I'm hosting a 12 Days Before Christmas Give Away Event:
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Day 8 - Antique set of pewter candle holders and a OOAK folk art paper mache' and wool angel made by me.
Paper mache' is one of the mediums I enjoy working with. It goes to the root of creating something out of nothing and working in 3D sculptural form. The angel could be used as a tree topper as well. I made her out of a store display. It is a paper mache' cone that was used to hold plastic flowers. I bought 100's years ago from an auction at a 5 & 10 Variety Store. However, I have never thought of covering one with wool. I bought this cute sweater from a thrift shop and shrunk it (felted it). I had no idea I was going to do this until I looked at them laying next to each other...sometimes, beauty can come out of chaos....because my hoarded stash of art supplies is rather chaotic...teehee.
Angels of some kind are a part of most Christmas decorations because Angels played a role in the Christmas story. However, in keeping with the Hygee Christmas, you can't help but think of Sweden. The little metal angel chimes that spin from the heat of a candle. Or, Santa Lucia celebrations.
In keeping with the simplicity of Swedish design, I just painted the angel silver - no face, no aging - my normal primitive style - I just love how she turned out. To make the most out of the sweater floral design, I had to piece it together and I added the button embellishments.
Pewter, is also very hygee because it's simple, but stately. A shelf or mantle would only really need a pair of pewter candle holders to create a warm and inviting look.
This give away is for 1 original, one of a kind (OOAK) paper mache' and wool angel and a pair of pewter candle holders.
Thank for playing along.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
https://www.facebook.com/events/583713522363122/
Day 8 - Antique set of pewter candle holders and a OOAK folk art paper mache' and wool angel made by me.
Paper mache' is one of the mediums I enjoy working with. It goes to the root of creating something out of nothing and working in 3D sculptural form. The angel could be used as a tree topper as well. I made her out of a store display. It is a paper mache' cone that was used to hold plastic flowers. I bought 100's years ago from an auction at a 5 & 10 Variety Store. However, I have never thought of covering one with wool. I bought this cute sweater from a thrift shop and shrunk it (felted it). I had no idea I was going to do this until I looked at them laying next to each other...sometimes, beauty can come out of chaos....because my hoarded stash of art supplies is rather chaotic...teehee.
Angels of some kind are a part of most Christmas decorations because Angels played a role in the Christmas story. However, in keeping with the Hygee Christmas, you can't help but think of Sweden. The little metal angel chimes that spin from the heat of a candle. Or, Santa Lucia celebrations.
Pewter, is also very hygee because it's simple, but stately. A shelf or mantle would only really need a pair of pewter candle holders to create a warm and inviting look.
This give away is for 1 original, one of a kind (OOAK) paper mache' and wool angel and a pair of pewter candle holders.
Thank for playing along.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
What a wonderful Angel! Wish I had a Facebook account. One thing we don't have in common. Janice
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