PERFECT!
It's lots of work...but LOADS of fun too...
Art Parts were a HUGE hit...
YIPPEE!
I'm thrilled...
I'm already getting ideas filed for CHA 2011 in January...
art parts we'll need...
the new release of studio 490 stamps makes me happy too...
another YIPPEE!
I LOVE demoing for Ranger...
visiting with friends & inky fingers make me oh so happy...
and speaking of inky fingers...
I tested it @ Ranger U & it worked great...
but after I demoed @ CHA for about 7 hours straight...
you can bet that my fingers were REALLY inky...
so, that was a REAL test...
I'm happy to report that it worked like MAGIC...
after using the Craft Scrubbie, I went to dinners with CLEAN fingers. COOL!
You'll want one...FOR SURE...
Here's the featured tutorial for August on their site. yippee!
Compliments of Ranger...
you get a complete supply list and project instructions...
this could easily be adapted to a guy card...
Beware...
I really did make it, even though there are no flowers on the project...
I know...
it's quite shocking...
Glossy Accents make PERFECT fish bubbles...
just cut off a bit...
I LOVE it when an idea works...
Back to CHA stuff...
Here's what the art parts sampler package looks like...sort of...
this was the prototype package...
And here's a Ranger video recapping CHA.
On Sunday I realized @ the last minute that I NEEDED a gift...
like in 30 minutes...geez!
So...
you've heard me lecture about looking @ the potential of "things"...
here's an example...
This is an 8 x 8 canvas that I bought @ Hobby Lobby...
I thought it had potential & would make a quickie project...
I added the large art parts flower, some studio 490 stamped images, some grunge, a vintage watch face & some ideology & ended up with this...
So the moral of the story...
keep your eyes open & SEE the possibilities.
You just might need a last minute gift...
like me!
And another moral of the day...
comments are good...
VERY good...
Like good enough to win a copy of my new book...
just saying...
make art!
wendy
ps...we'll choose a winner @ NOON on WEDNESDAY...hey...that's tomorrow!
Love the great projects and your new art parts!! I think I will definitely be shopping soon!!! Oh, and for sure I need to get the scrubber to clean my inky fingers.
ReplyDeleteI've been anticipating your update! Glad your CHA time was great!
ReplyDeleteLove that piece...got to see how you did the fish. I've been following CHA on various blogs and it does look like you all had the best time. No surprise that art parts were a big hit...we're all just panting to get our hands on them.
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Eileen in NYC
Hi Wendy -
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if you had a wonderful time at CHA! So glad you enjoyed yourself and were able to meet up with friends. Can't wait to get my hands on some of your new items. I love how your "last minute" gift turned out. Nobody would guess it was done so quickly. Beautiful! Heading over to Ranger to look at your new tutorial.
Elaine Allen
So glad you are back and blogging...I didn't realize I had become so "hooked" on you're blog. Everything is beautiful as usual.
ReplyDeleteI have had the fortune of working with Wendy's product the last couple days...this thrills me! Your new CHA items will blend in so GREAT!! Thanks Wendy!!! I will also have to try the scrubbers!
ReplyDeleteWendy, it was really a treat to chat with you at CHA....Thanks for everything!
Darla
I love your beautiful artwork. I especially love the fish piece. So cool. Also, love your art parts with the spools being my favorite.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful CHA for you and Did you say book!
ReplyDeleteI love your last minute gift what a blessing for that person! You did say book right?
Going to have to check out the ranger craft scrubble but you know I like inky fingers that might be a draw back on that one. . . okay I know you said Book!
Have a great week!
So glad you're back and showing us your creations again! I just love what you did with that simple canvas - totally transformed it into an amazing piece of art. I am anxious to get the Art Parts Sampler and start playing with its contents. Marijane
ReplyDeleteMissed you Miss Wendy! Glad you had such a good time and that your products are doing so well. The new book looks wonderful. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteMary
www.primitiveseaons.blogspot.com
I would LOVE to win a copy of your new book. I was hoping to attend your workshop in Buffalo - but a 7hr drive is just too much so early in the school year!! LOVE the fish canvas. Very Cool!
ReplyDeleteYour work is gorgeous! I love the fish card. You are so clever. I just purchased my first book from you and there are so many ideas! It is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAwesome !
ReplyDeleteIt feels so good when an idea work as planned :-D
I can't hardly wait to have your new stamps, they're gorgeouuuuus and so inspiring ! I already have ideas blooming on projects that will use them.
Take Care,
Nolwenn
Your gift canvas is so cute - what a great idea. The fish picture is great. I am so ready to get your stamps and the new art parts - can't wait. I would LOVE to win a copy of your new book.
ReplyDeleteI've got to get me one of those Ranger craft scrubbies!! I can't tell you how many times I've gone to dinner with my fingers "in living color". And your last minute project is of course, a work of art! Love it. I've been reading all about CHA this past week on different blogs, and there was so much ENERGY from everyone's posts that it was all I could do not to jump into the car and head to Chicago! And how great to be a demonstrator for such a GREAT company - Ranger products rock! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great time! Am looking forward to the Scrubbie! And your book...I've been periodically checking Stampers Anonymous...your work is so inspiring!(So, of course I'm going to enter to perhaps win it!!!) The Daoists use the term "flexible mind" to see and adapt to situations...and that would cover seeing "what could be" and not just "what is"! Thanks for making your contribution to developing flexible minds! Got to keep stretching those mental muscles. I can't always make art...but I can at least always enjoy your blog and See Art!
ReplyDeleteI've got to see how you did the fish. I love that piece! Can't wait for Art Parts either. So much fun. Glad you had a great time after all that work.
ReplyDeleteI love your art - am signed up for several of your classes the end of this month and I can't wait! I can't wait to make the fish card - my son will love it. Winning your book would be marvelous!
ReplyDeletetara
The person that received that as a gift was the lucky one! That is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to have a copy of your new book. I can't wait to get one in my hands, along with art parts and the scrubby thingy and some stamps, geez!!!! Maybe I will win the book and will have one more "must purchase" and can get a " want purchase".
ReplyDeleteWOW that canvas is stunning! I am so excited to get started with ART PARTS - they are to DIE for! And just for leaving you a comment I would have left anyway, maybe I'll win your new book (which I'd buy anyway)? Talk about MAGIC... :) Life is GOOD. Welcome back from CHA - we miss your posts...
ReplyDeleteLove your project with no flowers! It's refreshing! But I LOVE your flower projects. can't wait to try your art parts.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love what you did with the canvas! What a GREAT idea!!
ReplyDeleteThat little fishy's too cute ... I'm just sayin' .. lol
CHA sounds like so much fun. Love your projects.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Gotta have a copy of the new book to go with my new stamps, and my old stamps and my old books...they are all looking for a new friend!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the canvas! It's brilliant! I love your new art parts and can't wait to work with them. Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteChristine in Ottawa
I really..... NEED..... those art parts, they are amazing can't wait for them to be available in the UK and your canvas is simply beautiful.
ReplyDeletexx
Does this mean your new book is ready to be shipped? If so, YEAH!!! I love your projects, as always.
ReplyDeleteFABulous canvas, what a wonderful quick make, it's stunning! CHA looked fantastic as do your new products!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks
HuGs Kim :)
Welcome home! Been waiting on this post since last week. I know, you had to get back and unpack, but...I'm just saying...you were missed! Glad you had fun and your products were a hit!!! And, just how wonderful is the transformed canvas! WOW, how lucky is that special person! Hope you are off "making art" 'cause we're waiting to see it. Hope your "bro" is doing well.
ReplyDeleteI'm home and enjoying all the photos I took of you and your projects....I learned so much from you, and my DD is enjoying her flower too! I know I saw the fish, and your gift turned out great. I need this book, the new stamps and your Art Parts! Until next time, hugz, gerrie
ReplyDeleteLove the art parts. Love your quickie gift. Love that there is a new book. Just alot of love heading your way. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the fish with hook and bubbles. And I NEED your new book.
ReplyDeletewell, i am glad you are back....life is alot less interesting without your post....i just love everything you do. taking the swivel clasp apart....genius...now the big question,
ReplyDeletewhere do we find your art parts?....i gotta have em'
I can't wait for my shipment of your stamps. I was at Carson and picked up what was there. The rest I am patiently waiting to ship (not). I can't wait to try the scrubbie and your art parts. I watched the Ranger video on their blog. It looks like it was a huge success.
ReplyDeleteHey Wendy, sounds like you had the best time at CHA, I missed you... good to see you blogging again and... that piece of art you made as a last minute... wow... lucky person who receives that! Cannot wait to get my hands on your art parts... and your book.. well, cos I spended all my money on new stash I haven't got a bean left to buy the book so if I won it I would be the happiest person in the world and... I would make you a chocolate cake :O))
ReplyDelete*wanders off wondering if sympathy and bribery will work ROFL*
Hugs hunny x
Your works are stunning! I love all of them!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a great post, it's good to have you back! Love the fish picture! Is that the first peak of your new book, or have I been lax and missed one. Can't wait to get one, sure would be over the moon if I won one. Thanks for giving us the chance. Going to spend the rest of the day with my fingers crossed - could be awkward but I love a challenge, lol.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things at CHA that I found as a hot item was your art parts. I can't wait to get my hands on them and create art. The canvas, well it's just GORGEOUS! Love to find little items like that to work with. It was great to see you at CHA too and you should have gotten in that
ReplyDeleteOh I just love the fish and hook project!! Your new book would be simply artly amazing to get!! Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy: Glad that CHA went well for you and you had lots of fun. I am praying that your brother is doing well also. Loved the canvas you did...absolutely beautiful! Take care and thanks for the opportunity to win one of your new books!
ReplyDeleteI just love your art -- it's very fun!
ReplyDeleteAllison
Dunlap TN
Love the fish project. Would love to get your new book and see all your fabulous art work. Thanks for the chance to win. And glad you are back and had such a great time at CHA. I'm sure it's a lot of work but fun too.
ReplyDeleteYour new Art Parts and stamps are great but as usual I suppose we'll have to wait a while before we get them over here in Blighty and then it'll be grab them before they disappear again, Lol!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the canvas in double quick time. Would like to have been on the receiving end of that one but getting the book would be such a thrill too.
Thanks for the fab ART Wendy.
Hugs
Lesley Xx
That canvas is to die for! What a wonderful gift!! And, I sure would love to win that book, too - thanks Wendy for all your inspiration and the chance to have a copy of your book. . .
ReplyDeleteWow hun! Love what you have done with the canvas :)
ReplyDelete*hugs* Heather x
Welcome back! Always great to see what you come up with when you create a project of gift! Nice canvas and those art parts are so cool.
ReplyDeleteWow... that's a great idea for a last minute gift!
ReplyDeleteYour art is so inspiring, Wendy, it's a great journey! There is still so much to learn ... and I keep in mind:
- The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -
Thank you for sharing your inspirational journey. Hug, Soraya
You are so creative and I love your projects! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWow oh wow that fish scene is amazing! But I really like your 30 minute gift...just so pretty. Thanks so much for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, LOVE all your art! I need a scrubbie as I, too, have gone to dinner with colorful digits! Kinda like reverse nail polish! LOL Now, about that new book...I really do want one super bad! The new stamps are lots of fun; can't wait for the rest to arrive!
ReplyDeletewow! all those art parts!
ReplyDeletelove the fish project - will need to check out the supply list!
Thanks for sharing!
Sandra
Congrats on another successful CHA! You have inspired us, and enabled us to express ourselves once again. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWendy, you just think up more and more scrummy stuff.Your art work is so inspiring. I just can't wait until your new stamps and Art Parts arrive in the UK.
ReplyDeleteI so do want your new book! pick me, pick me! I'm off to see that Ranger tutorial. What a fun project!
ReplyDeleteToday I received mail from the USA with some of your new stampsets. They are amazing! The stamps have such beautiful details. The new butterfly is one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteMy hands are itching to make art with your new stamps.
I saw your work at the CHA on youtube and I love what you did with the your new art parts.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Hugs, Maria
wow! it must be such a great feeling for you to go to the ranger site and see your project featured on the home page. congrats on all the great new products too. the fish canvas is so cool. i have downloaded the instructions. i want to do a modified version as a card front for my uncle.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely canvas you made in a half hour. must go looking for pre-order sites for art parts. by the time i manage to collect them and start using them it will most likely be time for the new designs. can't wait. will there be a pack with just flowers? i know i will use them the most.
as for the new book, thank you for the chance to win one. i will keep my fingers crossed.
Your stuff is so awesome!! I'm so glad I found your stuff!!! I LOVE the wish in the water that is so neat!! Thanks for the chance to win your new book I can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteHave a Great Day!!!
Larissa Heskett
Love the canvas project....seeing the potential in everything!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI was at the CHA craft Supershow on friday and Saturday...wish you were still there:( I hope you are still planning on being in Madison in November, because I count on it!
ReplyDeletesometimes I forget to think outside the box...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a great time at CHA and I'm not surprised at all that the Art Parts were a hit!!! But I'm also glad to have you back blogging :-)) I miss your posts when you are gone!!!!!! I remember the first time you showed the fish project.. it was cool then and still is now!! On my way to see the video.
ReplyDeleteGlad CHA was such a success. Can't wait to get my hands on some art parts. Love the quickie gift you whipped in half an hour. I hope that you had some of the flower parts already made up and just lying around!!!
ReplyDeleteWendy, you are so upbeat! I suspect CHA was hectic but you obviously love what you do and instead of being drained you're energized. Love that! Your art parts look like lots of fun and versatile.
ReplyDeleteLet's see. One...Two... Yes, Yes. I must have number Three of Wendy's books. The first 2 books want the third book to join them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy for a great blog and wonderful stanps. DTS
I definitely have to get a scrubbie - I LOVE getting inky fingers but don't always want to take them to work with me! I would LOVE to have your new book... "I'm just saying..." :)
ReplyDeleteYour ideas work out so well. My ideas seem to look better and come together better in my head :) Can't wait to get my hands on some art parts!
ReplyDeleteI neeeeeeeeeed that book ... 'nuff said :0)
ReplyDeleteActually I meant to add how lovely Rick is looking today and how wonderful I think he is!!!
Just sayin ... Did n't he pick the winner last time???? :0)
Love the fish pic, need the art parts and craft scrubbie. The book looks like a must have too. Oh well better get saving again....
ReplyDeleteLove the projects- that fish is just adorable! And how about a quick gift- wow- I probably could not have even come up with the idea in the time it takes you to make something! WOW!
ReplyDeleteI would love volume three to go along with one and two. You have great ideas. I love your fish scene. xoxo
ReplyDeleteMy comment is this...I missed you!! Thanks for the chance to win your new book..looks FAB as always!!
ReplyDeleteLove your stamps and your new Art Parts are a perfect compliment! I would really love to own one of your books. I don't have any of them yet. Hint, hint....
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adore that fish piece. With all the men in my life, I just know it would be something that would make them pay attention! :) I hope you pick me for your book #3. I've almost worn out #1 & #2 ! :)
ReplyDeletecant wait to get my hands on the art parts!!!! anika xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous canvas! Can't wait to find the arts parts. :)
ReplyDeleteYour fishy is super cool!
I also saw the video on Ranger of you. :)
Sounds like a fun time...I'm super happy to hear the Craft Scrubbie works so well!! As a mom who is constantly handling food and DD LOL I need to have clean hands! It never bothered me to have inky fingers before she was on the scene but now I need to get the ink off and know my hands are clean. (yes I'm a paranoid mom!)
I'll be picking one of these up because wearing gloves is just a huge pain and frankly they just get in my way!
I was walking through a store the other day thinking...what would Wendy see to Make Art? I went home empty handed lol, but I'll keep trying.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a copy of your book. I was on the cruise to Mexico with you and Tim and was totally inspired by your flowers. I get what you mean by looking at things differently. I have a good friend who can turn just about anything into art. I've tried looking at things with 'Jessie eyes', now I'll have to try looking at things through 'Wendy eyes'. Got to find me some of those art parts too. Thanks so much for all the inspiration you give us 'regular' mortals.
Hugz......
I really want that book, to complete my collection, but enough said....I am very excited about the Art Parts....they will be a big hit! Your canvas is fantastic, I have one very similar collecting dust, wondering what to do with it, now I know. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour excitement and luv of what you do is so inspiring....its pulled out alot of creativity that I did not know I had in me. Thank
You.
Can't wait to get my inky little paws on those Art Parts! Great gift canvas and in a hurry too! I love it when things go together easily!
ReplyDeleteI'd LOVE to have a copy of your latest book....your projects are so creatively insporing!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a fabulous time at CHA and your new Art Parts were a HUGE hit!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects Wendy! If you run out of the awesome books, 'last minute gifts' are pretty awesome too!
ReplyDeleteAwesome creativity on that canvas. I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove your work - took your class last year in Davenport and have been hooked ever since. My birthday is next week and that would be so awesome to win this!
ReplyDeleteWendy,
ReplyDeleteSo,so glad you are back!!! We have missed you!!! I am glad you had a good time @ CHA. Maybe next time, we can all come with ya???? Just love the new stamps and of coure the art parts!!! I got your last book and it is full of so many wonderful ideas~~~would LOVE to get the new one!!!
Karen S. Ohio
welcome back, wendy!
ReplyDeleteCHA was tons of fun. I totally stocked up on PTI.
was disappointed that I did'nt
get to see(buy)from
Studio 490, hero arts, tim holtz and ranger but...it wont stop
me from making art!
So glad your art parts are a success! Can't wait to see them at the craft store. Your fish is adorable too. Congrats Wendy!!
ReplyDeleteWendy, was so good to see you at CHA and I absolutely adore the Art Parts and new stamps. And BTW the Scrubbie is PHENOMENAL - everyone needs two, one for home and one for their craft bag. Can't wait to see your new book and start trying some new projects.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Deb
Isn't it amazing what you can do with just a little pressure (or a lot)...wonderful art!
ReplyDeleteGloria
I am already looking forward to January CHA so I can meet you in person! I love all your pretties & can't wait for the new book!
ReplyDeleteLove that fish card! I really need to do better at looking at the things I have and seeing other possibilities. I love that fish hook!
ReplyDeleteGlad CHA was such a success for you but I had no doubt with your great stamps and wonderful new art parts. Can't wait to see those in person!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back blogging..I really like the canvas piece and the fish is wonderful..Have to check out the instructions. Have your firs book so the second one would be wonderful to win. Thanks.Shirley Smith nova scotia
ReplyDeleteI love the way you altered the canvas, but I am in awe the beauty of this fish card! All the color and texture, the fish net and hook, the crackled background; it's just brilliant! I would LOVE to win a copy of your book!
ReplyDeleteLove the fish card, totally awesome, and I would have never guessed you had made that! The altered canvas is very cool, and great idea for last minute! Geez, it would take me two weeks to come up with something like that! lol! ooo, the new book, I'm drooling already!
ReplyDeleteI love your projects, especially the canvas.
ReplyDeleteWendy, I love what you did with the canvas for your quickie gift ... and I can't wait to get my hands on the art parts when my LSS gets them in stock ... glad you enjoyed CHA ... lots of great things for us to spend our money on ... like your new stamp sets ...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!!
Can't wait to get my hands on the Art Parts. So much stuff to stir the imagination! Lucky person who got your Canvas Art Piece! Very cool!
ReplyDeletelove your ART, love your BLOG, love your STAMPS, love your FLOWERS, love your ART PARTS and would very much love to win your BOOK! Thanks for all you share. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back home and posting...I really missed you! Love the art parts, can't wait to get the new book, canvas is awesome (I got some "raw" ones at HL and M's the last couple of weeks!) CHA Super Show wasn't exactly as I was expecting...but fun anyway. I thought you would still be around and well, maybe
ReplyDeletet!m, too! Still had a great time in Chicago and looking forward to your next class in Bloomington or maybe Peoria?
Tomorrow is Wednesday ! Sheesh..the week is flying by !
ReplyDeleteCute canvas!
Sounds like you had a great time! Still love that fish and hook!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Amazing. I can't wait until everything is available for purchase. I'm going to have so much fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fabulous time at CHA and I love your last minute gift! Can't wait until I can get my hands on some Art Parts and your new book!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get the scrubber from Ranger!!! No more questions when i go into work with inky fingers:) I can't wait to get all of your new releases especially the new book! It sure would be great to win it here;) Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteHey, put me in your contest. I would love to get your book.
ReplyDeleteLove the Art Parts. Can't wait to get to play with them.
hoping that the art parts will make it over to the UK :) can't wait to get my inky paws on them. Would love your book - your art is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the fish project. And your last minute gift is one I wouldn't mind receiving! Thanks for letting us know the scrubbie really works - can't wait to get it so I won't have inky fingers all the time.
ReplyDeleteSusan
That was such a fine thing to do with the Hoby Lobby canvas. It's a whole new piece. I also thin I will have to get the Art Parts.
ReplyDeleteWow, I shall be looking at cheap sale canvas finds in a whole new way now!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
And off now to watch those videos...
hoi wendy,I hope everything is allright with your brother.
ReplyDeleteYesterday I received 5 of your new stamp sets,I love them.
my favourite is the little bird.
thank you for the inspiration.
hugs betty
Love your work, ideas, and products!!!! Can't wait to get some cleaner. The canvas piece is amazing!
ReplyDeleteTeri-Ann
you continue to inspire with your artistry! glad to hear that CHA was a success!
ReplyDeleteReally missed your blogging while CHA was going on - glad you're back. Can't wait until all of your new "stuff" hits the store. BTW - love the fish card so inventive!
ReplyDeleteLynneZ
WOW!! Wonderful creativity!! So amazing!Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWanda
Wendy, your art ideas, stamps, art parts - all so inspiring. Thank YOU. Can't wait to shop for these goodies.
ReplyDeletekathy m
I've been waiting for your book III and I couldn't be happier that the time is near. Of course I'd be squealing pig happy if I won one '-) All I need on my studio table to get me roaring is your books - flip through and your mind starts purring - gotta love that!
ReplyDeletelove love love it all,luv Georginaxx
ReplyDeleteI WANT YOUR JOB!!!!! Thanks so much for the ideas and inspiration so we can go about our art making.
ReplyDeleteWendy you are so talented. Even if I do not win, I would like a copy of your new book.
ReplyDeleteSue
Love the last minute gift. I will keep trying to keep an open mind
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I LOVE it. I'm starting to feel inspired again, and that's been pretty hard to do lately. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteI'm a newbie to your line and I am in LOVE!! I can't wait to try your new stamps coming out, but in the meantime might try the Caught Fish canvas. Thanks for the wonderful ideas!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could make something that lovely in 30 hours.... never mind 30 minutes!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWendy that is a fabulous 30 minute Gift! I have my fingers crossed I can still have a chance to win your book.
ReplyDeleteWOW everything looks so fun! Can't wait to see your stuff in the stores.
ReplyDeleteLeslie McF
Love what you did with the canvas.I would love to have a copy of your book the ideas are great
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