Rhino
December 4, 2012 § Leave a comment
Remember I bought this guy?
Painted this guy green:
Stuck them together, and now he lives with his rhino friend.
And they are very solemn together. I love it.
Starry
November 23, 2012 § Leave a comment
Going on
November 22, 2012 § 1 Comment
Hello welcome holiday. Here are some things in the works. Our hostess gift for Thanksgiving dinner.
Last week we stopped by the Denver art museum to squash pennies and there happened to be a holiday sale going on. I bought this guy. Two layers of vellum and paper stitched together for this amazing rhino print.
I’m fixing up this frame for the rhino. He will hang near this rhino!
Some new kitchen herbs.
These lovely red rosettes are growing in the back garden, even in winter.
I’m working on reusable gift wraps. It is my plan that fabric ties and festive ribbons will be sewn on these hemmed squares and that they will be used for years to come. Less waste and prettier too.
Pinterest project- sentiments
October 20, 2012 § Leave a comment
Frame and hangers
October 4, 2012 § Leave a comment
Skirt hangers are very good for hanging papers and displaying artwork, under a dollar at the thrift store. I print most of my art from images online. Frames are one of the best thrift purchases. There is a huge selection, all different sizes, and very cheap. This shadow box was $3. It was already white but frames are one of the easiest things to paint.
Crewel
August 9, 2012 § Leave a comment
Embroidery the beautiful
July 23, 2012 § Leave a comment
I completely love this needlework pattern. Though this embroidery piece is from the 1970s and seems to be quite common, (I’ve found two of these bonsai beauties), the colors are vibrant and the little tree is perky and pretty, especially in this wooden frame. I’ve hung two bonsai on my gallery wall, but this one is for sale.
Here are my bonsai:
Litho print
July 12, 2012 § Leave a comment
Left on the shelf- botanical prints
May 12, 2012 § Leave a comment
Botanical prints are popping up all over! These beauties were $6 each at the thrift store with a lot more in a set available. I’m sure somebody loved them!