Coming to America

I have created two sweet ornaments with tiny hand sculpted "Maminka's" of papier mache.  They were hand painted, situated in their little boxes with a background cut of vintage postcards.  The boxes are then covered in vintage papers, sealed with beveled glass and soldered.  They feature a curly hook soldered on and a rayon ribbon.  Dangling from the hook are vintage charms.   I think they make a unique tiny work of art that you can hang on your tree or leave hanging year round!

The only problem is trying to get a good photo of them.  The beveled glass and reflection is a real challenge.

These are both available in my etsy shop!

"Coming to America"

"Village Babushka"

Holiday Lights

My holiday light boxes are lighting up the gallery.   I am in love with the one with the little deer.  I may have to go and take that one for myself!

Thankful

A bit late but I have been out of town visiting with my family.  I did not have Thanksgiving at my home this year due to my mom's illness.  I had set up the decorations in hopes that she could visit but it was not to be.  Even so,  I am thankful that me and both my children got down to Florida to see her along with both sisters and various cousins.  My very favorite holiday reminds me once again to be thankful for what we have in life and try to remember it each day.

Snow Queens

The Walpole Artisan Tour is coming November 23-25th in Walpole, NH.   Here are some new snow queens waiting to meet you!

New Work

Here is my newest work:  a bracelet using my soldering skills and vintage lace.  This was my first foray into etching metal.  It was fun although I may try it with etching solution next time in hopes of a deeper etch.  I used what I had on hand: muriatic acid and hydrogen peroxide.   I like the way this turned out.  When you are wearing it you think it is a watch but get fooled when you try and tell the time!

This is a little charm that I soldered with some snippets of lace and a vintage millinery flower.  It is wired onto etched metal and adorned with hematite beads.

A change of pace and back to soft fiber after working with metal for the last couple of months.  These are made from old felted sweater sleeves, lace and real pumpkin stems.

I couldn't resist making an aqua pumpkin!

Hoot!

We are having an owl themed artist challenge at the Walpole Artisans gallery next month and this is my first owl offering.  I will be making some other "owly" things too.  Stay tuned.

New Jewelry

I have been busy making pendants and fashioning them into unique necklaces.  This is Mr. Blackbird cut from an old engraving in an old book.  I like the look of the black and white engraving with my soldered work that has a heavy patina.  This one is sold.

Another one with botanical engraving.  I made the chain for this necklace from wire and freshwater pearls.  Available at the Walpole Artisans Cooperative.  The reverse side is below.

My newest necklace "The Woodcutter" which features a black and white woodcut type illustration on the front.  The chain is silver chain, vintage beads and embroidered silk and ribbon with old pearl button accents.

The reverse side.  This necklace is available for $85.00. I will put in my shop when I return from vacation but if you are interested, let me know.