It's finally time for me to officially reveal myself as one of the PaperArtsy Guest Designers for Semester Three. The clues have been there through the year for the sharper-eyed and keener-memoried amongst you, but at last it's time to share my first project with you.
I was absolutely over the moon when Leandra invited me, all those months ago, to be part of the adventure. And I asked to be part of the third semester since - at that point - we were scheduled to be moving house in May, so I thought it would all be over and out of the way. Sadly, Sod's Law means we're now moving next month, slap bang in the middle of the semester - ah well, you can't win them all!
And it has been a slightly terrifying wait in many ways - with so many extraordinary, inspirational pieces from designers, #3Upsters and competition entrants over the months...
Talk about pressure building up.
But I've just tried to do my thing, and have fun with the amazing PaperArtsy products (not that hard!).
So here's sneak peek number one, and I'd be so happy if you have time to hop over to PaperArtsy and see it in full. Oh, and you can check out the introduction post while you're at it, if you like.
Thank you so much for dropping in, and there's much, much more to come in the next few days, so I hope to see you again before very long!
Everything comes in time to those who can wait.
François Rabelais
Just been over to have a look and wowzers!!! that is a fabulous first project. Congratulations Alison and I can't wait to see your projects on this tremendous journey you are having Jennie x
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo Alison! What fabulous news and many congratulations too.
ReplyDeleteLovely sneak peek so off to have a good look now.
Hugs, Fliss xx
So pleased that you can be part of the Paperartsy fun too - your first project is just gorgeous - as soon as I saw on Twitter who tonight's new star was, I knew we were in for a treat. (You need to join twitter!!) Can't wait for the rest of your projects.
ReplyDeleteoh wow! that is wonderful news and very well deserved.Look forward to your first piece.EE
ReplyDeleteCongrats Alison, lovely to see your work over there on the PA blog.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to join in the challenges!!
Sam xxx
absolutely fabulous to see you as a PA GD Alison. I know just how you feel but it'll be a fantastic few months if mine were anything to go by and you'll be amazed at how it spurs on your creativity. Love your first project in my fave blues and greens.
ReplyDeleteYOU are extraordinary and an amazingly talented artist Alison, it is wonderful to see you at PA for this semester. Your project here is fabulous and I am looking forward to seeing more. Well done you!! Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece Alison, love the embossed Fresco paint and all the wonderful layers. Great start . Tracy x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I will head over and see the rest - your sneak is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat news and so well deserved. just been to have a look and its 'Gorgeous'.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Stunning project Alison ! Can't wait to see your next one ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Alison - and so well deserved.Deb x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alison...off over for a closer look ...Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteOff to take a closer look....Looks interesting already...
ReplyDeleteLove what I see here Alison. Congratulations are in order too. Off to see the big picture now. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you Alison!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful project to start with and cannot wait to see what else you have in store.
Wishes
Lynne
Wow Alison - totally amazing news!! Congratulations! I really love Paperartsy - I think they're my fav company! Your project on their blog tonight is just beautiful - you are really talented! Claire xx
ReplyDeleteMany congrats:) Great piece to start off with.
ReplyDeleteLovely Alison, I just saw this on the PA blog and I had to come over here to tell you how much I enjoyed reading your "how-to". I look forward to the rest of your PA projects. x
ReplyDeleteYou have no need to worry Alison, your first project is amazing and I know the rest will be!
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Lesley Xx
This is just amazing!! Congratulations on your post with PaperArtsy, you'll do brilliantly!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the house move, too, I hope it all goes smoothly!
love Mags B x
Congrats! Love this little peek so I'm off to see the full reveal. I'm sure it'll be amazing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news-congratulations Alison.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful piece you have made it is stunning and a brilliant idea as well
Love Chrissie x
Huge congratulations Alison x. This is a stunning project with lots of layers and wonderful details........I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou will be thrilled to bits x
Look forward to seeing more x
Don't you just hate Sod's Law !!
Annie x
Congratulation! And yout first project is great artwork!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alison your work and style is perfect for Leandra's paints and stamps and your first piece demonstrates that. I just love the techniques, colour palette and design of these hangings. You so deserve this recognition.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
Congratulations Alison and what a fab piece to kick start your position.
ReplyDeleteB x
Woo Hooo Alison! Congratulations, you will have so much fun playing with PaperArtsy products and I know that beautiful things will happen because of that! crafty hugs xxxx
ReplyDeleteWunder-wunderschön.
ReplyDeleteIch bin ganz berührt von der Zartheit und Vielfalt.
Umarmung von Sophie xx
YIKESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS this is so fantastic, Miss Julie Ann will be over the moon, as I am, we'll get to see more of you all over blog land, that is exciting congrats dear Alison, the are all lucky to have you I think you are truly and amazing artist, thanks for being you..
ReplyDeleteAlison, gorgeous - gorgeous panels. Absolutely love the colors and the detailed instructions and pics. AND LOVE how you showed how to display them.... genius.
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Wonderful news Alison, so happy to see your great projects at PaperArtsy too (and so well-deserved to be one of their fabulous guest DT...) !!!! Coco xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alison. Your style is perfect for Paperartsy which just happens to be my original favourite brand. Enjoy it Alison, I'm sure we all will! x
ReplyDeleteI saw it in full , and it's just amazing!! Sorry for the move, but I'm pretty sure you will make great pieces in any case!
ReplyDeleteHope to find some spare time to participate to the challenge.
What a brilliant combination - you…..and Paper Artsy! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSaw this on Paper Artsy blog before I saw your post so can say here that I truly love it. I went straight to my journal and Paper Artsy stamps! Thanks for the fab inspiration! Chrisxx
Huge congrats on the PaperArtsy gig! Loved your Once Upon A Time project when you first blogged it so in for a treat xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, that's great news. I'm sure you'll do fine, even with an upcoming move in the next month. Your work is always beautiful. I'll pop on over to see the rest of the piece, but what I can see from here already looks fabulous.
ReplyDeletexx Monique
Wonderful news- congratulations :) Your project looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSaw it over at PA. Congrats again. Francesca xxxx
ReplyDeleteAlison, I would have been so frustrated in waiting all summer for a move ,which should have been in May !! But I wish you a very happy move and new life!!
ReplyDeleteYour creation is gorgeous, and so are the PA products you used ,and that "new" green tone !!
Hugs,Dorthe
I remember when you annouced this Alison - Congratulations again on your selection! So sorry on the scheduling front - but hey you've been proving all year how well you can juggle! Popping over now to see more... Nicola x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alison! I can not wait to go see what you have created. I'm sure it will be another outstanding creation.
ReplyDeleteOh my I can wait to go see!!!!!'Hugs, Cathy-Lynn
Well Done Alison !!!!! you are definitely going to be a wonderful artist to showcase their fab products. Big Congratulations ! going to go and have a closer look at this, Toni xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats Alison! You are really a fantastic artist and all those who follow you know it well! BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteHello my friend ... what an opportunity for both you and PaperArtsy!!! I think its a perfect match. Congrats!!!! I am so excited for you (just keep remembering to breathe in this mad rush and craziness of house moving ... Inhale ... Exhale) Gorgeous colors for this first triptych. I've already hopped over to PaperArtsy for your 2nd project. I'm a little slow this week and I just can't keep up with your incredible energy:) Seriously beautiful work! -- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteThey made a very wise choice in you, Alison. Your art makes me want to play with every product you have used. So very inspiring. I'm just back from the PA blog and am astounded...as usual...by your talent and creativity. Well done, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWow I think you did brilliantly, you kept to your style and I loved each on of them. I wanted to play more but the dreaded cold attacked, next month I'm not going to see anybody for a week before so I can play more lol :-) Kezzy xxx
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