Monday, December 5, 2011

Playing Along with 12 Days of Whimsy

I finally carved out some time, very late last night, to craft.  I have been dying to play along with Nancy Maxwell James and the 12 Days of Whimsy.  These are my projects for the First Day of Whimsy, Button Faeries - I love them!  My first two ornaments feature images from Paper Whimsy (you can find them Here and Here.) 
Then I thought, wouldn't it be fun to use vintage (or vintage-looking) family photos?  So here are two more Button Faeries, these featuring a vintage photo of my Aunt Betty, and a not-so-vintage photo of my daughter as a baby.  I took a color picture of her and played around in my photo editing software until I got her looking sufficiently vintage.  She didn't even recognize that it was her at first, LOL!
Nancy has provided gorgeous photos and wonderful instructions on her blog, Sugar Lump Studios.  I am off to make another project - these are right up my street, so to speak! :)
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14 comments:

  1. Suzanne CDecember 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    LOVE THEM! Beautiful designs and perfect whimsy!

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  2. Valerie-JaelDecember 5, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I just LOVE those button fairies! Valerie

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  3. Heather RogersDecember 5, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Those are stunning Jean. I love the doily and vintage looking photos. :)
    Hugs~

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  4. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    These are absolutely fabulous!! Love it! And thanks for the link - great stuff I think I made need to go in my craft room and play : )

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  5. Lynne MoncrieffDecember 5, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Absolutely precious Jean.
    I adore each and everyone of those.
    Beautiful work.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  6. Sugar Lump StudiosDecember 5, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    these are ALL so darling! I love the PW faces you selected and the old family photos! Thanks so much for playing!

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  7. Denise PhillipsDecember 5, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Love the use of the vintage buttons! Great touch!!
    Cheers!

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  8. RobynartdesignsDecember 5, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Hi Jean, came across your blog on fb 12 days of whimsy post. Love your sweet little fairies and using the old family photos is a great idea! Happy week! Robyn

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  9. Elli p.´s StempelvitrineDecember 6, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    So lovely artwork Jean !!!
    hugs, Sabine

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  10. Fiona (anubis 1 )December 6, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Jean you did a wonderful job with Nancy's titorial. They are all just so darling.

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  11. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    They look wonderful.. I just love them.. How cool that you used your own photos..

    Hugs, Linda

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  12. LoriDecember 6, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I've been missing seeing everyone's work, and as usual, I always love seeing yours! Your gluebook work is fab, love the new digi stuff, and these little fairy thingies are so stinkin' cute! Love it!

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  13. JacquelineDecember 6, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Wow Jean, these are delightful!

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  14. kate blueDecember 14, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    very very nice...I think I may make one of each child since I actually have some doilies laying around and some other vintage supplies...thanks for the inspiration!

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