I've been working one of the "projects" for my book. It's going to be one that is shown "step-by-step", and can I tell you how difficult that is to plan for?? I have the option of creating these projects from scratch while I'm at the photo-shoot in a couple months, but I've decided that I just don't want to deal with the extra pressure of trying to create on demand. So I'm going to do them ahead of time and bring materials in order to recreate them while I'm there. That's where the difficult part comes in though. As you all well know, having duplicates of most of the items that we use in collage/assemblage is really not the norm. So while creating, every step of the way, I need to think to myself, "How am I going to recreate this? Do I have the right materials to do it again?" Needless to say, I ended up making a trip to Staples to make some color copies of certain unique items so that I'd have duplicates. So here's a very small sneak peek of the project- I can't show any more since it's going to be in the book.And here's also a photo of a frame I just made for Lorraine. She requested the word "Pink", and wanted a pink theme. Hope you like it, Lorraine- it's on its way!
Tomorrow I'm heading to Florida with Riley for a week to visit my two sisters. It should be a fun trip. Riley will get to see his two cousins (one who is 10 days older than him), and we'll get to see the new coffeeshop my youngest sister is opening. I can't wait!Things are going well on the pregnancy front. We had another ultrasound and saw little baby's two hands clasped together- so cute! I'm feeling close to "back to normal" with the exception of mild nauseau every so often. In 5 weeks, we get to find out the sex! I'm crossing my fingers for a girl!
See you all when I get back!
Well THAT'S a challenge! (providing duplicates, thinking ahead)...
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip. Hope all the travel rigamarol goes smoothly and that you're able to enjoy family without stressing about the details :)
OMG.. I just put 2 and 2 together because I am fmailiar with your picture trail but just discovered your blog! I LOVE LOVE these frames and must own one. I adore this pink one!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your books and photo shoot (and congrats- I can't wait!)
Glad to hear you are feeling better. Not much worse than morning sickness!
Oh Corey, I love love love my pink frame!! I can't tell you how excited I was when it came in the mail today! And then I checked your blog and saw you had posted it in your message and taken its photo and I feel so lucky and honored! THank you thank you.xoxo Lorraine
ReplyDeleteI always mean to take pictures as I am working but never seem to remember...get carried away with what I am doing & forget every time!! good luck on the planning front...
ReplyDeleteI love the frame...beautiful...just love pink!
Have a lovely trip
Ouissi x
Corey,wanted to let you know that I created a new blog about art come visit it http://inthemoodforarte.wordpress.com thanks
ReplyDeleteOooh! I love the pink frame. Maybe after your ultra-sound you will be making a pink one for yourself!
ReplyDeleteI love your frames. I am working on some projects similar...but they are in glass frames and 3-D and usually hang. I would love to try some that are table top versions, but I can't find any "feet" for them. Can you share with me where you find your great vintage feet ??? Thanks so much !!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you do it! I could never re-create. Have a safe and wonderful trip!
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