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Mixed Media



The above picture is a mixed media/collage that is going to be part of a purse I am designing for the Bags to Riches fundraiser. Can you guess what it is about? It is my dream job. I worked on this today. I also finished my sister; Ronetta's Valentine.....(late, I know) that is my middle name. Lesley Late Chandler. Heehee. Other than that, I did little. I did sweep and mop the kitchen and "studio". I also did a little laundry but it is only Saturday....so I procrastinated most of it for tomorrow.

I heard from one of the girls in the art supply swap. This is a pic of the loot she received.....


I have to say, she came out like a bandit! Yay! I hope to see pics from everyone else who participated in the swap! It is so much fun connecting with all of you.

Tomorrow, I plan to work on another doll like the one I gave Renea for Valentines but I'm hoping to improve the process. In order to focus my ideas and plan, I sketched out the ideas in my journal. Here is a peak at my journal entry....we will see if she comes out as planned.

Comments

yeah, how in the world did Renae fit all those goodies in that box??? Visited her blog, saw pic of just a portion of what I sent her..hope she can use it all or swap it out for more goods. This was a fun trade, I did make out like a bandit. TY girls! ~Monica
Michelle said…
Hey Lesley! Long time, no see! LOL I SO wish I had participated in the stash giveaway! I sneaked a peek at your's and Renea's goodies and am sooooo green! Next time, I'm there! I have another blog...I know, I know. www.txstitcher.com Check it out if you have a chance...it is so boring! But I plan to start "creating" again very soon! I've been busy knitting on Knifty Knitter! Oh my! Michelle (txstitcher)

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