Distinctly Yours - designs by lin: 2013-02-24

Feb 26, 2013

What is this????

Can you tell what one image was used to create these computer kaleidoscopes?

Both of the above images and the one below were made using a photo of Bailey, my yorkie/maltese furry kid, in his Christmas cap.

I use 2 programs: Kaleidoscope Kreator (www.KalCollections.com) and Dazzling Reflections (www.poppyhilldesigns.com). Both these programs are user friendly so the learning curve is not extensive -- and we like that!! Each one has its own merits, so I don't have a favorite as it all depends what I may want to do.

Be warned ---- It is addicting. Just a slight manipulation of the photos and templates can create a totally different look. You use your own photos and art work to create one-of-a-kind extraordinary works of art.

Feb 25, 2013

Welcome

Welcome to Distinctly Yours – designs by lin

In the past year, my creative streak has been rejuvenated by personal and Facebook encounters with very talented artists. So many new ideas and interests came flooding my way. I thought this would be ideal to share what is whirling in my imagination --- and hope that you will share with me your world of creativity.

So what started this journey back into inks, paints, fiber, fabric, glitter, rubber stamping, embossing power, clay, paper? I started 2012 attending a retreat in Rocky Hill KY (www.PKGlitz.com) where we played with glitter and embossing powder for 3 days. A bonus is I was asked to be a designer - and that started the creative juices flowing. In August I attended the StampAway convention in Sharonville OH followed by the Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Convention in Nashville. In October, I did a painting class with Peggy Harris, famous decorative artist, and my painting interest gravitated to critters. All these adventures brought new ideas, products and techniques – and a renewal in creating.

I met many people this past year that have inspired me without their knowing. Each has left an imprint and given me new perspectives and appreciation. Traditionally, I have done paper, fiber, fabric, painting, etc – but doodling and mixed media have peaked my interest. This is a whole new world for me --- and I am excited as it is so different for me.

My most heartfelt thanks to Julie Shelander (www.entirelyapropos.blogspot.com) and Terri Sproul (www.terrisproul.blogspot.com) for helping me get this started. Without them, I would still be at page 2 maybe of the blogging book. Both are very busy women, but they found time to help me. Thank you ladies from the bottom of my heart.

No doubt I will have some fine tuning as I progress with this blog, but today is the day I decided to jump in with both feet. I hope you will join me in my journey of art exploration (www.lingriffindesigns.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/lingriffindesigns) and share with me yours

Now here it begins ---- all those art supplies and tools are gonna get a workout!! Now where did I put that paint brush??!!

About Me

Creativity has always been in my world, but more so in recent years. I began my own home-based business in Ft Worth TX focusing on custom items – embroidered items, gift bags, glassware, egg carving, and silk floral arrangements. A whole new world of paper art came onto the horizon with the introduction of rubber stamping.

When we moved to Nashville TN, I was education coordinator for a chain store. There I met women who twirled me in new directions of looking at things ‘out of the box’. Although I still hold onto some traditional, I gravitate to the unexpected and different – anything with paper, fibers, fabric, embellishments, bling, paint, inks, clay – you name it. Each has its own platform, but that doesn’t stop me from trying to incorporate them all in my projects. I am always excited to discover new techniques, tips and products.

It wasn’t until the arrival of a granddaughter and grandson that I became a scrapbooking and journaling addict, both paper and digital. Now everything is photographed with an album and journaling in mind.

I love fabric, beads and fibers which I incorporate into my projects – and sometimes they even become garments or items. I enjoy hand needlework and cross-stitching, but machine embroidery dominates since it is so much quicker.

I am a Donna Dewberry One-Stroke Certified Instructor (OSCI). Last year I stretched myself and took lessons from Peggy Harris, renowned decorative artist, who does the whimsical critters. More recently, I have developed an interest in mix media and doodling -- so it is never-ending, but invigorating exploring unknown horizons.

I am a former member of Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) and Decorative Painter’s Society (DPS).

I was a design team member for PKGlitz in Rocky Hill KY where glitter is often the bling in my projects.

Life is good as I play with my art adventures. We have two sons, two grandchildren and one very spoiled puppy (often times shimmers with glitter, showered with cut threads, or dotted with paint since he is at my feet when I am doing projects) and a husband who tolerates very well my creative madness and quirks – but don’t tell him I said that.

Feb 26, 2013

What is this????

Feb 25, 2013

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