Gathering...

It seems that we, like the squirrels, start to

 gather around us the things we find necessary in the fall

 so we can be sustained during the winter. Of course,

 for us it isn't quite as simple as gathering nuts...

This gathering process was helped along

when I received a small box of treasures earlier this week

from my dear friend and extraordinarily talented

artist Charlene Geiger. Vintage ribbons, florals, celluloid

reindeer, antique metal trims...it was like being

a child under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning.

Here are some of my treasures and those I received

that you will be seeing in some of my Tramp Art pieces

in the coming months...

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It's September!

This month is the time to vote for your favorite artists on the 

Martha Stewart AMERICAN MADE website.

There are many fine artists and categories to choose from 

and I would appreciate your taking the time to leave 

a comment on my profile and vote for me in the category:

Crafts~Recycled, Upcycled & Vintage Crafts.

VOTING begins September 21st 

but you can read the profiles and leave comments at any time.

Martha Stewart AMERICAN MADE

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It's SHOW TIME!

As you may know, I am getting ready to participate 

in my very first show. I will be attending the 

American Artisan Show in Wilton, CT. on November 6-8, 2015.

I am very excited about this opportunity. 

While I have created a website, an Etsy Shop and this 

Blog it is apparent that the only way for me to

continue to create my pieces and be successful is to

get myself and my work out in front of the people most

interested in folk art. The shows will afford me

the opportunity to reach a much large audience and really

introduce my work to the world.

As a very new artists it can be a bit daunting

as the costs of the shows and expenses involved can be

enormous when you consider ones resources.

In an effort to be able to keep moving forward and having 

the ability to keep creating and moving forward

I wrote a profile and started a fund raising campaign

at GoFundMe.com.

I have had several friends and fellow artists

share this information on their Facebook pages, blogs 

and in personal emails they have sent out and I am 

so grateful for their contributions, support and encouragement.

Their contributions have been a great help as I 

continue to transform this dream into reality. If you are able 

to contribute any amount I would be forever 

grateful and most appreciative.

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Here is a peek at some pieces I am working on

for the American Artisan Show...

My new Brochure and a wooden business card 

with an edge reminiscent of the chip carving done in Tramp Art. 

The card is printed on Cherry wood.

A Four Drawer Chest

good to use for storing balls of needlework thread, jewelry or 

whatever one might want to tuck away in a safe place

The Tall Clock

A Tramp Art version of a pocket-watch case 

although I found a great vintage alarm clock that I will be 

making into a large Tall Clock.

Heart In Hand Thread Holders & Pin-Cushions

Soon to be a Bank!

The start of a Moravian Star.

A few 1800's German style Automobiles.

The SnowAngel Box.

I ran out of wood but hopefully this piece 

will be finished in time for the show.

The 1800's trade card with an embossed 

Victorian Scrap Angel will be placed inside the box. 

I plan to stain and then white wash the exterior 

of the box. The interior will most likely be painted a deep 

BrownBlack with a possible metallic gold wash 

and the bottom of the box will be lined with an aged 

soft white velvet.

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Thank you for taking a moment to read my blog.

I hope you enjoyed it and I wish you

All the Best!