Tuesdays With Tag - Feelin' A Little Artsy Fartsy...

Hi, Everybody!

This picture was taken last summer while we were travelin'. 

(Don't worry. No alligators in those northern waters!)

I had a busy weekend, but Mom didn't take pictures, if you can even believe that! Soooo, today, I'm gonna punt for my blog post. I gotta get me some more reliable help around here. I can't be expected to just post "selfies" every week, can I?

I was goin' through Mom's "Corgi Art and Posters" files and saw this cool picture again (by Norma Rowley). I got inspired. I came up with a little idea to try my paw at creatin' my own art.

What do you think? 

I used a watercolor effect in Mom's Photoshop Elements program and this is what I made. Mom liked it so much she put it up on the 'fridgerator. She said she might even have cards made! I guess she's partial to "artsy fartsy". hee hee

I think we have better pictures that we can play with though. I'm thinking somethin' more like this would make a better card. (Autographs available) See? This is what I play around with when I'm foolin' around on the computer.

Mom saves lots of Corgi posters and cartoons. This is one of my personal favorites.

...and this one, because it's a perfect guide to how Corgis are "set up".

'cept, I noticed that where it says "rub here"...yeah. I actually prefer if you move up right between my front legs. THAT'S the spot! Oherwise, I'd say this poster is pretty much right on.

It rained yesterday. I was in the car with Mom all day. We had big plans, but I reeeaaalllly don't like hangin' around outside in the rain. It makes my fur fuzzy. Not my best look. So, I guess I'll just have to wait until the rain stops and we can go out and do somethin' fun. Probably not today. Mom's makin' more wallets. 

By the way...Who can I call about those wallets? Mom just can't stop makin' 'em. It's like me and bacon. One little taste and I'm hooked. Gotta have more. Mom's obsessed with those wallets. grrrrr. I gotta figure out how to get her out of the studio so she can take me on an adventure or ten.

I'll see you in seven. 'til then...

"Keep Your Nose To The Wind 

and The Sunshine On Your Tail."

Finished Tablet Case...

I completed this commission over the weekend. It's constructed completely from my client's late father's shirt. The additional embellishments were also given to me to incorporate into the design. So, after a week of careful planning, I was ready to begin on Saturday.

The first step was to carefully cut apart the shirt. I knew that I wanted to utilize the button placket, manufacturers info/size label, and at least one complete pocket and flap. The laces I was given were bright white with a few stains, so I used the Instant Antique spray to darken them and minimize the appearance of the stains.

Her dad carried a penny with the Masonic symbol stamped into it. I chose a framed vinyl window to protect and preserve it. I placed that on the inside of the case closure flap. The closed flap is then secured by velcro strips.

I placed the full pocket on the back side of the case. I pulled half the stitches out of the pocket so that I could securely sew the last piece of lace to the outside of it without stitching the pocket shut.

 

When I'd done that, I resewed the pocket to the fabric. I added more of the button band to the back of the flap., leaving the ends open so that a pen or stylus could be stored there.

There is batting between the exterior and interior fabric, and I added just a little extra behind the silver badge on the front side. I wanted to be absolutely sure that there would be nothing to mar or damage anything placed inside the case.

Well, it's all finished now and will go to it's new owner this week. It was an honor for me to make this piece...a piece of her father to carry close. I'm anxious to see her reaction, and I sure hope she likes it!

Sunday Scripture...

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Our family has been blessed with a new baby.

My cousin, Nathaniel and his wife, Chelsea welcomed their son in the wee

hours of Saturday morning. We thank and praise God for their healthy boy. 

They'll be wonderful parents.

God is Good.