With Vern and Ashley competing this weekend, I have had the house to myself...end result, a creating frenzy. This weekend, I worked on a project for a charity art auction to be held in Philadelphia at the end of April. Tammy Kushnir, well known artist and frequent contributor to Somerset Studio and Legacy (now Somerset Memories), asked if I could contribute a piece of artwork for an auction to benefit Stand Up For Kids, an organization that works with homeless and at risk kids.
There are lots of great causes out there and lots of needs but due to time constraints, I have become pretty selective about my contributions...this one was a no-brainer. First, I was born in Philadelphia and raised in Huntingdon Valley, a Philly suburb. I went to college and graduate school there, was married there and worked there for several years before moving to Arizona. These work experiences were with high risk kids...first, teaching in Inner City Philadelphia and then working with emotionally disturbed girls at St. Joseph's Hall for Girls in Germantown. Both were eye-opening experiences in many ways. So...yes...definitely yes for a piece of artwork.
I chose to alter a vintage record album and create a scrapbook that is photo and journaling ready...just slap in those pictures, write a few words and you're done! I thought I'd share a few of my favorite pages...there are 22 altogether.
FRONT COVER
TITLE PAGE AND PAGE ONE
IMAGES STAMPED ON OLD FRENCH TEXT PAPERS
BACK COVER
LOTS OF BUTTONS ON THIS ONE
DETAILS FROM SOME OF THE PAGES
Don't want to bore you...these were some that I enjoyed creating. Off to clean up the mess before Vern and Ash come home...in the absence of my family, I have completely taken over the dining table, the kitchen counters, and, of course, my studio table. It looks like a tornado hit my house...truly...no exaggeration!
If you live in the Philly area and want more details, contact me and I'll give you Tammy's info.
Hope you've had a wonderful and productive weekend.
One Word - "BEAUTIFUL!" Great charity to support, hope they raise lots of money and awareness for these kids that need so much help and usually do not have voice, they get forgotten.
You are an amazing artist, proud to call you my friend.
Luv Nicole
Posted by: Nicole LeBlanc | March 11, 2007 at 03:57 PM
Carol,
This is a beautiful beautiful album. I'm sure it will bring a high bid and the lucky owner will get a true piece of art. Love the papers and the stamps
Sherry B
Posted by: sherry bamsey | March 11, 2007 at 05:31 PM
OMG This is amazingly beautiful!
Posted by: Daphne | March 12, 2007 at 01:18 AM
This is just stunning!
Posted by: Lee | March 12, 2007 at 01:26 AM
WOW, definately not bored with them
Posted by: Robyn W | March 12, 2007 at 04:51 AM
This is georgeous!! What a beautiful piece of work!
Smiles,
Posted by: Cricket | March 12, 2007 at 05:32 AM
I am in awe of this creation. Using a vintage record album is such a cool idea. Very nice gesture on your part doing this for charity. Wish I were going to be in Philly during this auction!
Posted by: Jeanette | March 12, 2007 at 09:02 AM
Beautiful work of ART!
Posted by: Nancy | March 12, 2007 at 09:51 AM
Simply beautiful..........and totally your signature style! what a great thing to auction for charity. Tena
Posted by: Tena | March 12, 2007 at 02:56 PM
unbelievable, Carol!
this is a breath-taking piece which shows the amount of love you poured into it!
that a great auction item!
Posted by: Kimberly Kwan | March 12, 2007 at 07:28 PM
Oh Carol, I'm just drooling here. You know this is so me. I love your stYle.
This is simply delish.
Smiles,
helle
Posted by: Helle Greer | March 12, 2007 at 09:47 PM
Beautiful album!!
did you use watered down white paint over the papers? You are very creative - keep sharing with us!!
Take Care
V
http://i-think-im-an-artist.blogspot.com/
Posted by: victoria | March 12, 2007 at 10:47 PM
This is gorgeous Carol! I'm contributing to the auction as well, now I'm WAY paranoid about what I'm making, lol!
Posted by: carlene | March 13, 2007 at 09:44 AM
Love this! Totally my style. Ah.......to have the house all to myself would be dreamy.
Posted by: Dana | March 13, 2007 at 10:56 AM
Love this! Totally my style. Ah.......to have the house all to myself would be dreamy.
Posted by: Dana | March 13, 2007 at 10:56 AM
I just LOVE this Carol, it is stunning!
Posted by: Angie from ScrapScene | March 13, 2007 at 01:53 PM
Once again Carol!! Awesome! I love it!!! You are a very Caring lady my friend!! {{Hugs}} and I hope they raise lots of money for the cause!
Posted by: Noella | March 14, 2007 at 01:59 PM
Such a gorgeous book Carol. I love it. You obviouslt put a lot of time and effort into that and it shows!! What a treat for thair cause.
Posted by: teresa | March 18, 2007 at 03:13 PM
First of all, thank you Carol for helping not only with donating a beautiful piece but also with plugging this auction:) Trust me, the piece looks amazing in the photos but it is even more gorgeous in person!!!
Posted by: Tammy | March 26, 2007 at 06:14 AM
Please see my blog for a mention of this fabulous post...
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | June 20, 2007 at 07:53 PM
wow, this is amazing! I just found you through Gypsy purple, I will be back to see more of your beautiful work, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: the butterfly collector | June 20, 2007 at 10:33 PM
this is so beautiful I love the page with the remember and butterfly and the one with the bird rubberstamp!! where did you find these?
I also enjoy very much the absence of color, very vintage and lovely!
Blessings***
Posted by: helenina | June 23, 2007 at 12:00 AM