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Friendly Plastic Feature Artist Barbara Lees

Linda Peterson Designs — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:28:00 +0000

It's wonderful to be introduced to talent all around the world. It amazes me to look at all the different places that our readers come from. Places such as France, Hungary, Isreal, Bali, England, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Taiwan...and more.

Today's artist comes from Denmark. Barbara Lees is a multi media artist who works in Friendly Plastic and a variety of other mediums. As I was perusing her website today, I envisioned her work as abstract murals. I know you will enjoy this photo exhibit as much as I did.

Visit Barbara's website for a wonderful art show! www.lees.dk

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Friendly Plastic Mixed Media Wire Wrapped Stone by Judy Holzner

Linda Peterson Designs — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:22:00 +0000

Mixed media Friendly Plastic and a wire wrapped stone! Wow! That's a mouthful to say! But what lovely results!

This piece is shared with us by artist Judy Holzner. Thank you Judy for graciously sharing your talents with us and with the world of Friendly Plastic!

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Love those Submissions! Today’s featured artist is Christina Coghill

Linda Peterson Designs — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:32:00 +0000

Christina wrote that this was her first design made with Friendly Plastic...and I say if this is her first! WOW!! She's on an amazing journey and I cant wait to see what she comes up with in the future!

Thanks so much for sharing with us Christina!!

Thank you to everyone who has submitted their work in the last week. Keep them coming...I'll always have giveaways!

Reminder on upcoming events:

April 4 - www.blogtalkradio.com/favecrafts Listen to my interview with Tiffany Windsor and maybe you'll win a copy of my newest book!
April 5 - www.cool2craft.com watch a live demo of Friendly Plastic fracture and Fusion
Mark your calendars, set your alarms, create an alert on your cell...whatever you need to do so you dont miss the fun!!

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A Ray of Sunshine set of brooches by Claire Fairweather

Linda Peterson Designs — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000

As summer fades to fall in the southern hemisphere of New Zealand, we in the northern hemisphere welcome springtime! These brooches capture the glory of and warmth of the sun. What a beautiful collection of brooches by New Zealand Artist Claire Fairweather!

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Fine Art and Friendly Plastic by Suzette

Linda Peterson Designs — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:21:00 +0000

Friendly Plastic has definately soared to new heights as is demonstrated by this gorgeous fine art wall art by Suzette. This piece is titled "No 2 the same".

Just look at what her family and friends say about her:

Even at a young age Suzette was a free spirit and certainly wasn't going to wait until she grew old to wear purple. In school, she routinely managed to escape the daily regime by concocting new ways to entertain herself and others in the classroom. Later, from props pulled out of the pockets of her overalls, she would create impromptu fun to break any monotony. And it was never safe to be around her if she had paints and a brush-your hands would turn into colorful animals and your face into her next canvas.

Suzette brought her innate sensitivity and understanding of the human spirit into her work as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. She spent many years reaching out to young people and their families through counseling, art, drama, and play. She has written and illustrated a series of children's books, has her master's degree, and always takes time out for travel, adventure, and volunteer work.

There is something magical and contagious about Suzette's art that is reflected on the smiling faces of the people looking at her work. Brightly colored, innovative ties, mosaic-like framed art, and vivid wall sculptures express music, dance, play, humor, and her intrigue with the artistic expression of different cultures.

In short, Suzette's art reflects the person we know - colorful and vibrant; a human magnet whose whimsical style, fun-loving spirit and joy for life bring the child out to play for most everyone.

I can definately say that her personality shines in her work! Suzette has a website where you can purchase her Fine Art pieces: www.suzette.cc or you can email her at suz4art@aol.com

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Get those entries in! Sherry McGilvray did and she won!!!

Linda Peterson Designs — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:09:00 +0000

Is your head spinning with ideas for the Rings and Things contest? What/!?!?!?! You don't know if you should enter???? WHY NOT!?!?! What have you got to lose? Check out this email below from one of the past winners:

Hi Linda,
I visit the Friendly Plastic blog each day. I enjoy seeing new techniques and other artists work. On todays blog I noticed you mentioned the Rings and Things contest. I entered this contest in 2008 and won Polly's pick, Alternative Materials category. A picture of my friendly plastic pin "Shopper Girl" is featured on the friendly plastic page 361 in the 2009 catalog. I have attached a copy of my pin in case you don't have their catalog.
Sincerely,
Sherry McGilvray

Sherry was also one of the 2010 Design Challenge Winners! But....as she knows....you can't win if you don't enter! So get those entries in...then email me and let me know too!

Congratulations to Sherry! Next time...will I be congratulating you??

Friendly Plastic can be purchased at Rings N Things.

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Contemporary Metallic Gold Pendant by Marusia on Etsy

Linda Peterson Designs — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:29:00 +0000

Just a little bit of Friendly Plastic is all you need to create a contemporary necklace. This beautiful design is by Marusia. To purchase this or to view more of her work, visit her Etsy Store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelryByMarusia

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Why Not? use Friendly Plastic for card making? by Dee Paramour

Linda Peterson Designs — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:28:00 +0000

Why not use Friendly Plastic on your next hand made card? Dee Paramour is a freelance designer, illustrator and faux effects artist. Papercrafter, scrapbooker and just plain allsorts crafter. Contributing designer for Making Cards, and British papercraft company. Slightly cracked, but happy.

She says "Got out my friendly plastic and cookie cutters out for this card. The colours have gone a little odd, but it does I'm glad to say look better in real life, honest."

Well Dee...I think it looks beautiful! Can't wait for you to share more of your work.

If you would like to see more of Dee's designs, visit her website at http://fauxpainter-anartistsramblings.blogspot.com/

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Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Bracelets and Bangles by Cheryl N

Linda Peterson Designs — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:05:00 +0000

This lovely artwork comes courtesy of Cheryl N. who is an avid reader of the FP daily blog. She lives in Florida and is retired. She says she is enjoying some well deserved play time! These are so fun!!! Great Job and thank you for sharing these Cheryl!

Do you have a story to share??? Please email me! I'll feature you and I'll add you to the ever growing list of FP enthusiasts!

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Friendly Plastic addicts worldwide – New Artist Feature Antonia Rozsa

Linda Peterson Designs — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:29:00 +0000

Dear Linda,

First let me introduce myself, my name is Antonia Rozsa and I am from Hungary.

Have been interested in crafts for ages, I started with the salt dough, then came glass painting, decoupage and card making and then one day while I was browsing You Tube, I came across FP TV and fell in love with the material.

We can't get this " em planned!<>

I always try the things You and the others on the blog made, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. Of course I do have my own ideas too!

At the moment I would like to try out Pellets, but they are super expensive to have them from England and I am not a millionaire.

I would like to ask you to take a look at my creations, please remember I am a beginner!My web page with all the work I have done so far is: http://

www.szorgos-stuci.gportal.huI admire your work and every morning the first thing I do is to check out your newsletter.

Thank you for reading my letter.

Best wishes,

Antonia

Thank you Antonia for sharing your talent and to think you do that all with a hairdryer is amazing.

The variety of heating methods makes this one of the most versatile mediums ever!

I would highly recommend that you check out more of Antonia's work along with all the different heating methods available. Unfortunately, since these are in a slide show I am unable to download or place them in the blog....but you won't be disappointed.

If you do not have access to a heat tool or griddle, the hot water method and oven method are wonderful and provide excellent alternatives - and to be quite honest they are among my favorites to use.

Antonia's website is written in hungarian - however if you look on the left side bar you will find a link to her Friendly Plastic work.

Yeah!! Another new addict joins us ....fortunately there is an available therapy...MORE FRIENDLY PLASTIC!

Who else wants to join the addiction?