A NEW TREASURE

Yesterday my friend and I went on a road trip to Picayune Mississippi, to an estate sale.  Of course when they two of us get together we have fun...many laughs and special memories.  It was not a big sale we did manage to find some things though.  Then we ventured out to some antique and thrift shops.  Bought a few more things there.  I want to show you my prized treasure....

Of course me being the dog lover that I am, I noticed this right away....then I saw 30% off, then I saw the little girl and her untied shoe and dolly in her hand....yep, I had to have it.  Is she not just precious, look at her sweet face.  I am sure I will have a piece of art with them as the inspiration, real soon.

MIXED MEDIA MONDAY

Well, be still my heart.  I happened to check in with Mixed Media Monday this week and I saw the theme is DOLLS.  So funny that I had a piece in the works, drying on my art table.  So here is my enty for the week.

I painted this clock with acrylics and gesso. I used a piece from an old linen in the bottom of the insert. Then I added a bit of vintage black beaded trim, fabulous trim. The focal point is the vintage doll head; it is in the bisque form. I named this one WISH, and added a tiny brass finding to the top, as well as a beautiful old earring that sits on the top. There is a strand of pearls and some other jewelry pieces scattered on the lace.

DOLL CRAZY...........

DOLL ASSEMBLAGE #2

I made this piece with a bisque doll head, vintage and an antique bobbin. I used an old spool and covered it with batting and seam binding. Next some rusty wire and of course, some jewels. I added a tag featuring a doll face and pretty lace.

WAY OUT OF MY BOX

Well, yesterday I was struck with an idea, my muse was screaming at me to pay attention.  I did.  She was taking me way out of my comfort zone....but you know what, it was fun.  This just came together and I am not sure if I will sell it or not, not a very cohesive piece in my shop!?!  But she may make her way there, we shall see.  Now for sale: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40715374

  I used an old spool and covered it with batting and seam binding.  Next some rusty wire and of course, some jewels.  This is one of the doll heads I have remaining from the lot of doll parts I found last year.  So here is the new assemblage, "hey Doll face".

Sidenote:  I wish you could have seen my husbands face when I showed this to him this morning, priceless... lol