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Saturday 18 January 2014

Playing with Calico Crafts

Hi all!  I'm so glad you've dropped in today... I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that I've been invited to become a full-time member of the Calico Crafts Design Team.  I guested for them a couple of times last year and had an absolute ball playing with the exciting and eclectic goodies they stock.

 So today I'm over at the Calico Crafts Blog with my debut project as a full team member, and I've been having a ball again - indulging my passion for texture to the full!  It would be lovely if you had the time to pop over and check it out.  Perhaps I can tempt you with this sneak peek...


And in case you missed it, I made a return to PaperArtsy as a Guest Designer this week.  If vintage rustic texture (as at Calico) doesn't do it for you, how about glossy steampunk instead (over at PaperArtsy)?!

 Thanks for stopping by.  It's been pretty busy around here, so I hope to catch up on some visiting over the next few days...

What do I make of all this texture? What does it mean about the kind of world in which I have been set down? The texture of the world, its filigree and scrollwork, means that there is the possibility for beauty here, a beauty inexhaustible in its complexity, which opens to my knock, which answers in me a call I do not remember calling, and which trains me to the wild and extravagant nature of the spirit I seek.
Annie Dillard

I'd love to enter this in the Anything Goes over at Simon Says Stamp's Monday Challenge, but I don't know if I'm allowed to send you somewhere else to look at it... I'll live if you have to disqualify me!!

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63 comments:

  1. Patti P.18 January 2014 at 01:19

    Alison, you can always tempt me to take a closer look. I adore texture and this looks lovely. Love the metal look of the letters and the embossing on them. Now off to see more.
    Hope you have a great weekend planned.
    hugs....

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  2. Unknown18 January 2014 at 01:25

    Congrats, Alison on becoming a DT Member at Calico Crafts! Fabulous and I know your creations are going to knock our socks off :) Looking forward to all of your designs in 2014! XOXO-Shari

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  3. Krisha18 January 2014 at 02:51

    CONGRAT! Alison!
    What a GORGEOUS canvas! Does you brain ever sleep???? I read it all and looked at the pictures thrice!

    Thanks for the wonderful comment on my journal page.

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  4. Ink Art Designs18 January 2014 at 04:46

    Congratulations Alison! Your project looks amazing and sooo full of texture...gorgeous!

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  5. Rita18 January 2014 at 05:14

    Congratulations Alison on your new DT post. It looks very interesting, so I am off to see more. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs Rita xxx

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  6. Mona Pendleton18 January 2014 at 06:08

    So beautiful Alison! Love all the texture and distressed details! Wow!

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  7. Shirley18 January 2014 at 07:31

    Congratulations Alison, you really tempted me so I just had to go and have a peek. Fabulous inspirational idea with the beer mats. I have only ever used for my mini albums. So much texture in one place.

    Thanks for the heads up about the sale, can't wait to go home next week and collect my goodies x x

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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  8. Clare Lloyd18 January 2014 at 07:51

    Love the letters!

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  9. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 08:51

    Congratulations Alison! Just been for a look, absolutely stunning! Sue C x

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  10. Helen18 January 2014 at 09:12

    Congratulations, Alison - off to check out the post now...

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  11. chrissie18 January 2014 at 09:32

    Well done on your DT place. Just popped over and seen this terrific make. Such a great idea to use the things that you used to create something so special.

    Love Chrissie x

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  12. Evil Edna18 January 2014 at 10:14

    adore the textured heart.EE

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  13. Amanda18 January 2014 at 10:22

    Brilliant make sooooo much scrummy texture!
    Love
    Amanda x

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  14. Carol Q18 January 2014 at 10:49

    gorgeous Alison - love the rusty texture you created.

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  15. Deborah18 January 2014 at 11:03

    Congratulations....to Calico Crafts for bagging you as a team member! Off for a look...

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  16. froebelsternchen18 January 2014 at 11:04

    both projects are simply WONDERFUL Alison!

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  17. Willy18 January 2014 at 11:25

    Wauw...love the texture!

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  18. Claudia N.18 January 2014 at 11:26

    Congrats on your new assignment, Alison!
    Will immediately hop over to take a closer look as your sneak peek looks veeery promising! ;)

    Claudia x

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  19. Annie18 January 2014 at 11:41

    Woohoo !!......Huge Congratulations Alison..................your make looks intriguing so I am off to take a closer look

    Annie xx

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  20. craftytrog18 January 2014 at 13:23

    I've seen both projects Alison, they're wonderful!!! xxx

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  21. cathylynn18 January 2014 at 15:12

    Congrats Alison! You sooooo deserve it and they are lucky to have you on their team! Now I can't wait go check out what you've create!!!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  22. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 15:32

    Beautiful work as usual.

    Moira xxx

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  23. Kelly 18 January 2014 at 15:52

    Your brilliant work of mixing textures and colors! I love this and each square is done beautifully! The words are very nice and I love the question they leave me with. I love your canvas and I am happy for you to be their new DT, we get all the benefits of more of your crafty talent!! Have a wonderful day Alison.
    Hugs Kelly

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  24. Julia18 January 2014 at 16:29

    You amaze me! This is just so lovely. Congratulations on becoming a full time DT member too. x

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  25. Cocofolies18 January 2014 at 16:37

    CONGRATS Alison, that's so well deserved!!!! I don't know yet this blog, I'm off to see your first project that looks FAB!!! Hugs, Coco xx

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  26. maj.18 January 2014 at 17:16

    Congratulations, Alison!!!

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  27. Meihsia Liu18 January 2014 at 18:15

    This is such a gorgeous project! Alison. Congrats on being on the design team. You are amazing. :)

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  28. Netty18 January 2014 at 20:06

    Huge congratulations for this DT position and to the Paper Artsy one below. So well deserved Alison.
    Loving your peek and am off to look, hugs Annette x

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  29. Princess Judy Palmer18 January 2014 at 20:28

    Wowzah! That's a really great canvas and such a neat project. It is interesting to hear how you use all those different products to get different kinds of texture. I always learn something reading about your creative process step-by-step.

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  30. pearshapedcrafting18 January 2014 at 20:31

    Wow! such contrasts between the two posts - both just amazing and both DT positions deserve congratulations! Popped to have a look at both in their entirety - Wow again!! Chrisxx

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  31. crealinedance18 January 2014 at 20:34

    Hallo Dat heb je weer mooi gemaakt.Gr.Nel

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  32. Redanne18 January 2014 at 20:50

    Oh, well done Alison! Many congratulations! It is a wonderful project as full time DT member, just love it. So pleased for you! Hugs, Anne x

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  33. Debi18 January 2014 at 21:08

    hey congratulations Alison- off o check out the full yumminess of your creation :-) Debi xxx

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  34. Dorthe18 January 2014 at 21:11

    CongraTULATIONS Alison, what a wonderful new place to design for!!
    Your LOVE piece is fantastic in all your different hearts,- creating a beautiful message.Gorgeous texture and tecniques, dear.
    xo,Dorthe

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  35. Daniella18 January 2014 at 21:23

    Hi Alison! Thanks so much for visiting my blog the other day and leaving me a sweet comment!!
    This piece is beautiful! I've been having a great time checking out your work on the different blogs! I love that balloon tag!!
    xxDaniella

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  36. Jenny Marples18 January 2014 at 21:38

    Congratulations Alison! So pleased for you. Jenny x

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  37. May18 January 2014 at 21:59

    Congratulations Alison so well deserved...off for a closer look... Hugs May x x

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  38. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:04

    Many congrats Alison, that looks great, I shall go & look properly. Loved your PA piece last night too.

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  39. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:37

    Thrilled for you Alison.
    All those offers are coming thick and fast because those companies know what an asset you are to them.
    Eager to see your project in full.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  40. Meggymay18 January 2014 at 22:47

    Congratulations, this sneek peek has me off to see more.
    Yvonne

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  41. Sue18 January 2014 at 22:48

    Congratulations on your DT post Alison, they are very lucky to have you! I'm off to check this out now xx

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  42. Terry18 January 2014 at 22:51

    Alison, you are one beautifully busy crafter. Congratulations and what an asset to the team you will be! Love this!

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  43. Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries18 January 2014 at 22:55

    You appear everywhere Alison...great and gorgeous project...like it a lot

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  44. sam21ski18 January 2014 at 23:58

    Well done xx

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  45. Mrs.B19 January 2014 at 00:03

    Congratulations the the DT post, and you will be such an asset to the team.
    Just popped over and saw the gorgeous canvas, brillian debut piece.
    Avril xx

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  46. Andrea Ockey Parr19 January 2014 at 01:21

    Amazing job on this piece, as always! I loved how you made each little heart vignette so unique and it was a treat to be able to see all those incredible techniques you used. I've said it before and I'll say it again: you are one seriously talented lady!! And congrats on your Calico Crafts DT position! They couldn't have asked for a better DT member!

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  47. Marci19 January 2014 at 03:23

    Congratulations! Loved all the variations on the hearts. Lots of beautiful texture.

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  48. Michelle 19 January 2014 at 04:54

    The texture is unbelievable. Beautiful project! They must be thrilled to have you on the team! Congratulations!

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  49. Elly19 January 2014 at 05:14

    Oh sweety, it's seems i see you everywhere (:o)Both projects are nice but very different and i'm not shy to say that i prefere the vintage rustic texture.xoxo Elly

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  50. Inkypinkycraft19 January 2014 at 08:06

    A great textural piece, congrats on the new DT! Hugs x

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  51. http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/19 January 2014 at 08:44

    Can you hear loud clapping and cheering? It's your Aussie friend saying Fantastic and good on you. It is wonderful to see that your lovely talents are being recognised Alison!
    Love all the textures and the "quietness of your piece"

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  52. Brenda Brown19 January 2014 at 09:31

    Delicious is a word that comes to mind. Fabulous textures and designs.
    hugs {Brenda} x0x

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  53. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans19 January 2014 at 15:40

    Congratulations Alison on your full time position! well deserved. Your large canvas is gorgeous the textural hearts are wonderful. I love hearts in any shape or form so this really appeals. Love the natural colour palette and the natural feel to,this piece. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Tracy x

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  54. Dianne 19 January 2014 at 18:18

    BRILLIANT, your " THE BOMB " Miss Alison,you will be a fantastic addition to their team, this canvas i fantastic,, love the background, looooooove what you did with the beer mats.Bowing to you Missy, thanks for sharing your brilliance..

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  55. Sandy19 January 2014 at 22:37

    Congratulations Alison - they are very lucky to have you but I suspect they know that. Love the canvas - what a great idea. And now for the bad news -- I got me a really good order all together just to discover they to not ship to the Unites States. Oh woe is me but I will continue to support you for sure.
    Sandy xx

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  56. toni20 January 2014 at 08:44

    Congratulations Alison! Fabulous project for your debut! They are lucky to have such a talented lady on their team off to have a closer look ! Xx

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  57. Julie Lee20 January 2014 at 10:17

    Congratulations, Alison! My, you're a busy person these days! I'm off to take a closer look, but I'm loving the way you've included book text on this! Julie Ann xxx

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  58. Jools Robertson20 January 2014 at 21:23

    Congratulations, looks like your going to have a lot of fun!
    Wow! What a stunning debut, this is just texture gorgeousness!!

    Jools x

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  59. Kjersti20 January 2014 at 22:10

    Congratulations Alison, they are really lucky to have you in the team! And what a debut - love this canvas, so beautiful!
    Hugs Kjersti:)

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  60. Marjie Kemper23 January 2014 at 17:48

    Oooh, what a beautiful creation! Love how you opted not to do the 'standard' 9 squares. Just left some love over there for you. I'm so far behind I'll not catch up, so starting forward from here. Hugs!

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  61. Margaret25 January 2014 at 03:05

    I have lost track of exactly how many favorites I have on your blog, but we can add another to the total! This is such an amazing piece and I love how the heart theme connects the otherwise unique beer mats, um... textured panels. I will argue at this point they hardly qualify as beverage coasters! The transformation of the wood and metal hearts are equally lovely!

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  62. Mary Elizabeth25 January 2014 at 15:44

    What a great way to start your time as a Calico Craft DT member. Love all the textures and what a great way to use all those wonderful hearts we find in our stash :) I fell in love with the Light Buttermilk acrylic ... especially on the textured, crackled beer mats. And those filigree hearts look like corroded metal. Just brilliant :) -- Mary Elizabeth

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  63. Kezzy5 February 2014 at 10:02

    Mega congrats, I love Calico Crafts, they always have lots of unique bits and bobs to buy. I really love your first piece for them, lots of gorgeous texture that you do so well :-) Kezzy xxx

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Thank so much for taking the time to stop by. It's lovely to hear what you think - every comment is so much appreciated.