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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Transfer Girl


This girl was a failed transfer in this little 6x6 journal I have (which I love!) and I almost tore her out but there was something I liked about the look of it. I decided to try to bring her face forward and just leave most of the distressed background.
 Note to self: don't tear anything out too quickly--you just never know what the muse will have you do with it later.

17 comments:

  1. BuffyNovember 30, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Hi Martha,love your girl,the background is neat. Also missed the girl below,she came out beautiful after you finished her.

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  2. nacherluverNovember 30, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Love it!!! So glad you didn't tear her out. She's beautiful.

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  3. Bren Graham ThebeauNovember 30, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Nice recovery! This turned out beautifully the distressed background makes it so unique

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  4. GlorV1November 30, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Oh I think the distressed background really looks awesome as she does. Great work!

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  5. SonjaNovember 30, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Love her distressed look.
    You should never tear pages out of your journal :) At least not to throw them away.
    Where I live, we say something like this: In 7 years everything comes of use :)

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  6. UnknownNovember 30, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    See, if I got a transfer to look like this, I would be DELIGHTED. I love the look of her- she looks like a beautiful, modern illustration but somehow found on the wall of an ancient castle unearthed. She looks ethereal.

    I am so curious about how you achieved the look you did! I'd love to know the technique so *I* can try it!! So, to me, it's definitely NOT a failed transfer!

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  7. jgrNovember 30, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Oh my! She's gorgeous and the background adds such depth and richness. I'm glad you kept her!!

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  8. NancyNovember 30, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    so glad you didn't destroy this; she's great.....
    I love the background.....

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  9. EffyNovember 30, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Oh, she's so beautiful! I'm so glad you didn't destroy her. She was just waiting for her finishing touches! :)

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  10. BonnieBantersNovember 30, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    This girl appears to have an opposite personality of the last one.
    Transfer Girl appears very self-confident and worldly. I'd say this was a found treasure.

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  11. KellyNovember 30, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Martha; she's lovely. I really love that you have brought her face forward and left the rest distressed. It looks great!

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  12. Anna Rosa DesignsNovember 30, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Martha,
    Oh, I'm sooo glad you didn't rip her out of your book, she's gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Anna

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  13. CreateologyNovember 30, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    This is definitely a lesson in do not destroy or tear out anything you do. She is beautiful and mysterious and has an entire story behind her face you brought forth. So amazing...

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  14. BeedeebabeeNovember 30, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    ooh, she's so pretty Martha! I love her lips!...YOU should never tear anything out!!! xo Paulette

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  15. lori vliegenDecember 1, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    she is a beautiful addition to your growing family of sweet girls.....LOVE her!!! xoxox, :))

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  16. UnknownDecember 1, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    This is really beautiful!!! So awesome!

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  17. DianeDecember 1, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Yes, I love when a transfer doesn't turn out good--that ghostly effect--it's very cool!

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