Tuesday, July 5, 2011

She fixed her gaze and laughed

Well, today is my first time to post as an official Retro Cafe Art Design Team member. Yippee! I just adore all their products, there is something cool for all us creative types. They also have amazing contests where you can win goodies! So please go check them out.

The "Lucy" fairy collage sheet from Retro Cafe Art was my inspiration. She reminded me of the woods, so I added the Lime and Dk Pink Mini paper roses and the vintage brown German cotton spun fairy mushrooms also from Retro Cafe Art. Did you know I had a scrap book as a little child that I put pictures of mushrooms from books and magazines? Oh to have that book today. I used the inside of their ATC frame and painted it with brown crackle paint as the base for the piece. I added a cream skeleton leaf and sprinkled everything with Ranger Stickles. There's some tiny rhinestones and a sequin crown too. The sentiment is water colored to match and says "She fixed her gaze and laughed."  and I wonder why she laughed?

Hope you will fix your gaze and laugh this week.
yours truly, gerri
"She fixed her gaze and laughed."

"Laughing details"


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25 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 5, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    AHHhhhh! She is absolutely gorgeous, Gerri. Puts a smile on your face immediately! hugs, Donna

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  2. cherylJuly 5, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    oh wow hun she sure puts a smile on my face,just love love this to bits,you are so talented hun,just brilliant hugs cherylxxx

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  3. SharonJuly 5, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Gorgeous Gerri - such a cute little angel and I love what you have done with all the embellishments. Great "sentiment" too!!!

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  4. NettyJuly 5, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Beautiful work Gerri, I especially love those fab mushrooms. xx

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  5. Kathy EddyJuly 5, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    This is adorable. What a little doll she is!

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  6. Valerie-JaelJuly 5, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Lovely piece, I love those mushrooms. You can often see them in the woods in autumn, and they always remind me of childhood and fairies, too! Hugs, Valerie

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  7. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Gerri, the first of many, many pieces and I for one cannot wait to see for other art you have in store for us.
    In the meantime, this is just so cute, vintage cute with whimsy.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  8. CrystalJuly 5, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I couldn't help but smile when i viewed this piece. This is just soo darn cute! :-)

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  9. WendyJuly 5, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    this piece is gorgeous, congratulations on your post at Retro Cafe Art - i'm going to check out their site next - i love your work!

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  10. Retro Cafe' Art GalleryJuly 5, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Such a gorgeous and magical piece Gerri! I love it!
    xoxo,
    Kristin

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  11. JingleJuly 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Fabulous piece!!!

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  12. Ana MárquezJuly 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Her gaze is really "fixed" ha ha. Oh, she is so beautiful, and your card too :-) Hugs!

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  13. Brenda BrownJuly 5, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    A fabulous garden fairy Gerri, love the sparkle the embellishments, such a creative piece.
    Thanks for all your fabulous comments, I really appreciate them.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  14. UnknownJuly 5, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I am just luv'n this.. Your garden fairy is adorable..

    Hugs, Linda

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  15. AnnJuly 5, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    so sweet !!

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  16. Art From The heartJuly 5, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Absolutely awesome Gerri,what a doll !
    Hugs

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  17. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Oh Gerri, you always come up with the most wonderful ideas. This is adorable.

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  18. HeatherJuly 5, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    oh this is so cool. i love the purples and golds! cute face, too! how fun!

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  19. VictoriaJuly 5, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Super-Wow!! Exquisitely beautiful..stunning..and sooo charming...I love love love this! Shine on!
    I am bewitched by this dazzling treasure you created!
    victoria

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  20. LisaJuly 5, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    The earthy colors in this piece make it spectacular. I'm guessin you've liked the outdoors for sometime...mushroom book? =)
    I'm out of town for another week, but thought I'd check in. I always enjoy checking in when I can.

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  21. Silvia(Barnie)July 6, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Just a little sweetie, great use of the skeleton leaf.

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  22. Dolly DaydreamsJuly 7, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful piece and love the expression on the little girls face. love the mushroom makes it really quirky.

    Marie

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  23. 2amscrapperJuly 8, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    so delightful!

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  24. Marjie KemperJuly 8, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    So fun! Amazing coloring, Gerri. Hats off to your new DT adventure!

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  25. HeatherJuly 9, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    LOVE this!! She is just too adorable! Great colors!

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