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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Secrets 10

What secrets do you think these three friends might have kept all these years beginning when they were young and taking swimming lessons? You know I am in love with the narrative!

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Have you heard of Zayn Malik? This music video was filmed at a concert in NY, screaming girls and all.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aPDuU3j8-c

Sunday, March 5, 2017

The secret is in the poetry.

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Tales of Light - This is an original Netflix documentary. This time the adventure is with an Australian photographer as he shares his camera expertise. Well done!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmegZSlJX0M

Secrets 08

I have some vintage fabric that never seems to get used and so why not I said. It hides the secret or maybe not.

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Recently Jacki Long sent me information on Peace Day 2016 on the beaches of Normandy. I found a YouTube video that shares the experience with music and photos. I did not have dry eyes when I finished watching it.....

9000 Fallen Soldiers - volunteers from around the world met on a September day 2016 to honor those killed in action on a Normandy beach. This is very moving.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCO9Zc8Wlp4

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Secrets 07

I particularly like how this piece came together. The secret is obvious to me and to many. It is historical.

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Olfa Perforator

I have been looking for a good perforator for a long time. Since I make faux postage stamps I want to be able to tear them easily along a perforation line. Well, finally I found one that I love. It is the Olfa from Japan. Prices vary so shop around.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Secrets 06 No. 2

Secrets No. 2 has a second spread. I suppose they could go side-by-side to create a diptych but the secrets series is bound in a stack journal. A huge clue can be seen in this piece. I can give another one though and the word is PULL.

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White Helmets
rescue workers in Syria......

This morning the newspaper is late and so I watched a Netflix short film. It is called The White Helmets which won best short at the Oscars. It is a powerful film of hope in Syria where there is very little right now. It is happy and it is sad. Bring out your hanky for this one!

Here is a link for the official trailer.... or watch the 40 minute film on Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wj4ncIEDxw

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Secrets 06

The Japanese sideways calligraphy is important in this secret.

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Angeline

Many, many months ago. In fact, maybe even two years ago I first discovered Angeline. It is a synthetic fiber that comes in sheets as well as spun fibers. One can iron the fibers into sheets and use it as bling in art work. It can also be cut directly from the sheets and glued onto a substrate. I hunted for it at many fabric stores but had no luck. I forgot about it until Tuesday night when I saw it used in a handmade journal. I ordered a bunch of it online yesterday and can't wait for it to arrive.

http://www.embellishmentvillage.com/store.php?cat=57

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Secrets 05

There is a huge clue in this one. Can you find the evidence?

Today is March first.....In like a lion and out like a lamb. Well, it sure started that way where I live near Seattle. The wind came up last night in a fury and is continuing some this morning. Over a foot and a half of snow fell overnight in the Cascades. Winter is not letting loose!

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Flyboy.....a short film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFMIyrp0TG8

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