Crowns

I signed up for an online class at Artful Gathering by Debby Anderson called Gilded Relics: The Series.  The main selling point for me was the crowns she will teach us to make.  And her soldering techniques.  I am SSSOOO excited!!  Classes started 2 days ago, and I have not been able to join in because I am in Arkansas with my mom and NO INTERNET!  Bah!  Oh well.  Just a few more days.  I have, however, been researching inspiration for making crowns.  Maybe you will gather inspiration from these pages as well.   

Image credits:

Halloween Merriment Crown, Felt Mushroom Crown, Little Girl wearing crown, Soldered Brass Crown, White Feather Crown, Hanging Paper Crowns, Glitter Crown 

Debby Anderson Gilded Relics Class Examples

Vintage Gluebooks

My new obsession...vintage gluebooks.  I read about these over on the Lambsworld blog.

What is a vintage gluebook??

• A book of art that uses only paper and glue to create collages with a vintage style.
• ONLY paper and glue.  No ribbons or trims.  No fabric or thread.  No glitter.  No hardware.  No 3D elements.   

I like this challenge.  It might be harder than I think.  A great exercise in compositional and material limitations.

Classic.  Paper.  Glue.  Unfussy.  Unpretentious.  Vintage.  Love.

Count me in.

I'm going to start by shopping for Midori Traveler's Inserts at Yellow Paper House.

Just keep going.
xo
Mertle