Friday, March 25, 2011

Gingersnap Heart coaster Art Exchange

I haven't posted in a while because I was having trouble with my muse. I have all kinds of supplies and some ideas but I was struggling putting things together. My attention span was lacking and just couldn't seem to get it together.
In our Gingersnap Creations Yahoo Group I signed up for the Heart Coaster Art Exchange and thought no problem. I was looking at everyone's lovely creations then when I went to do mine I really struggled.
After a few emails with some of the Gingers it helped me a bit to settle myself down and not try to be so focused on the heart to be the main image but rather an element to the design.
So here I came up with 4 totally different versions of the Heart coasters.
We had to feature a heart somewhere on the coaster and the coasters are not to be used as a functional piece but rather an altered art item.
After much staring onto blank pieces of chipboard that I had to cut to the regulation size, because no stores carry summer items yet ,I had to come up with something acceptable in size. That was my first dilema.
In the following images I have used many techniques for either backgrounds or elements and hope that you enjoy them.
I must say I am happy with the outcome of each one but man it was a long 2 weeks of staring and wondering what to do next.
Thank goodness for good Gingers over on the Yahoo Group for your help.
Now I need to get them ready to send to the swap Hostess who will then gather all the coasters and send them to those who signed up for the exchange. I send 4 and receive 4 in return.
Can't wait. This is going to be fun and the first art exchange I have entered since joining the group.




Thank you for dropping by.
I always love to read your comments and I do appreciate all of you.
Have a wonderful weekend.

19 comments:

  1. I am glad I did not do this- the coasters are out of this world gorgeous!!! Mine would never look like this- Wow- amazing job!!!

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  2. These are Gorgeous!!!!!!!!! I know you struggled but man these are worth the wait :)

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  3. Lesley: You did an awesome job!!! they turned out really nice> They are all nice, but for some reason the first one catches my eye.

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  4. Wow, Lesley, when your Muse returned it returned gang busters. These are all wonderful, love the quotes you used.

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  5. Les, WOW!!!!! they are lovely, dont know what you were worried about !!!

    love that baby image too....

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  6. Oh, these are so beautiful. Love that you used all the different techniques, just amazing.

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  7. Just Beautiful, you did great, sometimes our muse goes on vacation without us, I hate when that happens, lol

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  8. Lesley you had absolutely nothing to be worried about as all the coasters are wonderful. I didn't sign up for this and now kicking myself as it looks such fun. Beautiful work.
    Wishes
    Lynne M

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  9. Your muse certainly is back! Each coaster is totally delightful. I love the sentiments too.

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  10. Gorgeous, I wish I was in this swap now!

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  11. These are just beautiful. I love them!

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  12. The coasters are perfectly lovely, Les!

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  13. Wow you are a really great artist you get 10 stars for the coaster.

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  14. That is a truly wonderful collection of coasters! Have a great week-end!

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  15. So very beautiful, cant decide which one I like the best. Hope I get one of yours in the swap!

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  16. These are gorgeous! You did a great job on all of them!

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  17. A beautiful collection of coasters, I love them all.
    xxx Hazel.

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  18. Fabulous designs! Beautifully done and very creative!

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  19. After reading about your muse leaving town and how hard you were struggling, I can tell you I was taken aback when I saw your coasters. They are just WONDERFUL!!! So beautiful! You sure deserve a huge "atta girl"!!! They are just lovely!!!

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