Button painting tutorial

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8/23/2008

Moulin Rouge Block


























My little trollop is a
slightly tarnished dove..

Searching everywhere
for her own true love."

I found this image on a card in a mini-market in Ninilchik, Alaska and it just spoke Moulin Rouge and Paris to me. Perfect for the victorian era of CQ. Cobi Witteloek, Ati Ham Sas, Leslie Ehrlich, and Maire Courtney were in this "encrusted RR" and they are all fantastic seamtresses. I think Cobi had to work on it in a closet to escape comments from her friends about the "naughty" block. The buttons on this block were moved twice and I moved them again when they got home. I filled it in a lot more to finish it off with more hearts and fans and it will always be one of my favorite pieces.

5 comments:

  1. Lisa BoniAugust 23, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    This is a wildly gorgeous block! So rich with detail! Love it! Lucky you!

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  2. Ati August 24, 2008 at 12:02 AM

    Now I see the block again I see how beautiful it became. All the details are in balance. I am happy that you like it very much :-)

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  3. kerrykatiecakes2August 25, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Gerry - I might tease you about your colours but you sure make them work! This block is unbelieveable!! Love that rose on the red button too!
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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  4. CherylAugust 25, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    Hi Gerry, Welcome to blogland. I wanted to let you know that I just gave you an "I love your blog" award posted to my blog. If you want to play along, the more the merrier. If not, know that I am thoroughly enjoying reading your blog!

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  5. kerrykatiecakes2August 30, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    Hi Gerry! You are such an inspiration to me always so I have nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award from my blog.
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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