Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Humpty Dumpty Returns!

....at least the last 3 pages of his book are!
I acquired his tired and torn pages from my daughter's school, if you remember...

You can refresh your memory, if need be, at this post here to see how I prepared the pages and what not...

I decided to finish out the book with little paintings done with the same feel.
Since the last one was for coffee lovers, I decided to dedicate one to all the tea drinkers out there :)


This one is obviously called "Cuppa Love".


 It features real string for the tea tag that is adhered only to the rim of the cup so it dangles free :)


I love that some of the original illustration shows through on the other side.


The last 2 pages reflect a bit of a cupcake craze I went on recently.  Here's that post in case you don't believe me...
They just seemed like such a simple, happy thing to depict....and we all need a little happy sometimes, right?
A cupcake can do no wrong.......I know, I know, tell that to my thighs....
At least a painting of one is innocent enough ;)



Excuse my fingers in the picture!  It was a really windy day today...haha!


As you can see, manicures are just not in my budget....lol!
But, that's okay....because.....


I used Glossy Accents across the entire top of this one....and liberally applied glitter!


It's so neat how that glossy stuff looks when it dries....the glitter just seems to "float" above the painting :)


I wish there were more than just 4 of these pages.  The interesting shape was so fun to work with....
Cuppa is finding a home across the pond, but the Cupcakes are available in ye olde Shoppe :)

Thanks for taking the time to stop in today.....and I accept no blame for any bakery treats consumed after reading this post :D

Sweet thoughts and mugs full of smiles,
Cam



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27 comments:

  1. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Those cupcakes look so good I want to eat them. :) I love this shape of the pages. Makes me wanna go out and buy some children's books to dismangle. :)) Great art, Cam!

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  2. DianeJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    Oh--how much do I love these!! They are wonderful!

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  3. Treehugger_31January 25, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Gotta love glitter!!! ;) Beautiful work Cameron...I always enjoy seeing your awesome creations!

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  4. DianieJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Simply DELIGHTFUL!!!

    Wishing you a great day Cameron :)

    ~Diane

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  5. Carrie MartinezJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Too cute! Love the tea bag :)

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  6. A Splash of IdaJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I am in love with these!!! :-) I love everything about them. The themes : coffee and cupcakes, the colour combination and of course the craftsmanship. :-) It would be so cute to hang it on the kitchen wall. :-)

    I am including it in my post for today : Wednesday Colour Splash : Art Edition. I am crediting you, of course.

    Thanks for sharing it. :-)

    xoxo
    Ida

    http://asplashofida.blogspot.com

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  7. Raven Moon MagicJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    wow I am so intune!!! eating cupcakes for breakfast!
    I love these book paintings, I have to remember to look for some on my next op shop mission, and now I am really hungry, that white topped one with the cherry, ohhhh yum!!!!

    xxx
    excellent experimental work as usual Cameron, I love how you are always teaching us! Yes you are!

    xxx
    sheree

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  8. CarolJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    These are so darling!!!!

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  9. Joyce van der LelyJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    They are GORGEOUS Cam !!! Having a coffee while readign this post ! (oh, and I have matching nails hehe) Might have to bake some cupcakes next, I crave for them now..♥

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  10. Karen IsaacsonJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    those floating sprinkles are so cool. i think I have some of that glossy stuff that I've never used. now you've got me thinking! I have a board book you might like - I'm going to pop it in the mail to you because it will be totally fun to see what you do with it!

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  11. brandiJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    ~always you to serve us up an ever so sweet and tasty treat!!! the pages from the book give it such a whimsical feel...adorable my friend...much love light and blessings~

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  12. Geri January 25, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    So cute Cam - Oh, you had to tempt me with cupcakes after my Weight Watchers meeting today!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    these are sooo cute. i love the sparkles & the all over feel. just wonderful
    diane

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  14. PiaRomJanuary 26, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    My mouth is watering and I think what I can eat sweet now (have got a big salat for dinner and I am full) but your sweet cupcakes, especially the last looks so real yummy...but your teacuppa looks so gorgeous too, so I decide to drink a hot cup pa ti :-)

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  15. trisha tooJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    These are SO CUTE, Cam--I especially like the tea one myself, but the daughter prefers the cuppity cakes!

    :)

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  16. FallingladiesJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    These are sooo cute a nd i love the texture on the cupcake!!

    Makes me want to get back some if my kids board books i've long since gave away ...

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  17. Theresa MacNaughtonJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    These are just sooo super cute! Congrats on selling the tea art. I like this fun art!!!!

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  18. WrightStuffJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Would it be OK if I licked your painting? Seriously... it looks that delicious!

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  19. Jennifer MichelleJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    These are so much fun! I love how you use all sorts of different backdrops for your creations. It's really inspiring, since I rarely step beyond canvas and water color paper. These are so completely fantastic! No Cameron, cupcakes can do no wrong. You're completely right. Cupcake weight is better than like... pizza or burger weight. It's sweeter. HAHA! At least that's the excuse I will give myself. You make such sweet things. I am still SO in love with the pieces I got from you. They make me happy to look at them. Hope all is wonderful,
    Jenn

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  20. Raven Moon MagicJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    I SPY A BLOG MAKEOVER!!! LOVE IT!
    XXX

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  21. Lisa Graham January 28, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I love these! Down to every single sweet detail! Love that juicy looking strawberry too...nice nice work Cameron. : )

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  22. Erin KJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Oh my...these are...delicious looking. Yummm! Love the look of the glittered one too. ^_^ I think I'm going to have to bug my mum to make some cupcakes now. *laughs*
    But you know, if you take a cupcake and no one sees you, then it has no calories.^_~ Always love looking at your wonderful work, Cameron!

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  23. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 29, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Cupcakes are so much fun and yours are adorable! I'll have to pass though and just have a cuppa! Fun art, my friend! You inspire me! ♥

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  24. Gerri HerbstJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Oh how amazing these are.I love the cupcake with the glitter the best. Im a real glitter girl! Thanks for visiting my little house. Take care, gerri

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  25. Heather HenryJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Oh my gosh, these are so stinkin' sweet and I have to say a cupcake and coffee is sounding pretty darn marvelous right about now. BAH!! Not what my thighs need. haha! I do love these and the random items that you added to make it a bit more 3 dimensional. Oh so sweet. My daughter absolutely loves cupcakes. She and her hub wrote a song about them, called The Cupcake Song. hehe!! Love your art, you're super talented. :)

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  26. Marfi-topiaJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    i love this!
    you know how i am about food art:)
    everything looks sweet and yummy!
    have a great night.

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  27. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Hi Cameron, did you sell your cuppa tea painting? I love it. It would look great next to my cuppa coffee. Hugs, Kyles :D

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