Surface Design On the Go

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catherinecan — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:17:38 GMT

I save ticket stubs theme parks, plays, shows. Depending on the design and magnitude of the event, I'll make a Christmas ornament or maybe just a gift card. I simply glue them onto a piece of cardstock, trim and punch a hole for a ribbon. Simple way to bring back fun memories.

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Dodie2 — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:17:30 GMT

Anything from nature! Leaves of all shapes, sizes, and kinds are my favorite, especially skelleton leaves and those still attached to small twigs. Attached berries, seeds, and small cones are an added bonus. They can be used to make sun prints and applique patterns or for printing, rubbing, pounding, or stenciling. I carry an old phone book to press them in and keep them flat while we travel - it fits right under the car seat- and several zip locks for leaves I want to pound. I have found that by putting a wet paper towel in the bag with them they retain their moisture for a few extra days. Also, long decorative grasses, which are great for sun prints, and bark. Textured bark can be used for printing and thin bark from sycamore and birch trees can actually be sewn through or embroidered on and added to multimedia projects. Pine cones, acorn tops, and sweet gum balls make great textures when painted and either stamped or rolled on fabric.

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dhines — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:59:13 GMT

I collect stores on vacation. I am always looking for new quilting stores or heirloom sewing stores. Have been doing French hand sewing by machine for years...now switching over more to quilting arts. Very diverse. My family has become resigned to my always searching for special small stores with lots of stock in both arts. Usually find some great treasures.......fabrics, laces, embellishments, old patterns, new quilt squares , unique wearable arts and so on. Later will enjoy e-mail newsletters from these stores with their new ideas and products.

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anitafaye — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:30:38 GMT

And what do your husbands and children do on vacation while you are all making art!?

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lisashep — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:13:25 GMT

Just last night I returned from hosting my landscape quilting retreat at a holistic spa in Negril, Jamaica, and I was really impressed by the work of the participants. I myself had time to create a half-dozen fabric postcards inspired by the land. I also collected some seeds from dried pods (forgot the name of the tree), perfect found objects for a future project. Aside from that, I have collected restaurant menus (paper versions) and labels from local wines to be transferred to fabric later.

lisa

www.CulturedExpressions.com

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CarolineA — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:11:01 GMT

5 hours after the email arrived, the store is still not showing the discounts.

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rthughes01 — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:49:22 GMT

Ha!!! I collect pounds (from over eating!!). But the food ephemera (menus, napkins, umbrellas, photos I took of the plate before I tackled it) generally is helpful in my memory collection box of goodies!

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CarolineA — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:00:43 GMT

Interesting! This arrived before the discounts were showing in the shop. Not the first time this has happened. I am learning patience, lol!