Tuesday 29 January 2008

New Year - new ideas

January nearly over, where has it gone? Well, I began this year on a high with so many ideas of new mediums to try out.

So far I have delved into the world of ACEOs. They are very addictive to make! This is my first one entitled Internal Combustion - lots of fiery red done in acrylics.

Now since my experimentation with different art forms I decided to open another Etsy shop called On A Whimsey http://onawhimsey.etsy.com/ This was because my new items will not be sitting too well in my Precious Quilts shop http://preciousquilts.etsy.com/ which specialises in baby quilts and crochet blankets!

Another experiment (for me!) is quilted postcards. Here is my first attempt which is not good enough to sell but I will try to improve it. Still, I thought it was fun!




This I have entitled Mr & Mrs Piggy Valentine! I fuzzy cut the piggies, placed them on some bright yellow gingham with a big red felt heart beside them.


Recently joined another group where we do swaps... this I find really exciting and challenging. Above, left, is my first attempt at an ATC swap under the caption of Nouveau Art.



However, for the traditionalists amongst you, I have made a Victorian style christening cape which you will find in my PQ shop. Actually, I am in the process of completing another which I made in white but am adding pearlised beads to the edging to make it all that more precious!


Here is the first one I made in a pale cream/off white mixed fibre yarn:-





All I need is the baby to demonstrate:)

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great post Pat. I love your new ventures into aceo and postcards. Joan

Attack of the Vintage said...

Pat I love your new work!! Have fun with your postcards and aceo's.

Jean Levert Hood said...

That is a great ATC piece!!

evanyberg said...

That lovely Art Nouveau ATC card is with me now and I love it! Thank You Pat!
Eva

Devonia said...

It's always so gratifying to see some "Reach" artistically into a completely different medium (ATC/ACO)and have such lovely results. Still, I'm a bit of a traditionalist and favor/love your quilting. You are gifted in so many ways.

Sale Corner!

Occasionally I will show items that are for sale from me direct which can be paid for using Paypal. Always check to see shipping charges which will need to be added to the item amount!

For regular prices check out my Etsy shop, as well as my sister shop on Etsy which also sells encaustic art http://onawhimsey.etsy.com

Some paintings can be bought directly from my website http://onawhimsey.com

Some samples of my present & past work to give you inspiration for that special gift!

www.flickr.com
This is a Flickr badge showing public photos from Precious Quilts. Make your own badge here.