Thursday, October 15, 2009

My Creative Space - Collage Swap





I'm playing along with My Creative Space. Pop over to Kirsty's at Kootoyoo if you'd like to see some more or play yourself.

Lots of projects in the making this week, including this one... A month or so ago now, the lovely Jen from Visible/Invisible suggested we do a collage swap to be completed by the end of October. Well, the deadline is looming and I've been playing around with ideas. Anyway, this is what I have so far. I did a sketch and then scanned it into the computer and printed it on the thicker art paper. I then did (what felt like) a million perforation holes, sewed some, left others. The most challenging sewing so far has been hand sewing the muslin panels on the right side (slippery buggers!) I really love, and want to somehow include, this fabulous quote which Jen has on her intro... I have so many contradictions it's little wonder I am often undone by them. So, that's just thrown in there at the moment but it will definitely need some tweaking. Happy Creative Space day to everyone!
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30 comments:

  1. Kickcan & ConkersOctober 15, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Love everything about it Kylie!

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  2. Redor GrayArtOctober 15, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    my 3 favorites...paper...words...fabric...bravo!

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  3. KirstyOctober 15, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    It's absolutely gorgeous Kylie...I love all your pieces.

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  4. Trish GoodfieldOctober 15, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I love the texture in this. try using some applique fusing on the muslin then iron it gently to the paper. It will help hold it.

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  5. yardage girlOctober 15, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Great collage - I really like the perforations. What about the quote as a thread winding its way through the whole thing? Whatever you do will be lovely!

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  6. belinda marshallOctober 15, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    kylie ~ i got my brooch today, it's so beautiful, i love it, thanku. and the packaging is gorgeous too. {love how you gave your envelopes a gusset ~ is that the word?}.
    this collage is fantastic ~ the pattern is pretty . . . gush gush, can't help it!

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  7. june at noonOctober 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    I'm really liking all the elements of this. Can't wait to see how it ends up!

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  8. Tracey@bountifullyOctober 15, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    this is so pretty! Thanks for sharing, it is great to find your blog

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  9. TammyOctober 15, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I love how you combine textile and paper Kylie. Lovely!

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  10. NikkiOctober 15, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    What a lovely thing to do with someone, when you both create the same things you love. I am sure she will love your idea to include her quote.

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  11. annamaria potamitiOctober 15, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Oh its gorgeous Kylie...I love the way things change and evolve and move into eachother...
    Annamaria xxx

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  12. KateOctober 15, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Happy creative day Thursay to you Kylie. I just adore your work.

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  13. edward and lillyOctober 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    So beautiful, the muslin panels really give it a lovely quality and I love the stitched stars.

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  14. OotyOctober 15, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    It all looks lovely together!

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  15. becclebeeOctober 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    that's so pretty. i love your stars and dainty (despite being slippery) fabric. i'm sure Jen will love it.

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  16. Karen Lewis TextilesOctober 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I can't even begin to think how you managed to produce that - beautiful as ever. Happy creative day to you ;-)

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  17. M* (Melanie)October 15, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    they are all beautiful. I especially love the stars but then I'm biased on that topic.

    I'm am trying to write more so I can see '3 is a magic number' through to the end. I love popping by your blog for visual delights and a boogie.

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  18. GinaOctober 15, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    I just dig your stuff. Pure and simple. Please PLEASE sell some collagey, papery, printy stuff in your shop one day. xG

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  19. ClairOctober 15, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Kylie. You're just so talented and versatile. I'm so jealous *sulk*

    It's not just paper and scissors that rock! x

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  20. LeslieOctober 16, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    I love collages. One of my favorite things. So beautiful!

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  21. MandaOctober 16, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Hi Kylie
    those stars are really sweet...i'd like to hold it up to the light to see all the tiny holes.
    i like the quote too.
    Manda

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  22. handmade romanceOctober 16, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    oh im really liking this. your work is so interesting i keep looking at it over and over and find new things all the time. lovely details.
    your gorgeous brooch arrived safe and sound too! its just divine and i love the way you had packaged it too. have a great weekend xx

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  23. DebraOctober 16, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    oooh i like this...so interesting kylie..so feminine and so beautiful..and what a grand idea to use her quote...lucky lady..she will love it :)

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  24. Cath @ chunkychookyOctober 16, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    I love it. I have trouble working out when to stop. You clearly don't its perfect.

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  25. Aussie-wafflerOctober 16, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I love the muslin panel, your collage looks so touchable. Thank-you so much for the excellent suggestion of printing off some copies of my picture to play around with. Great idea :)

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  26. JenaveveOctober 16, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Happy Creative Space day too! Well, for yesterday, but who's counting. Great collage for a swap... don't you love wondering what's going to arrive in it's place?

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  27. kellieOctober 16, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Such a great piece. I am in awe of collage, I would never know where to start.

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  28. annamaria potamitiOctober 17, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Hi Kylie, I am having trouble with my email and don't seem to be able to send any, so I hope you see this. I love your comments -always- and always look forward to them...-
    Annamaria xxxxxx

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  29. Jen SpinnerOctober 23, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    Oh my gosh! I haven't visited in awhile and then saw this! Gulp. I hope I can pull something out of my hat that is half as wonderful and thoughtful. xo

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  30. Mitsy / ArtMindNovember 10, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    OMG, that is a LOT of patience that you have - I think that Jen is a very lucky woman receiving this beautiful collage.

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