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| The Sketchbook Challenge BOOK, by Sue Bleiweiss |
Welcome to The Sketchbook Challenge Blog Hop! This is my 500th post on my blog - a red letter day! Be sure to visit Lynn Krawczyk's blog today too! http://fibraartysta.blogspot.
A Really GREAT Prize: From Mistyfuse (www.mistyfuse.com) A 10yd combination package of Mistyfuse that includes 6 yards of White and 2 yards each of Black and Ultraviolet and a Goddess Sheet. Total retail value: $48! Leave a comment on this post by July 1st at Noon PST, and I'll do a random pick later that afternoon. Let the fun begin! Glad you could stop by my blog!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
ArtPlantae: http://www.artplantaebooks.
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| In my portion of the book titled "Dwellings" I made an accordion book of houses. The front of the book consists of a layer of fabric that has been fused to watercolor paper with Mistyfuse (Ultraviolet - for sheers, because it simply disappears). The pattern pieces on the right, are the cover for my book. They were also Mistyfused (with White) to the fabric, without needing to be sewn. |
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| This is the other side of the house, that holds the book, and the back of the book. There are a few tutorials on my blog on how to use Mistyfuse. Click here to view. |
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| Inside my neighborhood of unique houses. Watercolors and other techniques. You'll have to buy the book to see the expanded version of my house book. The Sketchbook Challenge has been a tremendous experience for me as an artist. It has brought me back to my roots of drawing and painting. Being a mixed media artist, where my main medium in fabric and thread, I can see a change or slight shift in my work, because of what I am doing each month by interpreting a chosen theme. I would have to say that it has broadened my horizons. |
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| I made a house box, by Mistyfusing fabrics onto wool felt with a Timtex foundation on the bottom, so it would be free standing. It zips open on one side, and the accordion book fits inside. Photo Credit - Sue Bleiweiss |
A Really GREAT Prize: From Mistyfuse (www.mistyfuse.com) A 10yd combination package of Mistyfuse that includes 6 yards of White and 2 yards each of Black and Ultraviolet and a Goddess Sheet. Total retail value: $48! Leave a comment on this post by July 1st at Noon PST, and I'll do a random pick later that afternoon. Let the fun begin! Glad you could stop by my blog!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
ArtPlantae: http://www.artplantaebooks.
Love that book! Lots of color. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour houses are fabulous ... so lively and colorful. I'd love to live in one of them!
ReplyDeleteI love your houses! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed following the Sketchbook Challenge and it is part of my morning routine.
ReplyDeleteYour houses are wonderful.
Always fun coming to visit your "house". Your contribution to the book was so creative...another WOW.
ReplyDeleteCheers for a great day.
I love this blog hop. So many blogs I've never seen before! Lovely houses! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove your houses! Can't wait to see this book. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSuch colors houses! Misty Fuse is great stuff.
ReplyDeleteLovely work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Work love the colour
ReplyDeletelove the book and all your funky houses! thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI'm very much enjoying the book and I think the blog hop is a phenomenal way to celebrate the book's release. I'll be following many more bloggers now!
ReplyDeleteI love the colorful and whimsical houses! Congratulations on being included in the book!
ReplyDeleteSusie
Cleverly done. I do like these houses a lot! Thank you for all your exciting work.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book! Enjoying the blog hop & wanted to say hi!
ReplyDeleteI love the houses. Have done tri-fold pieces but will have to try a house. thank you. Candy
ReplyDeleteLove the house book - what beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteLove the houses!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your house book! Now I'm convinced to buy the book.
ReplyDeleteWow! I really can't wait to get this book!! I need to explore new stuff and I think this will get the ball rolling!:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun book. Love Misty Fuse and would love to win.
ReplyDeleteLove your houses. Eager to try making one
ReplyDeleteI love your house book! the colors are fabulous!! thnx for sharing and the tutorial on the Mistyfuse too!!! I really need to try it!! thnx for a chance to win some!
ReplyDeleteThe sketchbook challenge has been a great inspiration to draw outside of my comfort zone! Thanks for the push! The book looks fantastic. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh the more I hop through this blog the more I want this book. This has been so inspiring! I can't wait to spend more time on your site! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the way you made the book free standing -- so clever!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your house book! The combination of "bookbinding" and fabric applique is perfect. I wouldn't have considered a zipper case, but it is fantastic idea. Thanks for showing us your contribution.
ReplyDeleteHad not thought about using it with paper, or making such a lovely cover to hold the book... great ideas, thank you. vivianhelena@sti.net
ReplyDeleteI love the house accordion book. I must try something a bit like this some day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how you use MistyFuse. The book is great!
ReplyDeleteThose houses are fantastic, I also have learned so much from the Sketchbook Challenge, I will be getting the book as soon as I can, thanks for sharing and for a chance to win the Mistyfuse......
ReplyDeleteYour work is always so much fun! You have a wonderful sense of whimsy. I'm really looking forward to getting a copy of the book. Congrats on being in it!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get my hands on this book!
ReplyDeleteBravo what a great house project!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win that misty fuse package so I can play with it. Sounds like a great product. Love your work
ReplyDeleteThe houses are such fun. I love this idea and the directions it could go. Thanks for the chance to win misty fuse.
ReplyDeleteI love your houses. Thanks for the tip about ultraviolet with sheers.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun houses and a great sketchbook!! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteColors are awesome! Perfect forthis time of year.
ReplyDeleteI love your work, and I look forward to seeing the book!
ReplyDeleteI also have been enjoying the Sketchbook Challenge, and often learn something! Am very interested in seeing the book!
ReplyDeleteValerie Brown
A book that zips and stands on it's own - What a cool idea!!
ReplyDeleteLove the houses - I am so inspired to have a go
ReplyDeleteHouses, skylines, misty fuse...want it all! Lori W at Art Camp for Women
ReplyDeleteWay cool that you used Mistyfuse to adhere the pattern pieces. Did not know of ultraviolet. Thanks for your always wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteLove your art, thank you for sharing. I have ordered the book and cant wait to get it. Thank you for the give~away
ReplyDeleteWow your house book looks fantastic! I love the peeks into the inside pages too.
ReplyDeleteGrace
Just gorgeous! So inspirational!
ReplyDeleteI have your DVD and watched with envy when you unrolled that big roll of Misty Fuse. I would love the win the package from your site
ReplyDeleteYou are one of my favorite bloggers.
ReplyDeleteI've been following the challenge and enjoyed the 1st book, looking forward to #2. Keep up the good work.
What fun -- what a fun house book. Love the colors. I can't wait to try something of my own.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful journey! This book, and the blog hop has introduced me to so many wonderful artists that I otherwise would not have known. Thank you all~!
ReplyDeleteLove it. Thanks for sharing so much of your work here for all of us to see.
ReplyDeleteMistyfuse is the best!
ReplyDeleteYou are the Queen of Zippers! and have been such an inspiration. Love, love your art.
ReplyDeleteI love the houses! What a fun piece.
ReplyDeleteErin
I love your designs and work. I am finding out new things and interesting things to try. Thankyou and I'll visit you in the future to see your work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on The Sketchbook Challenge book! Love it - wonderful idea and opportunity. Thanks from all of us! I love the Sketchbook Challenge Blog! deborah stanley
ReplyDeleteJamie, I love your work!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of these days I want the chance to rub elbows with you! More and more excited about this book by the minute. :D
OMG! How creative can you get girl?! LOL! Handmade books are my thing and yours is awesome and you even made a case for it...I am completely impressed (ok, and a little jealous - smile - now I want to make one too!)
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Beth P
Hi, those little houses are so adorable I would live to live in one of them! The book is unfolding and each blog hop makes it more desirable. Thank you SO much for sharing your talents and to Mistyfuse for the wonderful gifts. Will be hopping back soon..
ReplyDeleteHeather Basson, Cape Town South Africa
What a great project! I'd love to win the book!
ReplyDeletefabulous- I am thinking this could make a great photo book...I love the idea of the zippered cover
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing artist! I love the vibrant colors in the fabrics that you work with and how creative you are in manipulating the fabric. Thanks for sharing. - Heidi
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing artist! I love the vibrant colors in the fabrics that you work with and how creative you are in manipulating the fabric. Thanks for sharing. - Heidi
ReplyDeleteSo incredibly cheerful. Love the houses.
ReplyDeleteI am so inspired your houses and the little neighborhood you created. Thanks for being part of this hop - it's how I get to discover great artists! (and YES, i do mean you).
ReplyDeleteLove your houses, love the blog hop, so many new blogs to follow. Can;t wait for my book to arrive.
ReplyDeleteCharming and joyful, what fabulous fabric art!!
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What a great idea to make a zippered house to hold your house book! I, too, am a Mistyfuse fan. Thanks for offering a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Jamie! Love the houses and am looking forward to reading the Sketchbook Challenge book.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous houses! Thanks for the chance to win some Mistyfuse so can make my own book!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous houses! Thanks for the chance to win some Mistyfuse so can make my own book!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to getting a copy of this book in my hands...I have been following the work of so many of you featured in the book!
ReplyDeleteAlways so fun to stop by your blog, and visit! Thanks for the the giveaway, and supporting Sue.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteandri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love your houses - such bright and happy little dwellings! Each blog I visit is making me want a copy of the book even more - it's definitely heading for the top of my wish list.
ReplyDeleteYour houses are fabulous! Thanks for all your work on the Sketchbook Challenge... you're an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the houses and plan to go to your tutorial about Misty Fuse...think it may be the answer to a project I'm working on. The book looks great!
ReplyDeleteyou make it all look so easy to do
ReplyDeleteEverything you do is filled with such life, energy and love!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do!
Everything you do is filled with such life, energy and love!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do!
I love your houses, such a fun and creative project.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
My current working icon is houses, too. I love yours!
ReplyDelete:) Linda
Your houses are wonderful! Can't wait to see the book!
ReplyDeleteYou do such great things. I always smile when I see your work. Such vibrant colors and very exciting surprises.
ReplyDeleteFun house!
ReplyDeleteDeborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
Your houses are fantastic! Love working with Misty Fuse.
ReplyDeleteI love this blog hop, because I am getting to meet artists that really fire up my creative juices. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHoping to squeak in under the wire. Great book, great houses. thanks
ReplyDeleteJust love this!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a Wonderful book!! I'd love a chance to win the Mistyfuse!
ReplyDeleteYour book looks amazing. I had a book last year and tried to pull something together in the last week, but kind of destroyed my book in the process. Will try again sometime. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like your free-motion work. I read that you often use felt instead of batting. I have some synthetic felt I'd like to try using as a backing without any batting. I wonder how well it works with Mistyfuse.
ReplyDeleteI love your book of houses.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful!
ReplyDeletelove your little zippered house; have ordered the book so looking forward to seeing all the challenge results.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book and wonderful prizes!
ReplyDeleteLove your colorful houses!
ReplyDeleteLove your houses! I just got the book and am enjoying every minute reading it. Accordion book are my latest focus so I look forward to being inspired by your books. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour houses are so lively and colorful. I'd live in any one of them!
ReplyDeleteWould love to work with Misty Fuse
I really like your wonderful 'cheer you up' colours, just the thing to have around on a dreary grey day
ReplyDeleteLove your posts - and I have struggled with Misty Fuse - so will be following your link to your tutorials.
ReplyDeleteGreat book,love the colors and details. Enjoyed the link to your blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat book,love the colors and details. Enjoyed the link to your blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat book,love the colors and details. Enjoyed the link to your blog.
ReplyDeleteYour artwork looks like so much fun.
ReplyDeletelove the color in your houses.
ReplyDeleteand flags.
more homes need zippers as we wear slippers!
congrats Jamie on book and 500th post!
Sonja
I did a sketchbook for 2012 also. Thanks for the opportunity to win Misty Fuse. I use it all the time.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your "neighbourhood"!!!!! 500 posts is a fabulous milestone....congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi, Love the houses. Thanks for the blog hop giveaway
ReplyDeleteI love your houses. Can't wait to see the book!
ReplyDeleteSally Wright
What a great house book! I love going from hop to hop!
ReplyDeleteI wish I lived in your house! So colorful! And outrageous! You inspire me!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this book and your funky colourful houses. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.
ReplyDeleteCongrats in 500 posts! I love all your houses!
ReplyDeleteWow, 500 posts, a great house, and giveaway. I would love to win and try some of your techniques! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 500th post! The houses look lively and whimsical.
ReplyDeleteJust read the entire Sketchbook Challenge book! Love your work and would be excited to try Mistyfuse, which I have never bought.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiration! Love the houses and how colorful they are. I would love to try misty fuse!
ReplyDeleteLauraT
Thank you for tutorials on how to use Mistyfuse. Solved a lot of the mystery!
ReplyDelete<3 judi
I have been obsessed lately with learning how to make books. Your brightly colored houses have inspired me even more. I just ordered the sketchbook challenge. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour book is wonderful! It's so colorful and the house to hold the book is an awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteStopping by to congratulate you on your contributions to the Sketchbook Challenge book! I love your cheery houses!
Congratulations on your 500th post and the exciting release of "The Sketchbook Challenge BOOK"! Your creative use of Mistyfuse in crafting unique houses is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey and offering such a fantastic prize opportunity!
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