Thursday, June 24, 2010

What a 'Rush'!

It's Rush time for the pledges of the Bloggerette Sorority!
Hosted by Karen at Some Days are Diamonds


I've been waiting for this my whole life...well actually just since I found out about it a few weeks ago. Either way, I'm super excited about it. If you haven't joined yet it's not to late, just pop on over to Some Days Are Diamonds and follow the simple directions.


We were given a RUSH assignment in order to proclaim the official "grand opening" of the Blogerrette Sorority. We simply had to create something using this picture.

I immediately knew what I wanted to do...play dress up! I wanted to find some vintage clothes and photoshop myself in. Unfortunately, I walked 2 miles up and down Magnolia Blvd the other day hitting up all the vintage/thrift stores and couldn't find anything suitable. I even tried making my own clothes look as close as possible, but I didn't have any success. My hair was a different story altogether. I tried to get their hairstyle, but it just flopped. All I could think was, "if I wasn't trying to get my hair to look like that, then it would". Their do's look like my bad hair days.


On Tuesday night I got another brilliant idea while catching up on Con-tain-it by Roberta. She featured folded candle shades which reminded me of folding paper fans. BINGO! I thought I'd try to make a vintage paper fan and use the photo as the paper. At 11:00 PM, I literally trashed that idea by crumpling up my 5th 'prototype' and throwing it across the room in frustration. I know, it was a little dramatic to throw it, but I was annoyed.

FYI- this is where I create- in my living room, curled up on the couch, using the coffee table as my desk. I have a real desk in the other room, but it's new and I don't want to mess it up.
When I woke up Wednesday morning I had another great idea! Make a rose/ flower out of paper and cut out each girls face from the photo and make them into petals. The paper I chose was not cooperative. It was textured velum and was not as flexible as I had wanted it to be. It ripped. I threw it in the trash.

I was having creators block so I opened the assigned picture and stared at it for longer than I care to admit. I also drank my 2nd cup of coffee and watched The Price Is Right.


At last I got my final idea. (It was my final idea b/c I would have just framed the photo if it didn't work out). After staring at the photo I realized that all the girls had two things in common... headbands and flowers. TaDa! I made a few prototypes and then settled down to create it.

I escaped the whole creative process with only one glue gun burn..thats a low number for me!


Here it is. I used green satin ribbon which was left over from my wedding last October. I used velum paper to make the pedals, also left over from my wedding. As a matter of fact, I think my wedding was the last "creative" project I worked on.









The last part of the Rush process...take a picture of myself with the creation. I can't say that I would actually wear this in public, but I think it might make a cute card embellishment!










Thank you for visiting Living & Loving in California. I look forward to seeing what all the sisters created and making new friends.

Please feel free to leave me a comment, explore my blog, or sign up as a follower. The more the merrier!


 
 
 

47 comments:

  1. You really outdid yourself on this project, and I loved watching you working on it!! Hello from Texas!!

    My 'framed work for initiation/rush' is now posted---scroll down below the flower photos! Do come by if you have time today, I'd love to have you visit with me.

    Hootin' Anni's SHADES OF SUMMER

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  2. Hi Ya Sister,

    Have to say love all your photo's the before's and after shot's while you were deciding on what to make for the rush project.
    I think your headband looks gorgeous, especially how you have used their faces as the petals....

    From a fellow sorority sister down under

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  3. Now that, my dear is creative! I knew I would love what you made when you mentioned "The Price is Right"! Love that show:) Your flower is gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by and paying me a visit! Have a blessed and creative day! HUGS!

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  4. Cortney,

    So great that you didn't give up! I would have after about the 3rd try and no success! Your headband is adorable! -keep on creating!

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  5. Great post! I'm laughing so much because I can just see you getting frustrated and throwing things ;) AND you never were a traditional girl...like sitting at the table to do your homework or even when we had crops...lol That is while you will fit in so well in the Sorority! The headband is cute and so are you so don't forget about that...ever! Luv ya, Bobbi
    aka Roberta @ con-tain-it for those not in the know ;)

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  6. How clever and different. Too cute! Nice to meet you, Sister.

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  7. What a clever Sista you are....love the posie in your hair!
    So nice to meet you!
    Jil
    xo

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  8. Hey it really looks good.Such a cute Idea.
    Love from Germany Doris

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  9. That is amazing...see I would have NEVER thought of that! How cute! Nice to meet you sister!

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  10. Wow, how awesome your creation turned out! Great idea! I am a new follower so I can come back and visit!

    In the sisterhood,
    Jacalyn

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  11. You worked waaaay harder on your pretty flower than anyone else did on their rush projects, Courtney!
    It came out cute & you look adorable wearing it in your hair. :D

    BTW, I ♥ ♥ ♥ the colors of your wedding ribbon!! I must go explore your blog & see if there are other photos of the event.

    Happy Sorority Rush & have a great weekend!

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  12. You WIN! Your creation (and efforts to dress up like the picture) show great and true imagination! And I say YES....wear that out in public. You're in California. Who's say anything to you?????
    Good to know you Sister and thanks for coming over to meet me, too!
    Hugs,
    Jan

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  13. Hello Sorority Sister! I love what you did with the picture and your blog is beautiful. Hugs!

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  14. Look at you Miss Crafty Bloggerette! Your sweet headband is beautiful! What a great idea! And you look so cute in it.:)

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  15. Love it and what a unique way to use the photograph! I am always blown away when I see how creative people are!!!

    Another California gal!! We have to have a creative get together sometime!!

    xxoo

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  16. What a cute idea! I thought of playing dress-up, too, or at least wearing my hair up for the picture, but, alas, the last time I tried to do an up-do it looked less than beautiful. But you had some good ideas!

    Charlene @ A Virtuous Woman

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  17. Hi, from New Jersey! Love all you ideas, so creative. Lovin' the hairband what a unique take on the challenge. Can't wait for the rest of upcoming events. Enjoy the rest of the party.
    Hugz,
    Zandra

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  18. Hi new sista, from Kentucky I am older than dirt but love to have a good time. You did a great job with your entry and very creative. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings
    QMM

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  19. I think your headband with the bloggerette flower is just adorable. Who Knew!!! Very creative. Just darling. Thanks for stopping by to see me
    Your Sister,
    Ginger

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  20. wow! How inspiring! It was great that you showed all your progress pics too:)

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  21. I love this post!
    Your so cute and even in your frustration. The headband looks great and it's a very creative idea!
    Fellow Sister,
    Cindy

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  22. Hi Cortney! Oh, you did good! I love that little flower with the faces and you're just as cute as can be!
    This should be fun!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)
    Sorority sis from Texas

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  23. Hi Sister Very clever idea. It was great seeing how you came up with the idea. It is nice to meet another California blogger.

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  24. Hi Cortney,
    What a great post and project! Glad to meet yet another creative sister.
    xoJoAnne

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  25. HELLO COURTNEY, MY SORORITY SISTER,
    YOU ARE TOO CUTE...I AM GOING TO HAVE TO ADOPT YOU.
    I LOVE YOUR TOTALLY UNIQUE, THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX CREATION AND IT LOOKS SO PRETTY WITH YOU WEARING IT...AWESOME JOB.
    HUGS AND BLESSINGS
    SIMPLY DEBBIE
    I LIKE THE PRICE IS RIGHT ALSO.

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  26. Cortney, I think you hold the honor of being super creative and original! I love you idea.
    By the way, you are might be "neighbors" with my son and his wife in La Jolla. Love the weather there.
    Have a great weekend...
    Your "Sister",
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  27. Very original!!! I've been going down this list from the top all the way down to you, and THIS is the FIRST head "dress" I've seen!!!! One gal had flip flops, I thought that was pretty cool too.

    Great job. Thanks for letting us see you "create."

    Keetha from The Eclectic Company

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  28. back to say how much I enjoyed seeing your wedding photos!!! You & your dress are BEAUTIFUL!!! All your special touches really made the day unique to you guys.
    I ♥ the shot of the girls getting the little guy ready in the bathroom...too funny!

    Glad I inspired you to do this. :-)

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  29. Hello Courtney,
    So nice to meet you! Your final project is adorable! So unique. Perseverance paid off, I haven't seen anything else like this :0)

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  30. Great job on your Rush project!! Such a clever use of the picture!! I'm so glad to meet another Sister!! I can't wait to see what's next with our sorority ~ I look forward to getting to know you.

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  31. Oh, my goodness, you've got me laughing so hard. I relate to the creative process you went through. I barked at my husband for getting in the way of it. I'm so glad to meet you, sistah!

    Thanks for stopping by Gail-Friends. Please come back!

    Shalom!
    P.S. - I started at the bottom, too.

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  32. Wow! That's a first! Nice of you to let us in on how you did it! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  33. Oh it turned out great! Good job! The picture of you is sweet too!

    ~Liz

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  34. I am just busting up. You sound just like the rest of sometimes! "Blocks" happen but you did a MARVELOUS job overcoming it! What a great idea! I agree - it would be cute in lots of other places too!
    I so enjoyed all the "during" pictures. People would think I'm out of my mind if they saw what I do when I'm on a roll! LOL.
    this was a fabulous post! I enjoyed your journey! And it was so worth it!
    Looking forward to getting to know you better - especially since we are both from So Cal!
    HAGD! karen

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  35. Great job.
    I can sympathise - my copy of the photo went through about three different lives before I eventually settled for one.

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  36. Wow, that's what I call creative!!! What a sweet project you made. Thank you for your sweet comment.
    Mieke from Belgium.

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  37. Oh Cortney, that is adorable sister!! That is so clever and I have not seen anything like it yet, way too cute!

    Nancy

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  38. Hello there Sista. So glad you didn't give up! Your R*U*S*H project was so creative!! I am so excited about our sorority and all the F*U*N we will have!

    Blessings from your Back Porch Sista,
    Rebecca
    from...
    {Our Back Porch in Tennessee}

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  39. Hello there Sista. So glad you didn't give up! Your R*U*S*H project was so creative!! I am so excited about our sorority and all the F*U*N we will have!

    Blessings from your Back Porch Sista,
    Rebecca
    from...
    {Our Back Porch in Tennessee}

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  40. That is the most origanal project I have seen so far. It is adorable. I love it. Thanks for the fun. I am following you now and hope we have time to chat from time to time. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Come by my blog and koin my contest for prizes. Kath'

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  41. Oh the pain and joy of the creative process! It was really good going through it with you though. And the end result is brilliant! Such a clever idea.

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  42. Say Sister.... Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love the headband you made and how you related it to the sisters in the picture. So creative!! Will visit again soon!

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  43. Oh, that's just too cute! How clever of you to come up with something so original. I love it, and perhaps there will be an event
    suitable to wear it to...you're clearly a woman of great style!

    Great to have you as a sister...

    Lynette

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  44. Just dropping in to say "Hello" to a fellow Sister! Looking forward to having a lot of fun together.

    Hugs XX
    Barbara
    Moore Whimsies

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  45. Love the headband, how creative! Nice to meet ya sista!
    Terrie

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  46. I do believe this is the first headband I've seen, very creative, great to meet you sister!
    Lynn

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  47. I'm bummed I was too late to get in on the "rush," but I'm still looking forward to being a SISTER! The headband is awesome!
    Angela
    www.sewloquacious.blogspot.com

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