.....I decided there could NOT be a single thing in the jam packed, crazy people pushing and shoving stores that I had to have or needed to buy today, the biggest shopping day of the year. Not a single thing.
I made a promise to myself that I would NOT do the shopping thing today and am proud to say...I kept my promise. ALERT THE MEDIA...this is a freakin' first for me.
Instead....daughter Jen (who was visiting) and I compromised, (that meaning she didn't want to do what I wanted...LOL !) which was to see 'Australia' so, we went to see 'Four Christmases'.....what a stupid choice that turned out to be.
Except for the very hilarious manger scene where I almost wet myself, I could have taken a nap through the rest of it. Vince Vaughn makes me nuts...he's so hyper. And I have no idea why an academy award actress like Reese Witherspoon took an insipid role like this one. Not to mention all the other first rate actors that have parts in this nutty movie.
Okay..I know there will be someone out there who thought it was a 4 star movie...please don't tell me who you are !
After Jen went home I finished up on a little project inspired by my friend, (writer, author, crafter), Judi Kaufmann, who suggested using Claudines sticky back canvas with our chipboard bracelets.
I printed collage images on my Epson R1800 inkjet onto the canvas. Epson makes really good printers and this one does a beautiful job on her canvas.
I painted the 1 inch chipboard bracelet with some acrylic paint.
I peeled the backing off a cut piece of the canvas & attached it to the bracelet.
Cool, huh?
Okay.,that was the serious stuff....
Now...it's fun time again....The second "I'm MELTING" contest.
In case you don't remember how it works from last month...
1. You send me a comment on the blog
2. I randomly pick a name
3. You email me a good clear jpg of your face and I alter it and "melt" it digitally and you win a prize ! Something way cool. A surprise prize.
So...remember..you have to be a very good sport because I'm going to do some pretty weird things to you... this little contest will end on Sunday at 9 AM EST...so...just comment here and we'll be on our way.
Here's an example of what you're in for.....quit laughing...this could be YOU !
Is there a good sport out there ??!!
I love the combo of the sticky back canvas and chipboard bracelet. And speaking of Epson ...he's the other man in my life!
Posted by: Susan Williamson | December 08, 2008 at 10:33 PM
This bracelet totally rocks! I love watching you and learning from you. Please melt my face...
Posted by: Sandy | December 04, 2008 at 09:08 PM
MELT ME!!!
I love the bracelet -- where did you get your collage images from? Did you have to photoshop them to get 'em perfect for your creation?
Thanks -- Cassi
Posted by: Cassi T. | December 04, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Love the bracelet. I am not laughing at you, I am laughing with you :)
Posted by: Courtney | December 04, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I love the canvas/chipboard bracelet! Such a cool, quick gift!! Go ahead - melt me - I can take it! LOL!
Posted by: Katherine McKamey | December 03, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Great bracelet....and sure, you can melt me...lol
Posted by: Wanda | December 03, 2008 at 12:59 PM
I love your blog. It's so REAL! Your photography...and 'the Lenster's' photography....is wonderful. (Just watching the trailer of "Four Christmases" turned me off to it! I'm with you about Reese Witherspoon's choice of films, too!)
Posted by: Evelyn in Oregon | December 01, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Melting me will give all of my family a grand laugh for the hoildays.
I was going to see Four Christmas today but will now pick something else.
Can't wait to get to the city to see the sights.
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Gill | November 30, 2008 at 09:11 AM
GREAT idea for the bracelet... and please put my name in the melting pot!
Posted by: Erin Glee | November 30, 2008 at 03:28 AM
I just love visiting your blog. Your pictures of NYC made me so homesick for the Big Apple. I just love all of your work. The bracelet is wonderful! I would love to melt for you!
Posted by: Anne Marie | November 30, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Melt me melt me. Oh!! all I have left are my beeswax pink shoes. Sorry about the movie. I also heard it was a real dog. Love Reese. Not so much Vince Vaughn
Posted by: Leslie Yanko | November 29, 2008 at 06:33 PM
Suze!
Always a joy to peek at your blog. Sorry about your movie choice.....heard that one was a dog. LOVE the canvas w/ the chipboard bracelet!! So many cool projects, so little time.
I would love to be melted!!! :) I'm ready any time! LOL!!! :)
Thanks for the fun, Suze!
xoxoxoxoxo
Susan Chong
[email protected]
Posted by: Susan Chong | November 29, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Always willing to do anything for the Melty Queen!
Posted by: Jenna Franklin | November 29, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Will warp wonderfully wretched me? Woeful, weeping will wear, I fear!
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 29, 2008 at 11:49 AM
If my husband can say "Gobble Gobble" on Black Friday on the PA system of the Harley dealership to get an extra 5% off then I can offer my picture up to be warped. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Posted by: Diane O. | November 29, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Oh yes, I'm a good sport - Melt Me! Melt Me! Love the bracelet.
Posted by: Evelyn | November 29, 2008 at 09:34 AM