Friday, January 18, 2013

Life Book 2013 week 3

This week the wonderful Christy Tomlinson showed us how to make delicious (for the eyes only) flowers using aluminum foil and painted papers.  The video was great - I just am not usually as free in my creating as Christy is - I need to loosen up a little.  But - this got me a bit out of my usual space - much more layering in the red/pink "frame" than I would normally do.  Of course, I had to make some paper grass - heaven forbid my flowers were just floating there (LOL).  I am loving this class - got my creative juices flowing again.  It's not too late to join - go here to check out the fabulous Tamara LaPorte and all the terrific teachers involved.   Since this is my only finished work this week - I am listing it on  Paint Party Friday hosted as usual by the terrific team of Eva and Kristin.  Go and check all the wonderful art work listed there.
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  1. Mary C. NasserJanuary 18, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Wonderful floral work, Gina!
    Love the dimensions!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:18 AM

      I am so late replying this week - thanks so much Mary for stopping by

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  2. DebbieJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    This looks like it was really fun! Your colors and textures are great.

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:19 AM

      Sorry it's taken me so long to get back - thank you so much Debbie for stopping by and commenting.

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  3. DebbieJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    wow, how pretty! i love the cool background!

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:20 AM

      Thanks Debbie - read your comment early in the week. Sorry it took me so long to acknowledge

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  4. NettyJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    smashing floral work with terrific dimensions. Happy PPF, Annette x

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:21 AM

      Thanks so much Annette - I really appreciate your comments

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  5. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Cool! I've never seen this technique. Blessings!

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:21 AM

      This was a busy week - I so appreciate the comments. Sorry it's taken me so long to reply

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  6. Valerie-JaelJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Looks like you have been having fun - lovely piece! Valerie

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:22 AM

      Thanks Valerie - I'm not sure where I've been all week - suddenly it was Friday!

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  7. Anne MandaJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Very pretty, soft and dreamy -love the colors!

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:23 AM

      Anne thanks for the comment - it doesn't usually take me this long to reply. I'm not sure where this week went

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  8. GlorV1January 19, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    It's great Gina! Love the colors and texture. Thanks.

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:24 AM

      Thanks Gloria - I so appreciate your stopping by and leaving a comment. Sorry it took me so long to reply this week

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  9. dentheJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    This is lovely. I signed up too for Lifebook but haven't created anything yet ...

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:25 AM

      Sounds like you've been busy! Me too - thanks for stopping by - I don't know where this week went. I just never saw it zoom by!

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  10. Linda KunsmanJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    wow-this turned out so beautifully! Love all the layering !

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

      Thanks so much Linda - sorry it took me so long to reply this week!

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  11. K J DJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    I love what you have done..... the background and flowers look amazing.

    Karen x

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:27 AM

      I am so late replying to comments this week - but I so appreciate you stopping by and leaving one!

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  12. AM ZafaranJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Lovely background and those little white flowers look so cute!

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:28 AM

      Thanks so much - I appreciate your comments so much. Read them earlier in the week and never got back to reply.

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  13. ANNEJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    What a cute idea! Love the buttons and the colours are beautiful.

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:28 AM

      Thanks so much Anne - sorry the reply took so long

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  14. GigglesJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    I love it Gina, I especially love how you used sheets of music for the petals!!
    Very pretty!

    Hugs Giggles

    Ps...you need to change your picture icon to match your blog....it goes to google plus and doesn't lead to your blog or anywhere for that matter!!! I have you on my sidebar now so I can find you easier!

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:30 AM

      Hi there - I have tried to fix this many times - I think I have to take my blog out of dynamic view to fix it or get off Google+ completely. I'll look into it again. Thanks for your wonderful comments!

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  15. janice smithJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    Hi, Gina! I love these flowers...the whole page is beautiful. I've heard many good things about the Life Book course. It looks like you're having a great time with it!

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:31 AM

      Hi Janice - the course is great. It really keeps me on track creating. Thanks for your lovely comment - sorry it took me so long to reply

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  16. Denise MulliganJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Nice work! I've never heard of life book until this PPF, seems like a great class. Certainly inspiring you to make lovely paintings.

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:33 AM

      Hey there Denise - I just heard of it at the end of last year. It seemed that it would keep me on track painting and creating and it has. Thanks for your lovely comment

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  17. jgrJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    So soft and beautiful, I love the colors!!

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting - I really treasure them. Not that you would know that by how long it took me to reply - just a busy week

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  18. Lynn CohenJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Gina...love your art!!
    To order my book go to blurb bookstore via the side bar on my blog or just go and enter title one fish taco and when you choose your style of book enter the code COZY in the space. Let me know if this worked for you. Lynnc66@comcast.net

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:34 AM

      Lynn - ordered a copy of the book and it's in production. I'm excited to see it.

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  19. Lynn CohenJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Gina I love your art!!

    To order my book using the 25% off discount: go to blurb bookstore enter title one fish taco
    Then enter the coupon code COZY
    Let me know if this worked for you!
    Lynnc66@ comcast.net

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