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Instead of sharing my own work today, I thought I would share with you a giveaway I recently won as well as some art I purchased from a very talented artist, Marsha @ Tumblefish Studio last month.
The top photo shows the ephemera package I won on her blog giveaway - quite an array of lovely goodies. I've already scanned some for digital work and will have fun using the remainder in upcoming art pieces. Didn't she do a beautiful job of packaging? The bottom photo shows the original collage I purchased (8x10) along with a package of postcards and two limited edition prints (5x7). The original collage is absolutely amazing - the detail astounding. Marsha cuts each piece and glues it down to create her characters as well as background and embellishments. I LOVE THEM MARSHA! Thank you so much!
The caption reads "scientists say there is a tiny drop of mercury in our brains that gives us a sense of direction. But the truth is, it is the heart that leads the way".
I spent the day yesterday on the computer working on a challenging very special digital piece that I will share at a future date - this one is a suprise.....
Onto some other digital work today and in the studio to get in some more trouble!
Have fun whatever you decide to do! Welcome to my new followers.....




Good morning everyone! I woul like to thank all of you that participated in my giveaway last week once again. You will find the winners name in the post below. Welcome to my new followers. I hope I can inspire you as much as all of you inspire me!

So, have had a busy week creatively. The above projects were on the slide show I had created for my Luscious Layers bundles but I wanted to include the photos and explain them a little. The first two photos show a binder cover created from a selection of the surface designed bundles. This is now my idea book.
The last three photos are a notepad cover created with scraps of the bundle fabrics woven together. These were strips that were leftover and rather fun to play with. The idea for the notebooks is from Michelle. She is a very talented and creative artist with many paper/card ideas so you just might like to visit her blog to see what she is up to. Thanks Michelle!

Back again tomorrow with more completed projects. Have fun whatever you get up to today!
Oops, accidentally deleted my signature.
Lorraine
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HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi everyone! DH just completed my blog giveaway draw! The lucky winners are from all over the world!
They are (drum roll.....)
Jocelyne from Switzerland - Planete
Donna from the US - Layers
Marie from Australia - Ozstuff
Congratulations to each of you! I do hope you enjoy your Luscious Layers.
I would appreciate it if you would contact me via email to let me know your mailing information.
Thank you to all of you who have visited my blog and new etsy Luscious Layers and have helped me celebrate my 100th post! Thank you to all my new followers!
I'll be back tomorrow morning with regular posts!

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Today is the day! I've opened my new Etsy store - Luscious Layers! What are Luscious Layers?! They are bundles of surface designed repurposed textiles and trims. Each bundle is unique and all the fabric swatches are ONE OF A KIND! All the texiles are multiple layers of dyed, painted, stenciled, batik or screen printed techniques with patterns ranging from subtle to bold.
The creative possibilities are limited only by your imagination! Mixed media artists - what about ATC's. Crazy quilters will find the bundles enhance any project. Fiber artists will find many uses such as book covers or wall art. Journaling artists will love the juicy colours to add to your next journal page. Doll artists - what about costuming!
I'M CELEBRATING by having a GIVEAWAY! This post will remain up for the next week. If you are a follower I will enter your name TWO times for a chance to win. If you leave a comment on this post, you get an extra chance. AND if you link up to my blog with a give-away post on your blog, I'll add TWO more chances to win! I'll draw THREE lucky winners and announce the winners on Monday November 9th!
What do you win - a Luscious Layers mixed bundle!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
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The story! Awhile back I arrived in the parking lot of the thrift store with a box to donate. A woman and her husband were unloading boxes of things from their vehicle as I passed by and sitting by her feet - this wonderful birdcage. I'm containing myself here... conversation went - "so, are you donating the birdcage" (be cool Lowie) "yes, did you want it?" (be still my racing heart) "oh yes, I'd love it" - "it's yours - here". (I continued to keep my cool but bubbling with excitement inside). I had the biggest grin on my face! My enthusiasm erupted on arrival home. My DH chuckled and said - reminds me of the Ikea commercial - start the car, start the car - too funny.

I started by re-painting the cage cream which I felt blended too much and since I needed a little contrast, decided to spray it black (DH suggestion) which looks much better in the new location. Hanging from the bottom are my ribbons which I store on ribbon rings and inside are some bird nests. At the top inside of the cage are some candy lights which are fantastic! At night this gives a lovely soft glow in the room - sometimes I like to just sit there and enjoy the ambiance!
Enjoy your day!

Look what arrived in the mail yesterday! Somerset Studio. Am very excited that one of my submissions has been published. The block ornaments on the upper right corner are mine. They are very easy to make and quite fun. I purchased the blocks in varying sizes at Michael's then covered them with decorative christmas scrapbook paper. I added some stamps then added an eye hook. The chains are from my thrift store finds. Lots more possibilities here. What about making fabric blocks or painting the blocks with a background design followed by stamping. If you decide to make some, I'd love it if you sent me a photo!
At the end of the week I'll be revealing my surprise followed by a celebration and giveaway so stay tuned.....
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Several months ago I participated in a corset swap with the Altered Art Obsession yahoo group. These arrived in the mail yesterday! What a great job all the girls did! Trudi and I also ended up exchanging an additional corset. The second photo is the one I sent her. Will have to ponder how I will bind these...hmmmmm.
I am looking forward to the clocks changing soon as it is so dark in the morning I'm having a hard time waking up!
So, more studio time today. Will see what my muse comes up with.....

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