10 July 2007

The one about black and white

Lately I have been challenged to step outside of my comfort zone. I have had to tackle 2 projects that involved using NO COLOR.. only black and white. It hasn't been since college that I have been restricted to this basic "color" palette and it has been difficult to get back to the pure design aspect without relying on color....

My first project was one that Amber Dawn invited me to participate in a couple of months ago. She was hosting a black and white charm swap and I said, "no problem" as I signed up. I didn't procrastinate.. really, I just thought and thought about it. I changed my mind and direction more times than I can remember and I probably would have thrown in the towel had it not been for Amber's availability to brainstorm and offer advice. All in all, I am pretty happy with how my charms turned out though they are FAR from what I initially imagined.

black & white

black & white

The second project that I tackled was very last minute. I actually just found out about it tonight from Shosh and I heard back from the hostess immediately. I created my page for this collaborative diary project. There are still a few pages available but the deadline is next week so if you are at all interested, check it out. Very cool!! Anyway, here is my page so far. I need to look at it with fresh eyes again but I like where it is headed...

Journal1

13 comments:

  1. those charms are beautiful. wow! one of these days i am going to stop being afraid of the messiness of glitter...i just think i will get it all over the place and not on my project...

    and your diary page is gorgeous. i love the bird. and the swirls...all of it.

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  2. i adore your black and white projects!!! the charms are just fantastic!!!

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  3. I love black and white ANYTHING and what you've created is GREAT !!!
    And you've been a busy girl...and I can't wait for the next Portals !!!

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  4. that little charm is darling!!! love it, and the diary stuff. nice!

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  5. I like your black and white things. Very classy.flamblogger

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  6. Your page is darling as are the little charms for your swap! I have always loved black and white and have done my kitchen in that scheme as well! Thanks for you kind words on my blog. I appreciate hearing that others have been where I am now! hugs, Linda

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  7. Love your black and white projects! The diary is looking great!

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  8. I LOVE the charms -- I can't wait until they are swapped out so I can see one in person!

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  9. ooh those charms are BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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  10. I love this post. Your charms and journal page are beautiful. I just posted mine over on my blog
    http://creativerantsfromnerissa.blogspot.com/2007/07/journal-entry.html

    Have a good weekend!
    Nerissa

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  11. I love those charms. How creative. Diary page is nice too.

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  12. Hi Heather! I was wondering where you found the little glass vials. I have been looking for those everywhere and need a good source for them.

    See you at ARTPLAY!!!

    -Amy

    http://craftingbycandlelight.blogspot.com

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