tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105310132024-02-28T02:05:54.742-05:00CurioArt, work, cats...messes made, things created.
Photography explorations with old cameras, painting, drawing, altered art & jewelry. Nifty bits and little treasures.Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-6401814847726447312019-12-09T11:44:00.002-05:002019-12-09T11:44:47.420-05:00Holiday Obsessions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Been busy making holiday gifts using vintage tins. </div>
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I just want to share my progress as I'm really happy with them!</div>
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I hope to make this house light up soon and put some tissue paper in the windows to soften the LED lights. More pictures soon!</div>
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Finally got out the <a href="http://www.jerrysartarama.com/marabu-easy-marble-solvent-based-marbling-colors" target="_blank">Easy Marble</a> (made by Marabu) and here a a few of the better ones. I do recommend working with them in moderate room temperatures as it was very hot and they seemed to set up on the water faster than I could marble! Easy marble does not require any additives to the water and seems to be an oil based product. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BbZsQrQAQQ" target="_blank">Joggles also has a video using them with gelli plates</a>, but I haven't gotten that far yet.</div>
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Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-67742038496433827282018-06-05T20:43:00.002-05:002018-06-05T20:43:49.878-05:00QUICK POST - Font Love<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
LOVE this site! <a class="" href="http://www.alphabettes.org/" target="_blank">Alphabettes </a> is a site of all women & font love... research, creation, history! I'll be here for a while. </div>
Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-9260266810553934752018-05-19T20:25:00.002-05:002018-05-19T20:25:59.659-05:00The Art of Part Diagrams<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thank goodness for the internet... we've fixed the dryer after almost 2 months of fussing and trying parts. But I realized how darn cool are part diagrams! These were so helpful in our repair too. Thanks to <a href="https://www.partselect.com/" target="_blank">https://www.partselect.com/</a> and <a href="http://www.appliancepartspros.com/" target="_blank">http://www.appliancepartspros.com</a>. Hurray! Off to do massive amounts of laundry...<br />
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Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-15859459842379945732018-05-17T11:50:00.002-05:002018-05-17T11:50:27.673-05:00Botanical Mandalas: 2 Inspirations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Spring is in the air and so are botanical mandalas! I love the idea of botanical mandalas and the two artists I'm featuring below create them in different ways, but both really beautiful. The first mandala artist is Daniel McPheeter.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">He creates his mandalas with digital collage and images of flowers. His 2011 gallery show YouTube is below. His art takes it beyond just the circle and he has some really beautiful pieces. </span></div>
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Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-15824821125047837762018-05-15T20:54:00.000-05:002018-05-15T21:12:39.637-05:00Remembering that really cool coworker...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-85762856240554047962018-05-12T17:01:00.002-05:002018-05-12T17:05:09.042-05:00Watercolor Crayons: Distress Crayon, Neocolor II, Gelatos, & More... Compared<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Cleaning my studio (I'm avoiding homework) but thought I'd take a break and try out a sample Marabu Art Crayon I got from <a href="http://www.jerrysartarama.com/marabu-mixed-media-art-crayons" target="_blank">Jerry's Artarama.</a> At time of this posting, Jerry's has the Marabu red art crayon on a special "buy it/try it" deal of $2.25. I started using <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stabilo-Woody-Colored-Pencils-lead/dp/B000WKGAY8/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000WKGAY8&pd_rd_r=W4WAS27F5SFGGZKNSP8K&pd_rd_w=S2vJc&pd_rd_wg=lZFZ6&psc=1&refRID=W4WAS27F5SFGGZKNSP8K" target="_blank">Stabilo Woody </a>crayons on my mixed media pieces and then <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-Gelatos-Original-Gift-Multi-Purpose/dp/B0078BNUKQ" target="_blank">Gelatos</a> from Faber Castell and Tim Holtz's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Crayons/dp/B01BE95ZZK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1526161420&sr=8-4&keywords=tim+holtz+distress+crayon" target="_blank">Distress crayons</a> came out... well, I keep buying and trying as the textures, color ranges and forms are all a touch different. Below I have tried the previous crayons with the addition of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Caran-dAche-Classic-Neocolor-Water-Soluble/dp/B0009I8LEU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526161085&sr=8-1&keywords=neocolor+ii+crayons" target="_blank">Caran d'ache Neocolor II Aquarells</a> and <a href="https://www.createforless.com/Ranger-Dina-Wakley-Media-Scribble-Sticks-Set-2-12-pc/pid310701.aspx?CAWELAID=530001980000303638&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=11319326534&CATCI=pla-60513521332&catargetid=530001980000044430&cadevice=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqf_9xJGB2wIVW7jACh2ABQJCEAQYAiABEgLkavD_BwE" target="_blank">Dina Wakley's scribble sticks</a>.<br />
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There are pros and cons with all of them: I like the chunkiness of the Stabilo Woodys and the Marabu Art Crayon. That shape seems to works great when working on large canvases, but the gelatos are too creamy for canvas in my opinion-they get used up rather quickly, so I save them for paper. The Dina Wakely are harder and can be "scrubbed" off the paper so you don't see the drawn lines, if your paper can handle it. I like them for details. The Gelatos and Distress Crayons are good for mixing and stamping. The Neocolor II's are just smooth and lovely, come in just about every color, but in pricier sets. A note on the Stabilo Woodys: make sure you get a pencil sharpener with your set as these pencils are too big for most pencil sharpeners. </div>
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Took a class at <a href="http://kalbookarts.org/" target="_blank">Kalamazoo Book Arts</a> in April and these are the wonderful papers that I made... more to come as I ordered 2 different types of marbling paints to try. Here's is my teacher Crystal's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12dSRw5Wzq4" target="_blank">popular paper marbling video</a>. Most were done on plain water, dripping sumi ink or suminagashi <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Marbling-Kit-Japanese-Suminagashi/dp/B000H6CM4Y" target="_blank">marbling ink</a> alternating with soapy water. </div>
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Thinking of signing up for Melody Ross's new class <a href="http://bravegirlsclub.com/archives/18771">Soul Comfort</a> as I've had a great success with her other classes. I LOVE the idea of portable crafts anyway and I've been art journaling all weekend...<br />
This is what happens when you outline your hand with a brush marker...<br />
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LOVE <a href="http://amzn.com/1454703555" target="_blank">Journal It!</a> by Jenny Doh... lots of good ideas! Hurray for the library!<br />
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Prepped a ton of pages by gluing them together with soft gel medium. I finally have space to work! I cleaned a larger area so my journal almost fits my working area now. Baby steps, like not melting the glue stick with the heat gun when doing iced enamels!<br />
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Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-51203345297568699712013-09-04T10:20:00.000-05:002013-09-04T10:20:05.247-05:00Grunge & Glamour Cuff with Kristen Robinson<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Catching up! Took 2 great classes at <a href="http://smittendust.blogspot.com/">Smitten Dust</a> near Lansing with <a href="http://kristenrobinson.typepad.com/">Kristen Robinson</a>... AMAZING!!! And the experience has FINALLY broken through my many-month-long creative block. Lots more coming as I've cleaned up both studios, burned the paint off a pile of Altoid boxes and ordered a big batch of Ice Resin! </div>
Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-32504531252794102872012-12-29T10:38:00.000-05:002012-12-29T10:38:07.565-05:00A new Stitch!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Used my Christmas gift money on pattern books, fun yarn and swirly plastic crochet hooks... lots of color on a very dark winter day! Just figured out a new stitch too: a little more lacey than what I've been doing...</div>
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Just joined the <a href="http://40daysofselflove.com/madlyinlovewithme/love-ambassador/">Love Ambassadors</a>! Love YOU!<br />
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Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-52225756386179998722012-09-12T10:57:00.003-05:002012-09-12T10:59:33.769-05:00Apothicary Madness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm really into making the apothecary bottles that everyone is into right now. The labels are fun to make, the bottles fun to find and its all very Halloween! Laura Carson has a great series of tutorials going on right now on her <a href="http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/2012/07/pretty-potions-and-poisons-apothecary.html" target="_blank">blog</a>. There's also great labels at <a href="http://www.alphastamps.com/Collage_Sheets-Artfully_Musing_by_Laura_Carson/c1_1626/index.html" target="_blank">Alpha Stamps</a> and some great rub-on's at <a href="http://stampington.com/shoppe/steampunk_rubbings.html" target="_blank">Stampington</a>. Shown here is my remake of an old label for your enjoyment. If you make something wonderful with it, please <a href="mailto:lunakat805@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">email</a> me a picture! I'd love to see it!</div>
Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-43807619932534514602012-09-05T16:28:00.003-05:002012-09-05T16:39:59.919-05:00Jewelry Swaps - Halloween & Earrings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Had a great Labor Day holiday with my friend <a href="http://starrgazercreates.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rhea</a>, making jewelry for a few swaps on <a href="http://www.swapbot.com/" target="_blank">Swapbot. </a></div>
Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-76227925519932729332012-08-05T18:23:00.001-05:002012-09-05T16:41:44.851-05:00Smash Journal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is the journal I made for Swapbot DIY Smashbook. Lots of pockets in hidden flaps.<br />
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Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-77584906313964685792012-04-14T18:37:00.001-05:002012-09-05T16:42:19.773-05:00Earring fiesta!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Whipped up some earrings this evening in a few colors I'm missing...<br />
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My sweetie got me jewelry components & chocolate for Valentine's! Now that's a great gift!<br />
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Yes, the chocolates have a kitten on them... he knows me so well!</div>Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-70987573645018315942012-02-18T11:12:00.001-05:002012-02-18T11:35:26.190-05:00Flower Barrettes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Trying out some barrette blanks... vintage beaded flowers and little tin roses both purchased from the <a href="http://www.garagesaleartfair.com/" target="_blank">Artist's Garage Sale</a> coming next weekend to Kalamazoo!</div>Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-12859196300258937282011-12-12T13:43:00.001-05:002011-12-12T13:43:21.884-05:00ATC's & ornament swap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Finished my "ladies" for the <a href="http://www.blupenny.com/blog/2011/11/1/2011-handmade-holiday-ornament-exchange.html" target="_blank">ornament swap</a>...<br />
All felt and about 4" tall from a <a href="http://sewtospeak.blogspot.com/2010/11/aprils-mini-matryoshkas.html" target="_blank">pattern here.</a> I made little tags on them too for the date.<br />
Also had a great day from the postal service: 3 ATC's from my Downtown ATC group:<br />
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Got a wonderful penguin ATC from Darlene S. in our winter swaps: </div>Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-23242181278254136952011-12-05T08:51:00.001-05:002011-12-05T08:56:08.583-05:00PWB Tree<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I participated in a box exchange for Christmas: advent match boxes, each with a little surprise in each! 24 other artists participated, organized by <a href="http://kathymcelroy.typepad.com/stories2tell/">Kathy M.</a> Here are all the little boxes on my feather tree! </div>Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-19797446633550007732011-12-02T15:42:00.001-05:002011-12-02T15:43:23.314-05:00Clip Art - Teethy Toothpaste<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's a bit of fun old advertising form a 1929 scrapbook.... enjoy!</div>Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-80476177229980085882011-12-01T12:26:00.001-05:002011-12-01T12:26:44.898-05:00Wintertime ATC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Got this wonderful sumi ATC from Jilian...</div>Brittneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546698689974392261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10531013.post-68109185711676762252011-11-16T08:36:00.000-05:002011-11-16T08:36:54.756-05:00Fab-o-ulous Starter blocks from Vintage Vogue<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Just found a blog called <a href="http://nostalgicneedleart.blogspot.com/">Vintage Vogue</a> with a ton-over 300-starter blocks for crazy quilting! Now I have to find the printable fabric... its here somewhere!<br />
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