June 25, 2009

Tracy Porter Video: Art Under Glass

Don’t you think… that anything at all, captured under glass… seems to take on more of a dreamy air?! A bit like a treasure, I suppose. There it is, suspended for eternity… safe and lovely. Paperweights have always been something to fancy in my book… I’ve always admired, collected, and even hand-made them. I love that sometimes the simplest image can become extraordinary when anchored under a heavy little slab of glass. A few of my favorite ideas for you to consider for your own little gems…

* Sepia-tone photos

* Artwork or photos taken from magazine pages

* The backside of a vintage postcard… stamps and all…

* Artwork from children

* A love note, a poem, a sonnet from your sweet…

* A loose page from a beautiful book

* Images from the covers of all those greeting cards you just can’t part with… I know you do this too!!

* An oversized monogram… oh, I do love it!!

* Embellish the tops if you’re feeling really inspired… baubles, tattered trimmings, vintage jewelry…

Kisses,

T.

Tracy Porter

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#1 
Written By celine on June 25th, 2009 @ 10:01 am

Hello everyone. easy step to step craft today. I love paperweight but I thought nobody was using them except my family’s doctor in my French Hometown and he is pretty old guy!
This is a great craft I will make, need to buy stuff from the craft shop, great idea for an homemade gift that you can personalised. I recognized some French vintage postcard… how beautiful they are. Heading to the Children’s Museum and the library with my kids today what about some educational vacations too!

#2 
Written By Cameo on June 25th, 2009 @ 10:54 am

Attention all Gorgeous Durls:…..It’s time for CHANGE!!!!
VOTE…..”CAMEO”….. for GOVERNOR of SC,…..she believes in Monogamy,……. and she can get the job DONE!!!!!!!!!…..paid for by TP bloggers across America……….who’s in??????….:
Cameoxoxoxo

#3 
Written By Sandi on June 25th, 2009 @ 12:01 pm

If there is ANYONE that can get the job done…it is CAMEO!! You have my vote sweet durl!…hugs and love~*~*~*~Sandi

#4 
Written By Kelly on June 25th, 2009 @ 12:04 pm

I’m IN…you’ve got my vote for sure, CAMEO!!
What shall be your campaign slogan? “Vote for
CAMEO…she’s the perfect profile (get it?) for the state of South Carolina”! TRACY, these
little paperweights are sooooo pretty. I’ll try them after I get my candles made! (Some year….)xoxoxo to all. PAM, kisses to Griffin
on the sweetest baby cheeks!

#5 
Written By Kim in CA on June 25th, 2009 @ 12:19 pm

CAMEO, You have my vote! It just makes sense!
I have decided to go to the craft store today after seeing this video again. The kids will love making these…….

#6 
Written By Cafe Fashionista on June 25th, 2009 @ 12:58 pm

I love taking pictures from magazines. It’s such a simple and affordable way to decorate! :)

#7 
Written By tracy porter on June 25th, 2009 @ 1:09 pm

OH…I am in for sure…CAMEO. I am certain you could do ANYTHING you set your mind to girl!!
xoxo
T.

#8 
Written By Dawn on June 25th, 2009 @ 1:21 pm

YES…CAMEO….you have MY vote!!!…LOVE LOVE YOU!!!

#9 
Written By artist on June 25th, 2009 @ 1:50 pm

Lord have Mercy…now she wants to be governor!!! Alright bird, this is one time you will have my vote IF….. In return I want Tracy home fashions all over the governor’s mansion, I want all the “pages” on captital hill to wear Tracy clothing and I want your state china to be Artisian Road. Then, the state bird will be changed to the PEACOCK!!! You got that!!! The PEACOCk shall reign as the state’s most beautiful bird!!!!!!!!
Oh yes…you can then have my vote!!!!!!!
xoxo

#10 
Written By kelly g on June 25th, 2009 @ 1:58 pm

CAMEO, I’m in…you would keep SC entertained that is for sure!
HELLO SWEET GIRL’S and yes, Hugs & kisses to PAM and
GRIFFIN!
E KELLY, I’ve missed you my Kelly Girl…
GIRL’S, sweet PAMELA came over today and helped me with my own Fairy Garden. I will try to post pictures. We had fun constructing it. I added a few things after she left, including a TP VASE. I am so lucky to have one of us TP girl’s close by, she is truly a sweet soul…thanks, PAMELA!
p.s. she wanted to see all my TP items…I dug everything out. I didn’t realize I had so much!!! and I received a box after she left…SSSSHHHHHHH, my TP shopping is a secret obsession :)

TRACY, how about those little ducks! Are they safe from the dogs? I hate to tell you this, but we had a nest of rabbits by the front door and dear, sweet Sid got all of them…my heart broke, but I was trying to remember what your dad used to say about living out in the country…it’s part of the cylcle, right! Still, poor
wabbits!!!!!!! I hope you and family and team are having a great summer. Tell Sarah we miss her!

GOOD DAY GIRL’S
000

#11 
Written By gretchen on June 25th, 2009 @ 3:44 pm

CAMEO, I will vote for you only IF you allow DEMI to be your running mate! What is to be your platform other than monogomy?….How about “A vote for the TP Durls is a vote for Inspirational Living” or “Be Extraordinary. Vote for the TP Durls” Something like that, okay?
KELLY G…your secret is safe with me. I have the same obsession. I told ARTIST that I had ordered” a few things” during the super duper clearance sale and her response was, “Of course you did!” But hey, what’s a girl to do when she is faced with gorgeous clothes at a once- in -a- lifetime price?!!!
xoxxo

#12 
Written By Sally Hager on June 25th, 2009 @ 4:05 pm

Just received the beautiful catalog today!!!
Thank you for making this hot summer day in IL soooo cool
Sally

#13 
Written By virginia on June 25th, 2009 @ 4:07 pm

CAMEO…I’m in. Can we vote out of state? :)
PAM…hugs to your entire clan!
xoxo

#14 
Written By Pamela on June 25th, 2009 @ 4:36 pm

You have my vote, CAMEO! You would be fabulous!
ARTIST, you have some great ideas! I think CAMEO will like MOST of them.
SANDI, I enjoyed seeing the duckling statues in Boston Common. Thank you for the link! I missed seeing those statues when I was there. Oh, my little Kindies would have loved to see a photo of that after reading the book.
Oh my goodness! you should see KELLY G.’s home! Gorgeous!! TRACY touches everywhere! Stonehouse Farm items to drool over. KELLY G. showed me and let me try on so many TP fashions – I got giddy!! The linen jacket is classy, the soft Marsala shirt, the hot pink tunic, the Vintage coat with embroidery that is no longer available – WOW! It’s awesome! There is even a poetic quote sewn in the lining. It was pure durlfriend fun!! I also got to see KELLY’S quilts and quilt books – she is extremely talented, embroidery too! And this was all before the garden time. More good times with that! The connections we are making here are real friendships. Thank you KELLY, for such a wonderful time! and TRACY for bringing us together.
Good Evening All! Vote for CAMEO!!

#15 
Written By carol miller on June 25th, 2009 @ 6:24 pm

Count me in….I’ll wave the Cameo flag…I totally believe you could show em how it’s done!!!
I got my catalog today ….have looked at it at least a dozen times…so gorgeous…marked so many things…check out the new jewelry….love,
love, love em!!!
Been so busy…President Bush is coming to town
4th of July…can you believe it ….to our little town! I understand , in route to the arena, he will drive by our house….so am sprucing up….just in case he looks out the limo. AM taking my grandchildren to see him…
Tanja Tucker and Sawyer Brown are performing so it should be an interesting night…fireworks all around!!! What do ya’ll think…should I make a welcome sign?
Gotta go…ya’ll have a great summer!!! xoxox Carol

#16 
Written By annielnb on June 25th, 2009 @ 10:32 pm

CAMEO, you’ve got my vote! Although, I have to agree with ARTIST about the TP redo of the mansion, TP decor and fashion all over, hmmmmmm simply divine! You go durl! PAMELA, what a sweet soul to help KELLYG make one of those darling fairy gardens, positively magical! I can’t wait to see yours KELLYG! CELINE hope your educational vacation was a great time with your kids today! Hugs to PAM and GRIFFIN, kiss that sweet baby’s head for me, little downy baby heads are just too delicious to pass up! DAWN, I’m glad to hear you’ve read “Saving Levi” he’s a really special little boy. I remember getting the email from John and Lisa when the people brought him in from the fields and him being so badly burned and praying and praying that he would even live through the first night. He’s truly a miracle! Your little Plum Blossom is a wonderful miracle as well, you are truly blessed! It’s after midnight here, so I’d best say Bonne Nuit!!!!

#17 
Written By Rebecca on June 26th, 2009 @ 9:16 am

Yesterday was the last day of school for Grace, plus one of her friends had a birthday party, so before I knew it, it was time to go to bed!
I wanted to thank you, PAMELA, SANDI, DAWN, and ANNIELNB for your kind words about gratitude. It makes such a difference when we stop and acknowledge all the good things!
SANDI, so glad you’re rocking the Empress top – no doubt it is beautiful on you like everything else…pictures?? Also, yes – those duckling statues with their Mama are so sweet – we love riding the Swan Boats nearby there – if anyone comes to Boston, we MUST take you there!
DAWN – so glad you got your VAMPS! You will love them!
First day of summer here, since school is now over – and we even have some SUN after an early morning violent thunderstorm! I’m off to be with my girls – Happy Friday everyone, and HI PAM, if you’re here…give GRIFFIN some love for me…
JENNY in KY – it’s been a few days – how are you?
CAMEO – you would have my vote any day – I have every confidence that you would get whip that state (or any state) into shape and look like a goddess doing it! Can just picture you in your Violet Vamps!

#18 
Written By Mo on June 26th, 2009 @ 11:22 am

CAMEO…of course, you have my vote. I am also prepared to head your west coast campaign headquarters…but don’t you want me to have your gorgeous chinoiserie desk to work from???
Still searching for that beauty, I am.
Happy Day to TRACY and ALL GIRLS.
Kisses to BABY GRIFFIN & hope you are doing well MAMA PAM.
Love you all, MO

#19 
Written By artist on June 26th, 2009 @ 3:40 pm

Jenny in Ky…where are you?
Pam, kisses love, thinking about your beautiful family!
Cameo dear, I vote ME for campaign mgr. Yes, the south shall rise again!!!!!

#20 
Written By CC on June 26th, 2009 @ 10:21 pm

LOL…..Cameo, you’re a hoot!!! You’ve got my vote, honey girl!!! When will the bus be arriving for Virginia and me to hop on board and ride over to pull the voting switch!?!?!? :)

#21 
Written By Mary Ann on June 27th, 2009 @ 4:34 am

Hello Ladies!
CAMEO for Governor??? What happened since I’ve been gone??? Although she would get my vote no matter what the reason…And I’m certain the garden parties would be the envy of the South. ….Well, actually I’m guessing the North, East and West might be a little green themselves… And, really, who better than the Phoenix herself to showcase The Lifestyles of the Sassy and Famous?