Cards For Me

I am not sure what to call these card sets yet.

I used heavy card board slide holders to create these. The images are in resin.

I wanted to have a different card that was more of a keepsake. So I made these and added a small piece of card stock so some one might write a message inside.

I have a feeling they'll just confuse people in my booth. I love them though. I'll use them myself if they don't sell!

And this set will go into the same category "cards only the maker would love."
There is no theme for this card. Just cuteness multiplied by three.

Leather Button Collage

This is my version of the Canadian Dove of Peace.

I have had this teeny tiny Maple Leaf floating around my studio for months. I am very surprised it didn't get accidentally thrown out. I moved it from place to place and yesterday when it appeared again I knew it needed a permanent home.

I have an upholstery button making machine. Machine seems like the wrong word....since it isn't electric. It is a hand operated tool that allows me to create buttons with very thick fabrics. It would usually reside in the home of an upholstery or marine fabric repair shop. I couldn't wait to try it out with leather and I made this one perfect red leather button. Then I had to set the tool aside until there is more time this winter to experiment with it.

The red leather button is the perfect surface for a mini collage. Last night I used E6000 glue and attached these embellishments to the surface. I didn't want to cover up all the leather though....but it was tempting once I started the collage. E6000 is an excellent glue for this project. My embellishments attached quickly and they did not slide off the button as I had feared.

Then it was right back to Christmas.....have a good Thursday!

My Canvas To Card Project

These two images are my last of the series I worked on this summer.

Scanning my canvases with these vintage ladies has been an excellent way for me to work with images that I created myself. I am currently using them for small resin filled pendants too!

These cards have the ladies printed on fabric and then sewn to paper.

Things Are Busy In My World

This is an illustration of my parents house during the years when they operated a well known fruit and flower store in the West End of Toronto. Benny is my Dad. It really is a lovely home and I rented the top floor for most of my 20s. Later, the charity I founded took over the building next door and operated from there for well over ten years. That group is just moving out this month and it made my parents think it might be time for a move themselves. Having their business attached to their residence meant one or both of my parents were always home. They did work six days a week though...and seven during the main flower season.

They just put the house on the market last night. It's been well over 30 years and its time for a change. Fingers crossed. I hope they get a buyer quick.

But I am back working hard in the studio too! Here are a few more of the new card designs.

I love this green! It needed no additional paper layers once I selected this pretty resin embellishment.

Thinking About Day Of The Dead Day

This is my very first large Day of The Dead doll. She is 16 inches tall.

We found her in Portsmouth, NH in a great shop. There were dozens to choose from. She was the first one I saw and when I came back the following day decided she needed to come home with us.

This is such an excellent example of paper mache....something I have not done since elementary school. Using very simple materials, this artist crafted a very pretty doll. Well, pretty is relative. Her dress is very pretty. Next year we hope to find a second one to add to the collection.

This looks like a paper doily scrunched up to give the look of lace. Fabulous!

Sunday Links

I thought I would post a few of the Poufs (c) I finished hand sewing. I can't think of a better chore than sewing something by hand while watching bad TV. Enjoy your Sunday friends!

A Bead A Day Looking for a great way to commemorate a special moment or gift? Design a piece of jewelry!

About.com Jewelrymaking It's like Wal-Mart, only you want to be there in this virtual tour of Shipwreck Beads.

Art Bead Scene Art Bead Scene is having a book fair. Read up on your favorites!

Carmi's Art/Life World Carmi has finally discovered how great polymer clay is.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva Not thinking about your holiday gift list yet? Cindy helps get you started with a Knot Ready for Prime Time Lucky Knots and Friends Projects so you can get started now!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles Melanie shares her final Crystal Week necklace... a piece she calls Woodland Mermaid.

Jean Campbell Jean celebrates her favorite holiday by showing off her costume and some very cool baubles.

Jewelry & Beading Krystal Backer, beading artist, shares her creative inspirations with Cyndi.

Lorelei's Blog: Inside the StudioHave you been following Lorelei's Necklace Round Robin? Come take a look at the finished pieces!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done! Jean reviews a delightful book by the editor of BeadStyle: Cathy Jakicic.

Strands of Beads Melissa shows off her favorite necklace created for Cynthia Thornton's Enchanted Adornments and winner in the metal clay category of the British Bead Awards.

Some Pumpkin Photos from Cedarburg

Just last week I enjoyed walking down Main St to take these photos.

Pumpkins and the colour orange sure do brighten up my day.

Saturdays in October

This is a bench I photographed in Cedarburg, Wisconsin last weekend.