Wow!

Boy, has it been a long time since I have posted anything on my blog, and in 2010 when I vowed to be more conscientious about publishing my progress in my artwork! It has been a busy year as I think February was just last month instead of 7 months ago! Time flies when you are having fun. Don't want anyone to think I have been lazing around reading movie magazines and eating bon bons. I have gotten some art done, too, even finished up a few projects that have been waiting in the wings.

Art Journal Gypsy Week Two

Here is week two version. I have a difficult time following directions, but overall did do what was suggested!

Art Journal Gypsy Group

Here is my first weeks version for Art Journal Gypsies.

Cuffs and more Cuffs

Fabric Cuffs ala Ruth Rae Part II

So, here I go on to adding some of my own things. I used some old crocheted edges from hankies, different images, vintage buttons and hand dyed silk ribbon and some beads. What fun.

I think my favorite part is still just picking out all the bits and pieces and the relaxing part of sitting and doing the hand stitching in the evening.

Fabric Cuffs ala Ruth Rae

First I started with Valentine's Day cuffs. I ordered a kit from Ruth Rae. It had lots of goodies in it, instructions, etc. These were my first attempts. I enjoyed the hand stitching and the composing with the tiny bits of fabric, lace and buttons, that I just had to go on to more.

The Child's Garden of Verses

Thanks to Karen BP, or commonly known as Batty Pants, I finally finished or nearly finished this assemblage box. The photo is my granddaughter, yes I know, as usual, but why use a photo of a stranger. This started with a fabulous cigar box (I haven't found another like it, dang!) which was about 12 X 14 with French type doors on the front. And a second smaller cigar box with the lid removed. I ended up removing the doors on the larger one, which was disappointing as I loved that box, but it just didn't work.