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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Old Skool Somerset (plus a couple of Giveaways that I want to tell you about)

Okay  another  magazine  that  I   took  with  me  on my  little  trip  was  an  old  Somerset  magazine  from  2003!  I  think  I bought  it last  year  or  the  year  before  when  they  have  their  annual   back  issue  sale.  I   think  it  might  be  going  on  right  now  over  at  Stampington.com--you  can  find  some  great  buys.  Well  anyway,  I  found  another   project  that  was  calling  my  name.

Assemblage boxes!

And   usually  when  I  do  these,  I  start  out  with  a  prompt, and  it  will  usually   lead  the  way.  This  time  it  was  these--


These  great  children's  blocks  that  I  had--nicely  aged  and  dirtied  up--like  they  should  be.  And  here's  where  they  led  me--




This one  pretty  much  put  itself  together--I  love  that  when  it  happens.

And   I'm  sure  alot  of   you  know  Rebecca   from  Daisy  Dolls,  and  if  you  don't,  then  you  are definitely  in  for  a  treat--you  have  to   check  out  her  blog.  Well,  she  had  showed  you  on  her  blog  a  gift  that  I  had  given  to  her........and  NOW--I  want  to  show  you  what  she  gave  me  in  return!

This  is  a print  from a painting  that  she  had  done  when  she  returned  from  India  last  year.  Is  this  not  gorgeous!!  And  look  at  the  bead embellishments  that she  added on--all  covered  in resin.  And  how  about that  very  cool  elephant?!  Rebecca,  I'd  say  that  you  captured  the atmosphere  of  India very well--thank  you  so  much!!  It's now  happily  living  with  all of  it's  other  new  friends  in  my  art  room.



And  speaking  of  Rebecca--her  daughter,  Emma Grace  has  a  blog  too, and  she  is  having  her  very  first  giveaway!   Emma  Grace,  you  inspire  me  with  your  enthusiasm  and  creative  spirit!!--don't  ever  loose it!!  So  if  you  haven't  gone  over  and  signed  up  yet--what  are  you  waiting  for?!.........GO!!.......NOW!!

But  before  you  do,  there's   one  more  giveaway  that  I  want  to  mention  to  all of  you  face  addicts--


Jodi Ohl  is  starting  this  new  workshop  at  the  Creative  Workshops  ning  site,  and  she  is  giving  away  a  free one  on  her  blog.  It  starts  in  September,  and  it's  really  tempting  me--let  me tell you.  So  you  can  go  here  to  sign  up  for  it.  Good  luck  on  both  of  these  giveaways!!
 

40 comments:

  1. Woow beautiful works Diane!
    Kisses from Croatia.
    Zondra Art

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  2. Diane you and the art shadow boxes~!!!!
    These are gorgeous as always~!!!!!!

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  3. OMGoodness, your assemblage boxes are gorgeous! What a beautiful piece of art. Rebecca's gift is stunning also ~~ love her work.

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  4. Diane; wow these are amazing boxes! You have done a great job with the blocks! I saw that gorgeous painting you gave Rebecca! The one she gave you is also gorgeous! I had no idea she went to India. I love your blog Diane. You are very inspirational!

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  5. Oh your box is delightful! You should have shown close ups of every angle! And I love your art wall too! So invigorating! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  6. Gorgeous work Diane! The print you received looks great hanging on your wall. Jennifer:)

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  7. Fantastic artwork again!
    I love reading your blog and seeing what you'll come up with next!

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  8. Lots of news today, Diane! First, your shadow boxes are amazing!!! Yours could be featured in any one of the Somerset magazines!!!

    I ADORE Rebecca's work. Lucky YOU to have a print that you can proudly display and enjoy. And, yes, Emma Grace is a very talented little girl. I actually look forward to her posts. She reminds me to keep in touch with the child within. Hugs, Terri xoxox

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  9. Love the assemblage box! Why oh why did I get rid of my children's blocks? I keep seeing all kinds of projects I'd like to use them for.

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  10. I was in the process of writing you a message when my internet just quit. I couldn't get back on the internet, so called my provider to find out the problem. After speaking with a couple of people whose first language was not English, I finally got back.

    Here I am, and still admiring this box. When I first saw the blocks, then the shadowbox open, I thought you were making it from the old blocks. I was glad to see that was not the case. Your piece is far better than anything I saw in that article. Lovely, as usual.

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  11. I was in the process of writing you a message when my internet just quit. I couldn't get back on the internet, so called my provider to find out the problem. After speaking with a couple of people whose first language was not English, I finally got back.

    Here I am, and still admiring this box. When I first saw the blocks, then the shadowbox open, I thought you were making it from the old blocks. I was glad to see that was not the case. Your piece is far better than anything I saw in that article. Lovely, as usual.

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  12. And now my internet is so happy I'm back, it is double posting a comment.

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  13. Love your assemblage. Rebecca's painting looks beautiful hanging with your other art pieces.

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  14. wow, what amazing creations! you really outdid yourself :) and I love Somerset. It really inspired me to get on the art path I am on now. Such lovely magazines....

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  15. Hi Diane!
    I love your art works, are so gorgeous:)))
    Hugs, Biljana

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  16. Oh Diane, your asemblage box is byond words beautifull, can`t find enough words, to tell you, how fantastic it is, a real adventure, and a jewel,to look at.JUST GORGEUS,dear.
    Hugs, Dorthe

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  17. I just love going back through old (especially *really* old) magazines. New ideas and color trends can be merged with old styles in the most delightful ways! I love your boxes :-)

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  18. Diane your Assemblage boxes are so intricate and beautiful! Thank you so much for your kind words!!

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  19. You are one creative gal...Beautiful work.....

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  20. Love all the work you are doing!! It's great coming by and checking everything out!!

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  21. Wonderful work, as always, Diane! Thank you for sharing the information about the online class - looks really fun and interesting. :) Theresa

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  22. I like what you did with the blocks...the assemblages are stunning!! That new class sounds intriguing!
    Mary

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  23. Wow... you have such incredible talent! G o r g e o u s work!! I say send them into Stampington! They will love them!

    I am going to take a long weekend and will be visiting Philly and the little town of Kennett Square, PA in Oct. Is there anything that is a must see? I have been to both once before and just loved it. I LOVED South Street so I definitely want to go there again.

    Hope you're having a great week.
    Holly

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  24. I don't know how you manage to put together such an awesome piece. :) I don't think it would assamble itself for me that nicely. :)

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  25. wonderful! my fave bits are the children's blocks which are aged brilliantly. then the text and the stamped letters, oh and the roses surround. lovely.

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  26. Your box is Gorgeous!! And that picture that Rebecca gave you is gorgeous too,love all the beads,it does remind me of india. And now I'm tempted about Jodi's class.

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  27. Love your boxes!!You are soo inspiring:O)

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  28. Really stunning works by you and Rebecca! Fun to watch your inspirations come to life! Thanks for the "heads up" on the giveaways too Diane. Happy Wednesday!

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  29. Again, a beautiful creation. I'm off to check out some of these links
    T

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  30. I am so intrigued by how your mind works...love this project..

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  31. Love what you do with the blocks and box! Awesome! I too used an old Cloth Paper Scissors mag article to get me going on an artistic project which I just finished and posted today and yesterday! Fun what!?

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  32. Diane, I just love how you pull all things together so well, so beautifully!
    oh, now I have another blog to follow and possible another online class to take! It sounds marvelous!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  33. It's all very cool and pretty. Thanks for the give away tips. I just now clicked on your Faces tab and I gota tell ya. I love those faces you do! You should do more.

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  34. Absolutly amazing box with many lovely details, I'm excited as ever!
    Hugs Anja

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  35. Summer has been busy! Today is my computer day : ) I stopped by to say hi : ) I really enjoyed ready you past posts : )

    I was just thinking of making something with these small boxes...you always have such great ideas!

    Lisa

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  36. So much to look at on this post I love the art work hanging in a collection on the wall Th sad thin about our new home is it has very little space for art work And I have so many pieces from so many wonderful artist .I guess have to rotate which means tons of hole in the walls

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  37. Hi Diane! Love your assemblage box! You did a beautiful job! I always enjoy visiting your blog. Your spirit and artwork are filled with creative sweetness. Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  38. OMG!!! That is the coolist peace of art I have ever seen. Your art is so awesome! I love!!!

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  39. Hi Diane love your shadow box, they look like alot of fun .I love how your looks vintage with the writing.Rebeccas painting is beautiful love it.have a great day! Sincerely,Jonny

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