Our Inspiration Challenge this week is James Street Home Decor. Thank you, Kia for an interesting site full of fresh ideas! I chose these windows.
I have to say with my commitments these days, I rarely create all in one setting. I've lots of 'in process' works. This one certainly fits. My windows were stenciled onto mixed media paper...(TCW 'Architecture'). The stencil is only two windows so I pieced together the third. The bottom was embossed with a chunky EP in turquoise. I fussy cut the window panes and put a chalked bg behind to 'be looking out'. I selected a long hoarded Cosmo Cricket 'Fleuriste' paper for the base.
My mid century modern chair was taken from a Restoration Hardware catalog, isn't it just the 'cat's meow'? The succulent basket was part of several pots from a Hobby Lobby package. And the cat in the chair? That's Rally, a rescue cat we adopted 11 years ago. He's probably 13. Just in the last year has he trusted us enough to sit in our laps, come when we call him, and give head kisses. This was the first picture of him that shows what a beautiful Mackerel tabby!
Under the window frame is 'healing takes time' with the sentiment fading out after 4 repeats. I am glad to be reminded that healing has it's own clock. I am so glad we rescued Rally (who we renamed afterward).
Thanks for hanging with me.
Date: Friday, April 8, 2022 GMT Views: 369
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Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 10317
Sat, Apr 09, 2022 @ 2:25 AM
Susan, your works are always something to delve into and discover. I love the stories that weave into them. Your windows are awesome, that RH chair is spectacular in the foreground, and I love “Rally” and his story of healing to the point of accepting your love. Your sentiment is beautiful, and even more so in the repetitive fade. And of course, I can’t forget your cactus! You have the coolest elements hanging around!
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 45469
Sat, Apr 09, 2022 @ 4:02 AM
Rally certainly takes center stage here....in that awesome chair!. Thanks for describing how you did the windows....using the chunky ep really gives this a vintage look. And i love the staging with the cactus. Super card..your creatively is definitely on display here mf.
Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 116046
Sat, Apr 09, 2022 @ 7:12 AM
The depth this has is so fabulous, I fully expected to read the chair was in your home with that regal kitty too you did an amazing job piecing your window frames too ( I cannot see the seam)
Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 61294
Sat, Apr 09, 2022 @ 11:14 AM
The chair lady is back! (I remember when most of your cards had all kinds of awesome chairs on them!?!) This looks SO dimensional, love your beautiful window and sweet kitty enjoying the seat!
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you did an amazing job piecing your window frames too ( I cannot see the seam)
