Eden Arts and Crafts Monthly Meeting: Monday, Dec 5th, 2011 @ 8pm EST.

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Eden Arts and Crafts Monthly Meeting: Monday, Dec 5th, 2011 @ 8pm EST.

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Contributor: AndroAngel AndroAngel
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
WOAH. are you gonna sell them? that sounds incredible.


or are these christmas presents?
I'm making them for giftsmas presents for my friends, but I'm thinking about making some to sell, too.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Hey, if anyone's a really good seamstress and wants to publish simple, non-padded bra patterns? I'm all ears! That's tying boobies into arts and crafts, right?
12/05/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by KinkyKrissy
Just to make sure i"m on the same page as everyone. So now there is a contest to make an Eden Fantasies something (fan art of some sort) for people to vote on. But you can also submit your own work not related to EF and that will be in the ... more
will not be in the contest if it's not EF related. the contest is just for EF Fan art.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
Okay, everyone. I'm going to let aliceinthehole do her little bit about her ATC for anyone that has questions/wants more details/etc.

Go girl, go!
12/05/2011
Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
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Originally posted by KinkyKrissy
Just to make sure i"m on the same page as everyone. So now there is a contest to make an Eden Fantasies something (fan art of some sort) for people to vote on. But you can also submit your own work not related to EF and that will be in the ... more
The contest is based on fan art. The other work can go in the Show Your Work thread and isn't part of a contest, but still stuff we'd all love to see!
12/05/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by Antipova
Hey, if anyone's a really good seamstress and wants to publish simple, non-padded bra patterns? I'm all ears! That's tying boobies into arts and crafts, right?
Why dont you just rip apart into sections your old one that you like and use it as a base for a pattern. Thats what I used to do with shirts, and skirts and things that I liked but wanted to change a little.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
Mine arent. Ive had mine out for 2 years, they dont stay hard or make milk now. The holes havent closed still though, I dont think they will ever completely.
Mayhaps I don't have that much to worry about. Mine still make the crusties on the barbells, which is fairly irritating because sometimes it builds up enough between cleanings that it really starts to hurt. Most of the time I'm fine if I just clean them in the shower.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
Why dont you just rip apart into sections your old one that you like and use it as a base for a pattern. Thats what I used to do with shirts, and skirts and things that I liked but wanted to change a little.
It's funny how much destruction goes into the construction of things!
12/05/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
Does anyone have any holiday themed craft pictures they did, or are going to be doing? Cool wrapping, ornaments, anything?
I don't really have anything that I've done yet, aside from string the lights on the Christmas tree. My mom put up most of the ornaments, and I haven't made any this year.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
Why dont you just rip apart into sections your old one that you like and use it as a base for a pattern. Thats what I used to do with shirts, and skirts and things that I liked but wanted to change a little.
That's actually a really good idea.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
Why dont you just rip apart into sections your old one that you like and use it as a base for a pattern. Thats what I used to do with shirts, and skirts and things that I liked but wanted to change a little.
That's a fantastic idea actually.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
It's funny how much destruction goes into the construction of things!
Thats so true. I dont usually clean the work area till a project is done because it gets crazy like a tornado hit. Its fun pulling things apart for kit bashing/up cycle.
12/05/2011
Contributor: AndroAngel AndroAngel
I design patterns based on things I play around with and memorize the seams of.
12/05/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
Okay, everyone. I'm going to let aliceinthehole do her little bit about her ATC for anyone that has questions/wants more details/etc.

Go girl, go!
ah! sorry, i was working for a sec. will pop in momentarily.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
Thats so true. I dont usually clean the work area till a project is done because it gets crazy like a tornado hit. Its fun pulling things apart for kit bashing/up cycle.
I had an old book that I HATED because it personally offended me, so I ripped it up and made it into art saying how much I hated the subject matter of the book. That was very fun.
12/05/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Alright, so what's an ATC, you ask?

if you're unfamiliar, the basics is you make a card the size of a playing card (or USE a playing card) (2 ½ X 3 ½ inch or 64 X 89 mm card stock. ) into a little piece of art using whatever media you like. then you mail them out, to receive beautiful pieces of art back! it's a great way to share your art, and get to know the art of others around the country.

the mail ATC program is awesome, because it's so fun and creative, and you get something other than bills in your mailbox! remember when you got letters from friends in the mail as a kid? it's THAT kind of excitement.

the best part is, you don't have to be an 'artist' to participate. anyone can, kids, cats, even folks who've never picked up a crayon in their life! there is no 'right' or 'wrong.' as long as you enjoy making it and put effort into it, it's wonderful.


some folks use collage for beautiful effects. you can use watercolor, stamps, stickers, you can also dip them in beeswax when they're finished to make them more sturdy. you can buy little packs of 'artist trading card' blanks at any art store on the cheap.



and... some images for consideration!





12/05/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
you can go here

for more details and to sign up. shoot me an email if you're interested.


we really need to get participation up on this! deadline to sign up is coming in about 3 weeks, december 31st!
12/05/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
I had an old book that I HATED because it personally offended me, so I ripped it up and made it into art saying how much I hated the subject matter of the book. That was very fun.
Usually seeing books-cut-up-into-art makes me really sad because I'm strongly attached to books, and it just seems like the artists buy used books that were cheap but otherwise might have been good books and destroyed them.

But if you actually hated it? Then that's cool.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
Psh posh, post your stuff beck.
I did just put up a drawing in show your work. Check it out.
12/05/2011
Contributor: AndroAngel AndroAngel
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Originally posted by Antipova
Usually seeing books-cut-up-into-art makes me really sad because I'm strongly attached to books, and it just seems like the artists buy used books that were cheap but otherwise might have been good books and destroyed them.

But if you ... more
Ya, that makes me really really sad, too. Especially when it was a really good book that got torn up and ruined... I saw something made from the pages of an old copy of Paradise Lost once, and it killed me, because I would have given my right arm to own that copy when it was in one piece.
12/05/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
ps. sam! reminder... work on your ATCs!


have you been out to look for the official cards? they're out in just about any art store. michael's and hobby lobby have entire sections dedicated to ATCs. there are embellishments and stamps and all KINDS of things related specifically to those small pieces of art and creating them.


who's interested?
12/05/2011
Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
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Originally posted by Antipova
Usually seeing books-cut-up-into-art makes me really sad because I'm strongly attached to books, and it just seems like the artists buy used books that were cheap but otherwise might have been good books and destroyed them.

But if you ... more
It was a horribly biased book against Borderline Personality Disorder. I mean, even with a title like "I Hate You, Don't Leave Me" . . .

I prefer to get old books from Goodwill that are falling apart. I'm also ab bibliophile and can't stand messing up a good book, but sometimes art can give a book a second life.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by Beck
I did just put up a drawing in show your work. Check it out.
COOL, it reminds me of my mentor who taught me to paint. Dorian Cleavenger.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
Okay, let's shift focus here.

Who is up to crafty things for the holidays? Creative gift wrapping, food presentation, decorating, etc?
12/05/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
COOL, it reminds me of my mentor who taught me to paint. Dorian Cleavenger.
It is not that good, but a work in progress. I just have not taken the time to fix her lately.
12/05/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
Okay, let's shift focus here.

Who is up to crafty things for the holidays? Creative gift wrapping, food presentation, decorating, etc?
i got this book called collage discovery workshop and want to take old photos of the family and incorporate them into little whimsical pieces of art, making a storyline in one image. on canvas or watercolor paper.
12/05/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
ps. sam! reminder... work on your ATCs!


have you been out to look for the official cards? they're out in just about any art store. michael's and hobby lobby have entire sections dedicated to ATCs. there are embellishments and ... more
It sounds like an awesome idea but I don't think I'll be able to join I hope you guys have a great run of it though!
12/05/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
ps. sam! reminder... work on your ATCs!


have you been out to look for the official cards? they're out in just about any art store. michael's and hobby lobby have entire sections dedicated to ATCs. there are embellishments and ... more
LOL, thank you for the reminder Miss Alice
12/05/2011
Contributor: KinkyKrissy KinkyKrissy
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Originally posted by Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
Okay, let's shift focus here.

Who is up to crafty things for the holidays? Creative gift wrapping, food presentation, decorating, etc?
I haven't done anything crafty yet, slowly but surely getting there. You guys?
12/05/2011
Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
i got this book called collage discovery workshop and want to take old photos of the family and incorporate them into little whimsical pieces of art, making a storyline in one image. on canvas or watercolor paper.
That actually seems like a fantastic gift idea. I've seen a lot of stuff like that in my Altered Art books. There's so much you can do with paper that it's crazy.
12/05/2011