tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post3694827776005018601..comments2024-03-28T14:42:33.585+01:00Comments on Words and Pictures: I Say "Why Not?"Words and Pictureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-23933894100097343092018-07-14T18:53:00.859+02:002018-07-14T18:53:00.859+02:00Can't ... stop ... laughing! Loved your perf...Can't ... stop ... laughing! Loved your perfectly sensible observations on gender stereotypes. And yes ... I keep double-sided tape in my sewing drawer. I have fixed hems with it! My grandmother, aunts, and mom were/are all fantastic at sewing. Yeah ... I have stamps for that. You must know that this is really right down my alley. I adore the tags. The ink lifting is awesome. And adding that touch of Blueprint Sketch DI to the Foundry DT panel is genius!! It is those sorts of details that just make such a huge difference. Thank you for the inventor father and son story. This piece brought George Bernard Shaw's quote to life. Mary Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04164993867448430380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-61040372689686317202018-06-16T12:28:55.798+02:002018-06-16T12:28:55.798+02:00Alison, first off let me apologize for my absence....Alison, first off let me apologize for my absence. I'm still trying to figure out what happened to May, and now June is half way over! <br /><br />Anyway, I'm delighted to finally get over and see the details of this fabulous reverse canvas. I'm so happy to see these stamps in action. I loved the light bulb, but had to pass these up because I never thought I'd use the goggles. You have shown just how wonderfully they pair up--brilliant design! I love the 3D EF background--stunning results that look like real sheet metal! You've inspired me to get mine out and give it some love! Of course, your colors are just magical and I am on board with your color sensibility and tendency to use wood/metal over the sewing machine. Just a wonderful work of art, as always, Alison! Hugs!sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-10382307390498697452018-06-08T13:01:34.725+02:002018-06-08T13:01:34.725+02:00I totally get what you are saying Alison. And some...I totally get what you are saying Alison. And somehow, I can not picture you Ever! using princess and Unicorns and bright pinks and purples! heehee<br />Having said that, this piece is so cool and your elements are great! I do love your layers,each really has set off the next! And that blueish background on the tags- just yummy!<br />Well done and just as feminine as is masculine as far as I can see! ")<br />Jackie xoJackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-58689461344525763412018-06-05T13:24:26.404+02:002018-06-05T13:24:26.404+02:00A fabulous project Alison!! I love the 'faux&#...A fabulous project Alison!! I love the 'faux' industrial background and the stamped images and steampunk style embellishments match perfectly to create this masculine style canvas. I love it ! Thanks for joining in with our challenge over at Stamps and Stencils. Toni xtonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00507751179214928064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-91496126351833622002018-06-04T21:53:44.571+02:002018-06-04T21:53:44.571+02:00What a stunning piece, Alison! I love every detail...What a stunning piece, Alison! I love every detail of it! The crackle effect is amazing, and love the fabulous embellishments like the lightbulb! It was a pleasure to have you as a GD yet again this month! Hugs, SandraSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987712211776857152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-11224540386687896082018-06-04T09:04:19.199+02:002018-06-04T09:04:19.199+02:00Wow Alison, you are going out with a big bang, thi...Wow Alison, you are going out with a big bang, this project is just stunning, so much beautiful textures, colours and things to feast my eyes on. It's been a real pleasure to have you with us again for the month of May and thank you for sharing all your fabulous project with us, big hugs kath xxxKath Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014612572884154754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-26913736897107129132018-06-04T03:10:23.499+02:002018-06-04T03:10:23.499+02:00What a thrill it's been to see your interpreta...What a thrill it's been to see your interpretation of our challenge themes! I've enjoyed your projects so much and always find inspiration in your artwork. This piece is so beautiful and rustic at the same time. Thanks again for all you've done to contribute to the challenge blog this past month! Can't wait to see what you'll be up to next!Andrea Ockey Parrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04732768748326301860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-54703047164655377102018-06-04T02:29:49.135+02:002018-06-04T02:29:49.135+02:00Alison, love the colors and textures on your proje...Alison, love the colors and textures on your project! There are so many wonderful elements. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest designer this month, I have thoroughly enjoyed your work! cheironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252444348528530489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-38730042617936323982018-06-03T20:20:23.403+02:002018-06-03T20:20:23.403+02:00This is so cool Alison! And I totally agree with y...This is so cool Alison! And I totally agree with you when it comes to the masculine symbolism part. Gorgeous details, stamping and the embossed painted paper looks fantastic. I am so glad you were our guest designer this month!Anna-Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09321879514804583492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-6611751560270539202018-06-03T18:14:42.303+02:002018-06-03T18:14:42.303+02:00What a fabulous project Alison, and I'm totall...What a fabulous project Alison, and I'm totally with you on the whole boy/girl thing. I don't think I've ever owned anything in pink, while my son happily wears a pink shirt. These new Tim Holtz embossing folders look amazing - I did think that I had all the embossing folders that I needed (or even wanted), but maybe I should try one of these. It never ends does it! xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17370190771793517610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-31077488515191455642018-06-03T05:53:51.028+02:002018-06-03T05:53:51.028+02:00I agree with you about masculine/feminine! Your wo...I agree with you about masculine/feminine! Your work is fabulous and so inspirational ad always! Barbara Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200298737127597217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-67350281898456517502018-06-02T15:37:59.354+02:002018-06-02T15:37:59.354+02:00I totally agree with you about the whole masculine...I totally agree with you about the whole masculine and feminine thing and as someone who really does shy away from pink and fluffy themes because they just aren't me, this project and it's cool blue tones and rusty elements is absolute perfection ~ it's another wonderful piece of art! It's been lovely to have you join us again this month and thank you so much for being a fantastic GD... xxEmma Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854325958701953502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-81402677441395956342018-06-01T20:27:03.564+02:002018-06-01T20:27:03.564+02:00A delight for my eyes...love every bit and color a...A delight for my eyes...love every bit and color and steampunk feel! Excellent!Anita Houston The Artful Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949969469882107026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-79777436290316900682018-05-31T06:30:16.355+02:002018-05-31T06:30:16.355+02:00Great technique and design! Love how you lifted th...Great technique and design! Love how you lifted the color for the light bulbs. Thanks for all the inspiration this month at Simon, I hope you return soon!Beulah Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06072708270008016323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-59575456649618193902018-05-30T22:46:09.136+02:002018-05-30T22:46:09.136+02:00Stunning project Alison ! The Treasure Gold on the...Stunning project Alison ! The Treasure Gold on the filaments is magical and the colours blend together so perfectly. Thanks for joining us at Stamps and Stencils. Sue C xSueChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188011883770999413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-50629067238367016392018-05-30T22:43:06.956+02:002018-05-30T22:43:06.956+02:00Absolutely stunning artwork Alison and love the go...Absolutely stunning artwork Alison and love the gorgeous blue and brown combination of colours. So much wonderful attention to detail too.<br />Fliss xxFlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10803406729942649326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-37176060295828763702018-05-29T23:23:51.581+02:002018-05-29T23:23:51.581+02:00Its a fabulous canvas and you are right to say we ...Its a fabulous canvas and you are right to say we women would like it just as much as the fellows would do. <br />I liked your back story and all the great details and additions, it looks awesome Alison.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-29058183534534303922018-05-29T23:05:12.172+02:002018-05-29T23:05:12.172+02:00I had a big smile on my face reading your story! A...I had a big smile on my face reading your story! And what you have created is a master piece!<br />So many details, so much to see with so many pictures and again your wonderful explanation about how you made it all.<br />Thankyou for your wonderful post, very inspiring!<br />Annekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375817982183875310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-87371687615263021402018-05-29T18:59:54.759+02:002018-05-29T18:59:54.759+02:00What a gorgeous make Alison! And I find there is a...What a gorgeous make Alison! And I find there is a hint of feminine in this Steampunk inspired canvas. I love the colours, the textures (I nearly bought this TH folder but decided on the woodgrain in the end). I'm sure you'll be back in the SSS spotlight before long!<br />Still waiting for Google to reply on the notification issue but then it was a bank holiday weekend...Craftyfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107809970586860108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-75732617329634632142018-05-29T14:31:39.923+02:002018-05-29T14:31:39.923+02:00Fantastic canvas, Alison! Your details are perfec...Fantastic canvas, Alison! Your details are perfect!Patty O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520397578817604075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-77508868743781485702018-05-29T12:50:48.436+02:002018-05-29T12:50:48.436+02:00Trains and Dinky Toys for me too every time. Thou...Trains and Dinky Toys for me too every time. Though of course there are always dolls houses...<br /><br />I just love the Edison quotes. I wanted to attribute the Shaw quote to Leonardo da Vinci. I am sure that is how he thought. xx - and to you Chrissie.Cestinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050699324845479257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-33359977024548706292018-05-29T12:04:36.365+02:002018-05-29T12:04:36.365+02:00Absolutely stunning work of art Alison!! I totally...Absolutely stunning work of art Alison!! I totally agree about the masculine/feminine thing, blues are my fave color and I am not a fan of pink at all! I love the background and all of the details that went into this fantastic creation!! This is definitely a showstopper and a brilliant finale to your month with us!!<br />Thank you so much Alison!! XX you have been a wonderful guest and I hope we get to do this again very soon ;-)<br /><br />Luv<br />Lols x x xLorraine Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521713728886980462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-88245793995224771122018-05-29T10:19:49.283+02:002018-05-29T10:19:49.283+02:00Fabulous project Alison! I'll take blue and ru...Fabulous project Alison! I'll take blue and rust over pink unicorns any day!!!<br />Alison xxcraftytroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440765819220981916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-69076500750983792052018-05-29T09:41:43.375+02:002018-05-29T09:41:43.375+02:00Such a brilliant masculine make Alison, every deta...Such a brilliant masculine make Alison, every detail looks superb, - love it!!Astrid Macleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-44271819454870617322018-05-29T09:38:08.250+02:002018-05-29T09:38:08.250+02:00I love all of these things as well Alison and I am...I love all of these things as well Alison and I am not masculine-well who knows with all the genders there are these days I may be something else?<br /><br />The piece is remarkable with your fave colours and use of all the elements you enjoy using. It also a reminder of so many of things I had forgotten to use and they are all hidden somewhere. I had even forgotten about 'reverse canvas'.<br /><br />The Edison quotes I have saved-thank you for always having words as well as pictures.<br /><br /><br /><br />Love to you and Cestina, Chrissie xxchrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841948513176294307noreply@blogger.com