Nestie Art...

This was a little light bulb moment I had yesterday. I was making some nestie frames again, and suddenly thought about hanging them up, so this is what I came up with.

That was worth waiting for. That is fabulous Lorraine.
Gosh, when you get your mojo back you don't do it by half do you

Wow this is just gorgeous, and yes I think your right there will be lots all over the net once yours have been seen.

want these now!!!!! what are we like..we are like kids in a sweetie shop...

reminds me of my t-shirt..lol

it said......'Saw it,
wanted it.
Had a fit
and got it'

lol super idea..can you do a quick class Lorraine (at retreat) pleeeese

Brilliant!

This is really superb and quite inspirational old girl!!! Come on, share with us. I have a set (just one!) of Nesties but haven't got to grips with them yet.

its gorgeous lorraine , totally you , are you hanging it in your craft room ?
if it wants a home i can find it one !!!!!!!!
love the metal photo corner and all the charms and bits

This is absolutely gorgeous Lorraine.

wow wow wow wow wow. Its fabulous. Thats the shape I really want next. Should have ordered it before but was daft. Hey ho, this is gorgeous. Presume you used a magnetic mat to get them lined up to cut out the frame. These nesties really do have wonderful uses.

Can just see it hanging in your crafty corner. Lovely job there Lorraine, fantastic.

Clever you!

karinlouise wrote:. Presume you used a magnetic mat to get them lined up to cut out the frame.

Tell me more what is this all about? I thought you just cut them out. Intrigued.

It's fabulous Lorraine, love al the metal bits. Get it off to a mag and get a prize for it, before someone spots it and copies.

wow Lou that is amazing , i love it.

thriftycrafter wrote:

karinlouise wrote:. Presume you used a magnetic mat to get them lined up to cut out the frame.

Tell me more what is this all about? I thought you just cut them out. Intrigued.

It's fabulous Lorraine, love al the metal bits. Get it off to a mag and get a prize for it, before someone spots it and copies.

You do just cut them out, Karelyn. But, if you want a frame, you have to use 2 nesties. Putting them on a magnetic mat before running them through the bug keeps them in place.

Glad you like it, girls. Thanks.

I haven't got one, do I need one? or just hope it works, It has done before.
I hadn't actually thought of using 2 at once, I cut the larger, then the smaller, derr.

Lol at karelyn. From what I can see Lorraine has used three cuts from dies . One as a single cut for the background. Then the larger die and next size down layered to cut a frame. You do of course still end up with the smaller size as a matt anyway, you just don't use it.

Before I got the magnetic mat I did try without, but the die moved at the last moment of putting the top acrylic plate on. Very fiddly. Where as the magnet acts like any magnet, the die sticks !!!

OK, I'll let you into a secret. When I'd finished this, and I still hadn't seen one elsewhere, I emailed it to Craft Stamper. They get such great things sent in, I'm not holding out much hope, but thought I had nothing to lose.

ooh fingers crossed for you being in print again lorraine ,its well worth putting it in , in my opinion

Lorraine wrote:OK, I'll let you into a secret. When I'd finished this, and I still hadn't seen one elsewhere, I emailed it to Craft Stamper. They get such great things sent in, I'm not holding out much hope, but thought I had nothing to lose.

I think they'll be very interested. It's something new. I hope they use it.
Would you get paid ?

Lorraine, I sub to Craft Stamper and it is JUST the sort of thing they will love. Good luck - I shall look forward to seeing you in there!

Patty wrote:Lorraine, I sub to Craft Stamper and it is JUST the sort of thing they will love. Good luck - I shall look forward to seeing you in there!

Quite agree. Funnily enough I bought the April issue this morning.
Think I need to subscribe as well.

I'll make sure I get it when It gets put in, it's terrific. I only buy it occasionally as the projects are a bit too altered for me usually, but they usually have some nice techniques.

well this is truly fab and one of the nicest things you've made. Its so great to see you with your mojo back and when you are on form nobody can touch you! blooming well done!

OO Lovely, I am sure you will get in the CS.

fame at last i hope you mention us in the write up....lol

can you use the xyron magnetic roll? or is it a special pad?

sp01goat wrote:fame at last i hope you mention us in the write up....lol?

Oooeer - not sure about that - think we had this discussion once
before. Do you really want lots of strangers descending on us ?

Fingers and toes crossed for you hun.

Maria your comment totally right, have always said Lorraine is the bee's knees when it comes to creations. I am always singing her praises if I talk about the forum.

There is a lot of talent on here, in all areas of crafting, I am constantly in awe of the wondeful pieces that are shown.

Just found this work of art, super use of the dies Lorraine. Before I had the magnet sheet I sellotaped the dies but it was very tricky to do.

Just read the bit about your submission; too blooming right, they should love it!!

Where did you get the hanging rod from ?

Scrap Monkey wrote:
Where did you get the hanging rod from ?

It's a wooden skewer, Tina. I just inked it and stuck a couple of big beads on the end.

Have you heard from them yet Lorraine?