tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post3928750702420987668..comments2024-03-25T03:14:51.471-04:00Comments on Anything But Cute: Spotlight Artist - Astrid - Visual Journal CoverPamelliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061174774558907509noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-19123655299621299112016-02-08T04:24:42.528-05:002016-02-08T04:24:42.528-05:00Thank you for this wonderful tutorial Astrid, your...Thank you for this wonderful tutorial Astrid, your work is absolutely gorgeous and your book cover is stunning and so beautiful!!! <br />Sorry for the late visit and commenting on this post... Really enjoyed reading it anyway, congratulations for this Spotlight post, so well deserved! Coco xoCocofolieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131016171039637518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-7050894285842455752016-01-31T16:40:25.829-05:002016-01-31T16:40:25.829-05:00A.W.E.S.O.M.E! Amazing skills, texture, depth, I ...A.W.E.S.O.M.E! Amazing skills, texture, depth, I would love to go to a class with Astrid as the tutor. You get a wow and a cor!<br />I also wanted to take a minute to thank the DT here for sharing your art, skills and tutorials with us. I would not have been able to do half of what I am doing right now without your help and support - my huge thanks to all of you Karen xKaren Petitt https://www.blogger.com/profile/12744994134996508387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-4226169531959798302016-01-30T08:40:35.283-05:002016-01-30T08:40:35.283-05:00So happy to see Astrid over here!
What a fabulou...So happy to see Astrid over here! <br /> What a fabulous make! I absolutely love all over Astrid's yummy grungy textures and her sewing/non sewing tip is great!!<br />Jackie xoJackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-39117445594068152382016-01-30T01:28:03.039-05:002016-01-30T01:28:03.039-05:00Absolutely gorgeous Astrid and thank you for so ge...Absolutely gorgeous Astrid and thank you for so generously sharing your techniques and process. Wonderful journal, a real treasure that will be filled with much beauty I am sure! Deb xo Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202241672864661004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-16114873077031946342016-01-28T09:44:37.618-05:002016-01-28T09:44:37.618-05:00Beautiful "Old World" feeling, Astrid! T...Beautiful "Old World" feeling, Astrid! The richness in every layer and detail equals one amazing book cover! It is always such a treat to view one of your tutorials. Love this! Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11795317834832687423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-61329120629267831402016-01-28T06:21:37.130-05:002016-01-28T06:21:37.130-05:00Ps.. Sorry for disturbing you twice. Can I adk wha...Ps.. Sorry for disturbing you twice. Can I adk what color of embossing powder do you use on the lock ? You described the proces so good. But just wondered which color of embossing powder...please can you help..<br />In advance thank you dear.<br />Hugs from Monicamamablitgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14746773830198886153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-6549796031959417482016-01-28T06:15:50.505-05:002016-01-28T06:15:50.505-05:00Oh gosh... Astrid you always do impress me. This b...Oh gosh... Astrid you always do impress me. This book cover looks awesome. Love the colors, the layers, the embellishment. And your tutorial is fabulous... Love it all.<br />Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic ART..<br />Hugs from Monica.... Spainmamablitgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14746773830198886153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-43980112848362157162016-01-27T22:49:56.385-05:002016-01-27T22:49:56.385-05:00Drooling over here! Thank you so very much for sha...Drooling over here! Thank you so very much for sharing this gem and for the info about each little bit. Awesome sauce and amazeballs design and details. It is such a treat to have you here with us! Still learning how to thread the machine (just got one for Christmas)! Lol! Love the rusty goodness and the pops of blue. Smashing! Hugz! ~NikiPawsitively Creativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17736670192550922659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-19313028594240014452016-01-27T19:30:12.770-05:002016-01-27T19:30:12.770-05:00I am totally gobsmacked!! This is so amazing and ...I am totally gobsmacked!! This is so amazing and so incredibly beautiful Astrid. So much detail has gone into this and there is so much to drool over. Love your explanation of the techniques and have to say, your 'sewing' is absolutely brilliant!! Pure mixed media magic!! xx Margaret Mifsudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807555779599228830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-17157146004141895642016-01-27T14:24:13.601-05:002016-01-27T14:24:13.601-05:00Astrid this lovely piece and how to has had me glu...Astrid this lovely piece and how to has had me glued to this page for ages, Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge for altering items. Mo xAlmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10494404219607769934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-29815233897278778472016-01-27T12:05:10.970-05:002016-01-27T12:05:10.970-05:00Just gorgeous, Astrid! What a great array of photo...Just gorgeous, Astrid! What a great array of photographs! I know you're so proud of this piece. It's amazing!Candy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535189076995596464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-16785271390481887162016-01-27T09:20:43.040-05:002016-01-27T09:20:43.040-05:00Astrid always amazes me - her work is beautiful an...Astrid always amazes me - her work is beautiful and always designed to perfection. Thanks for the wonderful post with tutorial and all the pictures!<br />sandy xSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376271281160099224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-63702763036251220212016-01-27T08:54:14.010-05:002016-01-27T08:54:14.010-05:00Stunning work Astrid! It is an honor to have you w...Stunning work Astrid! It is an honor to have you with us!!!Samrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776236664577294973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-52824971607088907302016-01-27T07:01:38.053-05:002016-01-27T07:01:38.053-05:00Stunning work from Astrid - fascinating to see how...Stunning work from Astrid - fascinating to see how the distressed layers and textures build up to a piece with such character and beauty. Love the warm rusty tones, and the contrasting rusted verdigris blue-greens. Completely fabulous!<br />Alison xxWords and Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-45080972850132234892016-01-26T23:05:14.322-05:002016-01-26T23:05:14.322-05:00Well Astrid you always manage to delight with your...Well Astrid you always manage to delight with your magnificent techniques and this cover just shows your talent. I am so lucky to have you as my friend and be able to meet up for crafty days. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and it is so much appreciated too. See you Soon. Hugs Rita xxRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614950228697973128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-79693769800924787362016-01-26T22:15:11.599-05:002016-01-26T22:15:11.599-05:00Really love the layering and dimensionality here A...Really love the layering and dimensionality here Astrid. The color palette is gorgeous too!Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-12922035332187039462016-01-26T21:12:04.738-05:002016-01-26T21:12:04.738-05:00You're so lucky to have such a talented real l...You're so lucky to have such a talented real life in the flesh friend!sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-35463768732133501382016-01-26T21:11:08.363-05:002016-01-26T21:11:08.363-05:00Can I hear a big AMEN on the taking an hour to thr...Can I hear a big AMEN on the taking an hour to thread the stupid sewing machine?! Love your pattern thingy trick, and adding the thread had me fooled into thinking you had won the battle with your machine! I love the rusted keyhole and numeral and the grungy bracket--awesome techniques! This is a fabulous journal and we are so happy to have you here to share all your techniques with us! What an honor! Hugs!sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-45029253792866738932016-01-26T18:58:43.587-05:002016-01-26T18:58:43.587-05:00Awesome journal cover, Astrid!Awesome journal cover, Astrid!Patty O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520397578817604075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-32286969664107343062016-01-26T14:02:11.893-05:002016-01-26T14:02:11.893-05:00Fabulous cover, Astrid! I admire your talent! Fabulous cover, Astrid! I admire your talent! Lyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391967793841229698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-6996033977617516672016-01-26T12:56:39.296-05:002016-01-26T12:56:39.296-05:00Brilliant tutorial, Astrid!! LOVE your patina, an...Brilliant tutorial, Astrid!! LOVE your patina, and that background!! Very inspirational, as usual! xxx Lynnexperiments in paperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627167408155328747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-77193343300096260922016-01-26T11:28:48.176-05:002016-01-26T11:28:48.176-05:00What a great cover you created Astrid! I love all ...What a great cover you created Astrid! I love all the pieces you put together, inked, pasted and rusted! Julia xxJulia Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056249262392002395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-21181077480950703852016-01-26T10:01:29.480-05:002016-01-26T10:01:29.480-05:00What a fantastic post! I think Astrid is quite one...What a fantastic post! I think Astrid is quite one of the most talented mixed media artists in the industry today - she is simply outstanding. CxxxStrangely Creativehttp://www.pinxtoncraftclub.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-23014415745207266082016-01-26T09:54:10.319-05:002016-01-26T09:54:10.319-05:00Wow, I am so excited to see Astrid here today! I a...Wow, I am so excited to see Astrid here today! I am a big fan of her fantastic artwork and this journal cover is spectacular! Brilliant rust patina effect and such marvelous textures! Thank you so much, Astrid for such detailed tutorial and it's a great honor to have you here today with us! Big hugs! Branka xxx<br /><br />Vintagehandmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062949459949362256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502076798705704111.post-49573884220814735762016-01-26T09:18:12.995-05:002016-01-26T09:18:12.995-05:00BIG BIG TREAT today - thank you Astrid and Anythin...BIG BIG TREAT today - thank you Astrid and Anything But Cute. What an inspiring and enlightening post. When I think of Astrid's art - I think... "Elegant and Rich Vintage Creative Lusciousness" - and this project is not exception. WOW WOW WOW - just AMAZINLLY FABULOUS Astrid. My favorite part is the dimension of it... everything is a bit off kilter - abstract placement!!! The colors and texture are beautiful. And the sewing - sheer genius! INCREDIBLE SPOTLIGHT ARTIST. j. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388841718270992599noreply@blogger.com