P is for Paper

Curious About Collage?

HeatherH — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:42:13 +0000

Sat June 1st from 10am-2pm I’m teaching a collage class at the Raintree Gallery in Versailles KY. If you’re curious about collage this beginners class is perfect for you! We’ll be making two 5″x7″ collages, one with a nature theme (birds, butterflies, fairies, etc), the other using a vintage photo in sepia or black and white tones. Cost is $40 Call the gallery to sign up 859-873-8822.

Paper Pins

HeatherH — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:51:09 +0000

I just did a review for Craft Gossip for Silhouette’s new chipboard. This thin chipboard cuts easily with the Silhouette die cut machine and I’m thinking of so many things I can make with it like banners, shrine boxes, little houses….

I’ve seen a lot of pretty jewelry pieces lately made with layered die cut wood and thought I could do the same using the chipboard. So I cut out my shapes along with pattern papers in the same shapes and sizes and layered them, using a glue stick to adhere them together. I used two layers of the chipboard for the bases just so they were nice and sturdy. I added a little ink to the edges for even more dimension and then glued on pin backs. I think these turned out really fun.

Upcoming Art Show

HeatherH — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:22:30 +0000

I’m excited to be setting up a booth at the Art in Park show on May 18th in Versailles KY. There will be around 30 booths selling art, jewelry, pottery and more on the lawn of The Woodford Inn, located at 140 Park St. Stop by and say “Hi”, should be a wonderful afternoon.
http://versaillesartinthepark.org/

Mother May I Please Take a Class…..

HeatherH — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:25:20 +0000

My next card class is coming up on May 11th, 10:00 am at the Raintree Gallery in Versailles KY. Cost is $15, well be making 4 cards including this one. Call the Gallery to sign up 859-873-8822

Take Flight

HeatherH — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:41:34 +0000

A while ago a friend cleaned out her craft closet and gave me lots of cool stuff to play with. One of the things she gave me was a bag of angel wings she’d removed from some old ornaments. It took awhile to figure out what I wanted to do with them but I got the crazy idea to mount a small canvas on the front and I came up with…The Queen of Flight. There’s layers of vintage paper, felt, rhinestones, book text, a vintage button and a charm dangling from the bottom too. I think she’s ready to take flight!

Sale

HeatherH — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:57:41 +0000

It’s time for a little spring cleaning in my Etsy shop. I’ve just marked down several soldered pendants from $16 to only $7!! Click here to visit my SALE section.

What Time is It?

HeatherH — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:35:42 +0000

I love finding small vintage photos! I got a few recently at a antique show and one of them was an amazing Steampunk looking girl! Wearing a top hat and holding a cane she was perfect for a Steampunk/ Victorian inspired charm necklace. I also added vintage watch parts inside a vintage watch crystal along with a cool repro watch key charm. I think this necklace turned out super cool!

Upcoming Card Class

HeatherH — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:15:10 +0000

My next stamping card class at the Raintree Gallery in Versailles KY is coming up on Sat April 13th from 10-12 am. Cost is $15 for 4 cards. Call the gallery at (859) 873-8822 to sign up.
Here’s one of the cards we’ll be making:

Spring Has Sprung!

HeatherH — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:29:01 +0000

I think Spring is finally on it’s way, I saw my first chipmunk of the year and the first dandilion has popped up in the yard!

To help celebrate this wonderful time of year I’ve made several soldered glass pendant with animals that make me think Spring.

The first three (bunny, duckling and lamb) are vintage illustrations from a Tasha Tudor book. I love her work!

This Robin pendant has a nest on the back and comes from a vintage children’s ABC book.

All (except the lamb, which sold) are in my Etsy shop right now.

Deers and Donkeys and Bears, Oh My!

HeatherH — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:18:52 +0000

Here’s a collection of new wooden pendants I’ve made. They are 1 1/2″ wide with a vintage book illustration sealed on a round wooden disc. Each has a sterling silver plated bail on the back for hanging on a chain.

All are available in my Etsy shop, only $7 each!