing too much, and in others not enough. Bee spirit has a strong work ethic but it also knows the importance of stopping and smelling the flowers. There is a time to enjoy lifeβs nectar and a time to grab after the proverbial brass ring with vehemence. Bee helps with both, and in finding the delicate balance between the two.</div>
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Technically speaking Bee should not be able to fly β itβs designed all wrong aerodynamically. From a spiritual perspective this speaks of our limitations and how to move past them successfully. Itβs doubtful that Bee knows it shouldnβt fly β it simply DOES, and so can you.</div>
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Bee fits a very specific role in nature pollinating other plants. This is necessary to the on-going life cycle of many crops. It also delivers humans with wax and honey, giving Bee the additional symbolic value of providence. Einstein believed so deeply in the importance of Bees to the ecosystem that he predicted if Bees disappeared humans would not survive more than four years afterward.</div>
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The pollination process also symbolizes our social nature. Bees live and work as a community. As they go from flower to flower, that progression enriches the world. Bee people very often become motivational speakers, teachers, healers and light workers for the greater global village. Their language of love is mindful service.</div>
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A Beeβs honeycomb represents the Heart Chakra and lifeβs sweetness. Bee has strong ties to the sun, light and warmth. This creature is sacred to Kama, the God of Love in Hinduism and epitomizes the Eleusinian Mysteries of Greece, honoring Demeter and Persephone.</div>
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Bee Spirit is also a strong protector, willing to give its life in defense of whatever mission prevails. Those guided by Bee find themselves defending the underdog as well as those they love with fierceness.</div>
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to get even more information,check out this <a href="https://whatismyspiritanimal.com/spirit-totem-power-animal-meanings/insects/bee-symbolism-meaning/">https://whatismyspiritanimal.com/spirit-totem-power-animal-meanings/insects/bee-symbolism-meaning/</a></div>
"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
β Elizabeth Gilbert<br />
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/129/3D974FCED1D36E70E7DF335C1483EF3D.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0;" /></a>Cat Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169090807078368574noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666311491861698413.post-503899889660433372016-05-15T06:14:00.000-07:002016-05-15T06:14:45.684-07:00For in the Dew of Little Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Retro Cafe now has these<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6871/Basic-Shadowbox-Shrine-Kit-1-Inch-Deep--8-x-10-Inch.htm" target="_blank"> 8 x 10 shadowboxes</a> and I absolutely love them!! </div>
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"For in the Dew of Little Things"</div>
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inspired by the words of<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6466154.Kahlil_Gibran" target="_blank"> Kahlil Gibran </a>and the beautiful Venus painting by <a href="http://www.italianrenaissance.org/botticelli-birth-of-venus/" target="_blank">Botticelli,</a>who today, becomes my muse.</div>
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After assembling and gluing the<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6871/Basic-Shadowbox-Shrine-Kit-1-Inch-Deep--8-x-10-Inch.htm" target="_blank"> Shadowbox </a>I added assorted papers to the back.</div>
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Wanting dimensional water I stitched together assorted fabric scraps...</div>
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Added some <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6988/Finnabair--Art-Alchemy--Acrylic-Paint--Opal-Magic--Blue-Gold.htm" target="_blank">Opal Magic Prima Paint </a>to the fabric and when dry,hand stitched assorted trim and beads...</div>
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and for the back waves I just manually cut some paper,added ink and black dots.</div>
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"Venus" needed a stable background,so I mounted her onto to a <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3665/Stand-Ups--Female-Bust.htm" target="_blank">female bust </a>and foam dots to raise her up...</div>
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and also added masonite pieces(scraps from other projects) in area's that needed more height and also decided on the placement of my <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5367/Articulated-Mermaid-Art-Doll-Kit--SMALL-MEDIUM-or-LARGE.htm" target="_blank">mermaids tail.</a></div>
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and then everything started to come together...</div>
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I added glitter to the tail, paper to the rest of the box, some <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/category_64/GERMAN-DRESDEN-FOIL-PAPERS.htm" target="_blank">Dresden gold trim</a>, letters, <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4883/Mixed-Sequins--9-Different-Colors.htm" target="_blank">sequin</a>, and splattered dots on to the background...</div>
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and glued together some <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6276/Ornate-Fleur-Cut-Outs--Style-1--16-Pieces.htm" target="_blank">Fleur Cut outs</a> to create a focal. I added glitter,stickers,and <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2300/Stickles-Glitter-Glue--Gold.htm" target="_blank">gold stickles</a>. </div>
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These beautiful words offer up a reminder,that every moment I take the time to fully experience can not only be a gift to the heart,but also to the mind,body and soul.</div>
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Retro Cafe Art items used in this tutorial:</div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6871/Basic-Shadowbox-Shrine-Kit-1-Inch-Deep--8-x-10-Inch.htm" target="_blank">8 x 10 Shadowbox</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3665/Stand-Ups--Female-Bust.htm" target="_blank">Female Bust</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5367/Articulated-Mermaid-Art-Doll-Kit--SMALL-MEDIUM-or-LARGE.htm" target="_blank">Mermaid Doll Kit</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6440/33-Vintage-Seashells-Paper-Cuts.htm" target="_blank">Shell Paper Cuts</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2832/24-Butterfly-Paper-Cuts.htm" target="_blank">Butterfly Paper Cuts</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5016/Distress-Dry-Glitter--Picked-Raspberry.htm" target="_blank">Sun/Moon Paper Cuts</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5016/Distress-Dry-Glitter--Picked-Raspberry.htm" target="_blank">Glitter</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/category_64/GERMAN-DRESDEN-FOIL-PAPERS.htm" target="_blank">Dresden Trim</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6988/Finnabair--Art-Alchemy--Acrylic-Paint--Opal-Magic--Blue-Gold.htm" target="_blank">Opal Magic Paint</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5369/Articulated-CHIPBOARD-Mermaid-Art-Doll-Kit--SMALL-MEDIUM-or-LARGE.htm" target="_blank">Articulated Mermaid</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6276/Ornate-Fleur-Cut-Outs--Style-1--16-Pieces.htm" target="_blank">Fleur Cut Outs</a></div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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Birdman was inspired by the Visage Face piece in The Relics and Artifacts line. It caught my attention right away but for some time it rested on my desk waiting for me to use it. He just looked angry to me and I couldn't figure out how to use him. That is until I realized,he wasn't agree at all...he was actually just focused on something and because the natural storyteller in my comes out when I create...I created this little story to go along with the piece.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #515156; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;">Setting limitations on himself,Birdman, confined to a cage of his own making, would sit and stare every day at the beautiful bird as she sings her lovely song. Until one day she turns to look at him "Why are you in that cage?" she asks. "Donβt you know that no cage can keep you from your destiny?" But, Iβm afraid and I feel safe in the cage" whispered Birdman. "And so was I when I lived in the cage" said the bird, "until one day another bird told me that we all have seeds inside of us, seeds that grow our true wings and they will grow to be so big that that no cage can hold us. It's going to happen no matter what. It's our destiny. And no bars, no walls, no words can stop us. So now that you know this, what are you going to Birdman?" </span></span></b></span><br />
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Materials needed for the class:</div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: medium;">Relics and Artifacts Visage # 941642</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Dresden Gold Trim # 942441</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">12 x 12 Vintage Emporium #584344</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Tiny Alpha Stickers Engraver #563240</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Rub on Foil Sheet # 585600</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Garden Fable Cling Stamp #579135</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Art Alchemy Opal Magic Blue Gold Paint # 963675 </span></div>
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Hot Glue Gun</div>
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Coconut fibers</div>
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rhinestone stickers</div>
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This class will go as follows:</div>
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I will create the components first,then
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Add Black artisan powder to the
both Relics and Artifacts pieces with a dry brush and wipe away.
Spray Gold Foil Color Bloom on it and let dry. Then stamp on image
from Garden Fable Cling Stamp using stayzon ink and and then paint
on some Opal Magic blue Gold Paint and put aside.</div>
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Cut and paint ruler with Opal
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Assemble the ephemera pieces and
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Spray paint the shadowbox black.
Start on the shadowbox background. Cut a piece of cardstock to fit
the opening. Glue on additional paper for texture. Ink the edges.
Add some rub on with metallic foil and lastly splatter black paint.
Glue it into place. Then cover the rest of the shadowbox in card
stock strips. Ink all the edges. Add Dresden trim to three of the
edges. Glue on the ruler.</div>
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Glue in the bird. Add a layer(from
bottom to top) of crochet trim,wire thread,corrugated cardboard,and
ephemera pack. Add cardboard for height if desired. Glue in the
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Glue in the face. Create a cage
using the wire thread(be careful it's sharp).Glue the cage into
place and add micro beads. Add the ephemera pack above the face
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Glue on Crochet trim to the ruler
and sprinkle with Micro beads. Add the two outer ephemera packs and
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Lastly add βBirdmanβ on the
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As promised in the Live with Prima class I'm giving away this piece(stand not included) as well as a mini fridge magnet.So if you're interested,be sure to sign up for my newsletter(on the sidebar)</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">where I share tutorials,upcoming workshops and events... and make sure you leave me a comment below. I will pick two winners on Friday the 6th!! </span></span></div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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With the gentle nudge from of a friend,I decided to just go for it...paint for the sake of painting. Even though I had no idea what I was doing, and even though painting is not something I feel comfortable doing, and even though I knew there were so many other things that needed my attention..I decided to do it anyway. </div>
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Now,I'm so happy I did. </div>
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"Long ago God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen.β
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ok come on,you know you want to...I mean who doesn't..at least for a little while,want to escape to the circus! </span></div>
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After I assembled the <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5143/Rolling-Circus-Wagon-Shrine-Kit--Style-1.htm" target="_blank">Circus Wagon</a> cart I painted the front and back in <a href="http://decoart.com/" target="_blank">Americana's Lipstick Red paint </a>and then using a dry brush I brushed on some white <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/mediums" target="_blank">Deco Arts Media Gesso.</a><br />
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Next I added splatters of <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/fluid-acrylics" target="_blank">Deco Art Media Fluids</a> Carbon Black and Cobalt Teal. I then took some <a href="http://decoart.com/metallics/metallic-lustre" target="_blank">Deco Arts Gold Rush Metallic Lustre</a> and mixed it with some drops of water.This created a vibrant gold that I used to splatter on the piece.</div>
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and attached them to the base as well as adding <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2805/German-Dresden-Border-Mini-Serrated-ANTIQUE-GOLD-12-Strips.htm" target="_blank">Gold Mini Dresden Trim</a>. I also sprayed on some of the <a href="http://decoart.com/metallics/metallic-lustre" target="_blank">Gold metallic lustre</a> on the wheels. Plus I added card stock to the inside and outside walls.</div>
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I attached <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3183/24-Circus-Paper-Cuts.htm" target="_blank">circus paper cuts</a> and added<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5674/Stickles-Glitter-Glue--Champagne.htm" target="_blank"> Stickles glitter glue</a> to all the edges.</div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5143/Rolling-Circus-Wagon-Shrine-Kit--Style-1.htm" target="_blank">Rolling Circus Wagon</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_2805/German-Dresden-Border-Mini-Serrated-ANTIQUE-GOLD-12-Strips.htm" target="_blank">Mini Dresden</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5674/Stickles-Glitter-Glue--Champagne.htm" target="_blank">Stickles Glitter Glue</a></div>
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This week I also managed to make these yummy Art Tags using Retro Cafe Art's <a href="http://www.retrocafeart.com/category_91/ATC-FRAMES-WINDOWS-SMALL-CUT-OUTS--COFFEE-BREAK-DESIGN.htm" target="_blank">chipboard words!</a> I simply painted them with <a href="http://decoart.com/metallics/dazzling-metallics" target="_blank">Rich Expresso Dazzling Metallic paint.</a> I love the way came out and the way they pop on the tags!</div>
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Lastly,I wanted to announce the winner of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/brendaschweder" target="_blank">Brenda Schweder's </a>Dvd giveaway from the last post..</div>
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Thank you to those that participated!!</div>
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Heather from Thicketworks! </div>
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I will get in touch with you Heather! </div>
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Congrats! </div>
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Happy Creating friends!!</div>
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Here's to making every minute count,<br />
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