The Creative Inside Me

So while working on these ATC's a thought ran over and over in my mind...ATC's have been around for a very long time and I have always loved creating them...but I dont want mine to look like the ATC's of the past...and I dont want mine to look like any that are out now...that almost controlling creative feeling shouts out..."I wanted to offer something new"...perhaps a new texture,or a new thickness...or maybe a new medium...sky's the limit right?

So,I say,reach.

Be original...

and always,always, think outside the box.

I painted the Retro Cafe frames in Pebeo Prisme Fantasy paint and let it dry completely.

Next I glued on the collage sheet to the back and sealed the image three times

I mixed up two equal parts of Clear Cast and added it to the center and to the frame

I then dropped in some metal watch gears and let the resin cure 24hrs.

Next I added a rub-on word

and mounted the frame to a chipboard blank ATC board for added thickness

I painted the light bulb black with a sharpie and glued the pieces together

Glued the bulb in place and added one final layer of resin along with confetti stars.

Covered the sides in black Dresden Trim.

Retro Cafe Products used in this tutorial

Chipboard bases

Chipboard Bulbs

ATC Frames

Steampunk Collage Sheet

and I used Clear Cast Resin from Amazing Cast Products

"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.” — Elizabeth Gilbert

Here's to making every minute count,

Student and Teacher

The was so thrilled to be able to take a workshop with Midge and Tracy at Art More Place.

We learned all sorts of fabric application techniques!

Here I am having a great time getting my hands dirty!!

and by the end of the class...we all felt like this...pure happiness in the creative process.

Last night I finished one of the project I hoped to make with the yardage I created....my first ever apron...and I love it! 

Here I am giving another class at AMP...We made these fun Mary Oliver inspired soldered pendants

My favorite part was getting to meet some online friends...

what a blessing.

Thankful for this creative life.

"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.” — Elizabeth Gilbert

Here's to making every minute count,