My feet have not landed at home too much at all this summer! When I am here I am still on the run so much that they don't even see the ground! One of the benefits to all the traveling we do is I hunt down every nearby fabric store. I am fortunate that my husband is always a willing participant. I have found some great fabric stores and some great finds in those stores!
My parents came to visit us over the weekend and my mother and I dug into my recent finds and began creating a few pieces. She is extremely creative and I would go as far to say gifted with color. I always enjoy when she comes to visit and we get to create together. I learn something new every time.
This is our latest project:
It's titled The Butterfly Ballet and is our interpretation of a snapshot in a garden on a late summer day.
My parents came to visit us over the weekend and my mother and I dug into my recent finds and began creating a few pieces. She is extremely creative and I would go as far to say gifted with color. I always enjoy when she comes to visit and we get to create together. I learn something new every time.
This is our latest project:
It's titled The Butterfly Ballet and is our interpretation of a snapshot in a garden on a late summer day. 
The flower found in the green fabric on the top is extending its vines to the butterfly, welcoming her to the stage. The gold pin, looking like tall grasses bending in a gentle breeze, the gold chain, and the salmon colored fabric remind me of the warmth of the sun. The berry colors in the chenille fabric and the tassels on the trim represent the flowers. The tassels seem as though they are dressed in tutu's, ready to dance. A cut glass prism attached to the bottom is the last bit of dew found on a flower.
The next time you get a chance to enjoy your garden see if you can spot this moment some where in there!I promised myself I was going to move on to Christmas now. If I don't get started I seriously will not get anything done and I have such big plans!
I am enjoying my gardens Karen. We put plastic and rocked them all. NO MORE WEEDS...
ReplyDeleteSo glad you spent time with your mom. I can't imagine the creative juices than flow between you two. My mom was not creative. She was an expert in cleaning her house!!!!
Xmas is just around the corner for you isn't it? I'm actually holding on to every hot moment of the summer. Hasn't it been beautiful? Randy is enjoying the pool. It's been very therapeutic for him.
I don't see my little birdie pillow in your Etsy missy????
Just wondering that's all. I know you have been busy : )
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Very cute! I see that we are in agreement that a girl just can't have too much fabric sitting around. You never know when you may need to start a project and need that "perfect piece."
ReplyDeleteOf course I would love it Karen, you know that. Let me know how you would like me to pay for it. When it's in your ETSY Randy can pay for it. Otherwise, I'm not sure how to do this.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if I can publish your story and pics for "Finding Beauty Friday" with my friend Claudia. I love the way you wrote it. Doubt if I could do a better job. I'll link it back to your blog. Let me know.
OK yes I do have passion for life in general, I guess I mean doing something with my brain, my hands... you know what I mean.
It's a nice rainy day Sunday today over here. Getting nothing done, but blog hoping. Randy's having a nap along with all 7 pups : )
Have a great weed my friend.
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Very cute - nice touch. It's funny - as creative I am with color, I just don't have the flair for such innovative details like that. My attempts always fall right off the handles. I think I'll stick to what I know best - color - and live through your blog. How's that?
ReplyDeleteBtw - the colors are great. Nice combo!
There it is. Paying for it now....
ReplyDeleteJust thought you might like to see your spotlight : )
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Randy tried paying for the pillow, but it says it cannot be sent to Canada. We tried everything, sorry Karen.
ReplyDeleteHow about this, since the pillow and the book are pretty even in price, let's just exchange. Is that ok? I will have them sign the book, just let me know to who ok?
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ReplyDeleteOf course you should email me claudie@frid.com. For some strange reason I can't find yours : (
You don't have your email info on your blog either???
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ReplyDeleteI need your address and who to sign the book too.
Happy PS, now Sunday lol
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