Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Farewell Ma "Cherie"

Cherie,
our constant companion
is constant no more!
Cherie has come to the end of the road,
our running dog will run no more.

The run was long at 17plus years
and
she has left us with cherished
and beautiful memories
full of spirit
dancing
in the
light.
Farewell Cherie
We will miss you sweet girl!
12.7.11

A very big "Thank you" to everyone who left such lovely comments
on my last post when I have not been able
to reply to you!
You are all so very dear to me!
x Suzy

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Gifts from a very dear friend

Quite recently I was very spoilt in receiving these
most gorgeous gifts

in the mailfrom a
very dear friend, Dorthe, at
I am sure that most people who know this amazing woman
know what a most wonderful art doll and mixed media artist that she is!

It was my birthday a little while ago and
she wanted to show her
wonderful kindness
in
making all of these beautiful gifts
which I thought you would love
to see.
The most gorgeous card above
has one of the most serene and angelic images
I have seen.  It has been overlayed with
the skeleton of an aged leaf
but still in it's complete
form.


A most cleverly collaged
and colourful little wall hanging complete with a driftwood hanger
(no doubt collected from the beach below her home!)
and depicting two close friends
And just look at the gorgeous colours she has chosen
to create this piece with.  I have no doubt that Dorthe hasdyed all of the fabrics she has used.
And as Dorthe knows just how much I really love her driftwood angels
the package would have not been complete
without one of these
and
of course,

created in the richest of colours such as burnt oranges, magenta,
lime green and pinks.


Just look at that shot of reddest hair
with all the fine details of flowers, buttons, trims and beads.
Dorthe made it, as she says,
"in my colours".
What a beautiful smiling face
with the biggest blue eyes!

And
if that wasn't enough!


This very beautiful tag!
How beautiful is this other beautiful face
with this angel clasping
a white lilly!
and
embellished so sweetly with a rose, lace and ribbon. 

Our wonderful friendship has only blossomed through our close
communication in blogland -
where else
when
you live on the otherside of the world!

Thank you so much sweet Dorthe - you are the dearest friend to me
and I am ever grateful for your
loving friendship.
xxx Suzy

Monday, July 4, 2011

Journal - We Reap What We Sew

This journal's theme is really one based on heritage plants and vegetables
namely, the artichoke roots, flowers and nasturtiums.
The inspiration came to me
from a most beautiful Italian calendar
which I have owned for some
10 years.



It has a real earthiness about it from the ground up which brings us back to our roots -
to which foods are vital for our health and well being - root vegetables!




But you know I have changed this to "We Sew What We Reap"
because I have been blessed with the fortune
of having gathered
all of these
gorgeous
fabrics and fibres to create these artworks
which
didn't just fall into my lap!

The journal has been bound with hessian webbing salvaged from
a vintage chair beyond repair
and a rusted drawer handle bound in copper.




It has layers of dyed laces, hessian and some beaded fabrics also upcycled.




Handmade paper stained and machine stitched ready for




your own journal notes.




The pages have been built up from recycled paper bags, upholstery fabrics and collaged in many layers of velvets, embroidered silks
and laces.

There are more images in my previous post which explains how I began.

This journal will be very shortly found in my Etsy shop.
Keep checking the sidebar to the right.

Hoping for you all a very productive week in creating.
Love to everyone!
Suzy
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