Making a purse from an old book- First altered book project!

 

And here is what I have been working on lately.... An altered book that turned into a purse... I decided to focus myself on creating for the purpose of creating with this piece instead of attempting to direct my work towards a visualized end result, and the outcome was fantastic (I think).  I had so much fun with this project and the processes involved actually engulfed me.  I had a difficult time waiting for stages to dry, as I was so involved with the techniques and methods while working on this.  I did not set out with an expectation of what I would create, instead I just let myself create without pressure or stress.  What I started with was a Readers Digest hardback condensed book, and I new I wanted to take a stab at trying to alter it- but, I did not intend on creating a purse.  Mishaps became blessings in the process and when one avenue did not work, I just allowed the work to head down a different path.  I did photograph each of the steps and plan to make a tutorial in the upcoming week.  I hope you like this as much as I do. I used the butterflies on the front to symbolize the flight and freedom of the project, and the bicycle represented moving forward on the path.  The purse has a fabric lining and the entire exterior has been lacquered to preserve the design elements.  A mixed medly of techniques and applications were used including collage, image transfers, sewing, painting, stamping and embossing (to name a few).

I hope you take a few minutes to explore the wonderful creations of others presented at the parties I plan to participate in with my purse- find them at the following:








Have you visited the Mommy Tyme Gifts blog lately? http://mommytymegifts.blogspot.com Hope to see you there- eventually my goal is to have this blog moved to that spot, and put all my ideas, thoughts, marketing goals, etc. in one place to share but I have not made that leap yet! Oh, and stop by the new website at http://www.mommytyme.com and see the latest from Mommy Tyme including tutorials, new jewelry ideas, fashions, and fun gifts!

Artisan Spotlight Contest

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Keep on the lookout for the next contest/slideshow that will be open for voting at http://www.mommytyme.org/events.html

Congratulations to Jeannie on the Artisans Jewelry Designers Ltd. Ning Network.  Each month a fun contest is posted in the group, Artisan Spotlight, where contestants enter their artwork to be voted on by members of AJD and visitors to the Mommy Tyme Web site!  November's theme was, Let Them Eat Cake!  Wow, there were some fantastic entries!  Jeannie, however, pulled to the front with 80% of the votes with her gorgeous Victorian style Necklace above!  Congratulations!  Visit Jeannie at :  http://www.jkdjewelry.com/  


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Some Great Blogs! Promote yourself through your peers!

Today Mommy Tyme is being featured on : T.Rusk4u: Deal of the Day! That is such a nice way to get your name out there and have people see your stuff! Thanks, Teresa! You should really check out her blog because she has so many Great Finds she has found by scouring the shops and talking with the artisans! wow! I was amazed at all her finds! http://trusk4u.blogspot.com/

Another advocate for the handmade movement is Tracy Cornell from Braggin Rights! If you have not checked out her blog, you should. She is promoting artisans and crafters by exploring not only their work, but getting you some of the personality behind the work! If you have not visited her blog, you should!
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Finally, I want to invite you to follow me in my pursuit of the Perfect Handmade Christmas on Mommy's Reviews! I am going to find and explore great articles, artisans, and crafters on the web- show you their stuff, link you to their blogs, give you ideas you may not have thought of and hopefully persuade you to give handmade this holiday season and support your fellow crafters! Art comes in many forms- and expression of yourself can be achieved through so many modalities! Find the true you! So, follow http://mommysreviewsyoucanuse.blogspot.com and feel free to leave your link, your shop address, a comment about your wares, etc! Help people find you! It's all about us supporting one another!

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Contests are always a great way to get some promotion and to have fun! See the slide show below, this is our current contest on Artisan Jewelry Designs! The Artisan Spotlight!

Visit http://www.mommytyme.org/contact.html to find out more, how to join, and how to vote for the winner!

Also, Last months winner at I Spy- Another fun contest on Artisan Jewelry Designs was Pinka with this great scarf! Find out more about her and her products at http://www.mommytyme.org/contact.html



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