Stephanie Blake's Whirligig Mug Shot

[David Stafford]

Thanks to Nancy Bell Scott or whoever coined the term Blogjam. It’s the perfect word for my current affliction. Apologies to all whose mail art has been languishing near my scanner. Let me begin with Stephanie Blake’s Whirligig Mugshot which amazed both of us by arriving without a scratch. Not even a torn edge.

 

 I know many of you will be tempted to try this at home but be advised that not every sewing machine is equipped for this kind of work. Also you may want to take a moment to retrieve that grommeter you bought four years ago at the Gigantic Eight Family Garage Sale. It could be one of five places. I'll wait till you get back.

 I believe these are FBI wanted posters that Stephanie has so artfully shredded. Bits of criminality surface here and there in the text. Okay, if you have your grommeter at the ready let's begin.

 Thank you, Stephanie.

 

[vizma bruns]

Those Huntsville girls sure are talented!!

[Svenja Wahl]

Wow, it's great, wonderful work!!

[Marie Wintzer]

Such a great piece, wow!

[David Stafford]

That's the thing about grommeters....they'll shape shift on ya if you don't use 'em regularly....

 

[Ana Karina]

there it was, David! except i was disappointed to see it wasn't so much a grommeter as a roll of clear tape.

[Nancy Bell Scott]

I'd love it, Stephanie, thank you ~

[David Stafford]

Ana,

Did you look in the drawer where you keep the duct tape?

 

[Carina]

Yes very unique, great work.

[Ana Karina]

amazing, Stephanie! i love it. 

David I looked in those 5 places and still can't find that grommeter!

[Arac]

Very nice!