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. 

Prairie Doves, the last pages

These are the last two pages. This is Ruth Roland with her horse, Joker. Ruth was a famous silent film star in the 19-teens and 20's. She often starred in westerns and performed some famous escapes on horseback from the bad guys. I don't believe I have ever seen a western with her in it. Silents aren't my thing. I bought an old leather skirt at a thrift store and that is the backing behind the photo and the lace. Also an old bandana from a thrift store is on the opposite page. This book was the perfect place to use these.

Got to find a source for small rusty stars and hearts soon. My supply is dwindling. Suggestions anyone? Online or otherwise. Sure do miss Craftmart (all you East Valley dwellers will know what I am talking about).

My heroes have always been cowboys

Found in my stash -- an old log cabin cutter quilt! My friend Gail and I found the cutter quilt well over a year ago and decided to split the quilt between us. She wants to use it to cover small stools and I wanted it for altered art. Well, instead I now find that they are perfect for small collages. I did this one yesterday. Got to use up old junk (rusty belt buckle, old nail and a button) plus more recent stuff (a leather skirt found in a thrift shop). Nothing like a good looking cowboy! And nothing better than watching one walk away in great fitting Levi's!! Right, Kim??