Handcrafted Book

This is my latest handcrafted book based on one of my
original paintings Taking Flight.
This one of a kind handcrafted coptic stitch book is based on one of my paintings, which is sold as prints in my shop.
It is art in book form which you can display on your desk, or when not in use tie with a cord with two beads on each ends.
Affirmations written at random on front cover.
Various papers with three signatures lines the book.
You'll find lined paper,Arches and Aquarelle watercolor paper (140 lb and 300 lb),St. Armand paper,(from Montreal),Drawing paper.. enough to satisfy your creative needs.
The back cover is made with a beautiful batik print.
Signed by me on inside back cover.
Taking Flight is 7" x 9".
Taking flight is about new directions.
Letting go of the old, and renewing with new possibilities in discovering our highest potentials.
Adorned with wool, and ribbon, charms.
A handcrafted bookmark covered with vellum and ribbon with two beads comes with the book to carry you throughout the very end with your treasured thoughts, memories.

Fabric Collage Postcard

These are my latest creations . I enjoy making these fabric collage postcard.
I used an image transfer with gel medium on the first one, which is the focal point. It's surround by material scrap, which I randomly sew . A few stars adorn the sky.
The second is a vintage photo printed on material using Digital grounds, and a bit of Angel fibers to the left of the card.
These postcards can be frame as small piece of art on an easel, or give to someone.
More to come, and will be on sale at my Etsy shop.

Mariette xox

Homemade Styrofoam Stamps

Check out my blog on Homemade Styrofoam Techniques.
http://wdefebruary2908.blogspot.com/

Vancouver ATC Project 2009 ~Tea Theme

Collaborative project with the Vancouver ATC Group on the Tea Theme.
The project host did a fantastic job on these books. They are nice and thick,
and so fun to read;-)
I did one on the Mad Hatter Tea Party using transparency film.
Each participant received one!

Waiting....

From an art site I belong to ..Host had ole picture

of his great great grandma. He

wanted us to color her up a bit.

I totally changed the mood of the photo.

In the photo she had a black dress with

white frilly front, and sitting down.

She had a very long tragic life,

and four husbands!!!

Phew!

Waiting for whom?

Waiting for what?

Umm I wonder!

5" x7" canvas boards

PROJECT JANUARY

DAY 1: The first picture is the Journal I am using for my entries. I made this journal book last
year, and thought it would be a great book for my January entries. A project was started
by Milliande at her site. The goal is to do a journal entry every day for the month of January.
Come and join in if you wish. Only two days to catch up.
Tiles and doors in my entry are provided by Milliande at her site. http://milliande.ning.com/
If you would like to post a link here to your site , I would like to see what you create!
Get those creative juices flowing.
The beginning of my pages in my journal are aspens on the left, and hands towards the heavens.
The hands represents a dual meaning here for me. Last year I broke my wrist and it was a learning curve. I learned how to use my left hand for painting, writing and other things. It is also embracing the Beginning of the New Year. Above there's a chinese symbol. In english it translates" Of a Good Beginning Cometh a Good End".
Following is the Old Door of 2008, closing the door, entering a new door for 2009. Milliande gives a gread video on how to create the doors. Check it out!
Day 2: My day 2 entry is Embracing the Goddess.
"I Embrace the Sacred Goddess Within"...I celebrate the magic!



Mariette xox

DAY 2