Still at work

Even though I have had the One World One Heart giveaway up for a long time, I am still working on things here.  Just want to share a couple of things with you today.  But, PLEASE scroll down to the January 26 post below to see the giveaway pieces.

This little embellishment is made from an old piece of lace, rayon ribbon, a new flower and it has a shoe button center.  I like the softness of this piece.

Here is another photo of a page in my new book that has a steam punk look to it.  Although I am not a big fan of steam punk, I do like to incorporate rusty stuff in my work.  You can see the rolled rusty screen and there are little "treasures" inside the roll.  The ends are wired shut and a rust bell is attached.  Underneath is a metal bow that I rusted.  I like this look.

Next is another Valentine I created recently.  I like this one because it has sage green and pink elements.  The Jenni Bowlin "button" in the middle of the heart just makes this piece.

I have changed some settings for my posts.  I can see I am going to have trouble for a while until I can figure out what is wrong.  I will not let this get me!  One picture is to the left, which bugs me!  And it wants to center the text.  Aaagggghhhhh!

Don't forget to leave a comment on my One World One Heart blog of January 26 below.  I am #656 on the list.  I hate not to blog again until February 15 when the drawing takes place.  Have to figure out how to keep the Jan. 26 blog at the top and add new blog posts under it.

So please visit One World One Heart and leave a comment there to enter my giveaway.  You can also scroll down to the actual January 26 blog and leave a comment there, too. 

Cloth Paper Scissors Challenge

A few days ago I entered the Cloth Paper Scissors challenge set forth in one of their recent emails. The challenge was to send in a picture of art that depicts one of your New Year's Resolutions. I had read an article by Beryl Taylor in a recent CPS issue about making embellishments for art work. After I read that I decided that my resolution would be to make embellishments for future projects while working on current projects. I sent them this picture.
And the latest email came with my embellishment featured in it. I was delighted to see this! Check it out here. My friend Susan Tidwell saw it, too, and sent me an email. Thanks, Susan!!

Embellishments

I recently read an article in "Cloth Paper Scissors" written by Beryl Taylor. It was entitled "Building Upon Layers" and featured some of her sewing creations. Several items in this article caught my attention and I would like to share some of my thoughts with you.

Beryl recommends creating a stash of embellishments. I recently put together a large altered book full of pages made from an antique photo album. Embellishment is one of my favorite things to do in my artwork. Here are a couple of things I did in this altered book.

First is a flower embellishment. It is made from black dress trim, vintage black ribbon, black hat netting, white tulle, pieces of white lace and a doily and a broken pin I acquired while treasure hunting. I love this piece!
This next embellishment is made from a piece of ribbon! The ribbon actually came with the ribbon roses on it. It is glued to the back side of a bit of old fabric, has two old buttons sewn on, and a trinket pinned to one of the roses. I found this ribbon at Ruffler's Roost's new shop at Ray and Alma School in Chandler, AZ. This place is full of beautiful ribbons, lace and some pretty ready-made things to add as embellishments. I prefer to create my own!!
One of my resolutions this year is to create a stash of embellishments as I work on other projects. I will share them with you in future blogs.

Today I am really stressed! My freezer quit working yesterday and today the fridge part is slowly warming up. The warranty repair person cannot get to me until tomorrow!!! I have already thrown out a lot of stuff and I know more is going to go to waste! Neighbors have loaned me big picnic coolers, but those won't save the frozen foods. I am on my way to buy more bags of ice in hopes of saving some of it. Thank goodness my homeowner's insurance will cover the loss.