Sunday, December 23, 2012

The mysterious whites

I've been teasing you a bit lately,

 posting black and white abstracts

 along side stitching and strings

and rusty circles.

Several of you guessed at what was making the abstracts.
Lisa of Arzigogolare was the closest...
only the exact brand of paper was elusive.

Still...has anyone truly guessed what was afoot in the studio?


 Tis this season, afterall.


Ah...you've got it now!


Finally found a use for those papers I eco dyed and rusted earlier in the year.


The cards are finally on their way to family and friends, as they should have been a week or so ago.

I must admit that it was difficult to send them out...those shadows from the afternoon sun were just so much fun to watch and photograph. And I took tons of photos! There's an idea for a series floating around my mind...it whispers...it teases...it flits out of view. Perhaps it's waiting for the new year...
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  1. Thread BornDecember 23, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I have to say that it all makes sense now! I love my card! I also love these abstract shots. The circles side by side are wonderful.

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    1. JenniferDecember 23, 2012 at 9:52 AM

      Glad you like the card! Next year, I'm tempted to decorate our tree with ornaments like on this year's cards. If I start now, there could be quite a collection by then. Hmmm...must give that some serious thought...

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  2. ersimarinaDecember 23, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Those eco dyed and rusted ornaments are FANTASTIC! Wow, Jennifer, what a great, great idea!

    And Merry Christmas, btw :)

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    1. JenniferDecember 23, 2012 at 9:55 AM

      Aren't the ornaments fun? I was drawing a blank as to what to do for this year's cards and decided to see what treasures the studio held that had been forgotten. Unearthed the papers from back in the spring and summer and the rest is history.

      Merry Christmas!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 23, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Hi Jennifer,
    What a terrific idea for a Christmas card! And how lucky the recipients are to receive one of these cards.
    I hope that you are well. Your posts have been fewer lately and I have really been missing them. Hope that they will increase in frequency in 2013.
    My work with factory windows is going well. I couldn't have proceeded with using your idea of tea-rusted fabric. Thank you so much.
    Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2013!
    Joanne in Canada

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    1. JenniferDecember 24, 2012 at 7:14 AM

      Thank you Joanne, for the kind words about the cards and for missing my posts. I miss them too and am hoping that once the holidays are over all will return to normal.

      I'm glad your factory windows are progressing well. The photos you sent were fascinating! Such an intriguing idea to explore and wonderfully executed. I'm happy that tea rusted fabric plays well with the concept.

      Merry Christmas!

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  4. ronnieDecember 23, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    oooo how lovely --- like you I'm behind getting everything in the post this christmas... I blame being distracted by book projects and wonderful bloggy stories .... so yes, I'm blaming you! hee he heee ;~)

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    1. JenniferDecember 24, 2012 at 6:41 AM

      Ha! Sure blame it on me. Actually, I was going to blame my distractedness on you and your wonderful art posts. Keep going back to them. They've provided calm and peace in what has been a trying few weeks. So...yes, I'll happily take the blame.

      Merry Christmas!

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  5. layersDecember 23, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    You have created beautiful circles of light and texture and holiday wishes.. happy new year!

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    1. JenniferDecember 24, 2012 at 6:56 AM

      I'm honored Donna. Thank you so very much. Enjoy the holidays!

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  6. ArzigogolareDecember 23, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    What a wonderful way to share some of your beautiful work with rust! They made for a great collection of unique ornaments...
    It was a treat to see the lovely closeups (especially after all that teasing!), and I can only imagine what fun they were to photograph.
    Merry Merry!!

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    1. JenniferDecember 24, 2012 at 6:45 AM

      I was actually a bit afraid to post the ornaments after the teasing I'd done. Thought that was more interesting than the final product, but it seems I thought wrong. Thank you!

      Merry Christmas!

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  7. Fiona DempsterDecember 23, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Oh my - what a stunningly fabulous idea! The perfect solution...it all looks gorgeous and happy and heart warming. Enjoy!

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    1. JenniferDecember 24, 2012 at 6:55 AM

      Thank you Fiona! I wanted to keep the cards simple and not drive myself batty making them. In the end, I looked around the studio for what was available. The eco dyed and rusted papers called out. It was their time. And they worked very well.

      That said, I can't help but wonder what all my non-artsy family and friend will think of them. Probably wonder what the devil I put on the front! Ha!

      Merry Christmas to you and Barry!

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  8. ChristineDecember 24, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Thank you for mine. I adore it.

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    1. JenniferDecember 24, 2012 at 8:08 PM

      You're very welcome. Glad it arrived before Christmas!
      Have a wonderful Christmas.

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  9. ebDecember 27, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    absolutely lovely!
    best wishes to you and yours...

    xox - eb.

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    1. JenniferDecember 27, 2012 at 6:09 AM

      Thank you! And thank you for the Christmas card. It's lovely and will the studio all year.

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