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Inspired by The Wizard of Oz


In parts of blog land the mood is excitement and anticipation to the max.  The big reveal for Celebrate Oz has arrived!   Let's get right to it.  Make sure to hang around to the end for a surprise.  Read on...

Once upon a time, actually about a year ago, I made this  Wizard of Oz inspired collage aceo.

Fast forward, tornado style as the story goes, over the past couple of weeks I got busy making some new Oz inspired pieces.

           
Tin Man Pierced Earrings


Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Pierced Earrings




Yellow Brick Road Pierced Earrings
Ruby Slippers and Tin Man

To set the theme, I found some Wizard of Oz clip art online, printed it onto songbook pages, and painted in some of the illustration details.

The green border below, was added on PicMonkey.


Some of the song titles fit the character to a "t."
Here is The Cowardly Lion,  "You're a Big Boy Now."   



This is a 5x7 canvas which previously looked like this.  That post was about my first inkjet transfer, a tutorial.

The image was a lovely bride in black and white, alas she's now disappeared under the paint and glaze.

You might say, she's now Over the Rainbow; and
comfortable in her new location!   .  




I'm going to save one more Wizard of Oz inspired piece for another post.  Please come back to see what it is. Hint, the inspiration was something that flies.


In the meantime, the Surprise!  
Are you interested in a giveaway?  You may win my, "Over the Rainbow Good and Evil Necklace."  

The dangles feature a Dream/Cloud charm and a Question/Question Mark charm plus a rainbow, and metallic cord circle hanging from a combination organza ribbon/cord with a lobster claw clasp.  

I leave it up to you to decide which intentions the red and the black indicate in your life.

You do not have to have a Celebrate Oz post to get a chance in the draw.  The giveaway is open to all current followers, and new ones, too.  If you decide to follow, that's terrific, but not required!      

Leave a comment for this post and you are entered.  Giveaway will close on Monday, July 23 and the winner will be announced on July 24.  Come back to see who won.       

I hope you enjoyed my Wizard of Oz inspirations.  Please visit the other blogs on the Celebrate Oz link from the top of the post; there are stories, art, and other creative things. 

While you are here, please click the poll at the top left sidebar.  There are only a few days left and I'd appreciate knowing your favorite color combo.  Thanks for stopping by!



27 comments :

beverly e said...

Hi Gloria! I'm a new GFC follower. I enjoyed your post. Thank you!

Ascension said...

Hola Vengo a visitarte desde el blog de http://santaandthemrs.blogspot.com.es/
Es una maravilla todos los trabajos delas que participais, enhorabuena.
Me encantaria participar en tu sorteo.
besitos ascension

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...

Gloria: Thanks so much for your wonderfully crafty and talented post to Celebrate Oz. I love the book pages and your jewelry is very Ozzy and fun.
It is a pleasure to have you participate in our happy venture here at Celebrate Oz. Oma Linda

Craftymoose Crafts said...

Hi Gloria! I enjoyed your beautiful Oz post and seeing your new jewelry creations! The aceos are cool, too--I have a soft spot for the Tin Man!

AntiquityTravelers said...

how cool! love your songbook art and creations!

maddyrose said...

You've found a wonderful way to celebrate Oz. Lovely post.

Unknown said...

Sweet celebration, and beautiful work!

Gina said...

Those images printed on music sheets look amazing Gloria...and reworking old canvases is always fun :D XXX

Magaly Guerrero said...

I smelled lemon, came following the trouble and it tastes and looks wonderful!

Love your collage of beauties and the music sheets on the background make me smile and think of my sweet Piano Man.

And the necklace is glorious ;-)

Linda said...

Hi Gloria, Awesome job and a great celebration and love the jewelry.

Thank you for sharing.

IrelandBrady said...

Oh Gloria, I love what you have done with the music pages! They are all wonderfully Oz-some (a new word I have concocted that seems quite appropriate for this Oz Celebration)!

Your "Over the Rainbow Good and Evil Necklace" totally Oz-some!

Party on!

Lucy said...

Wow, you have been busy. I love what you did to celebrate OZ!!All so inspiring and a wonderful :)

Magic Love Crow said...

Great post Gloria! I love everything you made! You were busy! Please enter me into your giveaway ;o) The Good And Evil necklace is cool! Hugs ;o) (I will e-mail soon )

Gloria said...

Welcome everyone! Hello to meeting some new people ♥ I have enjoyed your kind comments and used the translator, too. Everyone is entered in the giveaway!

If I don't leave a comment on your blog, it's due to the glitch- it will only let me leave a comment on the popup form. :-( Thanks for visiting on this travel through Oz...

Linda said...

Hi Again, The jewelry is awesome...all are beautiful and too hard to choose just one. I love earrings though..

Thaks again for sharing your wonderous work. I am already a follower.

Gracey is not my name.... said...

I'm a HUGE Oz fan! As this post proves

http://graceysgoodies.blogspot.com/2012/07/smithsonian-follow-yellow-brick-road.html

and I just made a scarecrow

http://graceysgoodies.blogspot.com/2012/06/friday-finishes_22.html

Your earrings are awesome and I love the necklace!

Little City Farm said...

I love this jewelry inspired by Oz - brilliant. At first I thought your backgrounds were the art, you have done a really great job with that part as well.

Theresa MacNaughton said...

What sweet Oz-related work you've created! And the necklace is really fabulous! Thank you for a great Celebrate Oz post!

Gloria said...

Just popping in again to say thanks for your comments ♥

A few more people are added to the giveaway, results on Tuesday.

Paula said...

Hi Gloria!! My fav reworked project is your quote about the lemon drops. Loved it so much I just pinned it :)

And I'd like to enter your giveaway as well ~ such a pretty necklace!

Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Wow! All of your Oz artwork is just amazing! I have become a new member and would love to be entered in your giveaway. Hugs, Mina

Gloria said...
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Gloria said...

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR VISIT AND YOUR COMMENTS ♥

ENTRY FOR THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED AND THE WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON JULY 24, 2012.

Plumrose Lane said...

I'm a bit late in my rounds but just wanted to stop by ~ love the creations you made for this event and congrats to your lucky winner!
♥Sharon

Gloria said...

Hi and Welcome, Sharon- thanks for visiting- so sorry the giveaway was done.

(Hope you see this msg- I couldn't leave a comment on your blog, the embedded form has a bug.)

Danelle (Indie Game Lover) said...

You shared your item for a chance to be an item of the week and this week your piece was featured! You can check out the blog post here:
http://aulaniphotography.blogspot.com/2012/08/linkup-wednesday-finds-0801.html

And if you want to help spread the word here are some easy links:
Retweet- twitter.com/AulaniPhoto/status/230619396740096000
Repin- pinterest.com/pin/205547170463833211/
Facebook like/share- tinyurl.com/bwquslt
Google+- tinyurl.com/c4x6jw8

:)

Gloria said...

Thank you all for the fab words!

Paula, thank you for the pin ♥

Thanks for the feature Aulani!♥