CRUSADE No. 12 ~ Crush on You

I had this Crusade planned long before that cool thing happened with You-Know-Who last week, so it isn't about THAT.  I've been thinking about Crushes ever since my daughter has admitted a twelve-year-old infatuation with a certain neighborhood boy who is about to move out of town, and she has yet to say "hello" to him.  I remember those heart-felt flames well.  But I think of a CRUSH as anything that makes your heart flutter.  Anything. 

This Crusade is similar in a way to No. 6: Pick Your Poison, in that you have to confess what does you in, what you are infatuated with, what causes crazy-but-good obsession.  Tell us what you have a CRUSH on....it can be anything.  Do you have a favorite writer, or restaurant, or flavor (pesto!), or movie, or actor (Johnny Depp), or paper (Basic Grey), or scent, or tv show, or destination, or......

For instance, I have a Crush on a COLOR: RED.  I used to adore SAGE....then I had a little affair with MUSTARD, followed by a trist with TURQUOISE.  I've always been faithful to BLACK.....but for several years it's been all about RED for me.

 

Open my closet and you'll find no less than 6 pairs of red shoes, no less than 5 red jackets, no less than 3 red purses.....

Evidence above of my Crush on RED.  It's nearly always present in my artwork.  When I shop for paper or clothing or home decor items....if it doesn't come in black, I get red.  Our bedroom is red - walls and ceiling.  I'm currently obsessed with anything covered in RED ROSES.  Can't stop LOVING RED.  Don't want to.  (Love red too?  Here's a book for you.)  So what are you crushing on?  What are you infatuated with?  What obsesses you?  It can be a Person, Place or Thing.  You already knew about my Valo crush, and my spray paint crush.....I also have a crush on Venice.  Will get there someday.  (Hey, I met my rock star twice....I'll get to Venice!)

Make a journal page and/or blog entry about at least one CRUSH you have.  Show us some cool pictures of what you are infatuated with and tell us why.  Mention Crusade No. 12, and come back here and leave a comment with a link to your blog entry.  I'll post the links as they come in, newest at top so you can visit the sites of other teamers who are crushing.  (Archived crusades get changed to alphabetical).  Be sure to leave your comments when you visit - everyone loves feedback and the whole point of this team is to widen our circle of kindred spirits.  If you are new here, WELCOME, and come play!  The crusades are open to everyone.

CRUSH ON YOU DUE DATE:  OCTOBER 1st.

Feel free to take this button for your post.

Next month will be our one year anniversary of the Street Team Crusades.  Look how much we've grown! 

Comments

[Crafty Green Poet]

Oh great idea! I have several ideas for this! I'm a bit the same with red, especially in combination with black!

[Brittany Thompson]

Is there a limit on the number of crushes we can have? ;)

[ArtKat]

Here's one of many obsessions. I may not find the time to post the others, but since this one's a fave among favorites, I wanted to get it out in the open (as if everyone who sees my blog doesn't know I love pink!)

http://creativeartscraftsspot.blogspot.com/2007/09/obsession-with-pink.html

[ArtKat]

! messed up, the link is "obsessed", not "obsession"!
Sorry!

http://creativeartscraftsspot.blogspot.com/2007/09/obsessed-with-pink.html

[It's Not Easy Being Green]

Hi! This is my first time playing along! Here are mine!

http://discoverinspirecreate.blogspot.com/2007/09/i-need-you.html

[Suzanne]

The first thing I knew I wanted to post about is my obsession with Photoshop brushes!
http://suzannerenfrow.blogspot.com/

[Anne]

Check out Fabulous Fifi's love for red -
http://fabulousfifi.typepad.com/chez_fifi/2007/09/seeing-red.html

[Janine]

Great crusade Michelle... think we all have more than a few obsessions! Have listed a few!

http://janinea.blogspot.com

[Janine]

If you want to see another crush that Michelle and I share I have added it to my blog

http://janinea.blogspot.com

[Fifi]

Ah! I can see why you took a look at my "SEEING RED" post!
Love your blog. Brilliant!
xo
fifi

[Brittany Thompson]

Whew! My crushes entry is finally up! Check it out here:

http://www.devilhornhalo.net/?p=38

[Belinda]

you detoured me from kyrgyzstan, so here's mine ...
http://belindaschneider.wordpress.com/2007/09/09/gpp12-crush-on-you/

[Flo]

oh boy did I enjoy this!

oh three boys actually :)

http://are-you-flowin.blogspot.com/2007/09/crush-infatuation-obsession.html

[Dawn]

You got me to thinking about both current and past crushes. I've noticed a trend over the years that I have tendency to have a crush/obsession with something then when I'm done, I'm done. I posted about some of my main crushes, http://on-the-banks-of-bay-creek.blogspot.com/2007/09/crushes.html .

[Barone]

Began blogging in my cocoon in August. Came upon Street Team in Artfull Blogging. Prying through spun silk to peak out. Committing to Challenge 12, with giggles and goosebumps. Who knows how wide my wings will open? Crush is a best place to start.

[ambergibbsart]

Pink and Green! I can't get this color combination OUT of my mind (and my artwork!)

http://ambergibbsart.typepad.com/ambergibbsart/2007/09/pink-green-crus.html

[Lisa]

This is the first time I've participated and I loved the refreshing look at the things that I love in my life.

[Lisa]

Oops didn't put my blog addy in the msg part. Here it is. http://anotefromthequeen.blogspot.com/

[Barbara Smith]

Hey Michelle, thought I'd get on board with this challenge and share my new crush...http://smith411.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/09/ive-got-a-crush.html

[Barbara]

I hope I have understand your challenge, because my english is not as good as yours. My crash is the meeting with many hearts in places of my home.Hearts very different ,but I keep these all in my heart. Look and see! Greetings Barbara

[Deborah]

No question....BOOKS!

http://encrepapier.blogspot.com/

[Sue McG]

I LOVE your red shoe collection - gorgeous!!
I've already blogged about my crush on my RED Kitchenaid mixer here
http://ozzigirl.blogspot.com/2007/08/sexy.html
and my crush on Kaffe Fassett here
http://ozzigirl.blogspot.com/2007/09/harmony.html
and my crush on Daryl Hall here
http://ozzigirl.blogspot.com/2007/09/s-for-sweet-simple.html
so now I'll have to come up with something new - I'm always crushing on something :)

[Ilka]

Here you are...
...my crushes...

http://cardandart.blogspot.com/2007/09/crusade-nr-12-o.html

[Barone]

First crusade published. www.wildvines.blogspot.com
Yeah! Now I am off for a four day holiday during which I will have the joy of reading your entries. Thanks in advance for all of the fun!

[Kathy]

OK, now I KNOW we are sisters, separated at birth!!! NO ONE has a bigger crush on red than I do, so we will have to duke this one out, Michelle!!! I will meet your challenge and let you know when I have posted MY current obsession with RED... then I will sheepishly move on to document my other "passions"... life is challenging with OCD, isn't it?!?!? (Even if it's just a touch of OCD)!!! xoxo

[Kathy]

I'm going to be late for work, but I can't help myself... just wanted to mention how much I LOVE the red grid on your post... love it, love it, love it. I've been working on a large red collage piece, similar to what I did for that Masterpiece collection in Take Ten... it's been buried under a pile in my studio, but I can see it's time to unearth it and get busy! Will let you know when it's done (now that you've inspired me, that will be very, very soon!). Take care, sister!!! PS: I ordered the "red book" you suggested, thanks!!!

[Sue McG]

OK, here's my crusade link, my crush :)
http://ozzigirl.blogspot.com/2007/09/crush.html

[Pam]

I love this Crusade... I've started with three... Cats, castles and clogs (though I think these are really full-blown love affairs as much as crushes, really). I want to do more of these, they are fun. It really makes one stop and think of the things you love best, what have been passing fancies... what things have stayed with you through time. It's fun to see what others are lovin' and who has some of the same crushes in common with you... you want to connect with her and say..."hey I love that too!" Thanks for bringing the joy!
Pam
see my crushes at: http://dieverdog.blogspot.com/

[Sarah the Buglady]

I'm an obsess-ey kind of girl, so this crusade convinced me to play for the first time.

I have a major crush on insects. Anyone who doesn't like the smaller, crunchier occupants of our planet might not want to read further...

http://doublecalyx.blogspot.com/2007/09/my-crushes.html

[michelle infantino]

Michelle---

this one's for you.

http://solistenup.blogspot.com/2007/09/something-fun-crush-on-you-crusade.html

[Fiona]

I'm writing my blog entry about crushes and looking for images as we speak............I had to put a bit of thought into this one but really, there is a whole journal in this subject!

[Fiona]

And I forgot to add my blog link...

www.alteredheart.blogspot.com

[Alison Griffiths]

Perfect for me Michelle - forgive me but this may run and run :-)

[Megan Warren]

Hi Michelle, I'm loving my new stamps and I just had to join in this crusade. http://therosegarden.blogspot.com/

[Kathleen Chabot]

I put a little different spin on the theme--hope it still qualifies! The difficulty was not making the list too long!

[Susan Silver Dill]

Love it, Michelle! Your blog is such an inspiration. I have joined the crusade on my blog, http://stampartspot.blogspot.com/ I'll add pics when I either get a new camera, or fix the one I have!

[Sue Pieper]

Here you go, my infatuation, but there may be more before the month's over:)
http://artfuladventures.typepad.com/artful_adventures/2007/09/infatuation.html

[Kathleen Chabot]

Thanks for stopping by my site, and for your encouraging words!

[Lisa Hoffman]

Hey Girl!
I love the creative tangent that this challenge inspires. I think of a new "crush" about every 10 seconds. I'll keep posting and enjoying your "community" of fellow crushERs!
ooxx
Lisa H.

Visit:
www.lisahoffman.typepad.com

[eb]

love love love this Michelle!!!!!!!!!!!!
we have a red bedroom and the dining/blogging/all purpose - we are always in it because of the skylights room is also RED...

I'll be back - got crushes, got obsessions, now which ones to share!?!

xox - eb.

[eb]

my comprehensive crash crush course part 1 is now posted and ready for public perusal @

http://www.elizabethbunsen.typepad.com

come on over - you may find a crush too...

xox - eb.

[Valerie Cramer]

1st time posting...my blog is only about a month old. Here's a current favorite "crush". Enjoy! :)

[Valerie Cramer]

http://pandorasbox818.blogspot.com/2007/09/crush-on-you-obsessions.html here's the link...didn't go through on the last post

[stephanie]

so happy to play!!! Now off to see other 'obsessions'!
http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com/rodrigvitz_style/2007/09/gotta-crush.html

[eb]

crush part 2 - now up and ready to crush and a wayward foot to tell you all - that - under all circumstances - do the doxie dance...

xox - eb.

http://www.elizabethbunsen.typepad.com

[Mary Franzenburg]

This crusade is so thought provoking! It took me all month up till the 20th to think of how I was going to answer! Thank you Michelle for the mental stimulation!

[Mary Franzenburg]

oops, here is my link:
http://kearymaryswords.blogspot.com

[Laure]

Here is my first post, and what does it for me. My biggest crush.

[Pam]

Ok, I've got another crush to add.... it's on my blog.... but I'll reveal it here...Inchies! They are so much fun to make.

http://dieverdog.blogspot.com/

[eb]

hey you gorgeous babe - crushes abound - and THREE is my number - one more time... check 'er out - (without crutches!!!!!!!!) - I think you'll like this one...

xox - eb.

http://www.elizabethbunsen.typepad.com