A Play on Words
I've been noticing that a lot of you have chosen a word for 2011. I really like the idea, but for some reason I couldn't come up with a word for me.
On a whole different whim, I felt like doing some decoupage this weekend, and decided to cover a couple of ceramic type spheres I purchased from Pier 1 Imports a long time ago.
I decided to use an old book I got at the used book store because I liked the color of the old pages.
After shredding some pages, and dropped the pile on my work table, some of the words popped out at me. It ended up not only being a relaxing project while listening to music, it was fun to see words that would stand out in the pile. With my camera at my side I thought I'd show you a few that I liked.
Something else that has grabbed my attention lately is wool felting.
I don't really know much about it, but I've been inspired by some things I have seen on other blogs.
If you haven't visited her yet, Becky Shander
has some of the most inspiring ideas. Most of her art is created using scraps and repurposing things, which is something I really want to try and do more of this year. I find that I collect too much stuff, and I need to start using it, instead of buying more.
Becky is also having a lovely giveaway and included are a couple of necklaces she made with some wool felted hearts.
Here are a couple hearts I tried to make with a 3D template and wool fibers. I still need to learn more about it, but I am enjoying the process!
Shatzie seemed to like them, what do you think?
Have you ever tried wool felting?
I never thought I'd be interested in it, but I'm thinking small things for appliques and maybe embellishments on fabric collages.
I hope everyone has a nice week.
It always seems like the weekends go by so quickly and I'm off to work again tomorrow.
I must say though, that I will be enjoying my Seattle Seahawk's unexpected victory in the playoff's yesterday. It will probably be short lived, but it has been fun while it lasts!
See you soon,
Becca
Comments
Di
I adore wool felting!! There is a boutique store here in town that only sells artisans crafts. One artist does the most beautiful wool felting...hats, pins and purses to die for!!! I would love a purse but they are so costly! Wool felting is so big here.
Great game yesterday!
Pamela xo
Kisses.
Hope you have a wonderful week too Becca!
xo Catherine
Hugs, Linda
i love felted wool.i have hand dyed and made my own once-i just love how it looks...off to check the link you posted....
Fun felt pieces too! You could all one "heartfelt"
xoxo Kim
Have a wonderful week!
Sarah x
Diane
I just posted the other day about a different heart project by Becky - small world huh? I love the felted hearts though. Felting is a beautiful craft and like you, I have done a little... They're beautiful too Becca and now I am inspired all over again. Thank you!
I too have seen many blogs finding a word for 2011...I guess unknowingly I did too, BRAVE is my Word.
I LOVE your Word Ball, it's fabulous & looks like it took alot of patience & time. Now when you want to have a new idea or direction for the day or the week...you can just spin the ball, point your finger & see where it lands. Like when we were kids & would spin a globe, close our eyes & point...that's where we would live or travel too when we grew up. I LOVE that idea & now I think I need to make my very own INSPIRATION BALL!!!!
OK, now I'm just rolling on the ball idea. You could make a destination ball, a food ball, color ball, put them all in a bowl & when you need direction take one out & spin...
Who would have known serendipity could be found in a beautiful papered ball...I LOVE IT!!!!!
{I know I'm weird, but that's why I'm so amusing, LOL}
Big Hugs,
Susie
I love the idea of the ball, and was able to find some of my own words while looking at the gorgeous photographs you took!
Felting is a lot of fun, and some of the items can be so beautiful. My first attempt was a sweater, and after it was felted, it did not fit my toy poodle!! The second attempt was fine though :-)
Have fun with it, and I look forward to seeing what you make!
I had use titles of news papers, long ago, in optical windows * Elargissez votre champ de vision*. that mean as well your mind as your eyes's wew. *enlarge your vision *..
The window was matching with a fair stall.
I had to collect towsen of news papers. Whent to Geneva' ambassys, can you imagine the eyes of people, when your ask for old papers ? now, when I realise it will surprise people to they understanding, I bring a drawing or a picture if it is something i want to do again !
Had to look in trains, in planes. In Geneva the planes 'cleaners had kept many papers for me.
Sometime, I have ideas who does'nt cost match in monney but lot of energy.
Un petit coucou de Lausanne en Suisse.