I have been feeling emotionally stressed this past month....and probably a little
jet-lagged from our trip to Egypt,
and actually felt like tossing out
my stash and giving paper art away!
My muse had taken flight and I just
felt miserable all day.
felt miserable all day.
Having to do the November tute on
our 2cre8art blog really seemed such
a chore when I thought about it, but,
depressed or not, I knew I HAD to
do it or I would not be able to "face"
our followers ...or for that matter,
LIKE myself, so at the 11th hour,
I forced myself to do it and found
that by the time I had finished, I
was back into the "zone"...almost!
Because of the tute and the images
I used for it, (which I ALWAYS print
too many of ), I decided that I needed
time to regain some sanity in my life!
I used for it, (which I ALWAYS print
too many of ), I decided that I needed
time to regain some sanity in my life!
So, I would get all the normal (well...
not much is really "normal" for me here
at present, but that's another story...vbg)
household chores done of a morning,
then head off into my cluttered
creative space to see if my muse
really had come back!
After the first half dozen ATCs
came together, I found I couldn't
stop! I even had to go print out
some MORE images...LOL.
Fortunately, as I have
mentioned before, I always
have a stack of ATC backs ready
to play with, so I kept creating
until I had used all the appropriate
coloured ones.
came together, I found I couldn't
stop! I even had to go print out
some MORE images...LOL.
Fortunately, as I have
mentioned before, I always
have a stack of ATC backs ready
to play with, so I kept creating
until I had used all the appropriate
coloured ones.
So, now I have 15 new ATCs , of the same theme, added to the 3 tute ones! I am sure each one of them contains a part of my emotional being and I am also sure they will show the state of my mind at the time of making..nutters!!...LOL.
And here they all are.... I would love to see your cawments on them.
61 comments:
These are all really fabulous, Barb!
Your stress busters need to visit me with the owner of course and bring me out of my hole too LOL... not so glamourous as visiting Egypt, but moving house sure does you in. As my Darling son reminded me tonight, Well you are not 35 anymore MUM..........
Well your state of being didnt effect your awesome art Barb...
I think its always an anticlimax coming home after an exotic trip I hope you start to feel on top again real soon...Thanks for sharing your art !
Denise
Your work is oustanding!!! What a unique style you have.I love it!!!!
Love them all Betty!! Some I postively covet LOL
You are certainly working through your 'angst' with the wording on .... very healthy and therapeutic!
Bite your tongue woman your muse caught the later flight back from Egypt that all. To make things better your work is definately moved into the outstanding category. Love them all Barbie
Barb, these cards are outstanding ... I'm getting some inspiration from you for an upcoming zetti swap I'm in ... I love 'em.
these are beyond incredible!! couldn´t pick a favorite...
Enlarging your gorgeous ATC's was like opening a jewel box - each one spectacular and beautiful! Hugs, Terri
Love your ATC's! I especially like the one that says "Time heals what reason cannont"....perfectly said!
I'm so jealous! Your art work is amazing and so much fun! Thanks for the link to your blog!
Hugs!
Thanx for stopping by and leaving such great comments ladies...much appreciated.
Incredibly creative! This is what you do when you have NO muse? I should be so lucky - LOL =)
They're wonderful, Barb! You are going through a really creative spurt! I can't wait to see what you do next!
WONDERFUL Barb!!!!
Looks like you are 'on a roll', keep it up, I have missed your wild & wonderful creativity!!
hugs Lucy
Your atc's are totally awesome! Wow. I wish mine should look so good!
Barb,
I was wondering what had happened when I didn't see much of anything going on wity your blog. These are wonderful and inspirational to me. How to get my Muse to work when I don't seem to feel her at all. Nice to know I am not the only one who has a Muse that is on the loose!
Mary Wilkins
WOW Barb these are all so much fun! I have spent the last little bit of time looking at each one! THEY ARE AMAZING!!!!
EGYPT!!!! How wonderful! I do hope your trip was lovely.
Have a magical week:)
XXXX
Becky
They are gorgeous!! Love your style, tnkx for visiting my Blog;o)
They are all gorgeous, Barb! Really fabulous pieces! :)
OMG these are just amazing and totally inspiring!
Thanx for stopping by and cawmenting... makes me feel warm and fuzzy...LOL
Love your ATCs!Really beautiful work!:-)
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment!:-)
Sanja xox
I adore these ATC's & yes they do show your frame of mind at the time of inception, but that's what makes them so mavelous!!! LOL
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog & for taking the time to leave such a sweet message. I love having new friends & your blog is full of wonderment! :)
these are hysterical.
i love them.... funny how just playing with no expectation gets you back in the groove...jenxo
So glad I discovered your blog! Your artwork is priceless, I just love all your slant, great fun! Cheers!
Hi Barb,
These are just amazing. So much to look at-just love it!!
Thanx to all of you for stopping by and leaving such nice cawments...gives me the impetus to go forth and make more...vbg
Hi Barb - last in first out for my ATC give away, (But seeing your pages I feel like a real amateur) - if you e mail me your address I shall get them in the post to you - you can find it via my blog profile. So excited to be sending round the world to you.
PS your pages are terrific, I shall be coming again.
Wow, wow, wow....I don't know where to begin to comment on these fantastic atcs. They are whimsical and offbeat and oh so marvelous. Glad that you unexpectedly found yourself enjoying making them. Creativity is a great stress reliever isn't it?
Jill and Heather..thanx so much for stopping by...pleased you like my sanity savers...vbg.
And Jill, how lucky am I??..I am so pleased I dropped in on you yesterday!vbg
Your work is just awesome.I to have felt like throwing out all my supplies and giving it away then something comes over me and Im enjoying it again
Hang in there we need you
Jen
Your ATC's are simply amazing! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a thoughtful comment on my blog:)
Take Care - Robin
ooo your atc's are fabulous!!! so many wonderful, quirky details!!! i love how colorful they are!!!
*j*
These cards are fabulous!
Thanks for stopping by!
Gaby xo
Oh WoW!..your ATCs are truly fabulous...amazing and very very artistic.
Donna
I love all your ATC's such great imagination!
Gigi
Thanx for stopping by ladies...it means so much to me to see that you enjoyed your visit and left such nice cawments.
I think your sanity if fine...these turned out great! Love your work!!!
Oh my God!!! These are just the most amazing atcs!!! LOVE them all :D I'm sooo impressed with your work!!! Brilliantly well done, I think we must all go to Egypt if this is what it results in :D
Linda
Thanks so much for the great comment on my blog:) And how is it possible I missed all these gorgeous ATC's you've made ! I enlarged and they are incredible in detail. Love this style!!Fantastic!
Your work is fantastic. I'm so glad your muse has not taken flight.
oh my goodness, these are incredible! I wish I could do this, I so admire this type of ATC...one day I want to take a workshop.
I'm going to check your 2cre8art blog now...
cheers,
betty
Thanx for stoppimng by ladies...I really appreciate your comments...so pleased you liked my crazy art!
I am gobsmacked! If this is what you come up with when you're stressed out and can't find the mojo.... ??*#@?!!@#! These ATC's are incredible - you don't need any extra mojo!!
LOL...thanx Debbie.... and I feel another lot of stress coming on....LOL
Oh Barb, I'm so glad you found your muse! Sometimes a little pressure is all they need to behave and play nicely :)
I love your atc's and if you need to find a home for any of them, I would be proud to give one a home (in exchange for one of mine of course)
Regarding the emotional stuff - I am in a bit of a dark hole myself right now and think I need to get into my art room and express a little of my grief..... art journal here I come!!
Take Care,
xoxo
Merry Christmas and a very Happy Healthy New Year to you and all your loved ones.
Hugs Gaby
Hello to all in the paper crafts world.
I am Barbs eldest daughter here for xmas from QLD. I am very proud of her beautiful work and have been the witness to her creative enterprises on many occasions throughout the years.
It never ceases to amaze me with the craft work she produces - it is all exceptional.
Keep it up Mum - your doing a great job!!
Luv ya moi :)
Barb I love your art work and just love your blog too. This is just fabulous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOUR SO CREATIVE .....
Thank you for visiting my blog, so nice of you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Big Hugs Laura. xoxxx
Thank you all for stopping by and leving such wonderful cawments ...much appreciated.
Barb these are AWESOME
Thanx Jen... nice of you to stop by.
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
Oh Barb! Congrats on combating the runaway muse! You are so talented, it would be such a loss if you stopped creating your marvelous pieces!! These ATCs are absolutely FAB!!! So glad you got your groove back!! Love ya lady!!
Kathy
hi can you give your email for I send you cub'art tutorial
have a nice day
Oh you found your muse alright! These are just amazing!! Very inspiring!!
Beautifully ZETTI and original all at once!
I especially LOVE the first one. It really does look nutters! Nutters can be fun, too. LOL
Smiles,
Teresa
Oh they are all fabulous, I particularly love 'nothing helps a bad mood' and would love to swap with you if they are available to trade.. and if you see anything of mine on my flickr you like :))
Fabulous work, I must motivate myself to do some more swaps...I'm missing them lately.
xo
I'm so glad you pushed through and relocated your muse because these are wonderful and inspiring and the techniques were really, really cool. thanks again!
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