Kristen Robinson

Day Three - Ashland

A perfectly sunshine filled morning greets us as we spend the day in beloved Ashland. The melody of the creek running through the park fills my soul; it is as if I am home once again. How I love this town.

Day Two - Vacation Road Trip

As we make our way to Oregon I find I am filled with excitement I cannot wait to step foot in Ashland. So many memories and cherished times in such a wonderful place.

A Glimpse of Me

Some day I will stop pinching myself and realize this journey I am on is not a dream but rather my dream come true. As I have shared with you I am so proud and excited to be part of the Objects and Elements Design Team. I am having a grand time creating and frankly playing with elements that I adore. 

I cannot say enough about the ICE Resin. Each pour has been perfectly crystal clear with a scant amount of air bubbles that rise to the surface on their own, needless to say there has been no need for the lighter or straight pin. I promise you will think you are you are looking through the purest most pristine glass you have ever seen.

I am working away on my next projects which I can tell you involve a torch and a saw! To read my interview and learn more about the inspiration for this piece as well as the fantastic products offered in the store visit today Objects and Elements today.

Ties That Bind

 

I am so thrilled to tell you all that the Ties That Bind Fundraising Project has now entered into it's final phase! Raffle tickets are now on sale and one lucky winner will receive the amazing doll!

I was so very fortunate to not only participate in this project but  to see this doll up close and it  truly is an incredible collection of handmade ties and charms m created by a plethora of talented artists who so graciously donated pieces of artwork. Raffle tickets are being sold for $5 each or 6 tickets for $20. To enter the raffle follow and from there you will be just a click away from your chance to win this wonderful doll.  To learn more about the participants and see each piece that is part of the doll visit the Ties That Bind Blog.

 

Chandelier Photos

Fleur Chandelier

I promise there are photos of  Artistic Affaire Printemps on their way to my blog. For now I am posting photos and a few instructions for the wonderful ladies who so graciously took my class after a long day of amazing creativity. Thank you all so much for a superb Saturday full of fun, beauty and laughter I am forever grateful. And remember please do not hesitate to e-mail me with any construction questions.

This sweet girl has a background that consists of the ledger card with a round doilie glued upon the background and a wee sprig of tulle glued to the top of the doilie. Once you have your layers down add this precious photo as well as a strip of lace at the bottom.

 The three Bonne Fete ladies are simply adhered to the ledger paper background and again a wee strip of lace is added to the bottom of the card to finish it off.

 

To your background glue a strip of blue elastic as well as a feather. Add the photo as well as a strip of lace to the bottom.

A few tips for the photo cards; Holes can be punched on the left and right side and hung on the chandelier with the seam biding that was provided. Other options include a center hole with one piece of ribbon or even a hole on one side of the top and the photo can hang on an angle.

 

The paper flowers are simply placed on the inside and outside of your ring, a glue dot or a dollop of glue will hold it in place quite nicely. A clothes pin is a handy tool for holding the flower in place while the glue is drying.

The tulle rosettes you created will simply lay within the rungs of your ring, allowing the streamers to drape down if you so desire.

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