Sunday, January 13, 2013

Fabulous Idea-ology!

Good Evening Everybody!

Overwhelmed and totally amazed!  That's how I'm feeling tonight!  I cannot begin to tell you what a totally amazing day it has been!  I have never hugged so many people in my life and I LOVE IT!  Yahooo!  Thank you for coming up and saying hello!  That is truly the coolest thing ever!  Enough said!  Oh well, forgot to segue over to overwhelmed...I have so much to say...As always, but being totally bush whacked and my worse than country connection to the Internet will make this post short!

For some reason the mornings seem to be better with the connect in the hotel than the nights so I will try to catch you all up then.

I did want to share the video below.   Thanks Tons Barb for bringing it to my attention!  Tim was interviewed by Noell Hyman and Tim shows a couple of my projects!  I'm so proud to be mentioned!  How cool is that!  So not trying to sound pompous here....Just proud.

So here's the video...again thanks Barb!



Well, off to get some much needed rest....Thank you all so much for following along!  You guys ROCK!

Jim
The Gentleman Crafter

63 comments:

  1. Darn. Can't get the video to come up. Hopefully it is my computer and not the load. Will try again in the morning. Hope you are having a blast. Don't wear out your hugger!

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  2. The video didn't come up for me either.

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  3. You can see it here!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nncVQ6jtOgA

    Jim, your clock is phenomenal. And the eiffel tower is to die for. I had no idea what we were looking at when you put out your tease. Now I know and you have out done yourself yet again!

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  4. Wow, I love your clock and the Eiffel Tower. So awesome to see it in 3D.

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  5. Your pieces look amazing jim. I hope you are having a good time.

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  6. amazing. Love the Tower! well, the clock, too! LOL!
    Jim, you deserve the recognition so enjoy it!!

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  7. I can't get it to come up either! Wanna see, wanna see!

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  8. The Eiffel Tower and the clock really rock! (Sorry about the rhyme. LOL)

    Pam P

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  9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nncVQ6jtOgA&feature=player_embedded go to 7:06 to see the Eiffel tower, well deserved and nice comments by Tim about your projects

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  10. Sorry y'all I missed a character when embedding the video. It should work now....thanks gang! Jim

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  11. Oh Boy, that was a GREAT video!! Thank you so much for sharing it! All the projects were amazing, but yours Jim were jaw dropping gorgeous and so very clever!! I just love how you make everything with a little mini album hidden inside. I hope you have another fabulous day at the show!! I'm going to an all-day Dylusion-athon at Betty's to help console myself that I'm not at the show... :)

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  12. Great projects Jim! I love how the clock came together and the tower is gorgeous!

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  13. Wow, you're Eiffel Tower is awesome! So, can't wait for Summer CHA!
    Hugz, Z

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  14. Wonderful Jim - I have been waiting and waiting to see your projects - brilliant!! Well done you!

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  15. I'm so proud of you!! As proud as your Mama! You do magnificent work...but then of course you ARE a CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL...it says so on your badge! I'm happy that you got to see the video...it really showcases some of your work.

    The internet...think it might be bad at night because everyone is blogging and uploading their pictures and stuff from their day at CHA. Mornings are better because they are still waking up. How's that for a hypothesis?

    Can't wait to see what Day 2 brings.

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  16. Awesome Jim... Thanks for sharing that cool video and we LOVE your creations! Have a wonderful day!

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  17. super cool projects!! glad to see them in 3D. Hoping you are having a wonderful time. Enjoy the day, I will be here living vicariously thru your post, Thanks!
    ~Jill

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  18. Your Eiffel Tower ROCKS - so clever, and gorgeous!

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  19. Yes Jim, you were the star but not only in this video, but others that Nowell did with Tim. I was just beaming with pride when he took time to show off your Eiffel tower made of suitcases as well as your clock. Incrediable pieces. Hope you took pictures of all of them and will share them with us as well. You rock Jimbug!!!!!!!
    Marcie

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  20. Oh my word Jim! I ADORE your Eiffel Tower! I can't wait to hear how you made it. My room is done in a Paris theme, and maybe I can make a "mini" or something. Your work is just amazing and you deserve all the hugs and support. Your clock was awesome and that you put a mini in the back and made it work is amazing. Enjoy each moment of this event and thanks for sharing it with us.

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  21. OMG!!!! Your Eiffel Tower is AHHHHH-MAY-ZING as is you clock,wow.
    Thanx 4 taking us along.
    Hugz
    Tonniece

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  22. holy hannah sir! that eiffel tower is ridiculous! YOU rock!

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  23. Jim, I totally love the Eiffel Tower AND the clock! You do such awesome work! You seriously think outside the box haha. Hope you are having a blast!
    Gay

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  24. You Rock! I was so excited when I was watching the video last night and saw your projects. You have a lot to be proud about. You do excellent work my friend. It was worth the wait. Have a great day 2. Keep the pics coming. Hugs.

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  25. You should be thrilled and your project are AWESOME!!! Can't wait until you show them in more detail!

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  26. I knew you wouldn't let us down! Amazing, simply amazing! Way to go Jim on your new journey.

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  27. Woo hoo! your projects are just mind blowingly awesome... why wouldn't he show your art... it is fab... I just love to get my email, to see what else you have created...

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  28. Grandma's Good Gravy, Jim.... the Eiffel Tower made out of little suitcases is the cutest thing I've every seen.

    It was fantastic. Are you an engineer in your other life??? I wish I lived next door to you. So far... you win the prize for the coolest sample of all

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  29. OMG YOU Eiffel Tower is AWESOME..! The time you took to craft all those little boxes into suitcases is truly a labor of love. I wish I could be there to see all of your creations in person. Thanx so much for all of the inspiration and Congrats you truly deserve it!

    KimMJ
    bast830@comcast.net

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  30. Absolutely beautiful! Love the clock and how you turned it into a real clock. Love the gears. Now the tower is fantastic and I so want to make it. You are a great addition to the Ranger Team. Have a great time and I can't wait to see you with Dy.

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  31. I found this video last night before you posted it and I too was beaming with pride when Tim showed your wonderful Eiffel tower and super clock! I adore all those little suitcases made from configurations boxes and I think it's amazing that you hid a mini inside the clock and made it work as well. You sir are a genius! Enjoy the rest of the show and please let us know about it when you can.

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  32. The way you made the outside of the clock is so cool. I really like that it's a real clock! It goes without saying that the Eiffel Tower is incredible. I could tell that Tim was amazed himself. :)Did you play with Legos as a little guy? I'm always so surprised by what unique ideas you have. Well, go forth and hug today. Can't get too much of that.
    Hugs
    Mo(Mori49)

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  33. Jim, I love the video! I love your clock -- keeping it scrappy! (I also loved the one Tim did for a wedding -- excellent gift idea.) Thanks for showing us this video! I also LOVE your eiffel tower! You are so cool! And I love that I can see you sitting in your studio making them all!

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  34. I wish I were there to get one of those hugs! I posted to your facebook when I saw your amazing Eifel Tower, I REALLY REALLY think you should do a U-stream for us on it, just sayin... in your spare time. HA! The clock, fabulous, love the mini inside too.
    You'll have to catch us up on who all those lovely people were in the pictures when you get home.
    Enjoy the rest of your experience at CHA, thanks again for taking us along.

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  35. I love your functioning clock and your Eiffel Tower made of "suitcases"! Awesome job, Jim, and you SHOULD be proud!

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  36. WHOO HOO! You ROCK, Dude!!! Love the Eiffel Tower!!!

    ~Linda

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  37. I am so new to all of this but I think I would just simply die if Tim Holtz said my name. I mean really. *fan girl squeal*

    And now I NEED your Eiffel Tower. :)

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  38. Jim- You totally stole the show with your fabulous clock and E.Tower! Your imagination is amazing.
    Crafting away,
    ~Susan Mc

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  39. how totally cool! Love that tower!!

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  40. I am absolutely blown away by your creativity Jim!
    This is a fabulous video, not only because it shows your fabulous work but because it shows so many, many different uses for the Idea-ology products that Tim has created/developed. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I must say..........I absolutely loved your clock and the Eiffel Tower I have always loved, but yours is over the top! LOVE IT!

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  41. Way cool! So much fun to see everything from CHA, but Jim, your work is SO original. What an amazing view you have and your execution is beyond the pale. The Eiffel Tower is .... what superlative shall I pick ... stupendous perhaps. Blew my mind when I saw the close up....Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us!

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  42. You should be proud! The Eiffel Tower was incredible and many of us would like a tutorial on how you did it. So...when things slow down (if that is possible), please, please consider sharing with a video? You are an incredible! Enjoy!

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  43. OMG! So cool. Your Eiffel Tower of suitcases was inspired & I loved your working clock with space for mini book,

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  44. Jim, Jim, Jim...that Eiffel Tower is just incredible! And, the clock with the mini book!! You da man...

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  45. OMG! That Eiffel Tower is fabulous! I just adore it. All of those are configuration boxes that you made into suitcases? Incredible! You rocked this booth.

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  46. Neat Eiffel Tower, Jim! What a wonderful interpretation of the real thing!

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  47. I saw this first thing this morning and thought your Eiffel Tower was really cool. And the clock. Great job. thanks as always for sharing.

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  48. I did see this video before you shared it and when he mentioned your piece I bout fell over I said I know him. Oh such an honor.

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  49. AWESOME!! JIM.... luv the clock and the tower....ustream ustream ustream!!!!!
    CAN you hear me?????? welcome back from cloud 9 you deserve it!!!!

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  50. That Eiffel Tower is so amazing it's ridiculous! So happy for you, Jim! Well done!

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  51. Congratulations Jim, everyone is so proud and happy for you. I love your projects, to be honest I don't have a favorite so will make room for both :P LOL. I always look forward to your blog posts and videos, I am amazed at what you come up with along with your stories. I guess tonight is when you get together with the "A Team" Enjoy! and looking forward to whatever you have in store for the future. Congratulations!

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  52. Jim, I could not be more pleased for you!!

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  53. I cannot get over your creativity! Wonderful - your eiffel towers above all others!
    Julie

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  54. Love the way she kept coming back to your clock and the Tower. And the comments on youtube.com are mentioning your projects, too. You're a star, Jim! Couldn't happen to a more talented and deserving person!

    Pam P

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  55. Congrats Jim! I'm not into all this Eiffel Tower and Dress Form madness...But I do love your Eiffel creation! Those little suitcases are fabulous. I can only imagine how excited you were to have your creations showcased! I love the clock too. I'm also not a steam punk fan. But that clock is amazing! I think I'm going to see if I can find a clock here. Thank you for all your wonderful creativity! Big Hugs, Jess

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  56. that was so cool, you must be chuffed to bits, your work was amazing and we all love it.

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  57. You were showcased, and rightfully so. Wonderful creations. Congratulations. Your vision and craftsmanship is amazing.

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  58. WELL TIM WOULD BE MAD NOT TO SHOW CASE YOUR WONDERFUL MAKES YOU MAKE HIS BITS ROCK WELL DONE HIM FOR SEEING JUST HOW GOOD YOUR ART IS BIG LOVE MARC

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  59. Oh Jim, you just made my day (two of my favs ) love seeing your work, and getting to see the Ideology booth with Tim ... You'll be my friend for life !!!
    All of those projects are sooooooooooo AMAZING ...I love the clock idea !!!
    I just want everything...
    Congratulations and Thanks again ( I miss going to CHA)!

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  60. Jim, just found your blog and wanted to say that the Eiffel Tower made of little suitcases is WONDERFUL!!! Any chance there might be a tutorial in the future?
    Thanks for all the awesomeness!!!
    Alyce

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  61. Congratulations! As an artist, recognition is everything. :-)

    I love that clock! Fabulous.

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