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This is my first painting attempt since my head injury a month ago. I decided to take it easy and not stress too much about anything. It was wholly painted with my fingers - no brushes or tools were involved :)</div>
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I have been kind of intrigued by <a href="https://pocketletters.com/" target="_blank">pocket letters</a> for a little while, so when I saw Yasmina make one on <a href="http://www.thecraftersworkshop.com/blog/2017/04/mixed-media-pocket-letter-by-yasmina/" target="_blank">TCW blog</a> I couldn't resist.</div>
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There is also a one layer challenge going on at SDC ( <a href="http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/2017/04/sdc272-single-layer.html" target="_blank">SDC272 - Single Layer</a>):</div>
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So I made my cards single layer... except once they were in the pockets I added a quote and some sequins on top... hmmm... maybe that doesn't count then. đŸ¤” The stamp I used is by <a href="http://www.stampotique.com/stamp/kate-crane/11021.html" target="_blank">Kate Crane</a> and it's a favorite of mine.<br /><br />
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Anyhow, now I'm having fun filling the back side with tea and goodies for a friend in need of some happy mail. </div>
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This is my third of four small 4x4 canvases I'm painting for a local gallery fundraiser. </div>
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I've always loved those El Pato cans - in fact I keep them for pen and pencil holders.</div>
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When I saw a picture of someone putting a bouquet in one I knew I had to paint it :)</div>
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Details: Stabilo Marks-All</div>
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This is one of the 4x4 canvases I painted for a local gallery fundraiser :)</div>
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Moon: Flexible Molding Paste</div>
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My plate is <i>overflowing</i> right now.</div>
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I just can't fit this in!</div>
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This is me when I was intrigued by the <a href="http://www.dirtyfootprints-studio.com/2017/02/join-me-for-21-days-of-embody-its-free" target="_blank">#21Embody painting challenge</a> and swore up and down I absolutely, positively, on no uncertain terms was NOT going to participate.</div>
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And it's cost me. Other things have been left undone.</div>
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But inspiration is a fleeting nymph... you need to follow it when you can.</div>
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I was doing a timed art journalling challenge last month.</div>
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'Timed' isn't exactly my thing as I like to bang around from page to page and finish them over time.</div>
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Don't you just love her droll expression?</div>
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It's as if someone is making her wear a dress and she'd rather be in jeans.</div>
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Here's another little fabric collage. </div>
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This one is made with one of my favorite hand-carved stamps, Pearl. </div>
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Nicole Makihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09931671327435077212noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791684908320739466.post-68066150975703072612017-01-09T08:55:00.001-08:002017-01-09T08:55:24.407-08:00Mini Applique Quilt: Oscar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been on a sewing binge, whipping up tiny quilts featuring characters from my Unrelated Loons stamp collection.</div>
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His little butt makes me laugh every. single. time.</div>
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Here's a little flip-through of the stamps I made for #CarveDecember.</div>
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And this is the whole gang!</div>
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Nicole Makihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09931671327435077212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791684908320739466.post-481562594339427902017-01-03T09:06:00.000-08:002017-01-03T09:06:32.439-08:00Hand Carved Characters: Week Five<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pearl’s passions include politics, hand fans, and umbrellas.</h2>
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Clea collects vintage sports memorabilia.</h2>
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Vernon wished that his professional swimming career had been more successful.</div>
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Dale has terrible intentions.</div>
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Lenny is scared of bees.</div>
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Yul loved that for $4.99 he could feel like the Burger King.</div>
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Umali reads romance novels and tips extravagantly.</div>
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Tula admired a famous magician while she was growing up.</div>
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Germaine pulled on sassy boots and left for a job interview.</div>
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Meredith Meredith’s favorite way to relax is sparring at the local mixed martial arts club.</div>
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Pascal atones for past mistakes on Thursdays.</div>
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Noah loves to draw and sewed his own super suit.</div>
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Taking another crack at this style of limited palette paintings :-)</div>
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Please come and visit me at <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/09/2016-17-clay-impressions-by-nicole-maki.html" target="_blank">Paper Artsy</a> where I'm sharing a tutorial on mark making.</div>
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This is the project I made for the <a href="https://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/2016/08/sdc254-text-background.html" target="_blank">Text Background</a> challenge over on the <a href="https://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/2016/08/sdc254-text-background.html" target="_blank">Stampotique Designer's Blog</a></div>
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