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window to the future

The first two weeks of February I participated in a blogging event called "One World One Heart". This was an amazing gathering of creative people from all over the world. I visited each and every blog- all 800+ of them. Part of the event was to have thank you gifts for the people who stopped by your blog and left a comment. For me it wasn't about the possibility of winning a prize it was about seeing all the diverse talent "out there" The World Wide Web is aptly named.
Today in my mailbox was this piece:

Isn't it wonderful? It measures 4 x 6" and is absolutely delightful. This was made by Helen Campbell of Washington. I am now following her blog "Nature's Walk Studio".  The title of the piece is "Window to the Future" I am already planning on framing it. It uses the techniques of image transfer, collage and wax. LOVE IT!

I took a class this summer and dabbled in using wax on ATC's. We dipped our pieces in wax and I like the look and feel of it. In this case the fine coating of wax looks like it was maybe brushed on and it gives this piece an aged patina that is so cool.

 This past weekend I hosted my first ever Art Retreat in the studio and one of the techniques I got a really good feel for was image transfer. (finally! Thanks Cecelia!) I think I'm going to dig out the crock pot that I melt beeswax in and do some experimenting!

"Curiouser and curiouser"

Here it is. The finished version of the pocket watch. Thanks for all of you who told me what you preferred for the watch fob. The bottle won hands down!

Oh my Ears and Whiskers....

...I'm Late!

Once again I've been lost in Wonderland. Everything in the project except for the White Rabbit on a penny farthing bicycle was found in my studio. I have a lot of stuff... A LOT.

  I also need to give a nod and a Thank You to Inka at Altered Artifacts for her digital images. Some are free on her blog and others I purchased from her Etsy shop.




I am not sure what I want to title this piece. I am open to suggestions.



So what have you been creating? And where do you find your inspiration and materials?


Post a comment. I love hearing from you!

here's the deal...help me decide

I need finish this piece called "Curiouser and curiouser" James made me a wooden pin and I have a brass ring that I will be attaching to the back of the piece so it will look like a pocket watch. My plan is to then attach a chain to the ring that will hang on the wall draped beside the watch. My big question is what to use for the fob?

I have three different ideas floating around inside my head.

1. A small glass bottle with a blue ribbon tied around it's neck and a tag that says "Drink Me"
2. A vintage tea cup and saucer
3. A playing card minion.

Please leave a comment and let me know which one YOU think it should be.

I just can't decide!