Monday, September 10, 2012

Pear ATCs

Today has been a frustrating and sad day for me. Frustrating because my sewing machine is not working well which means no sewing machine while it gets cleaned and adjusted.  Cross your fingers that this is not the 2-3 weeks that I am being told at this time. Sad because there are still so many issues from my childhood that I still need to work through.

So when all else fails, make something. This month's Arts in the Cards theme is the color pear. I started by making a small painting, scanning it, playing with the color in Photoshop, printing it onto fabric then cutting it apart to make the ATCs. I like that each one is unique. It doesn't say "pear" so I won't be told I'm being too literal. I added lots of stitching, some beads I bought in Georgia (country not state) and the word "pear" in Korean thanks to my daughter-in-law, Sang. The satin stitching is terrible because of my sewing machine, otherwise I am pleased. Now I just have to come up with a title and put them in the mail. Title suggestions are welcomed!

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  1. Karen, these are very sensual and remind me of O'Keefe. The monochromatic color works really well. Maybe its from reading your post, but they do seem to convey a feeling of depth and sadness, but quiet strength too.

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    1. Linda, You are always kind and caring and this means more than I can express. You understand. Hugs, karen

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  2. The colors and curves are lovely and soft and quiet. Introspective, perhaps.

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    1. Sherrie, Thank you! This means more than I can express. Hugs, Karen

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