a lot of paper...and then some more...
LOL!
Here's something interesting...
I'm working on a mosaic of Abe Lincoln for my 2-Design class and I had to cut 832 (yes, EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO) 1/2 inch squares to complete the mosaic, which by the way is still NOT complete and I really want to burn it. Mr. Teacher suggests that it is un-artsy to use anything other than rubber cement. Although I do love said teacher because he also encourages us to use our "creative license" and our "resources" and possibly even "cheat" but not in a dishonest way. Like using a paper trimmer rather than an exacto knife. That kind of "cheating." LOL!! I call it work smarter not harder ;) You know what I say to rubber cement...YUCK!!!! I hate it! Don't these educated people know about fancy schmancy paper trimmers and tape runners!?! I'll have to teach them a thing or two ;)
What self respecting scrapbooker uses rubber cement? Come on!!!
Let me tell you...it hurts. Bad. (and it stinks too!)
So I after my day...and after supper, clean up, returning from Sara's bb practice...I got home and cut some more paper. Pretty paper. Bella Blvd. and Teresa Collins paper (for a BHG assignment :).
Ahhhhh.
Now that
feels
good.
I also accomplished two additional tasks today...I cleaned my kitchen window and one of the ovens!!! Around here, trust me, these days that is a BIG DEAL...talk about brownie points with the hubby!!! He came in smiling big when he saw that shiny window and my clean oven! LOL! Maybe I'll get the other one done before the year is out :)
Okay...moving on to the next project....Tammy, your business cards are coming right up! xoxo
I was just remember my art classes the other day! It was all about exacto knives, straight edges, and rubber cement! Nowadays, it's all about tonic scissors, paper trimmers, and ATG guns!
Posted by: Tiffany Johnson | October 28, 2010 at 11:38 PM
You know it girlfriend...dont get me wrong, Exacto knives have their place...Im sure rubber cement was wonderful...IN THE 50s and rulers schmulers!!! LOL! Give me my Tonic trimmer!!!
Posted by: jannawilson | October 28, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Welcome to the world of graphic design :) even when you design for "the largest scrapbooking co in the world" we still use exacto knives spray mount and metal rulers. Lol it's just the way it is!!
Posted by: Kelly schwartz | October 29, 2010 at 07:20 AM
Too funny, Kelly! I wonder if theyll convert me!?!? LOL!!!
Janna
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Posted by: jannawilson | October 29, 2010 at 05:40 PM
can you use a cricut or a punch to cut your squares?
Posted by: dema | October 30, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Yep, I thought about that, Dema! Except 1) I dont have a Cricut! LOL!!! And 2)I had to paint the squares based on a 7-value chart :( Good thinking though! Thanks!!!
Posted by: jannawilson | October 31, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Some educators become so immersed in the content that they are reluctant to change. I used the rubber cement in my art classes in the 70's and today some of those pieces are yellow and falling apart.(yes I do still have a few for posterity)So if they are tying to be fair so no one has an advantage over another, then everyone must suffer for their art!
I bet Van Gogh would not have been able to put his ear back on with rubber cement. But baby, hand him some of our double-backed and he would have been able to change history!
Posted by: Fran in NC | November 01, 2010 at 09:06 AM
sO GLAD YOU ARE DOING gREAT IN SCHOOL . aS THAT MEANS YOU WILL BE BACK TO US SOONER THAN LATER AT iNSPIRATION uNLIMITED
rita
Posted by: rita | November 08, 2010 at 10:02 AM