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CRUSADE No. 27 ~ Shape Up!

 

Ok, I crack myself up.  This crusade isn't about getting into physical shape, but I couldn't resist the title since getting in shape is all you hear about after New Years.  If you've been following along on my main blog, you have noticed I tend to pick a shape and obsess over it.  I think it's a great lesson - to investigate a shape - seeing it in positive and negative, and trying it on in several sizes.

 

If you've been playing along, then you have the experience of making new tools such as cutting a stamp or stencil.  Didn't you love using your own stuff?  You have the skills - now you just need a shape. 

 

Here are some examples - I was on a circle kick, and collected every size of punch that existed.  Then I started scouting for stencils.  Then I started making stamps.  Then I added in "X"s.  I had to make alot of my "X"s since they are not popular like circles.  There is something empowering and authentic about using your own tools.  Obsession is a good thing.

 

  

Another favorite shape - the 5-petal asterisk.   

 

And one of my first shape obsessions:  a house.  I cut many sized stamps, and it evolved into a book form, which became a class, which started the GPP line of rubber stamps....you can see that one shape leads to many things.  Maybe another shape, maybe another perspective.

 

I obsess about many shapes:  the maltese cross, a quatrefoil, architectural domes, hands, roses, chess pieces....  One shape always leads to another. 

I challenge you to pick a new shape for this crusade.  You are welcome to revisit a favorite shape if it means introducing yourself, and your journal, to new sizes and using the negative as well as the positive.  With Valentine's Day approaching, maybe you could start with a heart if you can't think of anything else.  A circle or square is always good.  Show us your tools, and your pages, on your blog, then come leave a link here (in the comments) to be eligible for the Top Hat Pick.  I'll add you to the list with the newest at the top.  As you visit the links of other players don't forget to leave your words of encouragement.

EDIT:  Archived links have been oved frm sidebar to here.

CRUSADE No. 27

• Belinda Schneider
  
• Carin
  
• Carlene Federer
  
• Cath Sheard
  
• Cath Sheard (more)
  
• Cath Sheard (more)
  
• Cheryl Gebhart
  
• Chris Miser
  
• Chris Miser (more)
  
• Diane Knauff
  
• Dianne Carey
  
• Elizabeth Woodford
  
• Hanna Andersson
  
• Inge Bekaert
  
• Iris
  
• Jacquie
  
• Jane Royal
  
• Jane Royal (more)
  
• Jane Royal (more)
  
• JeriAnn
  
• Judy
  
• Judy (more)
  
• Julie Prichard
  
• Julie Thornton
  
• Kathleen Green (C26)
  
• Kathryn Antyr
  
• Kathryn Antyr (more)
  
• Kim H
  
• Kim Mailhot
  
• Lay Hoon
  
• Lydia Fiedler
  
• Megan Warren
  
• Megan Warren (C21)
  
• Megan Warren (C24)
  
• Melissa Sabin
  
• Michelle Brown
  
• Michelle Ward
  
• Monica Magness
  
• Paula Long
  
• Regina Rook
  
• Regina Rook
  
• Robin Mayberry
  
• Rosie Rowe
  
• Rosie Rowe (more)
  
• Rosie Rowe (more)
  
• Rosie Rowe (more)
  
• Steff
  
• Taska

CRUSADE No. 26 ~ Winner!

 

Happy New Year!  Thanks to all of you who participated this month, and this year!  The Top Hat Pick for Crusade No. 26 is Julie Thornton from the UK!  Julie played in three crusades this month - quite an accomplishment at this busy time of year.  Bravo Julie!

I hope that you take the time to document your own scents not only for this season, but throughout the year.  You'll thank yourself in the years ahead, to be able to go back and capture memories through the tucked in fragrances. 

I'm pulling together the Crusade for January.  Check back (hopefully tomorrow).  As always, I appreciate that you come here, to share your artwork, your personal stories, and your encouraging comments.  Raising a glass *clink* to another year filled with creativity.