A Pinkie Postcard

It's been some time since I've updated 'The Attic Window'. I know, shame on me! But life tends to be this way and I know better then to say to my self "I'll do it tomorrow." And we all know that tomorrow never comes. So, here goes!

Somerset Style postcard in an envelope was fun to create. Cutting the flower took some time, but so worthwhile. The postcard was printed on glossy photo paper and is a picture of the painting Pinkie painted in 1794 by Thomas Lawrence. Isn't she beautiful! The postcard is suitable for mailing. I wonder if my 'swap partner' will mail the card?

Inchies ~ Just inching along!

I've discovered 'inchies.' One inch square pieces of art. How cute these are. Don't know what I'm going to do with them, but for now I'm enjoying these little treasures.





White Out ~ Challenge #1 ~ This was the first inchie that I created. We were to make four inchies using white as the main color. Other than some color on the shells I was true to the color challenge.










Yellow Submarine ~ Challenge #2 ~ I had to think about this for awhile. I knew that I had the lady in yellow with my clip art and new that she just had to be on this inchie. But how to do this? Well, just cut her in half. Then the beetles and their classic song 'Yellow Submarine' 'cause 'we all live in a yellow submarine!'







Pastels ~ Challenge #3 ~ Pastels. Spring. Flowers in those lovely shades of cherry blossoms, daffodil yellow, red bud, fresh green of new leaves. Many colors to choose from. And again I needed my ladies, but just their faces this time. Chose the color, inked the edges, embellished, raised the ladies and put liquid glass on their hair, sun flower and eyes, and gems and sequins for pizazz!









Tickled Pink ~ Challenge #4 ~ Again browsing through clip art. Let me introduce you to 'Pinky.' "pinky' is originally a painting. I have also seen her in figurines. Sweet young lady and she came for a visit on this inchie. The clip art has been re sized for the one inch square format and then I begin to cut them out. Roses, pink dogwood, and a water lilly grace the inchies with 'Pinky.' A dap of liquid glass and they are complete.

I wonder what the next color challenge will be? I'll let you know.

A Challenge In 'Art"

It has been some time since I've updated at The Atti Window.

So, what Have I been doing since the first of the year? Have created various 'art creations' for swap partners. I have had fun with that. Here are just a few of the pieces I've sent.

These cute creations are called 'skinnys'. They are 3" x 5" and are only for trading. The challenge was to create a red skinny and this was a first for me. Red card stock for the backing with a sheet of music that an ink pad was pounced on. The red flower was printed on the music and the vintage lady was cut out and placed onto the music. She is 'dusting' the flower with a white feather. Using a deco sissors completed the 'Red Skinny".

The next challange was the white skinny. The vintage lady was printed in black and white on white card stock. Her lips, cheeks and eyes called for some color, so she has 'lipstick, rouge, and blue eyes'. Cutting around her head allowed me to cover the background and the sides of her dress with netting. Sequins and jewels completed the background and on the dress. I think she is very elegant. One comment indicated that she was their muse. She looks like she is waiting for her beau to visit. Wonder what he looks like?

Alphabet Postcards ~ A and B

Postcards. A unique way to send a short message to someone. Short, sweet, and to the point! And 'snail mail' is so much fun to receive. With the computer age that we live in, the main items we receive in the mail are bills, advertisements, and during certain times of the year political 'stuff'. I know, get with it! But in days gone by the postman brought us letters from family and friend. Love those e-mails I receive and sometimes they make me laugh out loud. So family and friends....keep 'em coming!

I love the challenge of creating...and this challenge is an interesting one. Deciding how I would create the series, and recently seeing (on line) an article concerning 'paper cutting', I decided that this was the was I would create each postcard. So, I began the process. I decided that each would be unique in itself with only some of the lettering being the same.

I began with graft paper to design the postcard. Drawing (tracing) the areas that would be cut with an exacto knife. After the initial cuts were made, I taped using a tape runner colored card stock in specific areas, then re cut those areas.

I was concerned about mailing them, but they were received without any problems.

Always pray and Be kind...wonder sentiments we should all live by.

Now...on to the next challenge...C and D! I'll post when they have been mailed!

Until next time remember...kiss long, love deeply, and dance like no one is watching!

Artist Playing Cards ~ APC

I've just complete some Artist Playing Cards (APC), the 8's. Already sent the Jack's, 10's, and 9's to swap partners at Swap•Bot. The challenge of completing four cards for each swap has been interesting. Creating something that either pertains to the card or the month I create the cards has been the way for me to complete the process.


The Jack's were done in July. What better photo to use than something patriotic! Vintage postcard was from the Stampington newsletter and a free download. The postcard consisted of both the girl and the boy. Deciding the portion to be used, the first copy was cut for two cards. The second print was glued to cardboard, cut with an craft knife, then layered to create a 3-D look. Cutting for the 3-D effect was completed with an craft knife. Sealed all with Mod Podge


The 10's called for the 'Ten Little Indians', a nursery rhyme from my childhood. Searching to find Native American photos, I came across art by Allen and Patty Eckman. They created Native American paper sculptures. How I would love to see then, but alas . . . not an option! But thanks to their creativity, the photos were used and placed on corrugated black paper and sealed. The 10's represent the family unit, Chief - Father, Squaw with papoose -Mother and I'll say daughter, and the Boys.

One little, two little, three little Indians; four little, five little, six little Indians;
seven little, eight little, nine little; Indians; ten little Indian boys.

Dressed To The 9's! Remember I stated I had a process I had to go through. Well, dressing to the nines is a term used when I was young or should I say younger. Not sure if it is still being used, but, oh well! It was interesting that the 9's I received also depicted woman. Apparently we, woman, all think alike no matter our age. So four different dresses, four different styles, four different papers, and all cut apart and layered back together! One with pages from a book, one with a sash (ribbon) at the waist, an evening gown pleated with sparkle, and the last silver splashed throughout and a pearl belt. At last, dresses to the nines!



November and the 8's! November? What shall I do? What is happening this month? Veterans Day. Yes. This is what I want to do. See, I told you there was a process! What better to have on the APC than four branches of the military. Each cards can be opened to read the historical information, see the photo. Wikipedia is amazing. Posters, patches, photos of the past, and history.

Did you know that November 11 was selected because it was the date that the Germans signed the armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11 month in 1918. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed November 11, 1919 a federal holiday. A day to honor those that have died in the service of their country and I think for those that came home. to their loved ones.

The Last Rose . . . Bud!

It's officially Fall! The clocks were turned back (in most areas), last nights frost has encouraged the leaves to fall, and there's the smell of wood burning from a fireplace. Just a few days ago the last of the flowers were catching the rain then turning their faces to the sun with the hope of staying around a little longer. Hence, the last rose 'bud' of summer.

Looking through the attic window I see the sun shining through the trees and an incredible blue sky peeking through the branches. Lots of leaves yet to fall, but I will enjoy the colors while I can. So glad I don't have to rake those leaves!

Photo by Susan, November 3, 2010

Show Update . . .

Meet me at The Farm in Kittrell, North Carolina on Saturday, October 23. The 'craft show' will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Diabetes Management Solutions is the sponsor for this event for The Diabetes Bus Initiative. All booths must have handmade items for sale to the public. This should be an exciting event. I understand that there will also be music and a Diabetes Fair for the public.

I've been spending 'creative time' in the shed working on several pieces of stained glass. I've completed all the pieces I will be taking and now have the task pricing everything.

Meet Zelda and Sam U. Lll.

Zelda contains a candle and I'm sure that she has the time to watch your candle flame. Sam U. Lll sits patiently holding your business card or maybe your reading glasses.




The Kaleidoscope

A kaleidoscope style of stained glass sits suspended in a black metal holder. Light glows through a variety of colors with the use of a tea light.





Wire Bejeweled Candle Holder

One of four wired candle holders, this yellow one plus a black, a blue, and a purple wired candle holder. Each stained glass candle holder is unique in the colors chosen for the glass and the glass and semi-precious beads.



Stained glass items may be purchased by contacting; theatticwindow@hotmail.com.