daring dorothea's dream

i'm behind, but determined to continue the surrealism art lessons over at my soul's dark imagination -- this challenge from a few weeks ago introduced me to an artist i was not familiar with -- dorothea tanning. learn more about her here.

dorothea, like many who explored surrealism, dabbled heavily in dreams. this is my interpretation, using images from fusion dream print and retired mischief circus kits. it took me awhile to figure out how i wanted to represent and honor dorothea but i am feeling good about my final creation!

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dream sequences

for sunday postcard art: dream

"dreams of castles and magic"

"circus dreams"

 

images from retired mischief circus and fusion dream print.

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dreaming in stripes

for take a word: use stripes

background from gecko galz. images from retired miles beyond the moon set. "dream" from dezinaworld.

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travel dreams

as we continue our july theme at the gecko galz customer challenge blog:  "enjoy the journey," create on this theme using gecko galz products for the chance to win prizes from the gecko galz store.  i have a 4x6 postcard and another ATC to share today.

supplies: 4x6 cardboard base; gecko galz "parisian dreams paper pack"; gecko galz "paris dreams" collage sheet; gecko galz "charming words" collage sheet; black lace; paper flower; enamel dot; black stickers; distress ink.

instructions: i covered the cardboard base with 2 papers from the parisien dreams paper pack, distressed the edges and added the lace at top.  i fussy cut the woman and glued her on, adding the words, flower, dot and stickers to finish.

supplies: ATC base; gecko galz "parisian dreams paper pack"; gecko galz "dream girls" collage sheet; gecko galz "postcards from abroad" collage sheet; gecko galz "charming words" collage sheet; gecko galz "postcards from abroad" collage sheet;washi tape; paper flower; distress ink.

instructions: i covered the ATC base with paper from the parisian dreams pack and a torn peice from the postcards from abroad collage sheet.  i added washi take and distressed the edges.  i fussy cut the woman from the dream girls sheet and added her along with the word and the flower.

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how to play along with the challenge: create on our theme -- remember you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  if you sign up for the monthly gecko galz newsletter you'll get a free collage sheet every month.  sign up at the blog here, on the top left. there are also wonderful freebies at the gecko galz pinterest page. and there are always wonderful deals at the etsy shop -- and if you are a newsletter subscriber you'll also get notice of the special one buck wednesday deals. hurry! for this challenge your deadline to link up is july 30.  challenge prize will be goodies from the gecko galz shop!  

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in the dream time

for three muses challenge: time

images from holliewood studios "mischief and messes #6" and "altered realities" kits.

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dreams of paris

this july at the gecko galz customer challenge blog the challenge new theme is "enjoy the journey." create on this theme using gecko galz products for the chance to win prizes from the gecko galz store.  i have an ATC to share today.

supplies: ATC base; gecko galz "the drawing board" collage sheet; gecko galz "postcards from abroad" collage sheet; gecko galz "la boheme" digital kit; lace; washi tape; black lace; paper flower; distress ink.

instructions: i covered the ATC base with a designer paper from the "la boheme" kit and then with a torn piece from the postcards from abroad collage sheet and distressed the edges.  after fussy cutting the girl from "the drawing board" collage sheet i glued her on, covered the corner with washi tape, taped on some lace at bottom and added the paper flower.

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how to play along with the challenge: create on our theme -- remember you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  if you sign up for the monthly gecko galz newsletter you'll get a free collage sheet every month.  sign up at the blog here, on the top left. there are also wonderful freebies at the gecko galz pinterest page. and there are always wonderful deals at the etsy shop -- and if you are a newsletter subscriber you'll also get notice of the special one buck wednesday deals. for this challenge your deadline to link up is july 30.  challenge prize will be goodies from the gecko galz shop!  

come back here on july 28 to see another creation by me on this theme.

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