Welcome to Project 52!

Or should I have said…welcome to a whole new world of art? Because that is what you are in store for here week after week as the BAD GIRL DESIGNERS and I tantalize your senses with lots of gorgeous artistic creations that will enable you to unleash the hidden artist in you. Make no mistake…we will push the envelope…we will help you to rethink….to reinvent art…to tear it down to its bare bones, to analyze it, but most of all to set your soul free and learn how to enjoy the process…that is what art is all about. This is not a challenge Blog….this is a Teaching Blog…an Inspiration Blog if you will…and we do wholeheartedly encourage you to be inspired and then to create your own inspiration and share it with us….

My goal with Project 52 is not only to help you to be inspired, but also to help you learn how to unleash your fear. Most of the barriers that hold us back from being the best artist we can stems from that nasty little critic inside of you that taunts you every time you sit down to create….do you know who I am talking about??? The evil little voice that always convinces you that “you suck”….”just give up…you can’t create art”……”that doesn’t look good, maybe a different color would be better”….”you know you can’t work with that medium…give it up”…”what the heck are you thinking??? Are you crazy??? You can’t mix those elements and colors together” and the banter goes on and on until your soul is worn out and you truly throw in the towel….no mojo…and you stop creating….or if you keep creating, you feel unsatisfied and your art is lacking from what you truly want it to be…and why??? Because you shut down…because you are not creating from the depths of your soul….you are listening to the critic and he is winning the game. It’s time to make a change….and that is what Project 52 is here for…so roll up your sleeves and get ready to create…

Project 1:

 

 

Many times I find one single element that inspires me…with this project, believe it or not…it was the single railroad nail that the bird is perched on….I picked it up on an antique haunt that I recently went on…it looked cool…I had no idea what I was going to use it on…but lo and behold…what happened? How did I come up this idea? Well…Bad Girls January Kit “Ma Petit Maison" has the  Tim Holtz Nature Grungeboard, and I took one look at the bird, thought how cool it would look perched on top of the old nail, and my artist in me loves to mix the old with the unexpected…no nasty critic can tell me I’m crazy…*wink wink*….and that in turn got my wheels turning about the bird perched on top of the Train Case while I envisioned a shadow box effect inside. Case in point…I just let my imagination run wild…I mixed a lot of unexpected elements including Gaffer Tape, Prima Patterned Paper, Fabric, Wire, Parlor Princess January Add On Kit and lots of scrappy goodies from Ma Petit Maison. I had so much fun creating this project….and I want you to embrace your inner artist and show me just HOW did this project inspire you? Don’t overthink it…just let your mind and creativity lead you…I can’t wait to see what you create! Post your links here and at the end of the week I will choose a winning design to be featured here! Most of all…enjoy the process! xoxoxox

Comments

[Mahlin]

YAY.. finally..I just love the thought behind this blog and wow the inspiration is Flowing.. thank you wendy and all the bad girls. I´m off to create!

[Pamela Palmarini]

Good luck with this endeavour!! We need blogs that inspire art, and inspire us to say, "Shut the heck up!", to that noisey nasty little critic... Push him in the closet, and leave him there, and just DO IT!!!

[Lori Laing]

Awesome blog wendy! Love the idea behind it and I just know you Bad Girls are going to inspire me so much!

[APRIL]

AWESOME!!!!
This is so cool and I too love the thought behind this blog. Lately I need some inspiration to look at things a bit differently than before, and to feel the confidence to do it.

[Kristine]

Wow!
i love this project!
And I will definitely come alon gand play with you;)
Hugs
Kristine

[lynn]

very classy and elegant w/some funk thrown in. love love love it!

[Mireille]

looking TOTALLY GORGEOUS!!! (as usual)
great taste!!

[lkylaurenkay]

I can't wait for this blog!! Wendy, your premiere project looks so cool!

[Linn]

Finally!
I have been waiting for this :)
Love your first project!

[Katie (Katharmony on BadGirlsKits)]

I am so excited the blog is up!! I always have trouble with the little critic in my head! This blog is sure to be inspiring and informative!!! Wendy, you are FANTABULOUS!!!

[Carla Mayfield]

What I think is that you and your designers are immensely talented, and that this is a brilliant idea! What I also think is that for the past year I have been caught up in the, "how many design teams can I get on"? bandwagon. For almost a year, every time I went into my stamp room I had an assignment, or a deadline. What I think is that for 2009, I am going to play with whatever I want whenever I want. I'm not going to worry about whether I'm using the right company, or whether this paper is retired, or whether I'll EVER be as talented as so & so. When did creating become a contest? I'm just going to play. I've stepped down from two teams, two more terms will be over in the Spring. This blog looks like EXACTLY what I need!!

[Susie Gray {G.}]

AMAZING~NESS!!!

The blog looks fabulous and I'm soo freakin excited to be able to play along.. kinda unexpected twist I dare, say...!!! ;)

Love the whole shadow box.. gorgeous!
You amaze and inspire me Wendy! thanks!!

[Rachel Tops]

Awesome blog ladies! I am inspired already!

R
XOOX

[Anne Jagger]

Wow what amazing products and projects. Can't wait to start playing! Beautiful things.

[Nikki D]

OH WOW!!!! now this is totally going to kick me in gear!!!! thanx for the inspiration!!!!!

[Helle]

Gorgeous!!! I love the idea of this blog, no doubt I will be inspired! And I adore your first project, it is stunning. Can't wait to play along! Thank you! XOXO

[Erin Gudge]

Good luck with the new blog! I love that project, and I am excited about the idea of this blog, I think it's going to rock!!

[dina]

Love this blog!! The first project is amazing and I can't wait to see all the inspiration you have in store for us! Thanks for creating this wonderful place to inspire us all to create!!

[Jeanette]

Wendy - this is awesome!

[Anita Hiltz]

I love that train case! Very clever, Wendy! I love the idea of this blog and will definitely be following it!

[Jeanette]

I'm not sure where my comment went...LOL....so I'll start again. Wendy - this is awesome! I am soo inspired already! You and the rest of the Bad Girls never cease to amaze me with your creativity! I am so excited!!!!!

[magdacortez@hotmail.com]

I love the idea.. I love to alter so this is perfect to start! this is awesome!!! inspiration, inspiration! thanks... time to ALTER!!!!

[Magda]

Having problems with my post... seems same as Jeanette hehehe... where my post went? ok.. again...

I love your project and I can wait.. this is awesome.. I love to ALTER! so this is perfect for me inspiration, inspiration, inspiration... congratulations this blog ROCKS!!!!

[Jen]

Oh WOW! Wendy, when you told us about this blog, I was so excited, but not I'm swimming in ecstacy! This is amazing and I'm so excited to be a part of this team who will contribute artwork to this blog... INSPIRE... that's the perfect term to wrap up this blog! COngrats!! It's perfect!

jen

[Serene]

Love the project you made. The Dt gallery always inspires me. I have subscribed to many other kit clubs but I ended those subscriptions once I came across your site. I love the mix of vintage and new that you use in the kits and I know I will be loving the inspiration all you bad girls will bring to Project 52. Who knows, I might even be tempted to finally show you guys some of my creations. Thanks for sharing your creativity!