Thursday, September 30, 2010

She Sells Sea Shells By The Sea Shore




I made this card for the Michael Strong's Yahoo group September challenge - Traditional Cloisonné Card.
I used gold canvas textured CS for the background, distressed all around its edges.
On top of it there's a cream CS, embossed with tiny bubbles through the Cuttlebug and colored with Ranger's distress ink (Broken China).
The turquoise CS was punched with Martha Stewart's border punch.
The main motif is Michael Strong's Cloisonné Shell, stamped and heat embossed with gold EP.
I colored the shell with Ranger's distress inks (Broken China, Vintage Photo and Scattered Straw), using ear cleaning sticks for coloring.
The shell was glued 3D for extra dimension.
I added a few turquoise blings in varios sizes, all reminding me of the sea.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Monday, September 20, 2010

Cassiopeia Glamour Silver Earrings



These earrings are made of sterling silver, silver coated beads and Swarovski beads.
The middle motif is a very special bead, with tiny sparks all over it. It's the reason I named this model Cassiopeia, as it reminds me of the stars glowing and sparkling in the dark. Quite the same, these earrings sparkle and shine with every movement, adding glamour, chic and elegance to your look.
Of course, they can be made in any color combination.
The combination of light green and purple Swarovski beads with silver isn't a typical color combo of mine, but I chose it especially for a lady who likes these colors.
I hope she'll enjoy wearing them.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Friday, September 17, 2010

Happy New Year Card - Take Five




I made this card for my hubbie, with a special motif - the vine leaves and the grapes.
I wish him a year of Geffen (Geffen = vine, in Hebrew) which is an acronym of Gezunt, Parnusse and Naches, meaning Health, Prosperity and Pleasure from his family (in Yiddish).
The vine leaves were distressed with Stazon ink (Forest Green) and covered with a thick layer of papier glass finish for a 3D glazing. They were also glued 3D for extra dimension. The grapes are purple Dew Drops.
The purple background Canson paper has a pattern similar to a honeycomb. It is a Jewish tradition to eat honey on New Year's eve, hoping the new year will be as sweet as honey.
The edger punches are Martha Stewart's. The white CS was distressed with Ranger's ink (Dusty Concord). The green CS is canvas textured and the background paper with the pop-up butterflies is from a commercial booklet.
The sentiments say Shana Tova, meaning a happy new year in Hebrew.
I left enough space inside the card to write personal blessings for the new year.
I wish you all a happy new year, filled with joy, health and love!
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Happy New Year Card - Take Four




I made this card for my son, who is a shooting instructor.
The empty rifle bullet (it's a real one!), the white pigeon and the olive tree branch are all symbols of peace.
The white pigeon and the olive tree branch were covered with a thick layer of papier glass finish for a 3D glazing. They were also glued 3D for extra dimension.
The pigeon has a black bling for an eye, and the brown circles are Dew Drops.
The ocher background Canson paper has a pattern similar to a honeycomb. It is a Jewish tradition to eat honey on New Year's eve, hoping the new year will be as sweet as honey.
The edger punches are Martha Stewart's.
The white CS was distressed with Ranger's ink (Vintage Photo).
The bright ocher paper is from a commercial envelope I re-used.
The sentiments say Shana Tova, meaning a happy new year in Hebrew.
I left enough space inside the card to write personal blessings for the new year.
I wish you all a quiet, peaceful year.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Happy New Year Card - Take Three



I made this card for my youngest son, who volunteers to serve as a first-aid helper (after taking an advanced course).
He likes going on an ambulance, especially when the siren is on. He insisted on an ambulance themed card rather than anything else.
The red background Canson paper has a pattern similar to a honeycomb. It is a Jewish tradition to eat honey on New Year's eve, hoping the new year will be as sweet as honey.
The edger punch is Martha Stewart's.
The white CS was distressed with Ranger's ink (Fired Brick) - I hope it looks like real blood... lol
The blue paper is from a commercial envelope I re-used.
The sentiments say Shana Tova, meaning a happy new year in Hebrew.
The ambulance and the sentiments were glued 3D for extra dimension.
I left enough space inside the card to write personal blessings for the new year.
I wish you all a relaxed and healthy year.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Happy New Year Card - Take Two



I made this card for my son, who is in a paramedics course.
I took a syringe and filled it with tiny candies which are usually used for cake decoration, as a symbol of a sweet and healthy year.
The blue background paper is Canson CS.
The edger punch is Martha Stewart's. The white CS was distressed with Ranger's ink (Broken China).
The sentiments say Shana Tova, meaning a happy new year in Hebrew.
I left enough space inside the card to write personal blessings for the new year.
I wish my son a very happy new year and good luck on his long journey, studying and practicing in order to become a life-saving professional.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

?מה נרצה לשנה החדשה

?מה נרצה לשנה החדשה

אנחנו רוצות בעל שיעבוד בהיי-טק ויביא את המכה
אנחנו רוצות בעל שיוציא אותנו לסקי בחופשת החנוכה
אנחנו רוצות בעל נאה שיודע להתלבש נכון
ולבשל לינגוויני ברוטב חמציץ וארומת סוביניון

אנחנו רוצות צמוד-קרקע ברמת השרון הירוקה
וקבריולט חדשה, אדומה ומבריקה
אנחנו רוצות דוקטורט פוסט מודרני בנושא חדשני ועולה
ויקטוריה סיקרט, חולצות של גוצ'י ומיני מבד מעולה

אנחנו רוצות להתחיל את הבוקר באילן'ס שליד המזרקה
ובעזרת המאמן האישי לשמור על גזרה דקה
אנחנו רוצות לשלוח את הבייביסיטר לקנות בלחם ארז משהו לאורחים
ולדבר עם המדריך לטאקוונדו על אמונה וערכים

אנחנו רוצות חברות שיבואו איתנו לספא, רולים, פדיקור, מניקור
ולרהט את הסלון מחדש שלא תהיה אווירת ניכור
ואת ההלוגן שיצא בהביטאט במבצע ליום האהבה
ווילונות מבד ידידותי לסביבה

אנחנו רוצות להגיד שלקרם ברולה בחתונה של צליל היה טעם זיפת
ושלא יכול להיות שאמא שלה נראית ככה וזה בטוח פייס-ליפט
ושחבר שלנו, דין, פתח מקום חדש בסיטי
ושנקפוץ לשם בקיץ בין הטיול האתגרי באלסקה לחופשה בהאיטי

אנחנו רוצות לשעוט אל אתרי הקניונים בשבת בבוקר
עם הבעל החתיך והתינוק הנקי ולהגיד שהמאגריט הזה לא כ"כ ביוקר
ולצאת באמצע העבודה ללאנץ' עם חברה
ולספר לה שבהודו חווינו הארה

אנחנו רוצות שעון עם קו נקי אבל קוקט
וספר שכתוב כתיבה נשית פוליטקלי קורקט
אבל אם צריך לבחור אחת מכל המשאלות שיש
אנחנו רק רוצות להיות מידה 36

,אני מאחלת לכולנו שנת בריאות והצלחה
,שנה של בשורות טובות, שפע ושמחה
שנה של יצירה, הנאה ואהבה
!שנה מאושרת - שנה טובה
דורלי וייצן

Happy New Year!


To my English readers: the Hebrew text is my New Year's blessing for my friends.
If you don't read Hebrew and you celebrate New Year's eve tonight, I hope you enjoy your family gathering (and lots of good food…)
I wish you all health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year.
May you have reasons to smile every single day.
Shana Tova!
Love, Dorly
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Sunday, September 5, 2010

The King - An Oil Painting From The Winning Card Series


This original oil painting called The King is a part of a series called The Winning Card, which is a painted sculpture with 4 images painted on it (it will be shown in a separate post).
This painting was painted on canvas, 100x70 cms.
Its printed image was exhibited in an outdoor gallery in Ramat HaSharon for several months during 2010.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Saturday, September 4, 2010

My Turquoise Octopus Earrings



















These are handmade earrings, designed for a very special lady.
There are about 300 Swarovski beads in it, and more other beads. I think you simply can't ignore them - they make your look.
I named them Octopus because they remind me of the ocean, with their color and movement.
These earrings are not for pierced ears (they have clips). They are hanging and moving with every movement of your head, so they sparkle all the time.
I can't take my eyes off them. How about you?
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly