JULIE NUTTING MEETS ERTE - PLUS A FEW SWAPS!

I can't believe it has been a month since my last blog post.  Moving has really taken a toll on me physically, mentally, emotionally and creatively.  I am still in boxes floor to ceiling as the living space promised to be 900 - 910 square feet and turned out to be 812.5 square feet.  Nothing fits. And I made the huge mistake of allowing a man to assist in packing (the same one that insisted that the living space was 910 square feet when I said I knew my furniture coming out of an 850 square foot apartment was not going to fit in there!) - food mixed with cleaning goods, shoes in separate boxes (yes one shoe in one and it's mate in another)! So you get the picture...  I have furniture in the hallway and basement.  And it has been near impossible finding anything.  I have had to replace so much because I still can't unearth things from the mass of chaos.

I was able to locate a small sampling of my creative supplies and was able to work on some doll projects for some swaps I am in as well as for a project I have wanted to start since the summer.

First for the swaps - 

This tag is for a swap in Addicted 2 Paper Dolls with a couples Valentine theme - 

Next a tag for a Mystical/Mythical Creature swap over at Paper Doll Trading - 

This is my Fairy Queen.  The Fairy Queen was a figure from folklore who was believed to rule the fairies. Based on Shakespeare's influence in English-speaking cultures she is often named Titania or Mab.

I also have created a few dolls that I have not decided yet how to mount.  I may put them in an art journal or on an altered canvas after I do a few more.

The first is inspired by Erte's Alphabet Lady.  

my inspiration

                 

                     goache 1968                         bronze sculpture 1989

The next was inspired by Erte's Rose Dancer.

                                                                                                                                                       

                   

serigraph                                               bronze sculpture

And my library time is nearly up so for now I will say farewell!  Hopefully I will be able to create a bit more this evening and share again soon!

SCRAPS TO TREASURES TEAM EVERYTHING ALTERED HOP

Welcome to the Scraps to Treasure Team 

Altered Item Blog Hop.  

Our hostess for today is Robin and our theme is altered items.

You should have arrived here from Cicily's blog.

For today's hop I finished the items I am making for Michael's desk set.  The last 3 items are an altered frame, a pencil cup and a paper clip holder.

Here are my before photos:

And now here are the finished products:

These items go with the others I completed previously:

Here is the complete line-up for today's treasures:

Robin S. - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/

Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com

Pam ~ http://www.scrappletree.com/

Camille ~ http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/

Cicily ~ www.pinkdalmatianscrapper.com You came from here

Paula ~http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/ You are here

Ellen ~ http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/ You go here next

Be sure to stop at all the blogs and leave some love in order to be eligible to win some blog candy from our hostess.

A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING

Today I have a lot to share with you as I never got around to doing a blog post yesterday.  First I will start with some cards.

The first uses sketch #310 from Mojo Monday.

My Card:

I am also entering this card in week 223 Butterflies challenge at Allsorts Challenge Blog.

The next card uses Scrapbook.com September Card Sketch challenge sketch #2:

My Card:

I am also entering this card in 3 Girl Jam Challenge #25 - Celebrations.

My third card uses Sunday Sketch & Stamp sketch #173 by Carole.

The Sketch:

My Card:

The rest of my creations are for the blog challenge at Kraftie Kreations.  It called for using this sketch to create both a card and a layout:

The Sketch:

For my card I rotated the sketch 1/4 turn clockwise.  Here's my card:

and here's my layout:

and then you also needed to create an altered item.  This is going to be part of the desk set I am creating for Michael for his birthday.  It started out being a clear acrylic napkin holder.  It is now a file folder holder:

I hope that you have enjoyed viewing all of my creations.  I hope to be back later with a few more.  Have a great day!

SNEAK PEEK FRIDAY WITH STUDIO JRU!

This has been a quiet somewhat unproductive week for me as I have not been feeling well and have had to spend a lot of time running to the hospital and dr but I did manage to sneak in a few creations.  

My cards:

An altered mirror:

There is also one layout but I am holding out on you with that one as I have been invited to be the Guest Designer for Scrapping Everyday Miracles and it will be revealed in another week or so.

KRAZY CRAFTING CREW FRAME HOP!

Brought to you by the Krazy Crafting Crew, our independant hop team is bringing you ideas on how to alter frames, decorate frames or put decor in the frame instead of a standard picture.

If you have just stumbled upon the hop, Robin at Scrap and Chat www.scrapandchat.blogspot.com will be your host today, or if you came from Janet at www.janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com you are in the right spot.  Please grab your cup of coffee or favorite drink, relax for awhile while browsing through the projects and get ready to win some blog candy!

One great reason to comment on each blog is so you can also win with Our sponsor, Scrapbook Stamp Society

They would love to reward one special blog visitor with a prize from their store. To be qualified for their drawing, please comment on all participating blogs and let them know you have.

You can receive extra entries for following them on Facebook Group.

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for more blog candy offered throughout the hop. some blogs are offering extra perks!  They all have their own wishes for you to win, so don't forget to read the rules for each one as every blog has different requirements.

So for today's hop, this is what I made for my project........

I picked up a framed mirror at the dollar store:

I used a few different shades of blue alcohol inks on all the mirrored sections, some glitter and flowers around the frame. I added a matted scripture verse in the center and here it is:

Thank you for taking the time out to check out my project, if you like my project and you are not already a follower, you are encouraged to add your email in the subscribe area to get updates right in our inbox!   Keep clicking for more Altered frame ideas!

Your next stop is with Cicily at www.pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com

Thank you for hopping through our Altered Frame Blog hop!

Here is the line up to help you navigate through..

Robin~ www.scrapandchat.blogspot.com

Liz~ www.tryin2craft.blogspot.com

Anita~ www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Ellen~ www.cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com   

Janet~ www.janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com

Paula~ www.preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com

Cicily~ www.pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com

Katina~ www.twochicsandacricut.blogspot.com

Pam~ www.mzlavr2.blogspot.com

Lissa~  www.somanycrafts.com

Jearise~ www.lorbysworld.blogspot.com