8/4/08

Mixed Media Monday - "Trinchies"

All of my three regular readers are probably asking themselves, "What, pray tell, is a trinchie?" Just for fun, I included a measuring device in the picture to help clue you in. A trinchie is a bit a of artwork that measures 3"x3". It is the challenge piece for this week's Mixed Media Monday.

I first wrapped my cardstock in a piece of Texas map and antiqued the edges. Then I added some symbols of Texas (note: other than the proverbial longhorn steer, cowboy boots and hat, puh-leese). If you look closely, there is a glistening seashell in the lower right corner, corresponding with the coast in the 'lower right' portion of Texas. Last, I added some ribbon and fringe, because I'm sassy like that. I just hope the yellow measuring tape doesn't detract from the *ahem* 'artistry' of the piece. Ha!
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18 comments:

  1. SandyAugust 4, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    Wow this is perfect.
    Unbelievable.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Love the map background; cool idea! Uh, where are the boots and the longhorn steer? Can't tell you how disappointed I am. ;)

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  3. DanAugust 4, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    A beautiful piece of work, and not a yellow rose in sight! :)

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  4. Gayle Page-RobakAugust 4, 2008 at 3:44 PM

    Beautiful Trinchie!

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  5. LindaAugust 4, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    Very creative and different from your usual style. That shell in the corner is beautiful and adds a softness to the piece.

    BTW, no offense taken about the doorags! I laugh at myself in it since it is so out of character for me but it does keep my hair out of my face. I would never want to drive a motorcycle myself but sitting on the back and looking at all the scenery and feeling the wind on my face feels so refreshing and...well, free!

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  6. serendipityAugust 4, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    greyt trinchie
    hugs
    joan in italy

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  7. KazAugust 4, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    this is fab, so much to see! great trinchie.

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  8. FemmyAugust 4, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    fab trinchie!!

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  9. ~*~Patty SAugust 4, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    Your Texas Trinchie looks wonderful, great elements, Love the blue bonnets too!

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  10. CharAugust 4, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Great idea. Love it.

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  11. HermineAugust 5, 2008 at 2:08 AM

    Beautiful trinchie

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  12. My Creative House August 5, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    The map background is a great idea it give me a inspiration to work with an old book with maps, love your trinchie.

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  13. RosieAugust 5, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    That's one saucy trinchy, Lisa!! Love your description!!

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  14. Pearl MapleAugust 5, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    Fun peice for MMM, thanks for sharing and your kind comments on my blog earlier.

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  15. Lucy EdsonAugust 5, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    Love the map to fit your Texas theme! Great trinchie!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 5, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    Fabulous thrinchie, Lisa! Diane

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  17. NanAugust 8, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    I really like your thrinchie,,,,
    The map is such a pretty background.

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  18. SeonaAugust 9, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Great idea - fab trinchie

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