little cards

Shawna, my friend who has the wonderful shop in Santa Fe, CURIOSA, requested some little cards from me that she could give to folks who purchase my things.

"Handle With Care" was important, since paper, glue, wire and string aren't all that strong.

These will go in each box holding the precious cargo.

Here are the "Artist Cards" that give info on the artist

(in this case, me)

I wanted them to be a little different (ha! what a surprise)

What do you think?

I did a couple of the cards in a 5x7 so it can be posted near the pieces in the shop.

So difficult to write about oneself.....

Wire Bird Domes

Okay, Di, these are for you!

These are the "Bird Domes" that I have done, though the one below, with the heart, is still unfinished. The bird will actually (eventually) sit up on the "curly q" wire that is coming out on the upper left.

I do like its simplicity...hope to finish it someday........sigh.....

These I did a couple of years ago, it seems. I adore them.

There is something about the "less than shiny" quality of the wire and solder that I like...

This detail of the nest should help me remember what I did to make the nest, but I remain baffled! I like how this one is not symmetrical and the bird looks like it could fly away at any moment.

I must plan a day when I can get back to these. I like how they look, but the process is still new to me, so my confidence level is pretty low. I guess the more of it I do, the better I will feel, right? Just like anything, Practice Makes Perfect!

Thanks for sharing your beautiful birdcage, milady.....

xo

Bugs & Mushrooms

Bug charms!

I painted them yesterday and I think that they are pretty cool.

I am going to figure out what sort of necklace to do around these.....

....hmmmmmmm...............

And MUSHROOMS!

They are upside down so you can see the gills underneath.

Doors and windows are painted on the stems - getting ready for the fairies to move in.

Another Bracelet

I am searching for the right formula for making bracelets......

Don't know that I am there yet, but I seem to be making some progress.

I am enjoying it, no matter what the result.

This is the latest - made from twine and great fabric that I got at the Quilt Store in Danielle's town. What a beautiful shop! We found many treasures there - special buttons, linen thread and this nice "Tilda" designed fabric....

The bracelet is a little goofy, but I think it has a little something to offer.

There are things you cannot see in this photo that I will be using again in the next attempt.

I'll share it when I finish it....

And, here are a few more little bird boxes.

These are the birds that were displayed on the blue plate in the last post.

I papier-mached them (is that a verb?) this morning and finished up the boxes this afternoon. They will be at Curiosa tomorrow....
I love this one with the two little birds having a visit.......

This one has front view (above) and back view (below) I like how sturdy the branch is...

FIMO Air Light

Here are some little birds that I have been making as bases for my papier mache bird boxes.

They look pretty good on this blue plate....

Made from this cool stuff that I got in England - FIMO Air Light - it is soft clay that is so easy to work with. Danielle turned me onto it and I am very grateful.

I look forward to making lots of different kinds of things with this clay....experiments!

If you can find it, I recommend it - lots of fun!

My New Bracelet

Inspired by a bracelet that Julie (Arkell) had on at the workshop one day.

A friend of hers made it and Danielle and I coveted it!

This is my version, which I am not sure I love as much, but it is a place to start.

Waxed linen cording, silk ribbon and glass beads.......

........ rather nice combination, I think...

walking stick?

Yesterday, I was opening a bag full of apples and almost jumped out of my skin when this tiny walking stick appeared on the bag!

It just took me by surprise for a second, but I was fascinated once I really looked at it.

I took it outside and set the bag near this pot.

The "stick" took its time, but eventually "walked" over to the pot and sat there for a while.

I ran in to get my camera and snapped these shots.... cool!