Can I tell you I have so missed the IC, Stef! But I'm back and rested and have a look at what inspired me! these vases! I've been working on the His Holy Names 09 challenge, CREATOR. The gorgeous vases and grid from the Fritz&Floyd site were just the inspiration I needed to bring it all together. I'd love to know what you think!
I chose my favorite Psalm which reminds me that the LORD created me...HE knows all my strengths and weaknesses. This is a 6x6 page that is mounted on chipboard and joined to the other pages with metal rings. My base is Basic Grey Two Scoops---Blueberry Custard. I wanted to use a DNA helix to represent the complexity of my being, my life. My DS found one in Google images and I changes the colors in Photoshop and then printed it and hand carved (exato knife). I placed it on the edge where I can see through it. i want to be reminded of being transparent. The word CREATOR is inked on acetate with Stazon olive green. I think the alpha is Fontwerks. In thinking about my beginning, I wanted to use a photo of my parents before being pregnant with me. All the love and possibility of their lives and knowing the LORD had me planned. Their photo is also photoshopped. I used K&CO life journey metal frame and silvered it with Tim Holtz distress pewter paint. I also added a TH copper metal key that has the word secret impressed upon it (again harking back to being made in the secret place). The scriptures are printed onto Prima Marketing journaling notebook. I cut out the oval from a larger sheet of paper. The TH idea-ology ticket was inked with VersaMagic SeaBreeze to tone down the color...adding the label maker MY in black. The long narrow Memory Box gingercakes paper lifts up for more journaling. The brads are TH. I stamped my birth date at the left bottom using Purple Onion postmark set. it is inked with Palette grey. The gold ribbed ribbon is a Japanese product. And the sheer ribbon on the key is May Arts. I added A Muse 'Shalom' above my mamma and daddy. Crafty Secrets finishes my page with the date March 1 inked with ColorBox raven black
Thanks for looking and reading my comments (if you made it!!!) I appreciate your feedback on my work. Have a wonderful weekend
Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65153
Sat, Mar 14, 2009 @ 7:24 AM
what a fabulous page Susan! I saw that verse too and thought about using it - such a wonderful message it gives - love your design here - the colors and ribbon - the acetate edge - all the stampings - just super!
------------------------------ Julia Aston Proud member of SCS Fan Club and Dirty Dozen Alumni, former DT member on Color Challenge My Blog
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sat, Mar 14, 2009 @ 8:02 AM
Susan, your creation is completley beautiful and moving! That is my favorite Psalm, and the first I share with new belivers so they will see how God formed them and planned their purpose! I write it in every Welcome Baby card I ever bought or made. Very beautiful in so many ways!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Sat, Mar 14, 2009 @ 8:38 AM
I loved reading your wonderful story.. what an amazing work of art you have created.. I love every little detail! tfs!
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Judy
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" If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spread it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. ~Brendan Frances~
Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Sat, Mar 14, 2009 @ 9:28 AM
You've given Her such delight using your talents! Thanks for sharing this creative artpiece with us and giving us more glimpses into your soul, Susan!
------------------------------ christine m.aka summer and weekend stalker DOT INK (My yadda yadda) Don't magnify your problem . . .Magnify your God
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Sat, Mar 14, 2009 @ 10:57 AM
Susan this is so beautiful. I feel inspired and touched when you share... Love the picture. I so wish that I had a picture of my mom and dad when they were young. Especially with my mom not here with me anymore. Love the faith you have and live each day... Hugs.
------------------------------ Dawn B. Anything is possible when you open your heart.... My BLOG