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Goventures3 Goventure3b Pocket. Pocket. When we were tossing phrases and challenges around it was like a quest to see who could be more random. Pockets are random. They are not really something you think about, but something you are happy to have. They are a feat of engineering really. They are the only thing that would make my wedding dress even more perfect.
Pocket As I turned this one over and over, I thought a lot about making pockets on a piece of paper. Each one would hold something different. I have a bunch of small glassine envelopes that seemed perfect for the task. The pockets on the paper remind me a bit of a quilt. All unique, but coming together to form something cohesive.

The pocket art needed a word. I thought about the expression "in my back pocket." What does that mean? The thing in your back pocket is your go to. Something to rely on. Something you can keep hidden from view until the right moment. It is your secret weapon. What's in my back pocket? Love? Faith? Art? Glee? Chance? I couldn't settle on a term that seemed right until : GO. I have GO in my pocket. It's my make it work, my get it done. My drive. My GO. Kal also has a lot of GO. That might be why we get along and it is certainly why she is so inspiring.

Tomorrow we are going to get rolling on song + dance. I have to spin in circles and come up with an idea for this one. Please continue to join in if you would like!

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10 responses to “GOventure : pocket.”

  1. Bluebelle Avatar

    I love all the different shapes and textures you’ve used in this and how they all work together. Thanks for letting us play!
    Mine is here: http://leavesinthespring.blogspot.com/2009/06/pocket.html

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  2. Desiree Avatar

    I love it! I love the different colors that are in your peice. I completly felt like you yesterday when I decided to add paint to mine – and I don’t think I will try it again. I know why it’s not my thing. Thanks for letting us all play along – I might not be good but I am having fun. Here it is: http://simplysimonsisters.blogspot.com/

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  3. Lisa Martin Avatar
    Lisa Martin

    I wish I could remember where, but on someones blog they had a picture of a wedding dress with POCKETS! How freakin’ brill is that?

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  4. Sarah Avatar

    I love your art, every little piece of it.
    I can’t wait for the next goventure and your shopupdate, cause this time, I’m actually having monay- hooray=).
    here is mine for today, thanks for inspiring me.
    http://purple-and-yellow.blogspot.com/

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  5. Angie Avatar

    Beautiful dress you picked out and love the artwork you gals have been doing – am enjoying watching your challenge. 🙂

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  6. Tori Avatar
    Tori

    I really like this. I love how you can see in the different pockets.
    Here’s mine:http://littlemisssmile.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/wednesday-goventure/

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  7. Jen N. Avatar

    Even after a long day, I wanted to keep in step with this GOventure. One pocket FULL of sunshine coming up!
    Jen N.
    http://ellisondrive.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/keep-going/

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  8. Jewelz Avatar

    My Pockets are over flowing with L❤VE over @ SmashingCups :0)
    http://smashingcups.blogspot.com/2009/06/pockets.html
    You’re probably best clicking on the picture…to get a bigger better view of the piece, if you’d like.
    I L♡VE how full of inspiration your pockets are Elise! Thank you.
    Cheers
    ❁Jewelz❁

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  9. small envelopes Avatar

    I love this idea!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  10. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    I have been working my way through the archives, and I think you had a Project Life prototype on your hands 😉 it’s been really wonderful to see so many different ideas and themes evolving through your work – thanks for always sharing and inspiring!

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