Wendy Vecchi & eclectic Paperie MAKE ART Blog Hop

*If you're looking for my Flourishes Timeless Tuesday post please click HERE.

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Hi everyone and welcome to our Make Art  blog hop featuring art from the eTeam and special guest, Wendy Vecchi!  We're delighted to have Wendy joining us today, to not only share her products but also to share in her unique artistic style and to be inspired by each of the hop participants.

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During the hop the team is going to be sharing the projects that they created with Studio 490 products, but maybe more importantly, we'll be sharing our experience of working with the products, how we created our projects, and what inspired us to create our piece.

But...that's not all...eclectic Paperie is also offering a few specials during our hop.

• This week only save 25% on all Studio 490 products, this includes Wendy's stamps, stencils, Art Parts, Book, and Blossom Bucket embellishments.  Use code WENDY25 when checking out.
• During the hop, comment on each blog and you'll be entered into a drawing for a prize package worth $50!  Your package will include a collection of Studio 490 products as well as paper and embellishments from the store.

Wait...there's more!

• We want to hear about what inspires you! Share your thoughts about why you create, what styles you're drawn to, even share a favorite project on our Facebook page.  Next week Kim will randomly select a winner from those who have commented on our Make Art Facebook posts and give away a $25 gift certificate to eP!  Now...are you ready for some crafty goodness?   Let's get hopping!

Here is a list of the designers participating in the hop.  You don't have to visit in any particular order, but be sure to visit everyone and leave comments for a chance to win!  If you get lost, just head back to the eP blog to find your way again.

eclectic Paperie - The beginning of the hop

Wendy Vecchi

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe

Julie Masse

Kim Schofield

Kim Teasdale

Mary-Ann Maldonado

Michelle Hill

Micki Harper

Sherry Cheever

Tammy Hershberger

Tenia Nelson

Starla Nelson

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So many talented people!  Did you see that Starla is joining us for this hop??  YAY!!!!

Now on to my project~

I love the Studio 490 products!  But being an accountant as well as a crafter, I have a right brain-left brain battle going on constantly!  I've found the best way to meld the two sides is to craft in a practical way.  I try to make things that I can actually use, as opposed to something that just looks good.  KWIM?

So today I've created a Jar Wrap made of grungepaper and various Studio 490 elements.

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See?  Practical! 

The main wrap is grungepaper that I painted with Ranger Distress Stains  then stamped with the background from the Studio 490 Forever Art stamp set.  The flower and leaves are also from that set.  The frame is actually a bookplate from one of Wendy's Art Parts sets, and the words "Imagine" and "ART" are from the I Am My Art stamp set.  The "Imagine" looks darker because I coated it with Glossy Accents to give it more definition.

I used Ranger Glossy Accents to adhere everything to the grungepaper and used various jewelry clasps and jump rings to attach the little Idea-ology charm and the key, which is kind of hiding behind the jewelry pieces. 

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(You can click on any image to see it full size.)
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Because this is a wrap, nothing could be attached completely to the grungepaper, only where it would lay flat when attached to the jar.  You can see all the gaps in the closeups.  Very 3-D looking!!

I just used some seam binding from my sewing basket to tie the back together.  I had thought of gluing it to the jar, but then decided on a less permanent attachment for now.

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That's it for my project!  (Just wanted to mention that if you see any Studio 490 stamp sets or Arts Parts that are not currently in the eP store, Kim said she'd be glad to order them for you!  Just shoot her an email!)

Thank you so much for joining us and make some time this week to create art and craft your story...

 

Comments

[Micki]

OMG, fabulous. Absolutely wonderful. Love how you made the wrap. As for the gaps, maybe it's my fevered brain but I had to look very hard. I definitely love the 3D effect. Broni, I'm always left speechless and in complete awe of your crafting skills and projects. :-)

[Dorothy]

Fantastic idea!!!

[Noreen]

What a fun pencil holder! I love the way you attached the wrap, and the clever way you hung the little Art sign!

[butterfly]

What an inspirational storage pot... I love the lacing together up the back - the whole thing's adorable!
Alison x

[julie mase]

Gorgeous! What a happy view to have on your desk and yes, practical but lovely!! :)

[Bonnie Irvine]

What an awesome project! Who wouldn't be happy looking at this on your desk each day. Love the laced up closure in the back...like a little corset only a happy one :) The colours are so cheerful and that flower is so fun. Love the dangly bits, too. Very inspiring. Thanks.

[Starla]

I've been trying to figure out how I can store my different pencils and such...BINGO! You just gave me the perfect inspriation vs just plain jars!!

[lacyquilter]

I'm with you; I like practical art. Love your jar bellyband.

[SusanK]

I know exactly what you mean and this jar wrap is so clever. You'll be able to change it to other jars if necessary. What a great idea! And what about a holiday wrap around a cookie jar gift?

[SusanK]

I know exactly what you mean and this jar wrap is so clever. You'll be able to change it to other jars if necessary. What a great idea! And what about a holiday wrap around a cookie jar gift?

[Trisha]

I like things that I can use, also. This is just a fabulous (and useful) pencil holder. Love it.

[Michelle Salasar]

Cute cute cute . . .

[Sandy Lane]

love anything that is for storage great idea

[Michelle]

Fun project and that little corset...oh gosh....LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Fun hopping with you Broni!

[octlove]

This is 2 stinkin' cute & very practical! Now I need to go dress-up some of my jars:)

[Kathy Bumb]

Love your Art Parts idea. It is really unique. I do love Art Parts. They are great to alter. Keep up the great work.

[Julia Aston]

what a clever design for your jar cover! won't this look colorful on your work table!!

[kim lemear]

Gotta come up with some money to place an order. Loving all the projects on this hop, thanks for participating and the chance to win. Awesome look tying the jar cover in place!!!

[Sandy Diller]

So nice when a plan comes together. Love the lacing on the back. Extra nice when it is useful too.

[Kaye Lang]

Oh my gosh, that is so adorable and practical - so many things you could store in it.

[Mary-Ann M.]

Oh my, this is just adorable! What a perfect teacher gift. hmmmm need to mass produce this!!

[Sue D]

We have a similar mindset--I like to make practical things too. I like how you tied it with seam binding.

[Kathy Eddy]

Sweet project and functional to boot! Great idea!

[Nan G]

Cool jar wrap! Like that you can remove it and put it on something else!

[Jennifer]

What a cheery home for your pencils -- love the lacing!

[Holly Saveur]

Such an great idea..and gorgeous too!

[Sassy]

Love it... for myself, as a gift. Too cute.

[Janet L.]

Cute, cute, cute and so very practical. The box holding my colored pencils is about to fall apart and now I know how to contain them! Thanks for sharing your art.

[Flo]

How cute and fun that you get to see it as you create. Love it.

[Kim Schofield]

Fantastic project Broni! Something I would never think of and yet I completely love it! Great idea!!

[Tenia Nelson]

I just LURVE this!!!!!

[Barbara Anders]

ACK!! I just love this! So stinking artsy! Love that you tied it on instead of adhering it permanently!

[Sandra ltb]

very nice - love it!
Sandra ltb