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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

fabriano bliss


julie prichard suggested that we use this fabriano medioevalis paper for our third book structure in her online class, super nova. i ordered a box of this from dick blick....and boy do i love it!
my first project with this paper was giving it a "test run" by creating this little piece using my pentel colorbrush, micron pens and watercolor pencils. and then my second project was filming a video of this entire process, editing it in imovie (huge learning curve here!!), and then trying to do the you tube thing. unfortunately, by the time it reached you tube, the quality suffered and i'm trying to figure out how to fix it before i put it back out there in cyberspace. so....in a way, this is like seeing the finished project before you see the process....kind of like eating dessert before your dinner. no surprise that i would find a food analogy to go with a computer issue....
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24 comments:

  1. saraSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Beautiful! I am so inspired to try the pens and watercolor pencils. Keep up the great work :)

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  2. PatSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    I love your lettering! You make it look so effortless. And...I spy those funky cool glasses again!

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  3. Julie PrichardSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    WOW Lori- that is one beautiful card!

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  4. LRSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    it is beautiful; can't wait to see the video :-)

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  5. PatSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Lori--Thanks for the scoop on the glasses. I recently bought my first pair of readers and they do make quite a difference when lettering. Mine are ridiculously boring so I'll be sure to check out the selection at Michaels the next time I'm there.

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  6. Cristi Baxter ClothierSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    I have to agree with Pat's comment, your work always looks effortless. Kind of like it just flows from you heart!

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  7. BeedeebabeeSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Hi Lori! Another adorable, happy, piece! Your lettering is just sooo pretty!! I love how you filled in the letters with those perfect colors...so sweet! Looking forward to seeing your video...AND, a food analogy is always a good thing! Hugs, Paulette ;)

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    so gorgeous, my talented friend!! (as usual)

    p.s....food analogies go with ANYTHING ;)

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  9. Lisa HoltzmanSeptember 16, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    I really enjoy your whimsical, fun lettering!

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  10. KSeptember 16, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    Good thing I didn't sign up for this class, I knew I'd have problems with supplies. I will for the 2nd part as well, but maybe not so much. I found 1 company in Slovenia that uses this paper for the poshest of invitations, none that would sell it ... it would probably be masively expensive anyway ...

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  11. Martha LeverSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Love it love it---post that video!!!

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  12. shibori girlSeptember 16, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Wow, you can see the beautiful finish of the paper by the way the ink flowed across it. Beautiful! Isn't it fun to try new materials?

    You go, Youtube Girl! I have yet to try that...

    Hugs,

    Kate

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  13. SaraSeptember 16, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    I'll have you know that my favorite word is Bliss. Hearing it (and seeing it!) makes my heart smile :) happy creating! the class sounds fun!

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  14. Kelly WarrenSeptember 16, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    okay....i wanna see the process...how long must i wait? :-) very cute.

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  15. PrairiePeasantSeptember 16, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Lovely test run! Looking forward to seeing the video. Why not dessert first? Sometimes we have ice cream for breakfast. :)

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  16. Silke PowersSeptember 16, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    This is so fun and beautiful. What a talent you have - I always smile when I look at your art... Can't wait to see your video!! Hugs, Silke

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  17. Gina Lee KimSeptember 16, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Lori! I miss you....and I love this journal entry! Warning: the first sets of video blogs you do always take a lot of time/energy!!! Can't wait to hear your voice :)

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  18. Lisa Lectura CreationsSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Oh Lori! You are an inspirational sweetie inside and out! I just love your video test. You are so cute! You did an amazing job! Love the final outcome of it all! Looks so much fun to create! I totally understand the resisting temptation part! You made me giggle when I saw that. Thanks again for adding my link badge! I would love to add yours too if you have one available. Thanks for inspiring me today!

    Hugs,
    Lisa :)

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  19. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 16, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Your cards are beautiful. So glad I found your blog. :)

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  20. Diva KreszlSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Thanks for the great tutorial and the recommendation for paper! I really enjoyed watching your process...

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  21. Lisa Lectura CreationsSeptember 17, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Hi again Lori! Thanks so much for your warm message! It means so much! Again, love your video. Can't wait to see more!

    Hugs,
    Lisa :)

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  22. tamiSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Lori,
    Loved the video. The quality on my end was fine. I admire you for doing that. I can't imagine videoing myself!!
    Loved meeting you today. Wished there had been more time to talk. I had to get to work (I was late actually). But, maybe I will see you again. Thanks for being so kind!!

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  23. SaraSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Great video, Lori! Thanks so much for sharing! I am in dire need of new art supplies and am always looking for good pens and such. I think I'll look into the ones you used to make such beautiful lettering. Do you have any suggestions for writing on canvas? I've been really into that lately and trying to find what works best. Have a great day..and thank you for all of your wonderful blog comments :)

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  24. Sarah AndersonSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Hey Lori, I'm taking this class too! It's a small world, will say hi in group

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