Friday, July 05, 2013

playing in my studio and a blog hop and a give away

playing in my studio
hand made book in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
So, sometimes, I just get an idea and I have to go with it. And, sometimes, I wonder, where the heck will this idea go? but as an artist, I just have to go with it. This is one of those ideas and one of those projects.

My wonderful friend, Lesley Riley, invited me to join her blog hop for her new class (details below), so I wanted to do a project with her Transfer Artist Paper (TAP). And then, I'd been saving cereal boxes, and I wanted to use those, and I had a new stencil from Stencil Girl Products Stencil Club, and I wanted to use that and I've been enamored with pink flowers and pink peonies.......So, I just had to use them all together!

playing in my studio
photo by Jane LaFazio
I painted the surface of the cereal boxes with absorbent ground and ironed on the transfers over the painted surface. 

playing in my studio
image transfer with Transfer Artist Paper ~ by Jane LaFazio
playing in my studio
photo and photoshop play by Jane LaFazio
And I played with my photo, in photoshop, by combining layers and using that stencil.


playing in my studio
stencil and spray gesso ~ photo by Jane LaFazio
And then, I sprayed with spray gesso the stencil, over the pages, and then painted them with pink watercolor.
playing in my studio
page in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
And I sprayed with gesso over part of the transferred image.
playing in my studio
image transfer with Transfer Artist Paper ~ by Jane LaFazio

playing in my studio
photo by Jane LaFazio
Then, I drew on the pages with water soluble graphite pencil. (Keep in mind, this is not a tutorial because I'm not finished and I have no idea where it's going! I'm just sharing my process on this project.)
playing in my studio
hand made book in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
playing in my studio
hand made book in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
I'm having fun...... and loving transfer my images to a new surface using TAP. If this turns out well, I'll show you the result! or at least I'll keep you posted on the project.
playing in my studio
hand made book in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
Meanwhile, the blog hop! Leave a comment on this blog post to win a spot in the online class. Leave your comment by July 9th, and I'll pick  a winner and announce it here, on my blog, on July 14th.


Create with TAP Artist Transfer Paper with Lesley Riley ~ mastering the art of transfers on different surfaces.

87 comments:

  1. HollyM7/05/2013 4:13 AM

    I've been trying rather in successfully to transfer photos so I would love this! What you've done so far looks great. I love layers!
    Thanks!

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  2. SewLindaAnn7/05/2013 5:37 AM

    Oh I'm in on this one. I would love to take a class on this product.

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  3. Julie Gillespie7/05/2013 6:01 AM

    I am loving what everyone is doing with TAP! This is beautiful so far...looking forward to seeing the updates on this project.

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  4. Corduroy Fish7/05/2013 6:50 AM

    These pages are beautiful, Jane! I'm new to making books, and am addicted. My friend bought some TAP - looks like a good opportunity for an artist play date!

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  5. Anonymous7/05/2013 7:20 AM

    I can't wait to see where your journey takes you with this project. TAP is a product new to me and I appreciate learning more about it with your demonstration. Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in the TAP class.

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  7. Linda M7/05/2013 8:08 AM

    I have had some TAP for awhile, the class may be just the thing I need to use it!

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  8. Cat7/05/2013 8:24 AM

    Your project is looking great, looking forward to seeing what's next! I would love to learn more

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  9. Pambi77/05/2013 8:30 AM

    Thank you for sharing yet another way to use TAP. I am excited to play with this amazing product. I would love to win a spot in
    Lesley's class.

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  10. NM_Creatrix7/05/2013 8:44 AM

    love your work

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  11. Unknown7/05/2013 8:46 AM

    This sounds like so much fun. I had never heard of TAP paper. A new product for me to have lots of fun with. Thanks for the chance to win this class. Susann

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  12. Loretta7/05/2013 9:17 AM

    I/We are following a inspired journey. I look forward to see what paths it takes. I'd love to take the TAP workshop journey myself! Thank you for the opportunity.

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  13. Erin Fish7/05/2013 9:23 AM

    Thank you for this generous give away and an opportunity to win a spot in this class. I 've purchased some TAP paper and have yet to use it. This class would be a great motivational workshop.

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  14. Nellie Belle7/05/2013 9:36 AM

    This is a new product to me. Interesting what you are doing with it. You are such a prolific artist... When do y ou sleep?

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  15. Giddings Art7/05/2013 9:38 AM

    It is so interesting to see all the ways TAP can be used. Your pages are beautiful!! I would love to take this class. Thank you for the opportunity to win!

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  16. Unknown7/05/2013 10:25 AM

    Since I have been Geli printing progressing to books seems perfect. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. joyofstamping7/05/2013 10:45 AM

    What great creations you have made with the flower photo transfers. You just keep coming up with new ideas. Thank you for sharing. Would love to learn from the source of TAP, Joyce

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  18. Norina7/05/2013 10:46 AM

    LOVE what you are doing with your hand made book!
    Looking forward to more...thanks for sharing your process!

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  19. cal80077/05/2013 11:23 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win a spot in Lesley's class. I've never used transfer paper so looking at your process gave me an idea what it's like to use it. I hope you go back to it and finish it up and share it with us! Thanks for the chance!

    Carmen L
    cal8007 at aol dot com

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  20. Lynda7/05/2013 11:29 AM

    I have some TAP I bought awhile ago but haven't used it yet. Would love to win a place in this class. Love what you are doing. Look forward to your next installment of this lovely book.

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  21. Linda's Art Quilts7/05/2013 11:33 AM

    It would be great to learn various ways to use the TAP transfer papers. I was gifted one of these sheets but don't know how to use it. Learning from Leslie would be a great bonus. Love what you have done using this product.

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  22. Connie7/05/2013 11:50 AM

    love your tutorial...can't wait to see it finished!

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  23. marcy7/05/2013 11:57 AM

    Doooo show us the end result!! Thanks for showing the process.

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  24. funkycrafter7/05/2013 12:00 PM

    beautiful images. this book will be wonderful. TAP is really amazing stuff.

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  25. Jo Murray7/05/2013 12:08 PM

    Oh my...those images are inspiring. I NEED to get my hands on some TAP ,,,AND some instructions.

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  26. Helen Percy Lystra7/05/2013 12:17 PM

    Love watching you experiment...

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  27. Barb@PlumCreekCache7/05/2013 12:37 PM

    love your work and your attitude, Ms. Jane!!!

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  28. Galia Alena7/05/2013 2:22 PM

    Beautiful pages, I love the TAP paper and would love my name in the hat.
    Gxx

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  29. Carolyn Coyle7/05/2013 3:00 PM

    I love the beautiful soft effect you are getting with this!

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  30. Leslie7/05/2013 3:32 PM

    Love what you did Witt he floral transfers....beautiful!

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  31. Rachel Parris7/05/2013 3:52 PM

    Ca t wait to see the final product

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  32. Linda Kunsman7/05/2013 3:58 PM

    love seeing your process Jane! Looks like a great product. Thanks for sharing!!

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  33. Lovey7/05/2013 4:46 PM

    I am a TAP Girl!! Love your piece!!

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  34. Zenetta7/05/2013 5:17 PM

    Transfers are a bit of a mystery...would love to learn that technique.....thanks!

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  35. Susie7/05/2013 5:27 PM

    Gotta try it! Looks like lots of wandering in a creative way. Fun.

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  36. lakeavemom7/05/2013 6:36 PM

    Jane, you know the secret of being an artist....play, play, play... you'll discover success!

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  37. lakeavemom7/05/2013 6:38 PM

    Jane, you have the secret to being an artist... play, play, play and discover success!

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  38. Vicki Romaine7/05/2013 8:17 PM

    I love what you have done in your project. Please enter me in that wonderful giveaway.

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  39. Wabbit7/05/2013 9:23 PM

    You make me want to go play with my toys instead of doing what I should be doing! ;-)

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  40. JB7/05/2013 9:49 PM

    I am amazed at your project so far and am eager to see the final endeavor. TAP is a great product and I would love to take Leslsey's class

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  41. Anne O7/06/2013 4:01 AM

    Thanks for hosting a giveaway. Love your transfers.

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  42. clarayacaldwell@gmail.com7/06/2013 5:10 AM

    Your project is lovely. And the give-away is so generous. Thanks for the opportunity. Linda C.

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  43. Unknown7/06/2013 5:24 AM

    This project is very exciting. I have never used TAP and will have to look to buy some but would love to try it. Thank you for the incentive...

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  44. Unknown7/06/2013 6:31 AM

    This sounds like a really fun class to take. I would love to try out TAP too.

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  45. Linda Kittmer7/06/2013 7:42 AM

    Awesome giveaway. I love TAP and it would be great to get more ideas for how to use it!

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  46. Pilgrim7/06/2013 7:50 AM

    Your project and process are really interesting, I would live to see the finished project. Winning a spot in Lesley's class would be a real treat. I would love to learn how to use TAP.

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  47. Colleayn7/06/2013 9:25 AM

    I would love to win this. I haven't heard of this before, but would love to get my art on fabric. Thanks!

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  48. Gramma Sue ~ Grampa Max7/06/2013 9:30 AM

    Can't wait to try TAP. Just learning about it and would love to win this class.

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  49. Rose7/06/2013 9:50 AM

    Your creativity is so, so, so inspiring! This sounds like an interesting workshop!

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  50. Marcy7/06/2013 10:07 AM

    Like this tutorial showing different techiques.

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  51. Kathy E7/06/2013 11:13 AM

    As always love your insight and it's so pretty! Thanks for sharing.

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  52. Kathy E7/06/2013 11:14 AM

    (Hope this doesn't appear twice as 1st message disappeared. Love everything about this. Love the beauty you captured!

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  53. Regina B Dunn7/06/2013 12:16 PM

    Very interesting process. Thanks for posting. I'd love to win the class, too.

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  54. Janet7/06/2013 4:54 PM

    Love what you've done with this book - so many cool effects with all the tools! Way to go! I esp. like the gesso look over the pictures, the transfer images, the stencil designs and the pencil drawings.

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  55. Ginny Markley7/06/2013 6:06 PM

    Your transfers using the TAP are amazing! I can't wait to give it a try.

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  56. Pamela7/06/2013 6:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing thee TAP ideas, and for your wonderful inspiring blog!

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  57. Debbie7/06/2013 6:23 PM

    I would love to win a class, and learn more about this product. I bought a package of it, a few years ago, but have only tried it out once.

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  58. JillO7/06/2013 7:18 PM

    I've heard of TAP but never tried it, Sounds like this would be an ideal opportunity to learn more... Love your project. Spray gesso? Now I must try this as well....

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  59. Kathy7/06/2013 7:34 PM

    I'm in. Looking forward to honing my skills with TAP

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  60. Unknown7/06/2013 9:12 PM

    Interesting.

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  61. Unknown7/06/2013 9:12 PM

    Interesting and fun giveaway.

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  62. Sue Young7/06/2013 10:10 PM

    Way cool Jane!!! CANNOT wait to try this!

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  63. Christy7/07/2013 7:23 AM

    Hello, Jane -- I would LOVE to win a spot in this on-line class! Love your pink peonies!

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  64. Charlene7/07/2013 9:48 AM

    Hi Jane, I love your pink flowers project! Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in Lesley's TAP class.

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  65. Christy7/07/2013 10:37 AM

    Wow! Look fun. Thanks!

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  66. Anonymous7/07/2013 10:51 AM

    What a beautiful page you're creating. I love what I've seen of TAP, and would appreciate the opportunity to learn how to use it.

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  67. NanW7/07/2013 4:31 PM

    Can't wait to see the finished book.

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  68. carol7/07/2013 6:09 PM

    I've never done a transfer but the possibilities look endless...
    PS I love your watercolor and pen art and am looking forward to your Strathmore class!

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  69. lulu moonwood murakami7/07/2013 6:38 PM

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  70. lulu moonwood murakami7/07/2013 6:39 PM

    TAP is wonderful and you are doing amazing things with it, Jane! Woo hoo!

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  71. cheryl g7/07/2013 6:53 PM

    I read your blog regularly and enjoyed your Watercolor Journal class so much. I need to get back to it especially now that the flowers are plentiful. Would love to learn about TAP. I bought a package recently and a class would motivate me to use it.

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  72. Bleubeard and Elizabeth7/07/2013 6:55 PM

    Holy cow. This is gorgeous. I wish I had your skills.

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  73. Linda7/07/2013 9:40 PM

    I love to see what you're up to, and your handmade book is full of inspiration. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win a spot in Lesley's class!

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  74. Loz7/08/2013 2:22 AM

    Would love a class on TAP images..thanks

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  75. Terri7/08/2013 4:06 AM

    I love seeing how you integrate all these different techniques. What an inspiraton!! I can't wait to try TAP with my art quilting and journaling. Thank you!!

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  76. LynneP7/08/2013 7:45 AM

    I would really like to win this giveaway and take Leslie's class on TAP. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  77. LynneP7/08/2013 7:46 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win Leslie's class on TAP!!

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  78. Angi in hana7/08/2013 3:50 PM

    i love your artwork! count me in for thegiveaway! and i did not know there was gesso spray! i gotta get some! aloha, angi in hana

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  79. KarenL.7/08/2013 4:19 PM

    Would love to win a seat in this class. Thanks!

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  81. Denise7/08/2013 8:41 PM

    Thanks for this chance to win. I used a sample of TAP when it first came out and loved the results. ~Denise

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  82. Shannon7/08/2013 8:59 PM

    Love how your book is coming together, the colour combinations, and the subtle textures created by the stencil. You are tying it all together to create a very beautiful look. Did you have to use the absorbent ground for the TAP? or can you use the TAP right over gesso? Really like the shade of pink you are using - is it mixed?

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  83. CWood-Wilson7/09/2013 3:36 AM

    I could really use this class! I have tried TAP with little success and have been unable to determine what I am glad to know about the class because if I do not win, I can always sign up!

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  84. Victoria Robison7/09/2013 9:10 AM

    Love the idea so far. I usually get scared at about this point because I like certain areas and others not so much. Thanks for the opportunity to take the class.
    Vicki

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  85. Roben-Marie7/12/2013 2:56 PM

    Thank-you so much for this! Your piece is so lovely! :)

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  87. Unknown7/14/2013 6:08 PM

    It's good to play. Love the results.

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