Monday, June 27, 2011

Summer Of Color - Pretty In Pink

Loved loved doing this fluffy frilly pretty pink piece for the Summer Of Color challenge. I used to listen to a band called the Psychedelic Furs and my favorite song was called Pretty In Pink. I got to use some of my thrift store finds like the crepe paper and cellophane twist. I also got to use Shimmerz Ruby Spritz which I love!!! I sprayed the crepe paper with it. Thank you for sending me this Stacey! Can't wait to see what you all do!

On a side note we watched Second Hand Lions for about the 5th time. If it's on we both seem unable to turn it off. A real tug at heart strings movie. They have a dog in this movie that I love. It's a french bulldog and I took a picture of the TV to show you. Sooo ugly it's cute. I keep telling Steve that that is what I want for my birthday. Really really want for my birthday! I added the little bulldog that can't get up video. It just makes me laugh every time I've seen it!
:) Nan

37 comments:

cheryl said...

oh hun this is a brilliant piece you have created here love the design,just love it and that wee dog oh how super cute is he,bless him wanted to put my hand in the screen and pick him up,and put him on his,feet bless him hugs cherylxxx

Jenny said...

Oh Nan, your little pink bird is so pretty... love it... and how cute is that dog... will have to look out for that movie...

Jenny x

linda (dots n doodles) said...

What a lovely pink piece. The bird is adorable and I love all the layers and texture you have added. What a good use of crepe paper.

WrightStuff said...

What a cute and adorable piece. Great that you got bits from thrift stores too - we like a bit of upcycling!!

Mandy said...

oh...perfect...loved that band too...i grew up with those movies...an 80's child all the way...your pretty in pink piece is beautiful...i so love birds...xxx

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

This is wonderful. The birdie is just adorable!

Anonymous said...

This is soooo cute! I love the way you made the tail. Aren't French bulldogs adorable? I fall for every one I see.

scrapwordsmom said...

Oh I LOVE your pink piece. You are sooo talented. I look forward to posting my Pink later in the week...

Love that movie and that band. I am an 80's girl afterall;)

Unknown said...

Very pretty. I love this piece with the layers of color and textures.

sugar Creek said...

I love your artwork! So pretty! I love those dogs as well, I must because we have an English bulldog and they don't have to much of a nose either!

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Nan,
Oh, what a beautiful piece!! And those dogs are just adorable!!
XO
Cindy

Wildflowerhouse said...

Oh Nan your bird is darling. Love all the pink for sure. Baby bull dog is so funny. We went out to dinner last night and I felt just like him after dinner. Way to much food but oh so good!

Kathy said...

Beautiful pink piece.. love that birdie.. and awesome upcycling too... I've never seen that movie.. sounds like a good one..

DMG said...

The bird is the word! And pink...what could be better than that? Love your work, Nan!

JessiVille said...

Another beautiful piece. This birdie is pretty in all her pinkness!
Jessi xox

Joanna said...

Such a cute birdie, I love her little wire feet. And yes, she is very pretty in pink.

Georgie Horn said...

This is lovely! I love to find treasures at the thrift store. And, we watched 2nd hand lions this weekend too! That is the sweetest movie!

Liette alias Pixelle said...

oh lovely pink art piece...so cute...and I am looking the video of the baby and I was laughing it looks like the baby want to dance but I really observ and I think that baby wants to be on his legs but he is not able and needs a little help...so hope you will have a nice gift for your next birthday...and have a nice time...bye xx

Melodie said...

Great layout..love the mix of textures that you used........great video too! I didn't know wheather to laugh or be sad that He couldn't get up!!

Kristin said...

Nan! This is absolutely adorable! I LOVE her - and those feet! So cool ;) What a perfectly beautiful piece - thank you for sharing your talents with us, xo

Trece said...

"Ah, h*ll, just bury us out back with the d*mn lion; the kid gets it all".
Love that movie!! DH is Duvall and I'm Caine (OK, so it's not an exact parallel. . .).
Love all the fun you had in your art - love how feminine.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

JaN's ArTy JouRneY said...

Soooo pretty in pink! beautiful embellies and the crepe paper is a fabby touch :)
Jan x

Meggymay said...

Love this piece, gorgeous design and colour Tvonne xx

Terrie said...

Fun and whimsical!

Chris said...

Oh Nan this is just totally awesome!! Soooo pretty and perfectly girly... I love everything about your gorgeous piece.
hugs
Chris xx

Ella said...

I love your pink art; so pretty!
I can see why you want that for your birthday; adorable! I want one, too :D
How sweet~

Daniele Valois said...

oh, really really fun and pretty!

Daniele Valois said...

you know, I just came to look at this again, and I am really impressed with how perfectly this is put together, and with so many different mediums!

Netty said...

Oh wow Nan your piece is so gorgeous. Enjoy your week, Annette x

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful, I love it : )

Terry said...

You already know that I love dogs, too cute! And speaking of cute, your wall hanging in pink is so, so, so cute! Love it! Thanks for the challenge tip! Have a lovely evening!

scrapwordsmom said...

Nan,

Thank you so very much for your kind words regarding my pain problems. It's nice to know I am not alone in my struggles. Art helps so much, doesn't it?!

I am a follower here...just love your place.

Pam Tucker said...

Wonderful piece you've created! Love all the little bits you were able to gather and add. And what great texture! Oh, that dog is too adorable! :)

Heather Henry said...

What a cute birdie, I love birds of any color.
I also love that movie, it's so awesome. That dog is adorable.

Lynn Stevens said...

So preety in pink and how great your able to use some of your recent finds.
That Bulldog. OMG hahahahahahah too cute, I wanted to give him a little nudge to help him out. Hope hubby gets you one of your own to love. Whens your B-Day?
hugs Lynn

Elizabeth Claire said...

Pretty Pretty in Pink, Indeed. I love the piece you created ...it is gorgeous!! And the sweet story, too. I hope you can get that birthday present...Enjoy!

K J D said...

ps thanks for the tip about the mini stapler..... going to check it out right now!!!!!

Karenx