Monday, September 29, 2008

UK here I come....

I've been playing around with backgrounds in my classes with Suzi Blu.... and these girls have taken on a different look with the new coloured background. Wasnt that happy with my background as it got a little muddy in areas...but I will get better with practice. Enjoyed the stamping and the glaze in the paint to give it more transparency. Just got to find a suitable quote for these girls now and then onto the wax!!!! Now that is something I have been wanting to try for ages. I wont get a chance to do anymore to this piece though for a few weeks as lucky me... I am off to visit my son in the UK for 2 weeks, leaving on Wednesday. I am so looking forward to spending some time with Matt, seeing where he now lives and works, going to the Horse of the Year show in Birmingham with him. I will take photos.....
I made these felted ATC's for a swap in one of my Yahoo groups. I have incorporated needle felting, dyed lace, free motion stitching, hand stitching, beading .... lots of fun making these.
Close up so you can see a bit more of the detail in these little ATC's. The swap was organised by one of the girls in our Creative Chix group after reading the article on felted ATC's in the latest issue of Cloth Paper Scissors.
So my fellow bloggers, I will be away from 1st October until the 17th October so wont be posting again until then (unless Matt has his computer set up at home for me to use????)

Take care and enjoy the onset of Spring and the beautiful warm sunshine.

Jacky xox
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24 comments:

  1. KarenSeptember 29, 2008 at 2:13 AM

    wow, you are coming to England, how exciting! Hope you have an amazing time!

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  2. Gaye ToddSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:06 AM

    Jacky fantastic work.... have a great time in the UK. Take lots of pics!!

    gaye x

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  3. Sharon TomlinsonSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:17 AM

    Oh Jacky, you get to travel some more. How lucky. Your two girls are just wonderful and I really like seeing your progression. And fiber work is to-die-for. Be safe.

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  4. Wayfaring WandererSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    They are so lovely......I am in love with these gals!

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  5. lynne hSeptember 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    jacky, i love the background behind the girls -- it really sets them off. and their dresses! i love their dresses! and the felted cards!!! i especially love the one in the lower right! you're so prolific -- i don't know how you do it!!

    have a wonderful trip visiting your son. i'll be checking to read about it when you get back!

    xo

    (your package will be on its way to you soon. i'll drop it off at the p.o. on my way to the airport tomorrow)

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  6. BelSeptember 29, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Jacky, great picture, lovely ladies. Have a wonderful and safe time in England with your son, can't wait to see pictures. Belinda

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  7. Jen xoSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    Wow, what a difference the colored background makes, they look wonderful.
    I love your felted atcs, specially the dyed bits of lace and colors.
    Hope you have a fun time visiting your son jenxo

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  8. BumbleVeeSeptember 30, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    I'm thinking a Suzi Blu class may be in my future.... was over the other day checking out her stuff....

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  9. rivergardenstudioSeptember 30, 2008 at 5:24 PM

    Your backgrounds are lovely! Have a wonderful trip..Roxanne

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  10. Linda VincentOctober 2, 2008 at 1:55 AM

    I love the painting Jacky! Its turned out really well and has your own individual style - thats something I'm struggling a bit with.
    Your ATCs are so delicate and pretty...and have such gorgeous colours.
    Have a wonderful time in England - I hope the weather perks up for you!
    Love Linda x

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  11. suzeOctober 4, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    Jacky, have fun with Matt in the UK. Eat some Hula Hoops for me. Love your girlz...they look like they are getting ready to go shoping.... maybe for new hats.
    The ATCs rock too.

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  12. MARGARET FIELDOctober 5, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Jacky, how fantastic that you are coming over here to the UK.
    Word of warning, wrap up warm, it's not very nice at the moment.
    With a bit of luck you'll bring an Indian summer over with you lol.

    Great work, and loving those fabric ATC's.

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  13. Altered RouteOctober 6, 2008 at 12:53 AM

    Just popping in quickly to say "You've been tagged"! Enjoy your trip!
    Connie

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  14. jo horswillOctober 13, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    Jacky...look at ALL this work. I love the felted ATC's, the little stitches are beautiful, and your painted ladies, they have so much character & soulful faces...Have a safe and wonderful trip to see Matt in the UK. Looking forward to those pictures.

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  15. ConnieOctober 16, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    these little ATC's are beautiful! I love the composition and color.

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  16. Veleta (Sammy)October 18, 2008 at 4:52 AM

    this is so awesome Jacky... I just love all the texture and movement you have gotten!!!

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  17. juliaDOctober 18, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    Hi Jacky,
    It was great to catch up with you at Patsy's on Saturday...
    I have checked my blog details and they are set up to allow all to get in...???
    The only thing I can think is that you and Dot might have mispelt my blog name when you set it up as a link...
    Could you "other blog" links, and see if it is spelt http://verdigrisrose.blogspot.com?

    xx

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  18. juliaDOctober 18, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    Hi Jacky,
    Me again, I see that you have spelt blogspot wrong...that's what was causing it to not go thru...it has been entered as bloggspot or something like that when you have set me up as a link.
    Anyway, hope to catch up with you & Dot again soon...
    xx

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  19. queencraftygirlOctober 19, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    I always wanted to go to England... Have a great time! I love the girls that you painted, so pretty! (Thank you for commenting on my blog!)

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  20. queencraftygirlOctober 19, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    I tagged you, see my blog for details!

    Love,
    Queencraftygirl

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  21. Jen CrossleyOctober 20, 2008 at 4:07 AM

    Have a great trip Jacky you will have a ball
    Jen

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  22. Leanne PizioOctober 20, 2008 at 6:53 AM

    Hey Jacky,
    It is my first time visiting and your work is absolutely amazing. Can't wait to visit often and see more of your work.
    Have a great time in England.

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  23. AnneNovember 6, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Love your Suzi girls! :-)

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  24. Sam MarshallNovember 8, 2008 at 2:19 AM

    WOW!! These look awesome.
    xxx

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