Theme 30: Purple Passion

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.

I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it. ~ Alice Walker

“When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, With a red hat which doesn't go and doesn't suit me, And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves, And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter." ~ Jenny Joseph quote









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, August 12th if you would like it to be posted on Thursday, August 13th. 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. Please limit this to 2-3 sentences

4. The shop and/or blog links you'd like to include

5. 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, let passion guide you!

Exceptional Artists Gather to Create Work That Will Send You Over the Moon

I am so bummed that I was unable to get my piece done for this week because every single piece here is PHENOMENAL!

These talented, sensational, professional artists will make you long to spend time viewing the night sky, celebrating the colors, magic and imagination that we discover when the sun has slipped below the horizon and the blanket of night is upon us.

After celebrating these works, you will surely view the moon tonight with new eyes...






Maureen, a talented artist, created this stunning piece.

"Help Dorothy and Toto sing: Somewhere over the orange moons/Lilac skies bloom/Pink stars glow and shi-ine/Why, then oh why, can't I?" asks Maureen.

http://aquamaureens.blogspot.com/













Agathe, creator of Meherio68, created this gorgeous Moon River ring.

"This is my Moon River ring, "my Huckleberry friend", telling of dreams and travelling, of smooth and rough, in gorgeous Japanese ceramics and plain pine wood... Modelled by my lovely niece and goddaughter, Hortense," said Agathe.

Blog: http://lebarduvent.blogspot.com/
Etsy shop: http://meherio68.etsy.com/
DaWanda shop: http://lebarduvent.dawanda.com/

Salvaged Expression created this phenomenal piece.

"For my (dare I say triumphant?) return I decided to try my hand at the ever popular glass magnets. They were a real pleasure to make and I think I'll be making more in the upcoming weeks. This set depicts the moon in all of its phases and a big iridescent magnet with a scientific diagram of the moon circling the earth. Each one glows in the dark which makes my inner geek feel very warm and fuzzy," said Salvaged.

http://salvagedexpression.etsy.com/

Felicia Kramer, creator of Another Bright Idea, created this stellar piece titled, “Who knows”.

"By my favorite poet, e e cummings:
“who knows if the moon’s a balloon,
coming out of a keen city
in the sky filled with pretty people?”

"You can see the complete delightful poem on my blog today," said Felicia.

http://anotherbrightidea.etsy.com/
http://www.feliciakramer.blogspot.com/

Marja, creator of Glass Elements, created these truly fabulous Blue Moons - Fused Glass Earrings. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28873339

"These adorable small earring posts remind me of a full shiny blue moon – simple, elegant and sparkling in the night sky. When they came out of the kiln this week, I knew I had the perfect little moons to share with all of you," said Marja.

http://www.glasselements.etsy.com/

Amanda, creator of Persistent Green, created this fantastic handmade and painted Journal in progress.

""Over the moon," to me, is all about excitement--in particular, excitement about my new binding machine! I was desperately hoping to get my journal for this theme bound, but between all the house repairs and stress this week, I just wasn't able to finish. Please enjoy my work in progress, and prepare yourself for seeing many bound journals in the future!" said Amanda.

http://persistentgreen.etsy.com/
http://persistentgreen.blogspot.com/

Kelsey, creator of Caffeinated Frenzy, created this sensational cashmere lace scarf titled, "Direction."

"I've been working on a series of recycled lace scarves, in my own reversible lace stitches that I've been developing. This one got me thinking about direction and how sometimes its best to slow down, let life's adventure just happen. The wind gives us a push, or knocks us on the ground, or flies us over the moon," said Kelsey.

http://caffeinatedfrenzy.etsy.com/











Jodi, creator of Jodi Horgan Beaded Art to Wear, created this magnificent piece titled, "Three Quarter Moon".

http://www.jodihorgan.etsy.com/
http://www.jodihorgan.blogspot.com/

Kris, creator of Lisianblue, created this awe-inspiring piece.

"I was over the moon getting some great pictures of some wonderful hummingbirds. So, I thought it would be fun to have one fly "Over the Moon" !"

1st picture: "Over The Moon" -is my model for my collaged picture: "Imagine That"

http://lisianblue.artfire.com/

Over the Moon

Imagine That

Trina Gratrix, creator of Woven Chains Jewelry, created these incredibly beautiful Harvest Moon Earrings and Moonlight Pendant.

"The moon has so many moods and so many faces. It was impossible to create just one," said Trina.

http://wovenchains.etsy.com/

Harvest Moon Earrings

Moonlight Pendant

This week, I looked around and found a fabulous new moon item as well as a great moon shop. These folks do not know they are in the TST yet...I am going to write to surprise them. More artists to celebrate and invite to play - YAY!




Harvest Moon Handmade Earrings

http://kerstinhanson.etsy.com/

http://moonangelnay.etsy.com/

Twilight Rose 8x12 Inch Archival Print - Creative Fine Art Photography

After viewing this amazing TST are you feeling creative? Are you ready to just dive in and start creating for next week??

Well, next week's theme is.........."Purple Passion".
Tune in tomorrow for fabulous photos, quotes and inspiration to feed your passion!

Celebrate This Artist, MRSBaubles!

MONET FLOWERS IN THE SPRING

Handmade Necklace woven with green peridot rounds and handwoven flowers of purple, pink, white seed beads and freshwater pearls

Today, you are invited to celebrate MRSBaubles!

MRSBaubles.etsy.com was submitted by Phoenyx Ravenswing who said, "MRSBaubles has some awesome beadwork and a lovely manner. :-)"

Please stop by MRSBaubles.etsy.com, pick up a piece and leave her a message letting her know how much you dig her work!

Imagine ...oh Imagine...

Which would you rather be doing right now....

taking a hot air balloon ride

or lying on the beach?

Theme 29: Over the Moon

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sorry for the delay folks! This theme was suggested by Agathe, creator of Meherio68.etsy.com. Enjoy!



We've heard about the cow that went over it. We've heard about the over the moon feeling. But what I want to know is what does it mean to YOU?





“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” ~ Buddha


"A Full Moon rising can be a dramatic celestial sight,and Full Moons can have many names. For example,October's Full Moon is popularly called the "Hunter's Moon". ~ David Haworth NightSkyInfo.com

“Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars.” ~ Les Brown


Let your imagination journey over the moon!

Tremendously Talented Artists Create the Most Perfect Bright, Blue Day!

Who knew the blues could be so beautiful? These talented, incredible, professional, magical artists. That's who!

We have two special new surprises in this Treat....I hope you enjoy. The second one at the end of the Treat is a BIG gift from me to you :)


I invite you to enjoy this sensation feast for the eyes....

Isa, a wonderful artist, created this gorgeous piece titled, Blue Lagoon.

“I made this pendant with a cabochon ceramics manufactured in the south of France in Vallauris. I have surrounded the cabochon with seed beads 11/0 using the raw 3D technique.”

http://pencio.chezblog.com/

Agathe, creator of Meherio68, created this truly stunning piece.

"Funnily enough, the minute I saw "blue", I had the song "Blue Moon" in my head. It's there again every time I look at the ring which I made with a lot of love and cheer this Sunday, stamping, hammering, soldering (YES!), antiquing, finishing the sterling silver, and finally trying it on, with a bright smile to boot. It didn't even strike me until yesterday night that there could be something subliminal / opportunistic about my inspiration— I just love that song!"

Etsy shop: http://meherio68.etsy.com/
DaWanda shop: http://lebarduvent.dawanda.com/
blog : http://lebarduvent.blogspot.com/














Jodi, creator of Jodi Horgan Beaded Art to Wear, created these two magnificent pieces.

http://www.jodihorgan.etsy.com/
http://jodihorgan.blogspot.com/


















Alpha Buttonpusher created these two sensational pieces, Blue Meltdown and Intertwined.

Some people change their ways when they see the light; others when they feel the heat.

~Caroline Schoeder~


http://pushbuttonalpha.blogspot.com/

Amanda, creator of Persistent Green, created this phenomenal 9x12 mixed media piece titled, Untitled.

"One of my favorite color combinations is blue and yellow--not a coincidence that you find the two in a bright, sunny day. I'm not quite finished with this one, but I'm pleased with its cheerfulness so far!"

http://persistentgreen.blogspot.com/
http://persistentgreen.etsy.com/

Lorrie, creator of Lennymud, created this awesome BIG BLUE BOWL.

"When I looked at the sky for inspiration: I saw big, fluffy pieces of Popcorn. Obviously, I was hungry."

http://www.lennymud.etsy.com/

Kelsey, creator of Caffeinated Frenzy, created a beautiful Sunny Skies Scarf (cashmere) and a lovely Aries scarf (kid mohair/silk).

“Lately I've been working on lace scarves. Instead of making something with a super deep meaning, I just wanted to make something pretty to wear, to brighten someone's day.”

http://caffeinatedfrenzy.etsy.com/


Sunny Skies Scarf (cashmere)

Aries (kid mohair/silk)

Felicia Kramer, creator of AnotherBrightIdea, created these three fabulous pieces titled, “Words Laugh”, “Words Relax” and “Words Smile”.

"Following through on last week’s submissions, here’s a few more examples for a line of note cards I’m planning. I have a couple more in addition to these (they’re not “blue” so I believe they’ll make it into my shop. I welcome feedback - thanks."

http://anotherbrightidea.etsy.com/
http://www.feliciakramer.blogspot.com/


"Words Laugh"

"Words Relax"

"Words Smile"

Trina, creator of Woven Chains Jewelry, created this fantastic piece titled, "A Mermaid's Tale".

"It's the sparkle of the sun on a Carribean Sea -- so beautiful you just know there must be treasure hidden underneath."

http://wovenchains.etsy.com/

Maureen, a talented artist, created this awe-inspiring piece.

"This week Maureen just played with blue--three different shades, then her favorite straw to spitblow with, and her NEW favorite: the rigger for squiggly lines."

http://aquamaureens.blogspot.com/

Natasha, creator of Doodlestar, shared a small piece from her art journal.

"It's just something that came to life as I started to think about blue."

http://doodlestar.etsy.com

This week, I looked around for new blue items from folks who might like to play here on the TST. These folks do not know they are in the TST yet...I am going to write to surprise them. More artists to celebrate and invite to play - YAY!

http://Stoopher.etsy.com

Hanging Around
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27970849

http://HanaSakuraDesigns.etsy.com

Just Dance Dichroic Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=28308084

http://Azamibags.etsy.com

Zoe Clutch / Wristlet in light blue
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24414655

http://MyCabincreations.etsy.com


Delicate Sterling Silver Lampwork Hoop Earrings in Aqua and Cobalt Blue
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28193601

Now, for the final Thursday Sweet Treat surprise!! After viewing this sensational TST are you feeling creative? Are you ready to just dive in and start creating for next week??

Well, next week's theme is.........."OVER THE MOON".
This theme was suggested by Agathe, creator of Meherio68.
Tune in tomorrow for fabulous photos, quotes and inspiration to feed your over the moon creation!