Friday 20 May 2011

Tracey Emin makes jam

And enjoys sewing!  I was watching an interview with her this morning.  She has such interesting opinions on art and learning more about her creativtiy was fascinating.  But what was even better is that she makes jam and loves sewing.  I think this is just great, as although it's not art, it's about creating something, and that makes you feel something: good hopefully.  So does papercrafts, and many of us are involved in this hobby because we are not painters, artists, designers, but we can have a go at design and still create something unique, which gives pleasure to ourselves and others.  It gave me a bit motivation which has been lacking this week.  Without going into details, job's not safe, but need to hang in for a transfer somewhere else and hope the dreaded redundancy doesn't come along.  It's not happening imminently but probably next year.  So, not felt too good, but after listening to Tracey this morning, it gave me a bit of creative bounce back.  I tried out my new sewing machine on my card and have started a little stuffed heart; will post when finished.  I had bought a little hand held, which served it's purpose but made me want a proper machine.  Got me a basic Singer and am up and running.
So this is the creation, it will not be appearing in the Tate.

Free paper from a recent mag, matted, layered and sewn, some Forever Friends paper, Gorjuss topper, foam flowers with stick on crystals and a crocheted flower with pins.  I've got a day off today so am going to catch up on some blogs and forums.
Catcha later

14 comments:

  1. Hi there,
    Hope it all goes well for you with the job situation.
    Gorjuss creation!!! Love the dp's, the colour scheme is just gorgeous too, love the layout and the embellishments. Just Fabulous!
    Hugs Jacqui xxxx

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  2. Great card and love the colour combo. Must dig my machine out of the cupboard and add some sewing to my projects.

    Lou
    x

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  3. beautiful card, I do love the gorjuss girls. I would love to try stitching on cards but sewing and me do not gel. xx

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  4. Great card & love the stitching, however I'm ike Michelle......me & sewing dont get on well lol xx

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  5. What a fabulous card! Love the colours :-) Elaine-xxx-

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  6. Lovely card, really fresh colour combination x
    Wendy x

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  7. What an absolutely beautiful card, love the colours. It's just so pretty x

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  8. great card love the colours & flowers sue xx

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  9. Gorgeous card and love the colours. Hope everything goes ok with the job.. Chrissieann DC xx

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  10. Love this card!

    *Hopped over from RedRottie's Leapblog*

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  11. Beautiful Card xx

    'Hopping by from RedRotties Leapblog' ;-)

    Thanks for visting my blog x

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  12. Such a lovely card

    Hopped over from Weekend Leap at Docrafts

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  13. lovely card, leapblogging from DC x

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  14. Gorgeous card. Love all the different textures.

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