Hello again, this is going to be a short post today (what's new lately, right?)... With my retirement being today (can you believe it?), dinner plans for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night with friends and family, and I hope they have nothing bigger then that planned LOL!! Anyway, I've had very little time to stamp/create anything for today's E-Team Mission but the last few days I have been playing around making this flower (Wendy Vecchi's Art Parts Clearly for Art Modeling Film from eclectic Paperie.) After I finished making the flowers, I made some notes on what I would do differently next time, specifically how the plastic reacts to the heat gun etc.. I also thought I would give Wendy's Art Parts Sample Pack a try, I LOVE them... totally hooked on them, and can't wait to try her other available kits. Lucky for me I purchased the sample package with different projects in it, just received her books here and this one here yesterday, and every chance I have I read them. Both books are full of tips, photos, and instructions on how to create her wonderful art. I see more of Wendy's products in my future LOL!!
Note: I will be back and give instructions for this project some time on Saturday :) (Due to family and friends being here from out of town for my retirement party Saturday night, I have not been able to do the steps on how to make the flower. As soon as I can I will do that for you, but it may not be till next week).
Today's E-Team Mission was to distress, I'm running on the fly with with post, don't have all the details listed here for you today. Be sure and visit eclectic Paperie's blog (here), and Daisy will share all of the important information with you. If my memory is correct, I read she is having some pretty good sale's plus a giveaway :)
As always, be sure and visit the rest of the E-Team so you can see the beautiful projects they have created for you today.
Thanks for visiting, as of 5:00 pm today I am officially retired from my day job, from then on I will be able to visit with you MORE often, and that truly makes me happy.
Hugs Linda ❤
Wendy Vecchi: Art Parts Sample Pack, Art Parts Clearly for Art Modeling Film - eclectic Paperie.
Spellbinders™: #S4-312 Blossom Three Nestabilities #1, 2 and 3. #S4-321 Nested Leaves Shapeabilities 2 & 3.
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Shirley | February 22, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Congratulations on your retirement!!!
This is beautiful... and those flowers are just beyond gorgeous, I can not wait to learn how to do this!!!
Thanks so much for sharing with us!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com
Posted by: Ola Jaggers | February 21, 2011 at 07:15 PM
Congratulations on retiring. It is wonderful to not have to be somewhere at a certain time 5 days a week because it is a job. I love the way your flowers turned out. I definitely want to copy. Until I saw this post, I was not really interested in the Art Modeling Film. Now I am definitely adding it to my cart. Anxious to read your instructions and tips on working with it.
Posted by: BARB | February 21, 2011 at 05:00 PM
love the flowers...cannot wait for the details on how you made it...what went wrong and what you would change is always helpful....congrats on your retirement and thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: nonnie | February 21, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Oh my, that is just beautiful! Love Tim H stamps!
Posted by: LaNell | February 21, 2011 at 07:40 AM
I love your flower, very cute. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Michele Oliver | February 20, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Your retirement is the closing of one door and the opening of another. You will be busier than you ever imagined! Your gorgeous design and choice of colors (as always)are breathtakingly beautiful.
Posted by: Susan McMenamin | February 20, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Congratulations on your retirement! Love your project... the colors are so nice. And the flower is wonderful!
Posted by: Noreen | February 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Linda this is wonderful - can not wait to see your write up. I am a huge Wendy Vecchi fan - so I was very interested in your flowers and what you learned.
Your work is beautiful!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | February 20, 2011 at 05:34 AM
Congratulations on your retirement!! This is beautiful!!
Posted by: Alicia TW | February 20, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Happy Retirement, you are going to love it.
I really like how you made the flower, I have those dies in my wish list. It is beautiful!
Posted by: Lora | February 19, 2011 at 08:58 PM
Love your piece of art! I had no idea glossy accents will make things so shiny! Need to try that.
Posted by: Eleanor | February 19, 2011 at 07:58 PM
I am going to miss you sooooo much. I look forward to you emails and crafting skills. This project is just another example of your unending talent. Have a great retirement.
Posted by: Debi Miller | February 19, 2011 at 01:22 PM
Just lovely. Will have to have a try at the flower. Congrats and enjoy, enjoy.
Posted by: Lynne | February 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM
This is so pretty! Congratulations on your retirement.
Posted by: Marjie Kemper | February 19, 2011 at 11:35 AM
First I want to Congratulate you on your retirement. Love your Distressed wall art. Can't wait for the tutorial.
Toniann
aka TA
http://carbonescorner.blogspot.com
Posted by: Toniann Carbone | February 19, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Congratualations on your retirement Linda!! :D
Your flower is GORGEOUS!!
I think I NEED to learn how to do this and the supplies you used as well,...i NEED those too!! lol
Thank you for sharing! Enjoy all your parties!!
Blessings and Hugs,
Mary
Posted by: mary friederichsen | February 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Love the simplicity of this card. Flower is gorgeous. Congrats on the retirement!
Posted by: Andrene | February 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Such a beautiful creation! Congratulations on your retirement enjoy the moment!
Posted by: Denise Bernardoni | February 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Congrats! Enjoy your retirement! I adore you plaque, great flower...
Posted by: Debby Walker | February 19, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Very pretty--love the flower and happy retirement!
Posted by: Sue D | February 19, 2011 at 09:23 AM
Absolutely stunning Linda. I love it very much. Beautiful
Gr. Marja
Posted by: Marja de Visser | February 19, 2011 at 08:36 AM
Congratulations on your retirement.Enjoy it. I love your
project. I bet your granddaughter will be telling you
how nice it will look in her room...LOL. Your talent is
amazing.
Posted by: Gladys R. | February 19, 2011 at 07:57 AM
This is gorgeous!!!! I totally love Wendy's art parts!! Looking forward to reading the details of this project. Congrats on your retirement!!!
Posted by: Wanda H | February 19, 2011 at 07:47 AM
Congrats on your retirement, get ready my brother says it is more work once you retire :)
Such a lovely project, love the bird stamp and how you colored it, great papers for the flower and leaves!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 19, 2011 at 07:09 AM