Combining two of my favorite challenges today (you know I Love challenges!), I have really missed playing in each of these recently.
Art Creations Friday, challenge #32 is using this lovely lady image
I am just learning how to make mirror images 
(the digital world is not my oyster quite yet LOL), so I have her looking the other way
The Dans ma maison il y a….challenge is…de la gaieté…..in our house there is “cheerfulness”
Food glorious food…..one of our all time favorite soft cheeses is Boursault. Not every grocery sells it. We have a standing joke where we say “just slap it on your hips” (our friend Catherine came up with that years ago)….it’s still a treat that we do enjoy now and again….a nice crusty baguette and some sliced pear = ooh la laa! Back to my house book……which has been neglected for too long now. Here is the last time I played in it….YIKES where does the time go!
This cheese makes us very cheerful! Babette is telling Julien that it’s her favorite too!
*click for closeup + double clip for mega closeup*
The beautiful lace from art friend, Carmen Dyson, was glued on with UHU glue stick, I am still playing with my plastic doily bits, this time with acrylic paint pounced through
“There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament” ~Henry Van Dyke
28 responses so far ↓
Luisa Migon // June 27, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Hehe!!! Lovely and fun piece!!!
ooglebloops // June 27, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I saw this lovely lady on another blog – and then realized this is where the challenge came from – duh-this one looked so like you – it had a swan!!! thelastdoordownthehall
Lori // June 27, 2009 at 8:36 pm
This is really pretty…well done! ~Lori
Elizabeth Golden // June 27, 2009 at 8:53 pm
ooh I love that cheese too, I get the cracked pepper, sometimes hard to find. Love your girl and the whole spread! Good for you. I need to get back to my book, maybe tonight. Hey if you email me privately and you are somewhere in the USA I will send you some beautiful swan feathers. They are molting and I have been collecting.
Susan M Hickam // June 27, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Love ” Cheese Glourious Cheese” and the “just slap it on your hip!” quote. In fact I think I love everything about your blog- The Emerson quote on the top is a real keeper. I think you do indeed know how to play. Thanks for coming by to see my Pink Saturday post. I’m sure I will be back here for a visit soon. Sweetpea Sue
~*~Patty // June 27, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I added a link that better describes the cheese
p // June 28, 2009 at 12:36 am
this truly put a smile on my face¬
char // June 28, 2009 at 1:13 am
This is just gorgeous. The lace is perfect for the lady. Sounds like great cheese too.
margaret // June 28, 2009 at 3:19 am
who would have thought cheese could be so glamourous! love this one! Mx
Hanne // June 28, 2009 at 4:17 am
This is such a great piece of art!
Have a great summer!!!!!
Hugs Hanne
wil // June 28, 2009 at 4:18 am
This is gorgeous! the lace is perfect for the Lady!!!
susiejefferson // June 28, 2009 at 4:23 am
this is very fine! you are definitely making friends with photoshop – keep up the good work.
Anne // June 28, 2009 at 5:35 am
fantastic house Patty !! I’m happy that you participed !!
Estivalia // June 28, 2009 at 10:52 am
wonderful patty!
the digital world can be intimidating at times, but sometimes a simple F1 helps (-lol!) to find the answer. I know I’ve been using that a lot this weekend, lol.
also, today’s picture reminded me of this blog I wanted to share with you http://18thcenturyblog.com It’s a blog for all things from the 1700’s. I really loved fashion in this time :]
Meikoningin // June 28, 2009 at 10:58 am
Oh it is on one word gorgeous ! Very pretty, love the colour
Sandy // June 28, 2009 at 11:09 am
Patty you are an inspiration for me.
This is really really unique. Love them.
Myriame // June 28, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Great creation and so beautiful!!
Terri @ Pringle Hill // June 28, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Nice digital work, Patty! This piece is gorgeous. Love all of the texture too.
I had to laugh when I read about your love for the cheese! Sometimes I think I’m part “mouse”!!! LOL I can totally identify with “just put it on the hips”! I’m still wearing cheese from ten years ago! Hugs, Terri xoxo
Linda Richter // June 28, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Very pretty….love your house book, of course! Meant to mention to you re the plastic doilies…did you look at the Dollar Stores? I’ve gotten them there before. I can look here for you, too.
Lynn Fox // June 28, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Absolutely glorious!
Lennie // June 28, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Lovely lady, lovely artwork on this one and love the glorious cheese too. I must look for it as I do love the soft cheeses and this one sounds fantastic. And of course, I am always looking for something else to slap on my hips!!!
nan // June 28, 2009 at 11:18 pm
So pretty and she looks very happy to have cheese in the house
nancy // June 29, 2009 at 2:57 am
She looks so happy and I love the drape of lace! There must be someone special to share the cheese
jenxo // June 29, 2009 at 5:55 am
so lovely Patty, havent seen that cheese out here must look out for it! a bit more on these fat hips wont make much difference!jenxo
herminesplace // June 29, 2009 at 8:37 am
Absolutely gorgeous.
Linda Vincent // June 29, 2009 at 1:50 pm
How delightful Patty; lovely lace, beautiful background….and great use of cheese packaging! We love Boursin – sounds similar but its loaded with garlic. Same effect on the hips though…
Lynn // June 30, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I just love this Patty, especially the lace sagging a touch under her, and your gesso/doily background texture
Great idea to use your cheese label. I am not a cheese lover so I don’t know of it but my hubby is, will have to tell him about it.
Théalie // July 3, 2009 at 12:38 am
Hihihihihihihihihi, j’adore le boursault, J’aime beaucoup ta maison, le voile tullé qui se trouve sous l’image donne l’impression que le personne est en appui dessus, très jolis effets, merci beaucoup d eta participation.