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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Always Make New Mistakes...

A very clever lady, Maureen called me back in December wanting a custom window done. Her favorite saying/words to live by are "Always Make New Mistakes." Pretty inspiring don't you think? For me, I take it as a challenge to try new things. Not worry about making mistakes, and if I do, make sure I don't make the same one twice! As for inspiration, she had seen one of my pieces, "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." (for image, see older post..http://curlyqmosaics.blogspot.com/2010/08/eat-drink-be-merry.html) The piece she wanted had many more letters to create, so it was very tedious and time consuming indeed. I teased her that I would never attempt to make such a piece again. I am glad she ordered it, as it pushed me to create on another level. I am very happy with the way it turned out. I am just grateful that the word wasn't supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! As for the funky paper in the background, don't you just love it! It is specialty paper from a company called Iota. Known for their paper & stationary, they have unleashed an entirely new line...all adorned with their zany, bright patterns. From journals & totes to baby shoes and aprons. To check out some of their fabulous goodies, go to http://www.everyiota.com/.

Thanks for fueling my creativity by stopping by and visiting!
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    beautiful!!

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  2. Amelia KhalikJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Omg..this piece is amazingly beautiful! So inspiring and full of life!..:))

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  3. Robin ThomasJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I do love that line. That is so beautiufl. your work is on another level. You are so good.

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  4. Michelle HernandezJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    This is FANTASTIC! I have to scrap that saying myself- I'm constantly freaked I'll "make a mistake" on a layout which makes me take longer than if I just "winged it". B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!!

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  5. ellen s.January 20, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    oh gosh i love that line!!!!!!!!!! yes yes yes. it's gorgeous

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  6. VanessaJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    that is a fabulous quote..we should all live by that..think of the things we could do!

    love your piece..beautiful!!

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  7. BabyBokChoyJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    That window, it's a window right?? is seriously amazing, beautiful!!!

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  8. ValerieJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Oh my gosh Amy - this is a stunning piece!!

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  9. BrendaJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    that is really cool! What a great way to use up an old window. And I love the saying too!

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  10. Sharm NidyanandanJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    This is superb! and that quote couldn't be 'truer'! :) I love the colour combo on this piece! so vibrant and fun! :)

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  11. NancyJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Oh Amy this is AMAZING!!! Love your lettering and that paper is DIVINE! I wouldn't mind having this in my home! you know my birthday is coming up...LOL...ROFL....I am just kidding...not that I wouldn't love it...but I wouldn't dare put you through this...plus I would want mine to say CREATIVE PEOPLE ARE SELDOM TIDY! that's my newest favorite phrase...I love you girl....I don't know how I missed this with all this extra time I have had on my hands lately. ;) just giving you a hard time...and I'm kidding of course...Had a blast at our girl's night btw! Love my mobile...maybe I'll get some pics in it today and post it.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    WOW!! I can't believe you made that, it's absolutely stunning!!

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  13. lisaJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    That's just stunning. A true piece of art!! x

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    That's beautiful - and I love that quote.

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  15. revJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    how cool is this? totally love it!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Its amazing Amy! Beautiful!

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  17. Jessy ChristopherJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Wow, this is amazing!! Lotsa hardwork putting everything together and love the saying!!

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  18. Michelle HernandezJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    HI! Thank for being so supportive of my blog- it's so great to always hear from you. The cloud paper is an old collection from Crate paper called "cloud" and found it on ebay- it comes like that- die cut and with the 2 tone border.

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  19. SusanJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    thank you for your thoughtful and tres encouraging comment regarding my etsy shop wares. I just deactivated a bunch of prints I hope I didn't take away something you liked. Let me know if a fav is missing and thanks again. You made my day !

    I feel like I've been making loads of "new mistakes" lately ... a very beautiful piece.

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  20. SusanJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    and a ps. I'm just about to list the original collage Good Things Come No.2 at my etsy shop ...

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  21. Andrea AmuJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Ohhh Amy! This, my girl, is OFF THE HOOK!
    Wow... you do amazing work!

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  22. patti westJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    AMY. This is awesome!!! Love that you created the inspirational message w/black letters - they pop right off your colorful background. Honest to God, you amaze me w/your creativity!!! Thanks for being so freakin' fabulous!!! :) :)

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  23. BeataJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    It's amazing! Very inspiring:)

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  24. Sandy AngFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    A most telling moto to live by. I believe in mistakes and failures being transformative in our lives. Thanks for the inspiration.

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