Thursday, May 12, 2011

my favorite 4 letter word is...

sale...

if you NEED any supplies to make art,
Simon Says is offering a

the secret code you need to enter in the comment section is
baby
this is good thru today
MAY 12th only...
I *think* Heidi's baby will make her appearance today...

now there's 2 ways to look @ this...

#1...I am an enabler...
or...
#2...you can save 10% off your purchase...

maybe your hubbies will like me...
or maybe not...

here's the cover of an art journal I started, using the art parts small creative covers...

this time the binding is done with tim's D RINGS...

the crop-a-dile makes it simple to punch holes in art parts...

I LOVE the combo of weathered wood, wild honey & peeled paint...
then I added the shading with walnut distress ink & the blending tool...

the gold paint dabber was the finishing touch for the edge...


I stacked 2 art parts book plates to make a resting place for tim's mini bird...
he's cut from grungeboard and painted with the black paint dabber...

tim's Sizzix mini dies are a great way to use up those small grungeboard scraps...

I used coffee archival for the floral background & the ticking background...


by using coffee archival for my background stamping,
it really makes the main images pop when they are stamped in jet black...

the gingham background is stamped on the scallop with jet black...
I LOVE it with the wild honey...


and speaking of archival...
they have entered the building...

the names are cool, but the colors REALLY look GREAT!
I'm sooooo anxious to play...

but...

I forbid myself to open them until some major projects were completed...

like 12 new stamp sets...
yep...got them all sent in today...
YIPPEE!!!
it's SHOCKING...NOT one flower to be found!

now the wait to get them...it KILLS me...

today we need to make kits for Saturday's workshop & pack a million ink pads, distress stains & Perfect Pearls Mists & a whole lot more...

then look out...

I'll be opening those archivals...
I've got ideas brewing to...

make art!
wendy
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31 comments:

  1. Bunny VanceMay 12, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Love it! Jillian can't wait to try all the new Archival colors, I am thinking I need a green for my stems since I am on a flower roll!

    Have fun opening the new inks ~ just like Christmas!!!

    Blessings,
    Bunny Vance
    http://bunnyrunswithscissors.blogspot.com/
    www.ajillianvancedesign.com

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  2. NancyMay 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Ooooohhhhh .... love this!
    My fingers are getting achy from keeping them crossed for Heidi - I,too, hope today's the day!

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  3. ellen vargo designsMay 12, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    No new flowers? Humphhhh... but I'm curious to see what all the non-flower images will be! Can't believe it's almost time for previews again... time flies. Have a great inky (archival) day!

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  4. sueMay 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    That is the cutties journal. I need to play with my art parts more.

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  5. france papillonMay 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    my DH won't be happy, but i love you ... for sharing the sale info, for sharing your creativity, for making me want to make... art :) love this peace, it has my favourite stain colors on it!

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  6. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Wendy,
    Can't wait for the sneek peek on the new stamp sets. Your stamps are always amazing. Have fun playing with the new inks. Love the book cover as always. Thanks for sharing.
    Gail in Oklahoma

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  7. DebbyMay 12, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Way cool project you created. New stamp sets already? Yipes I still have to get some of your latest ones! Hopefully I can be employed soon to finance my art.

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  8. BarbaraMay 12, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Love the book cover. It is awesome!!!

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  9. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    A beautiful cover ... I need a review ASAP please ... So I know which colours I need! Cannot wait for the arrival of Linda Wendy :0)

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  10. Gillian ....May 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Love this latest Art Part project, from the D rings to the wild honey gingham background .... sooooo can't wait for the new stamps to hit the shops ... excited ... very.

    Look forward to see what you create using the new Archival range:)

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  11. HeidiMay 12, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Come on, you want to play, you know you do!

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  12. Cim Allen May 12, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    What no flower !!!! :) I love the journal.. those covers are so fun to make mini books with! Thanks for the sale, you are my favorite enabler.. LOL Have a great day Wendy

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  13. VicMay 12, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Love the album! The new inks are on my wish list! LOL And now your new stamps will be on it, too!

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  14. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Love the beginnings of this book ... can't wait to see what you put inside!

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  15. SusanKMay 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Always love a sale and celebrating a birth is just as wonderful! Can't wait to get inky with you on Saturday! 12 more sets and nary a flower????? What???!!?!?!? I'm sure you'll have tons of new ideas for us...woohoo!

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  16. HelenMay 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    12 new sets and STILL no new flowers? But I want new Wendy flowers.... lol. Love your book parts, and can't wait to see you tackle those Adirondacks!

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  17. Elaine AMay 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Hi Wendy -

    Thanks for the heads up on the sale. I love your piece, it is so sweet, adore that little bird! Ypu crack me up with the new stamp sets! Although I can't wait to see them either - LOL!

    Elaine Allen

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  18. Hels SheridanMay 12, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Lurve your covers... fabbylicious! I was very lucky and was given five of the new Archival pads when I was at Ranger... they are... perfect! CAn't wait to get inky using them... oh and I also can't wait to see your new stamp designs... go on, you can show me, I won't tell anyone :O)) x

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  19. MinxyMay 12, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Absolutely spot on, i just love the art part covers, so sturdy, think i need some more!

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  20. slbt17May 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    love this ...
    12 new!!!
    I am getting so far behind!
    enjoy!
    Sandra

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  21. Kathy EddyMay 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Cute journal. Can't wait to see the new stamps!

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  22. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    yes, you are an enabler but telling us how to save money is a GOOD enabling! :) By the by, I've recently enabled myself into some Art parts and Clearly for Art. Woo Hoo!

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  23. BeckyMay 13, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    hey! That's MY comment not spatenfloot's! How/d my hubby get on here?!? Guess I'd better check which google id is listed, eh?

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  24. michelleMay 13, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Oh the horror not one flower out of 12 well now I am really looking forward to seeing what you are bringing for us to make art with!

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  25. michelleMay 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Shoot I forgot to tell you how much I enjoyed this piece of art you shared with us today. . . I missed the shopping moment but I had one not to long ago. You really are an enabler but my Dh loves to save so all is good!

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  26. jan metcalfMay 14, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Your journal cover is awesome!!

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  27. Karen GouletMay 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I love the gingham and the polka dots! I will soon have my own art parts to play with...yeah! Thanks Wendy for making it fun to make art! Karen xxxxOOOO

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  28. Lyn OhlensehlenMay 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Wendy,

    Thanks for a wonderful time yesterday in Moline, IL. Your class was my special birthday treat to myself and I thoroughly enjoyed it along with the class participants--especially my dear friend Cindyann. Hope to see you again.

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  29. StampDancerMay 15, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    This is a wonderful cover for an art journal! I can hardly wait for your new stamps to come out and can't wait to order some of the new archival inks when they're available. Thanks for being an enabler!

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  30. lois SkiathitisMay 15, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Love this project a lot. I'm looking forward to the new archival inks some of the colors are so pretty. I won't call you an enabler I'll call you an informer. TFS!!! :-D

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  31. MickiMay 16, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Love that cover!!!!!

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