Oh, how I hate this is the last challenge in which I am a Color Challenge Goddess!
Sorry...not 'Goddess'. I meant "Guest Designer". Got a little mixed up. They both have the letter 'G' and some vowels.
For my final project, I bring you the Color Challenge Christmas Carousel! At just over 12 inches, this sucker is the largest project I've ever papercrafted.
For now. heh heh
Remember last week's challenge? Of course you don't!! That was my PLAN!! I had to do something to erase the shame and failure I felt after throwing a tantrum (and then my project!) and having only a couple of hours to come up with an ornament. I'd appreciate if you'd believe that I did all that on purpose, and that I really didn't produce something that lackluster...that it was only to lower your expectations so I could spring THIS on you. It would REALLY make things easier for me if you'd be so kind as to believe that bull hockey.
Now, for those of you who saw my "Ibuprofen in a Pez Dispenser" listed as one of my techniques, I'll have you know that I was making a joke. I would NEVER keep something like Ibuprofen in a Pez Dispenser!
It's my anti-anxiety meds that go in the Pez.
Before you start yelling at me about safety issues, I'll have you know that my children are never at risk for accidentally taking any meds from said Pez. My children go pale and threaten to apply for a foster parent if I so much as TRY to make them take a VITAMIN. So, no danger there. Besides, keeping my meds in this way actually HELPS the medicine work more effectively! I mean, really..,how anxious can you really be when you go to take your meds and you have to tilt the head of Homer Simpson and have him regurgitate a pill through his neck? It's downright hilarious!
Keeping a med-filled Pez Dispenser is also convenient. Just ask my Mother-in-Law. No, really...you'll have to ask her. She's not really speaking to me. But hey...had SHE kept her 'nerve pills' in a Pez Dispenser instead of sewn into her bra lining (which I-trying to be helpful-put into the washing machine) then she would've had her pills and we would still have our twice a year visits!
What? I'm a little choked up! I am NOT laughing! You're imagining things.
I also maintain it's much safer to keep my meds stored in my PD. It's not like anyone would think to steal it...they're looking for cash and ACTUAL medicine bottles! In fact, I don't think ANYONE would EVER steal a Pez Dispenser. What would they want with it? The candy?? Those little brick-like (in shape AND consistency!) pellets that look like what a chipmunk would eat and a rabbit would poop? GAK!
Well, my friends, it looks like I've not only come to the end of the challenge, but the end of this story. Which I had no intention of telling. But the strangest things happen when I drink wine and then decide to spray paint random embellishments metallic gold!!
In closing, I've got to thank the Color Challenge Coordinator, Hostesses and DT. Barbara, Margaret, Karen, Becky, Vicki and Mary, I will NEVER forget this experience and the fact you asked me means more than you'll ever know. I want to send all of you big hugs and MUCH love! This is the FIRST time I've been selected to do anything like this and it meant the world to me. Love also to Pat, the other Guest Designer, and one fine artist! Today, Pat and I will bask in the glow of glory. Tomorrow, we'll be sobbing on each others shoulder.
Not for long, though. I've got my Pez Dispenser and I'm NOT afraid to use it.
Peace out!
**more pics in my gallery!!**
Date: Monday, September 29, 2014 GMT Views: 2420
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13911
Mon, Sep 29, 2014 @ 7:47 PM
Carmen, this carousel is spectacular! So you saved the best for last, hmmm? Love the story, too. I hope most of it is creative fiction, but either way, it's hilarious! Thanks so much for being a Guest Designer for September. I've loved all your creations and your stories!
------------------------------ Barbara Splitcoast Dirty Dozen My website: Inky Fun SCS Fan Club Member Color Challenge Team Member QFTD215
Registered: September 7, 2007 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 43141
Mon, Sep 29, 2014 @ 7:47 PM
YOU my friend, are hysterical!! YES, an artist, but YES AGAIN, A COMEDIEN!!! That little commentary drew me in on my promised to myself way to bed and I could NOT wait until tomorrow to comment!! Your carousel is spectacular, and it's been lots of fun having you as Guest designer, and if you hang in and around long enough I am sure you will get asked again - so fear not!! ;) It's been so much fun having you, and your work, every single week including your ornament has been STELLAR!!!
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Mon, Sep 29, 2014 @ 8:00 PM
With each photo I noticed another detail I have missed! This just blew me away! This is one of the most incredible paperwork projects I have ever seen in my life! I'm completely out of adjectives to describe this!
Registered: December 4, 2009 Location: Southern Utah's Dixie Posts: 20557
Mon, Sep 29, 2014 @ 8:21 PM
WOW! What an amazing undertaking this Christmas Carousel is! So many wonderful details. Really beautiful and awesome! What a wonderful Christmas decoration to grace your table!
Spectacular and Awesome, Carmen!
Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Mon, Sep 29, 2014 @ 9:58 PM
Well I must say, You REALLY know how to go out with a BANG!!! Well at least out of being THE GODDESS of this team! You ROCK girl and I am sure you will be on MANY teams to come. You have my vote for one of the most AMAZING paperwork projects EVERRRR! I left a little praise on each photo so I won't repeat myself... I BOW to your awesome talent!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: January 27, 2010 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 51680
Tue, Sep 30, 2014 @ 7:03 AM
Oh my word - you amaze me - this is spectacular - I just keep looking at your work of art, and I laugh out loud - really, reading your stories, hilarious! thanks for sharing all, Kia
Registered: March 9, 2005 Location: OH Posts: 28539
Tue, Sep 30, 2014 @ 9:12 AM
OH my, this is truly amazingly gorgeous!
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