Thursday, January 13, 2011

Here are my wishes!

I created these from glass jars I had for a long time. I had soaked and scrubbed the jars trying to remove the paper and finally realized "it's not coming off" and I let them sit there and dry out. Then it dawned on me ... if I can get the paper and texture off .... why not put more paper and texture on them.

Each one is different, with a wish (bead) trapped inside and texture embellishments on the outside. You could save them for the holiday tree in December or hang it somewhere in the house or studio NOW for all the good wishes to gather,

Many years ago I was told by a weaver friend that every time I tie a knot, I should tie a wish or a good thought in the knot. I have always passed this weavers tale on to my students and as I made these "wishes" I had good thoughts flowing into every one of the little gems.

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Helpful Pet - what is your's up to?

Helpful Pet - what is your's up to?
POGO

Mixed Media Class

Mixed Media Class
Fun and projects!

Mixed Media Class

Mixed Media Class
Muriel

Mixed Media Class

Mixed Media Class
Peggy

Mixed Media Class

Mixed Media Class
Nancy

Poppies ....

Poppies ....
ready for their new home!

Ta Da .....

Ta Da .....
this little gem is ready for blog preview and Etsy post tomorrow!

Ta - da!!!!

Ta - da!!!!
I can now walk away from the Easter Pear!!!

Easter Pear?

Easter Pear?
I like pears better than eggs!!!

Easter Pear Step 1

Easter Pear Step 1
Step 1 - I thought this would be enough ... silly me!

Easter Pear Step 2

Easter Pear Step 2
Step 2 - I wanted to add a bit of EGG Whimsy.

Easter Pear Step 3

Easter Pear      Step 3
Step 3 - It wouldn't be mine if there weren't any cast shadows.

Easter Pear Step 4

Easter Pear Step 4
Step 4 - And I love a good implied table line ... don't you??

Easter Pear Step 5

Easter Pear Step 5
Step 5 - Oh, better kick up the value a bit!

Easter Pear Step 6

Easter Pear Step 6
Step 6 - The background could use a value shift.

Easter Pear Step 7

Easter Pear Step 7
Step 7 - Add, of course we need a bit of implied texture!