New Finds

the cherry blossoms outside my studio window...

definitely my favorite time of the year!

.

I've finally opened my Art Fire shop

and listed a few things

hoping to get more in there soon!

.

i've found a delightful new blog...

Maides Treasuries

actually...she found me!

anyway...Maide makes the most beautiful

vintage style collages and art pieces...

I can't even describe how lovely her work is

so please take look for yourself!

.

I've just found a fabulous giveaway at

Sojourn Curiosities

lots of beautiful goodies to win

and gorgeous hand made earrings

her jewelry is so creative and lovely

and from Maine...

a very favorite place of mine!

Art Collage Dress

a project inspired by the arrival of spring

the little birdies...the blossoms on our cherry tree

...the buds in my garden

o

I assembled this dress from repurposed fabric and embellishments.

Fabrics and trims have been coffee stained for a vintage look.

Dress is embellished with my favorites...nests, hearts and

found goodies...

Front collage includes needle felted nest with beads,

a heart assembled from a tea bag,

lots of fibers, beads, buttons and fabric layering for an ethereal feel...

"Dreams" was created from hand sewn chenille ribbon

the words "fiber of life" refer to all the tiny bits that go

into weaving a nest...

On the back a fabric collage...

life begins...

a fresh slate for dreams and possibilities

o

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud

was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"

~Anais Nin

Mind Wide Open Challenge

This is my entry for the April Challenge at Mind Wide Open. Everyone participating must use the same digital print in their artwork though there are many creative interpretations and varying mediums used. I printed my image on a transparency and mounted it on a piece of silk paper that I made. Embellishments include found objects, clock gears, wool, silk, buttons, scrim, various fabrics, ribbons, beach glass, rocks and a swedish stamp that arrived on a package from Liisa at Ottilias Veranda! Though my greatest challenge was trying to get a decent photograph! Take a look at the site on April 8th and vote for your favorite piece!

Life Renewed...

........

today, for the first time i noticed

the ground bursting with plant life and tiny meadow flowers

despite the chilly weather.

i am anxiously waiting for my garden to wake up!

just finished this nest which is the first part of my next collage...

and have lots of wonderful found objects to use

from our trip down south!