ALTERED ART AND A LOAD OF TAT: Well.... WOYDW????

Wednesday 27 January 2010

Well.... WOYDW????

Are you impressed??? I did this especially for Mrs Butler Abroad!

Its as tidy as it is ever likely to get, but it doesn't feel right.. so thankfully it was only like this for a short while on Sunday, this is how it looks today................

That's a bit more like it, don't you reckon?? I'm very pleased to introduce you to my new sewing machine. It was cheap and cheerful and does what I want it to. I think I may be in love with it, but don't expect and wondrous dressmaking to come forth from my craft room!

Oh dear its a bit blurry, but this is whats on my desk its my stash of fabric paper that I made very enthusiastically a few weeks ago whilst taking part in a book study with a Yahoo group I belong to.

I started well but then for several reasons came to a halt, not least because I was without a machine.

No stopping me now!

So also on my desk is the first completed page to my Journal. As it says this Journal is

My Book

My Space

Myself

So it is all mine so some pages I will share, some I may not. But this page was fun to make, Fabric Paper, metal, stitching, stamping and stitching. The back is fab as well but I didn't take a picture.. not for any reason, I just didn't!

I will now have to confess it took quite alot for me to say that the back was 'fab' but since joining in with the OWOH event and visiting alot of blogs, I have realised how negative I am about my own work, assuming that it is 'tat'. Visiting other people it is refreshing to see how positive are about their work, and so they should be! I really would like to be more confident in my abilities and must try harder!

Talking about OWOH... if you would like the chance to win a bit of my old tat (there I go again .... slap my wrists) leave a comment, and hop over to a few more blogs to see whats going on all over the world.... or even better why not join in. it's not too late!

It has been suggested that we also post photos of our Top Drawers.... mmmmm .... with give that one some thought before next week... I know whats where honest!!

UPDATE...... I have just had some Beeswax delivered... imagine how much mess I will be making with that!

15 comments:

Unknown27 January 2010 at 11:18
I LOVE the book you've been working on - and the paper/fabric thing. You should be proud as its as good as anyone elses and more important YOU made it and no-one else has one. Its a very unique piece because I bet you wouldn't be able to replicate it. Great workspace by the way. I did a bit of journalling a couple of years ago when my Dad was poorly and having treatment - but I only covered the book with printed paper from a CD - nothing as spectacular as you've made.

Thanks for sharing, i'll add myself as a follower cos I want to see what else you will use your lovely handmade(selfmade) papers on.

Paula x x x
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Unknown27 January 2010 at 11:56
That journal page is stunning ... you have done a fabulous job ... shame I have n't got feely vision ... I bet it feels right nice too. Nice new friend you have there too ... I hope you spend many happy times together :0)
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Annie27 January 2010 at 12:10
Thanks for dropping in on me. I'm more than happy to do any sewing job [how ever small they appear]. I even have customers who post their jobs to me so never think I couldn't do your sewing jobs :-)
A x
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Rosie27 January 2010 at 12:16
The journal page is GORGEOUS, and thank goodness you posted the second picture - the first one had me worried. I am quite tidy myself but think I might be the only one, so am getting treatment ....

And it's true - if you're pleased with something you made WHY NOT SAY SO??? Especially if no-one else will!
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Julia Dunnit27 January 2010 at 12:51
Good grief Nick, tat it certainly is not! As Sosie says, if you like it, it's your art, and if it makes you happy, it makes us happy too! Your fabric papers are amazing, the journal is going to be spectacular. Love the views of your desk. I can usually get mine to look tidy for about an hour on a sunday!!
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Joey27 January 2010 at 13:27
Nicks your work has always been fab! and so inspiring you really ought to learn fast just how talented you are!

your journal is gorgeous, I love the bold colours of it and all that texture.

Have fun with the beeswax.

Joey.x
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Karen27 January 2010 at 16:33
Tat? What tat???? Your work is absolutely stunning!!!!! I wish I could craft like that....your fabric paper is incredible & the journal...well...I want it!!!

HUGS XXX
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Pam27 January 2010 at 16:38
Your book looks fab Nick, can't wait to see some more. Hugs Pam x
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Susan27 January 2010 at 19:40
Hi there! I must admit your first piccie took me by surprise - it has to be the tidiest desk I have seen so far today! But then the real you came out! :-)
I love your book - what a great idea - but I do think you need to see an optician - I see no tat anywhere...........
SuzyX
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Kaz27 January 2010 at 19:40
That journal is lovely, but I know what you mean about thinking your own stuff is tat.
Loving the fabric paper, I may have to investigate how you did that.
Lovely desk xxx
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Gez Butterworth28 January 2010 at 00:08
OOoh your creations are all gorgeous. Your art journal looks fantastic. Have fun.xx Your altered box is gorgeous too. Great work space. Congrats on reaching 100 followers. It's easy to see why. Your blog looks lovely. Gez.xx
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Nikki28 January 2010 at 01:51
Now that's what I call an inspirational Wall love all the variety you've put up and the Book your making is just wonderful and all that fabric Paper it's all just eye candy :)
thanks for sharing
hugs Nikki
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Carmen 28 January 2010 at 12:52
Oh my goodness - I may be a day late but it was worth coming. I love your desk. I mean I really LOVE your desk and what you are creating. Much yuminess all round.
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Anonymous29 January 2010 at 13:29
Ahh, I'm such a positive influence on life, am I not?? But ya know what?? A tidy desk just isn't you! Are you sure you didn't just use Photoshop to delete all the clutter! Love the new tag and the art journal, and that fabric paper is sublime.
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georgina29 January 2010 at 23:48
hi Nicks,whilst browsing your wonderful blog i came to the indisputable realisation that journalling really suits your totally wacky self, and i love it.the mark of a true crafting genius is her willingness to evolve!!!!!!!! you to a T, luv georgina(aka georgy girl)xxxx
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COMMENTS - Thank you for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your views. I am sorry I have had to add 'word verification' (i find it very annoying myself) but I am getting increasing amounts of spam - please don't let it stop you commenting xx

Art should be shared....

But I have found someone totally copying some of my stuff (why they would want to heaven knows) and claiming it as their own inspiration... so while I find it a complete honour for people to gain a little inspiration from my tat, please be honest.
We all get ideas from other artists, thats how the art world flourishes, but please note that all artwork, photos and text on this blog are mine. I am more than happy for you to take inspiration from my work, but please do not attempt to copy or reproduce it without crediting the original idea to me.
Thank you

CRAFTY LIKES AND DISLIKES

CRAFTY LOVES
UTEE... love it and use it in large quantities
Metal..
Friendly plastic
Shrink plastic
Paint and ink in any shape or form
My Crop-o-dile
odd bits and pieces
Paperarsty stamps
Brilliance inks
Tim Holtz (aka god)
Distress Inks
Debbie Moore's Metal magic
Perfect Medium
Glossy Accents
Debbie Moore's Enamel embossing powder

CRAFTY DISLIKES
while i think there is a place for most things at some time or other...I do dislike peel-offs with 99% of my being, but and this is a BIG but there is the odd and very odd occasion that they can be used without being too offensive (boy that hurt, it was almost an admission that i have used them)
Book-a-trix... sorry but they do look like memorial stones and nothing anybody says will convince me otherwise.
Decoupage..... I am sure the Victorians are turning in their graves
Flowersoft... a friend summed this up perfectly...Devils Dandruff
People who say/think ATC's are cardtoppers.... thats Dawn Bibby off my christmas card list
Cute
Penny Black Stamps
Stick and Stamp pad and anything which is sold and just does not do the job!!
Dufex
Tilda stamps..... why half a face??

WHAT ARE ATC'S??? Artist Trading Cards

Miniature works of art created on cards have been around for centuries, largely used as business cards. The modern-day concept of ATCs was conceptualized by artist M.vanci stirnrmenn in 1996, an idea born of older sports themed trading cards, and became a movement that denounced the tradition of critiquing and appraising art, and embraced the process of one artist connecting with another and exchanging styles and techniques.
ATC are art collectables but the one rule that makes an ATC derive from their origins: the dimensions of the ATC must be 2.5"x3.5", or 64x89mm.
To this rule are appended a couple of conventions. First, an ATC mustn't be sold, only exchanged, as the whole essence of these tiny works of art is about artists meeting in person, by correspondence, online etc and exchanging their works, thus getting exposed to and experiencing many personal styles and techniques. Second, on the back of each ATC the artist writes part or all of the following information: name, contact information, title of the ATC and number (i.e. if it's a one off original or part of a series).