Saturday, September 3, 2011

HUGE congrats to LADY DY...


she's celebrating her store's 10th birthday!
her store is ...Art From The Heart...

Lady Dy is my counterpart across the pond...
she is Ranger's senior educator in the UK...

her style is quirky & eclectic...
it's REALLY OUT of the BOX...

and actually,
I'm quite certain that Dy doesn't even know
that there IS a BOX! LOL!

LOVE YOU DY!

Want to know more about the celebration?

then head over to Dyan's blog for all the juicy details...


to Celebration, Dyan is having 5 birthday blog hops.

You should have reached my blog from


and you are on the RANGER blog hop


inspired by Dy,
I challenged myself to come up with something unexpected & a little out of that box...

it's a new fun way to use some art parts...

here's my result...

look closely & you'll see that I used some art parts wings
and an art parts mustache to create this flower...

tada...
turned upside down & stained green...
the mustache looks like it belongs on the flower!


if you'd like to play along...
grab a beverage, your craft sheet & let's get inky...

use tea dye distress stain to ink both pieces of the large art parts flower pot...
dry...

tea dye stain used on art parts looks like vintage terra cotta...
I LOVE IT!


dry...

ink a pair of small art part wings &
I applied a second layer on the larger wings to make them a bit darker, since they are in the background...


add shading to the flower pot with rusty hinge,

use the blending tool with walnut stain to add shading to the right side & right lower corner of the flower pot...
and add a tiny bit of that walnut stain, to accent the wing tips...


use sepia archival to stamp
the lace background over both flower pot pieces...
dry...


the flower pot should look like this...


use olive archival to stamp the background over the mustache & the art parts stem/leaves...
dry...


the screen background over the larger pair of wings...
dry...


use french ultramarine to stamp the polka dot border over the smaller pair of wings...
dry...



paint a small wood block with the black paint dabber & glue to the back of the flower pot, about 1/8th of an inch from the bottom of the flower pot...
this creates a nice base & allows the flower pot to stand...


using grungeboard, die cut a label from
tim's bookplate die & use just the rectangle center piece...

edge with the gold paint dabber...
dry...

use jet black archival to stamp "make art"...
dry...
add some shading with walnut stain...
then glue to a memo pin...(I trimmed a bit off the end)


glue the flower pot pieces together...

assemble the flower as shown in the photo below...

I "swiped" some flower stamens from a silk flower & glued them
in the center of the flower...

thread a button with coordinating thread & glue to the mustache as shown...

add a small gingham bow to the stem...


glue the stem to the back of the flower pot...

add the memo pin saying...

the finished piece will look like this...

mine is displayed on a shelf & it's standing on 2 vintage shut off valves...

kind of reminds me of a venus fly trap... LOL!




***Before you move on -***

you will need to collect a letter from me which is I

This is part of an anagram of a RANGER product

Once you get back to Dys blog,

please email your answer to Ben.



So after leaving me a comment, you will want to move on to

Georgina...her blog is here...


I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial and that you are inspired to...

think outside the box and then...

make art!
wendy
ps... I almost forgot...
one random commenter will win little "something" from me...
good luck to all!
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109 comments:

  1. Jayne CSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Fabulous project...and a great tutorial!! Thank you xx

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  2. ellen vargo designsSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Hi Wendy! LOVE your winged/moustached flower! Genius! leave it to you to find yet another way to make a flower... clever girl... :)

    Ellen xx

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  3. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Amazing project Wendy! thanks for being part of the hop you are awesome xx

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  4. Angela WeimerSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    An amazing project. love the tutorial. thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela

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  5. Dee in N.H.September 3, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Awesome flower! Perfect use of the mustache! Love it!

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  6. Astrid Stulemeijer (AssiCrafts)September 3, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Love it! Thanks for the great tutorial. xoxo

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  7. HelenSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Wendy this is just fabulous. Will come back to study it closer soon. for now, off hopping!

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  8. JodySeptember 3, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Great venus fly trap, loved your project!!!

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  9. DianaSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    AS always you and your art parts are amazing

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  10. SarahSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Gorgeous project! I am really enjoying looking at everyones amazing projects!
    Sarah x

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  11. Heidi CrowlSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Great project! How on earth do you come up with these clever ideas? Fun hop!

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  12. Kirsten AliciaSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    WOOOOW!!!! That is AWESOME - that's the only word I can think of. And thank you for the tutorial.

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  13. Kristy HansenSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Thank you for sharing exactly how you made this. I love it! Onto the next blog! What fun! ksh

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  14. CraphtySeptember 3, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Great project and fab instructions. thank you.

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  15. GabrielleSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Oh! Wings as a flower! Such a brilliant idea! I love this so much! Tea Dye as a terracotta - genius! Thanks Wendy!

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  16. DorothySeptember 3, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    the mustache is a great idea!!!

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  17. EmmaSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    great project x

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  18. TheresaSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    holy cow! Who'd a thunk that a mustache could look so cute with some wings?????

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  19. Martha RichardsonSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I need to get inky after this post!!! Love it

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  20. CherylSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    VEry cool what you did with the moustache and wings! Love it!

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  21. vixenSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    love it, thanks for sharing :)

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  22. Melody (lacyquilter)September 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Very fun piece. I need that background!

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  23. JackiBSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Been at Cape Cod, Massachusetts for two weeks which is wonderful in itself BUT I have no crafting stuff here so am looking forward to getting crafty again once vacation ends (today) A little prize from Wendy would make my day!

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  24. Carol PlumeSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    totally gorgeous - love those stamps...FAB

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  25. Heidi MirelesSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial. I can't wait to make a Wendy project. Last night I placed an order with BlueMoon Scraobooking, got one of your books and some stamps. Should of purchased some Art Parts.

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  26. Kaz September 3, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Totally awesome!!

    kazx

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  27. HelenSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    What a lovely little project!

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  28. Gail BalesSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Wendy,
    Thanks for sharing. SOOO clever. You are simply amazing.
    Gail in Oklahoma

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  29. MelvaSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    How clear you have left the instructions for this project. Great work. Thanks

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  30. HeidiSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Your mind works in mysterious ways...love it !!

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  31. JimjamsSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful use of stamping techniques - and I agree, it reminds me of a (friendly) Venus fly trap!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Wonderful work with great step-by-step photos as well ;0)Dxx

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  33. LizzybobsSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    loving this thanks for sharing - love Liz - Happy hopping

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  34. Stacie (craft-princess)September 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Such fun art!

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  35. SusanKSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Simply fun and def outside the box!

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  36. Georgie HornSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    aren't you clever!

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  37. Gillian ....September 3, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hi wendy ... how cool is this winged/moustache project ... I say VERY:) x

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  38. DebbySeptember 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial and love your creation! Very cool. Need to think more out of the box myself!

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  39. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Great idea and unique use of the art parts, looks just like a Venus fly trap, love it and your stand is gorgeous too. Enjoy a creative weekend Wendy. Tracy x

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  40. ArtyjenSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    FAbby..thanks for sharing :)
    xoxo sioux

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    So sweet

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  42. MinxySeptember 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Love the alternative uses for the art parts, a super project indeed

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  43. Siobhan BrignullSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    love that you have done something different,,x

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  44. Kris Anderson, The Avid ReaderSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    That is so cute. I would never have thought to use those art parts for a flower. Very creative and "out of the box". Thank you!

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  45. Sarah LouiseSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    loverly project Wendy, well done

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  46. VicSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Fabulous! Who woulda thunk it! You are so creative!

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  47. DylanSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Well you could have at least tried to do something good!!! Just for me.!! ha ha only pulling your peg. Love it, I think as senior educators we should always have a moustache to wear along with our grumpy knickers. Sort of like a uniform.!!! Shall I bring it up at the next meeting??? Love you gorgeous miss you so bad xxx

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  48. DinaSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I love that you took the time to do a step-by-step. You are awesome, I'm a big fan!

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  49. SaraSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I'm new to your blog and already love it!....always nice to have a little challenge.

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  50. Tara CSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I love getting out of the box!!!

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  51. Lynn W.September 3, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    What a fabulous project! Even I couldn't manage to kill that potted plant!

    Lynn Wild

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  52. Linda BroomSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Girl...you come up with the cookiest ideas! I love it! Can't wait to see you in October at the new Bloomington store!!! Love ya!

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  53. MarySeptember 3, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    This is so fun and cute! I love the way you combine the stains and stamped backgrounds with Archival. I need to get my hands on more Art Parts so I can play too! =)

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  54. Tammy TutterowSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Oh Wendy! I just love how you always find see new uses in your shapes and parts. I am pretty sure that you don't know the limits of a box either!

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  55. michelleSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Amazing flower and thank you for sharing it with us!

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  56. Jo.CSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Lovely work and great how you show the steps. TFS

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  57. Marianne in MDSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    What a fun flower!

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  58. sue2youSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Fabulous! I really liked how you used texture stamps on the flowers. Gives me new ideas to try.

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  59. JaneSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    These are Art Parts used out of the box! Love the upside down moustache.

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  60. Sarah AndersonSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    lovin' that moustache!!!

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  61. salamandaSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Simply brilliant - loving the tache

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  62. AnikraftSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    This is too cute, esp the use of the moustache! xx

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  63. Marjie KemperSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Great project! Would've never thought to use the lace background on the flowerpot but it looks gorgeous! And thanks for the tip on the back wings being darker... I learn so much from your tutes!

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  64. sueSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Very cute flower! Have a great weekend.

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  65. wordshavewingsSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Great project and instruction. I just love it. FUN...

    Donna

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  66. sherRaeSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Such a clever use of product! Thanks for sharing.

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  67. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Great project and thanks for taking the time to explain how you did it.
    Inspiring!
    Big love
    AJ

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  68. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    A crafting Day of the Triffids!Absolutely brilliant.

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  69. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Hi Wendy, I love ♥♥♥ this....The Moustache is brilliant :-) S xxx

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  70. KarenSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    amazing project. Simply love your work and your art parts. Thaks for giving us a step by step guide to how its made Thakyou

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  71. Bead OwlSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Great project and tutorial, love the different ways art parts can be used - Sara

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  72. AislingSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Great project and great products you used. Thanks for the tutorial and thanks for giving us the chance to win something extra!

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  73. Kim DellowSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Just love it Wendy! Kim

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  74. SUESeptember 4, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    As amazing as ever - love it ...

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  75. Art By WandaSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Wendy, this is fabulous!!!!! How you come up with these ideas is beyond me!!!

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  76. KarinSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Fabulous project.

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  77. SidSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Gorgeous flower pot Wendy !!

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  78. Gill JSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Really lovely and thank you for all the detail.

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  79. MichelleSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Fabulous project and thanks for the tutorial x x

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  80. windycindySeptember 4, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I definitely plan on making your delightful project...Love the flower and colors. Thanks for the tutorial.
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  81. betjunroeSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Wendy, you are so clever with those art parts! Love the flowerpot and "Sentimental Art" is next on my wish list. Bette

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  82. Rita TimmonsSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    great project! thanks for the detailed instructions!!

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  83. Linda RSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Loved this post, but I can't seem to link to the "lace stamp" ?? Love it when you use "parts" in a different way than they were originally intended. cute cute.

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  84. BeckySeptember 4, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Love it! And thanks again for the great classes in SC! My friend and I got together to make the Inspiration Station project that we missed on the Sunday and had a blast! Now I'm getting ready to make another one for me since I was all good and am sending the original to a friend for her birthday. :)

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  85. FionaSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    beautiful project Wendy, and fantastic step-by-step!

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  86. LauraSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Great fun!

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  87. Brenda BSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Oh how creative you are Wendy....love how you used the mustache and my son agrees that is does look like a Venus Fly Trap...LOL

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  88. Lisa McGushionSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Can't wait until my favorite store CafeCrop opens so I can go get the pieces needed to make this. Was at your classes their in August.

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  89. MarilynSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Pure genius using that mustache as part of the flower! Gorgeous project as always!!!

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  90. AnneSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Great project. - will try this sometime soon.

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  91. TimiSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    fun way to create a flower :) Fantastic!

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  92. slbt17September 5, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    you are amazing Wendy!
    Love it.
    Sandra ltb

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  93. melissaSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Hey - I am a random commenter! LOL Love your potted flower Wendy- thanks for sharing your art.

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  94. LoriSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Totally cool project, LOVE the use of the wings and mustache...

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  95. Suzanne BouchardSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I always like what you do. I also like the rangers products very much. I have dabbers, stains, inks, colors washes, etc. I can't get enough of that stuff!

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  96. patcraftsSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Fabulous project, love the tutorial too.

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  97. CindyannSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Love the upside-down mustache - and the tutorial is wonderful - thanks so much for sharing your ART!

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  98. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    fantastic project

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  99. CardgenieSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Such a cool flower. Jean.xx

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  100. dragonridingSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Just come back from a few days away and just have to take part in thisAm having great difficulty posting to the blogs....
    Pat

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  101. smokeysmomSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. Lovin those art parts!!

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  102. MillaSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Pretty, pretty, pretty!!!

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  103. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    FAB project

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  104. JeannieSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I love your creativity - it's so inspiring! I'm off to get inky!

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  105. Kris Anderson, The Avid ReaderSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    How cute and so very creative! You definitely think outside the box (a very good thing). Thank you for sharing and providing a great tutorial.

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  106. NoreenSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    It's so fun the way you do things - like use the mustache for little leaves!

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  107. Rosana Garcia HessSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    lovely flower pot!!! I´´ll feature on my blog. Hope you don´t mind
    hugs from Brazil

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  108. Annabella MerlinSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    The winged mustache is such a creative idea. And I never saw a flower pot as amazing and cool as this one! archival inks - indeed, great for scraps and cards! Thanks for the idea!

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  109. sex shopNovember 8, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    In my view everyone have to glance at it.

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