Friday, August 5, 2011

Atlanta & optical art...

let me start this post by thanking you all for the sweet comments about my new art adventure...
I sincerely appreciate each & every one of YOU...

I thought I'd share this photo & the note that came with it...

Hey Wendy...
Since you are a frequent PEEKER on your blog, I'd like to PEEK you a photo from January market in Atlanta. Please jeep in mind that there are 3 buildings, each with 20 floors that are packed with incredible finds. Attached you will find a little PEEK for you.
Hope we cross paths in Atlanta.

OMG...poor Rick has NO CLUE how much trouble I can get into here...
I'll have to duck tape the American Express somewhere safe to keep it out of my reach...

take a gander @ this beautiful sight...


phew... my hands get sweaty looking @ this photo...

today's stamp giveaway is...
optical art...

I adore this background...
and there are some fun sayings on it too...


the background is a good one for embossing...

here I used it on my new bird art part...

and stamped on the new art part bottle like this...

after I inked the bottle with rusty hinge distress stain, I stamped the background over the bottle with vermillion archival...dried it,
then painted rock candy crackle paint over it...

I LOVE this effect...

and a very small detail again...
Ranger's Memory Foil Tape seals the bottle...

new fun charms & labels from tim too...


yes...I have used this background LOTS...

here it is on the new art parts lamp...
tim's chain tassel makes the cutest lamp pull...



the winner of yesterday's stamp set is...


amvics Thu Aug 04 16:02:57 UTC 2011


I just love this set!

please email me your shipping info @
wbv1213@me.com

if you would like the optical art set...

just leave a comment

I'll be back on Monday with the winner of optical art &
I have just one more set to give away...

have a wonderful weekend and as always...

make art!
wendy
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42 comments:

  1. jan metcalfAugust 5, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Love all your projects Wendy!

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  2. frazzled2dayAugust 5, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    oh my gosh!!! I soooooo need all of ur stamps, but these specific 1s have been on my want list since very 1st saw them!!!!! Loving all ur new CHA releases & would love a chance to win these stamps. love & inky hugs, Janey xx

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  3. NancyAugust 5, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I am so glad you show us things you create - I wasn't so sure about that background stamp, if I "needed" (lol) it - now I see I do!

    You are SO going to love the show in Atlanta! I've always wanted to go, too - so will be living vicariously through you.

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  4. Martha RichardsonAugust 5, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    The EYES have it...NEED IT...WANT...nuff said!

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  5. scrappin-scrappinAugust 5, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Yes, could seriously get in trouble there!! What an exciting adventure you will be on! Love the background stamp on this set!!

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  6. MarijaneAugust 5, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Atlanta will be a ball! I envy you. The background stamp featured today will be so versatile, much like your dot background stamp!

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  7. Heidi MirelesAugust 5, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I want ALL of your stamps. Any of them can come to my house.

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  8. fozzieb713August 5, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Oh my gosh. Wonderful

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  9. SusanKAugust 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    What fun! But these eyes kinda creep me out...

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  10. DebbyAugust 5, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    That background stamp is a must have! Hope they become available soon. It would be fun to be around all of those items in that picture! Not sure if there is still a gift show in Chicago anymore. I used to work as temporary help in a rep booth about 18 years ago!

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  11. sueAugust 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love your backround stamps. They can be used in so many different ways.

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  12. Scrappy Sugar GirlAugust 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Love all your cool stamps! They are very inspirational. I want to make the bottle and put it in the guest bathroom medicine cabinet for fun.

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  13. CherAugust 5, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    oh for sure I cant go there LOL... might have tos sell a kid or something ! but...luv this set too! U KNOW I DO! brilliant...luv the birdie and foil tape ideas too xo

    ty for a chance...

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  14. bethannAugust 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    have fun at the big peach! love your stamps, and art parts, and everything else you touch, create, make and inspire. you wouldn't beleive how long my wish list is, i'd have more of your stuff but my DH says he has to eat.

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  15. Hels SheridanAugust 5, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    That background has to be my favest ever... now I am set to pace the floorboards til it gets to the Room of Stash... keeping everything X'd that won't be too long lol BTW, that piccie of the shops... swoon!!!

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  16. SusanAugust 5, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Atlanta will be amazing! Love the spectacles stamp and the background stamp is great - love what you did with it.

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  17. HelenAugust 5, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love today's stamp set so I really hope I get lucky! Today's projects are fantastic - that background is certainly great.
    Have a great weekend!

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  18. VicAugust 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Hey, hey, it's me!! I can't believe I won! Thank you so much!

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  19. TheMotor.netAugust 5, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Wow!!! Love these stamps - they are great!!

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  20. LoriAugust 5, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I love that new bottle! This piece is ultra cool...love it!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Fantatsic stamps - they could be soooo useful! Love the shops toop - how dangerous! LOL!!

    Regards
    Miriam

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  22. Larissa HeskettAugust 5, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    THANKS WENDY!! I enjoyed the art and I can't say enough how much I LOVE this background stamp!! I CAN'T wait to create with it!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  23. rhondaAugust 5, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Your talent is beyond amazing love how inspiring and out of the box you think!

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  24. Gillian ....August 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Really cool background stamp ... seriously what's not to love! Have a fun weekend. x

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  25. smokeysmomAugust 5, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I am a pending member at your Yahoo site...I'd love to win the Optical Art stamp set, but I can't yet leave a comment on your Yahoo page!

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  26. DorothyAugust 5, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    That place is overwhelming!!!
    Have a good weekend!

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  27. KatAugust 5, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I have a wanderful home for these lovelies just send these my way :)

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  28. RoxanneAugust 5, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I'd love the optical art stamps!

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  29. Gail BalesAugust 5, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Love this stamp set. Sooo many possibilities. Can't wait to get it.
    Gail in Oklahoma

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  30. ReneeAugust 6, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Thank you for sharing your works of art with us, Wendy! They are very cool!!

    Oh, congrats on your new art adventure! I am so very happy for you! Thank you for sharing this wonderful news with us!!

    Have a fab weekend!!

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  31. Rita BarakatAugust 6, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I love this stamp set, ok I love them all but this background is SO fun!!!That bird art part is fantastic!

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  32. cathyAugust 6, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I have an empty shelf for those stamps to reside. They'd love it in my craft room! Cathy

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  33. BarbaraAugust 6, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    love those glasses. thanks for the opportunity to win

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  34. ShannonAugust 7, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I just love your artwork so much. Thank you for the continued inspiration that I always get from your blog. Looks like you are going to be one busy girl in the month's to come. I'm quite sure it will all pay off though. Apparently you are going to take over the world just like Tim? I'd love to win "Optical Art", as always......, fingers crossed. Don't work too hard.

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  35. Belinda BassonAugust 7, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    I just love this stamp and we don't seem to import your stuff to South Africa so I would love it if I could win this cos it is the only way I am going to get my grubby paws on one!

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  36. Stampin2dayAugust 7, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Wow..that bottle and the lamps are AMAZING! I need, I need!

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  37. Art By WandaAugust 7, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Wow... what a picture!!! Yes, serious trouble!!!!

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  38. Kirsten AliciaAugust 7, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Gorgeous project Wendy & I really like the new bird art part. Congrats on your news from August 4, it's hugely exciting.

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  39. salamandaAugust 7, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Another stunning and versatile stamp set - love all the different uses.

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  40. kim henrichAugust 7, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    lovin all these stamps, pick me pick me. omg you are so talented!

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  41. Diane SwansonAugust 7, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I LOVE this stamp set! There are so many possibilities and I love the creativeness you have shown with it!

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