She got to wear her patina crown



Hi everyone, boy am I glad the weekend is here!
I finally finished this fabric art collage I've been working on for a while.  I put it away for some time because I wasn't satisfied with how it was turning out, so I just picked it up again and made some changes, and now I'm more happy with the results.
The vintage photograph was sent to me by my father in law, and I believe the little girl in the center is his mother. 





  Thank you dear friends for all the sweet comments you leave me.
I'll be back soon with more goodies.
Happy Weekend! 
Becca

Comments

Numinosity said…
I think this piece is really rich and fabulous, Becca not to mention how great the photos of it are! The turquoise/patina highlights really set it off. I know how it is to abandon these sorts of projects. It seems to happen to me much more with my mixed media and collage than with my jewelry designing. I just cut up a piece that I started last year and now that I've abbreviated it I like it much better.
xoxo Kim
June 4, 2010 at 3:30 PM
andrea creates said…
Oh it's so pretty-I love the colors and the photograph is really neat!!
June 4, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Catherine said…
Simply ~ truly ~ amazing! Fantastic close ups. I'm inspired to head down into my craft room ~ lovely!

Hope you have a very Happy weekend too Becca!
xo Catherine
June 4, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh my gosh, this piece is gorgeous, elegant and rich!
Diane
June 4, 2010 at 7:19 PM
Pamela said…
More beautiful creations i see!!
Have a lovely weekend Becca!!
Pamela xo
June 4, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Unknown said…
I love it! It turned out Fabulous.. I can't even say what I love the most about it, because I love all of it! Even her Patina Crown!
June 4, 2010 at 11:47 PM
Lynn Stevens said…
I truly Love this.Its fab-u-lous!
June 5, 2010 at 6:54 AM
sarah-jane down the lane said…
you have been a busy bee stitching and embellishing, I think the thing is to have fun with it don't you? I think all the gold and rich colours make it look very opulent and regal~ I should think your Granny would approve

Sarah x
June 5, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Brenda Pruitt said…
Oh my, it is incredibly beautiful! Cherish it!
Brenda
June 5, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Anonymous said…
beautiful work Becca!!! Colors are my favorite!!

twodressestrudi
June 5, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Jodie (everything vintage) said…
Beeeecccccca!
I LOVE IT!
Oh I love all of it...the photo...the colors...the material...the quote...ALL OF IT!
Those colors are FaBuLouS and I absolutely LOVE it!!!
Awesome job dear friend :))))
June 6, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Mary Ann said…
beautiful, the old world meets new talented artist! have a great weekend! verbena cottage
June 6, 2010 at 7:40 AM
Pat Winter Gatherings said…
It is a beautiful piece Becca. Love the colors and the crown is perfect!
Smiles,Pat
June 6, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
OH Becca...this is just wonderful! I love the rich colors and the whimsy, and the textures... everything about it! It is very original and looks so "you"!! Thanks for sharing it with us, Becca!
June 6, 2010 at 7:04 PM
Dorthe said…
Hi Becca,
Thanks for visiting me, that I could come here too.
Love your beautifull collage.
Dorthe
June 6, 2010 at 11:52 PM
VS said…
What a lovely piece of art my friend...simply stunning!!! You are so very talented Becca, I love to come visit & see what you've made next!!!
Smiles,
Susie
June 7, 2010 at 2:59 AM
Thespoena McLaughlin said…
This is gorgeous! I love your fiber artworks! Very inspiring. I'm adding you to my sidebar on Vintiquities Workshop. Thanks for visiting me! Have a great week!
June 7, 2010 at 8:38 AM
In the Light of the Moon said…
Really beautiful and full of texture.Warmest Regards,Cat
June 7, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Lynn said…
Such a beautiful collage Becca, I love the added stitching around the people in the photo, and everything just looks so well put together :) I often have to put things aside too when I am not happy with them and come back later.
Love your blog, thanks for visiting mine :)
Lynn
June 9, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Lovey said…
Becca! I love your fabric collage! Simply a beautiful creation here! You have a gift my friend! I love how you added all the embellishments and the stitching was such a wonderful touch! :) Lovey
June 11, 2010 at 11:25 PM
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