When Dreams May Come

I had taken a photo of the auditioned positions of the pieces for this project, then set it aside ,and still I am not ready to put it together....but thought the photo was worth working on...so I did some digital alterations and layering and came up with this image for an ACEO. I just love these little mini works of art. I will probably add some real features to this after printing...a real cog, or fine glitter...something to dress it up a bit.

Do you think I should add another face for the real piece...perhaps a clear crackle raku moon face instead of the brownstone face?

Glass Addictions by Jennifer Cameron: Open Studio Friday

Glass Addictions by Jennifer Cameron: Open Studio Friday

Hope you will visit Jennifer's blog for Open Studio Friday. I am the featured artists this week...Yea!!! What a wonderful opportunity! Be sure and visit Jennifer's Etsy shop GlassAddictions.etsy.com for absolutely beautiful glass and lampwork beads.

From My Art to Yours

I am always humbled by how beautiful the creations are from artists who buy my little treasures to add to their work. This leather cuff is stand alone gorgeous. I could not have dreamed how perfect this little raku button would be for such a project. Artist Jennifer from TocadoraLeather.etsy.com made my jaw drop when she shared this photo. Is this not" over the top" fantastic?

You must treat yourself by visiting her shop. It is full of such treasures. A new order goes to her shop today...I simply can not wait to see how she uses these new items. I'll be sure to share with you when I get to take a peek.

Jennifer says of her shop "Tocadora Leather is your place for fun and fashionable leather accessories made from primarily recycled materials. Old belts, unwanted garments, strange bits of metal found in parking lots... Anything is fair game to be re-purposed into jewelry that is tough, cool, comfortable...and maybe just a bit unusual."

You are an artist after my own heart...I love found objects in parking lots!! The rustier the better!

Jennifer also has a second shop...blestbeads.etsy.com. Both shops are a treat for the eye and the creative spirit in you! Thank you Jennifer for sharing!!!

Sliding Slim and his Buddies in the Raku Garden

IndiePublic 2nd Aniversary Celebration Raffle

My Etsy shop, acabinetofcuriositie.etsy.com is partnering with IndiePublic during the month of August to celebrate their 2nd year Aniversary. A Cabinet of Curiosities has donated a dozen digital images to the sites celebration raffle.

The event will take place at www.IndiePublic.com during the month of August. A portion of the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to charity.

Indie Public is a community for independent artists and designers. Membership is free, and once people join the site, they get their own page which they can use to interact with Indie Public's 14,000+ members, promote their businesses, and their art.

IndiePublic believes in independent entrepreneurs and helps their members achieve success in their business by offering a business library and special rates on national advertising. Launched in 2007, the site has seen tremendous growth and is excited about celebrating their 2 nd aniversary.

Everyone is welcome to take part in the celebration. Raffle tickets can be purchased from IndiePublic.com, starting at only $1 per ticket, with discounts on larger quantities. Each ticket enters you in a random drawing for each day of the month.

Please stop by the site and look at all the wonderful items donated by artists from all over the world. Enter the raffle and see if Lady Luck is on your side!

Peace...what a wonderful dream...

...but then...if we can dream it...it CAN become reality!

Happy Fourth of July to Everyone!!

This is a photo of an Uncle Sam I made years ago...when I was into doll making. I made old world Santa's and Elves and Uncle Sam just happened! He has some vintage flags and voting items attached to his coat. I was pretty proud of his hat...was not even as hard as I thought it would be to put together.


Miss those doll making days...but I leave it to the professionals now..like my friend Joann Palmer at hootnhollarprims.etsy.com. She can be found at Ebay, Zibbet, and The Humble Arts , just search for Hootnhollarprims.





There is an adorable Tooth Fairy that I can not seem to bring the photo in...check her out at at Joann's Ebay shop.

Happy Fourth!!!

Summerscreation.etsy.com...enjoy the show!

Tah....Dah......Visit Summerscreation.etsy.com for these and many other wonderful creations!!

These lovely creations are made by my friend, Angela,from summerscreation.etsy.com. In these particular photos she has used my raku treasures to highlight her vintage keys and charms.

Really beautiful work, pulling together textures, hues and balance to make a stunning piece to wear and treasure for the rest of your life!

Please stop by her shop and see her many creations.

"Do one thing every day that frightens you." Eleanor Roosevelt

This is a major departure from my typical work...but I am loving every moment of creating. The Muse is here and seems to want to stay for a few days. I have decided to let her have her way with me!

My Cabinet of Curiosities shop has the most exotic images and I have had them in my dreams of late. I decided to mix some of my own photos, DaVinci sketches, Haeckel botanical images, Galelio sketches, and quotations to collage my way through the muses whisperings.

I am big on critique...I learn best from constructive criticism...hard to open up to that...but that is just me! I would love to hear what you think. Good and bad.

I have all these potential images swirling around in my head...so it is back to the digital sketchbook...this is so liberating and fun!

If you are adventurous...send me a challenge to come up with a
collage. I think if you click on these you can get a larger view...easier to read the quotations or my journaling.

Way Over Due in Acknowledgment of ....CIF Gift Received

Elsie sent this magnificent necklace and earring set in response to our Craft It Forward challenge. It is perfect and lovely and I adore it! I met Elsie when she wanted to trade for one of my necklaces. I was certainly up for a trade, her work is exquisite! We worked out a trade for a necklace very similar to this that I wanted to give my daughter-in-law for Christmas...that was in July of last year. Long time to hold on to a present for me...and the more I saw the necklace the more I treasured it. I toyed with the idea of keeping it...but it was so perfect for Jenny. It now resides in Oxford,England and looks ever so nice on Jenny!

Elsie and I have become long distance friends...which is so very much fun..and I told her about my hard decision! So when we did the CIF challenge...this was an absolutely perfect present for me! Thanks so much...!

I am still working on Elsie's CIF present...but I think it will please her every bit as much!

Please visit her shop: ...www.elsiee.etsy.com.. and her blog: http://namaste-elsiee.blogspot.com/
Beautiful work and an matching personallity!