Finally! Back to making great little goodies in my new studio!
Pins, mirrors, picture frames, mosaic hearts, steampunk birds, mosaic mirrors, wishing wands,mosaic mirrors. Yep, I've been busy.
Come on over to my Etsy shop and choose a very special something for anyone on your gift list that loves handmade & funky!!
My creative muse & I have been making broochs (pins) out of recycled materials, buttons & beads! Very fun!! Great on a scarf, flyaway sweater or wrap. Creative accessory!! Come & see at
North River Arts Society Holiday Fair, Sat. & Sun. Nov. 16 & 17. Get 'em while you can (tee hee)
Opening night is Friday 5/25! Come see all the amazing art, hear the music, dance in the streets!
The Silent Auction this year is lampshades and here's my donation. Sure beats last year's offering - a buffet which took many many hours to paint! Come and have fun this weekend!!
Been working on Valentine wreaths. Some are in my Etsy shop --- www.artfulhandsstudios.etsy.com or www.brownbirdstudios.etsy.com
Here's another one -
And lastly a tad more traditional - handmade felt flowers with pearl centers, cool variegated red yarn and little crystal hearts - a lovely way to say I love you...
HI, if you're visiting this blog as a result of seeing the beautifully decorated organic tree in the Boston Globe's G section, then please read on to get the templates & directions for making these lovely ornaments direct from the designer as shown on the tree of Pamela Copeman of Hingham.
Paper chains - we used old book pages in 6" lengths by 1" width and stapled them together. We then sprayed them with silver glitter to make them sparkle on the tree.
Bird Ornaments: cut from scrapbook papers and in some cases decorative paper bags or wrapping paper. Template below. We punched a 1/8" hole at top and threaded a silver pipe cleaner 4" long and bent into a hook.
Paper Cones (Cornucopias): Made in 3 sizes from old book pages. Template follows. Curl paper in on itself and use scrapbooking adhesive to glue seam. Use old paintbrush and watered down Elmer's glue lightly around the top and sprinkle with silver German glass glitter. Punch 1/8" hole on opposite sides of top and thread silver pipe cleaner through to make the hanging top. Fill with dried hydrangea or baby's breath.
Use this template full size for medium cone. Enlarge by 20% on copier for larger size.
Templates for small and medium bird. Print full size, trace, cut out, jewel for eye and punch hole for pipe cleaner hook.
Enjoy your beautiful tree knowing you made it beautiful and our planet thanks you too.
Any questions - email me: ginnyballou@yahoo.com
I've joined forces with my niece, grand-niece and daughter in a new Etsy shop www.artfulhandsstudios.etsy.com -- and I've just posted some really fun wreaths and bird wall hangings. Please visit and let me know what you think! Thanks!!
Here's a sample of some of the yarn wrapped holiday wreaths.
It's been awhile since I've posted on my design blog but I do have new creations to offer - ETSY shop www.brownbirdstudios.etsy.com . These yarn wreaths are handcrafted and embellished to offer seasonal greetings or cheer for you or someone you might like to gift! I've also started a co-op shop on Etsy -- artfulhandsstudios.etsy.com with my niece, grandniece and daughter. Great designs, interesting age range and product worthy of purchase. One of a kind - yep, truly one of a kind as we each have a different aethetic.
I just loved this chapel in the woods kinda look. Yarn wreath, birds and the glittery chapel - a lovely additon to any holiday decor.so, just a few of the treats to be seen at www.artfulhandsstudios.etsy.com where more of my wreaths and the rest of the studios will post theirs. So many items, so many places to buy, we hope you choose ours!!
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I've been busy in my "art dept." creating cupid helpers - fashioned of multiple paper layers, wings outlined in German scrap borders, a doily halo, stamped face and neck jewel, these charmers would make a wonderful Valentine for your someone special. See more on my etsy site www.brownbirdstudios.etsy.com
Thanks for stopping by!
I see I've not posted on my design blog in many moons. But I've got a springtime treat today.