Thursday, February 26, 2009

Participant Inspired Theme 8: Bones of the Earth or You're My Rock

Welcome to the first Participant Inspired Theme! Recently, some of you asked about submitting theme ideas. I thought that was an incredible idea so here to kick off the first Participant Inspired Theme is Salvaged Expression. Salvaged is one of the many talented artists on the Thursday Sweet Treat who creates stunning pieces each week and then shares her love for the Sweet Treat and for all her fellow artists with everyone around her. She's been a huge inspiration to me so it is an honor to present her theme here. I have absolutely no idea what I am going to make yet but I'm ridiculously excited to play. I think the theme is stellar! Please join me in creating something wonderful this week!



Remember, how you choose to interpret the theme is completely up to you. It simply needs to be tasteful – no pornography or messages of hate here. When you sit down to create, you cannot think about how people will or will not receive your work. You are required to simply enjoy the act of creating. Please see the bottom of this post for how to submit a response.




"If one is sufficiently lavish with time, everything possible happens."- Herodotus








"What are men to rocks and mountains?"- Jane Austen




Important Guidelines


The work submitted must be something you have created and/or worked on between the time the theme was revealed and the Thursday unveiling. Please submit your response to Natasha@creativenachos.com no later than end of day Wednesday, March 4th if you would like it to be posted on Thursday, March 5th. OR send me a link to your response to include in the comments section of the post.


With your response please include:


1. Your name - either first name, shop name or both.


2. The name of your piece (if you choose to give it one)


3. Something you'd like to share (process of creation, idea behind piece) if you'd like to share anything

4. Two photos of your piece or of each of the pieces (3x5 or 4x6 and 72dpi or a max of 96dpi - if you need any help with that please don't worry I'd be happy to help!)

Most importantly, grab those creative stones and build, build, build! Play! Have fun :)

I will be doing one or two Participant Inspired themes a month. If you would like to submit an idea, please send an email to Natasha@creativenachos.com.

Thank you again, Salvaged. I can't wait to see what everyone creates!

14 comments:

SalvagedExpression said...

Oh, man that's the theme?
What am I going to do with that?
Ooh! I have an idea!
Aww, crap I have to go to the store! Damn you Salvaged!
...
Oh....
yeah...

I noticed you gave the title a little twist there Natasha and I love it!
But now I really do have to go to the store because those supplies are in a box in another county!

Natasha said...

Salvaged!! I LOVE this theme...my wheels are turning...I never even realized that the title of the email was the title...I'm so sorry!! I've got to slow down...so put both because you said you liked the one I put in there...it was only because I thought there was none....tell me if you prefer to leave it Bones of the Earth....or both...I like yours

lifeartdesigns said...

Oh what an interesting theme! I like both titles. This will be fun. Happy creating all!
Janie

Unknown said...

mmmmmmmmmm this could be very interesting indeed!mmmmmmmmm will have to think on this one for a bit!
Natasha - you are so sweet, thank you for your very encouraging and wonderful comments on thurs page.
I'm off for a 1st for me - my 1st stained glass class! I'm sooooooo excited!
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
:)Kris

SalvagedExpression said...

The rain just came out here and the rocks I took my last pictures on are showing off all their beautiful colors. I may have a whole new craft outlet at this rate!

CastAwayCreation said...

Great great idea... I hope I have time to submit something this week!

Heather
http://castawaycreation.etsy.com

LadyK said...

This will be very interesting! I ran out of time on last weeks theme, so hopefully I will be able to finish it in time for the mini in March.

No idea what I will be doing for this one yet, but it should be great fun!
Have a great weekend!
Kim

Melanie Hazen said...

What a great theme! This will be my first TST and i am really looking forward to creating something for this theme in particular!

TiLT said...

ooohhhh....I hope I get a chance to finally join in on the fun...ideas started popping the moment I saw those pics :)

storybeader said...

what a wonderful idea! I haven't been creating many new pieces lately, but I'll definitely keep your theme in mind!

Natasha said...

lifeartdesigns - I love that you love both titles...I can't wait to see what you create with this one!!

lisianblue - I wonder what you will create - stained glass?? That's wonderful what an adventure you have to tell us how it goes!!! Hope you had fun :) What an excting way to challenge yourself!!


SalvagedExpression - I'm dying to see those rocks!!! How cool....

CastAwayCreation - how are you? I hope you will join us this week as well...look forward to seeing your work!!


LadyK - KIM!! I can't wait to see what you created for last week....now I'm already excited for the March mini-monthly!! I hope you submit for this week as well...but remember no pressure!

Melanie Hazen - how fun!! I love that this will be your first one...YAY!! Welcome!!

TiLT - WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOO!! YAY!!! Tilt that rocks...can't wait ...can't wait...

storybeader - ooooohhh...I hope this theme burns bright for you and you create something fabulous that you can't help but to submit it!! :)

Yup, it's like Christmas all over again!! I can't wait to see what everyone creates YAY!!!

Ceridwen said...

Ooh, what a fun one. And I just collected a bunch of beach stones over the weekend, too! Don't know if I'll use them or not, but they'll serve as inspiration anyway!

Love the participant inspired idea, too. Very cool!

Mackin-Art said...

I have SO many ideas for this challenge and I'm not going to be able to play this week, just too many other things that must be accomplished. Maybe next week....

Natasha said...

Ceridwen - ooooo can't wait to see if those stones make it in or not....so exciting!

Mackin-Art - totally bummed but completely understand!! Hope to see you next week and remember if you want to make something for this theme there is always the March mini-monthly! Hope all goes well for you this week