tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88395816443628119272024-03-05T21:32:11.158-08:00Lenae MayLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-71917490488961948252012-01-26T17:51:00.000-08:002012-01-26T17:54:25.237-08:00NEW Love Spell Captured Faeries of the Windlewood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love making these little characters! Is Brea Litriu is <i>Love Spell</i> in Irish. Faerie stories have always been a favorite thing and now that I'm an adult, I feel a little more like an author to another chapter in a faerie tale! I love dreaming up their stories.<br />
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I've been very busy of late, working on new designs. I have various projects on all surfaces.<br />
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Today I thought up a few wearable art ideas..hum...I need a dress form...haha.<br />
Talk to ya soon...I'll let you know if I get that dress form because if I do...you gotta see this! :)<br />
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You can view my new sprites on their own Love Spell Captured Faeries page of my website:<br />
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<br />Lenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-50547137924832093982011-12-08T05:35:00.001-08:002011-12-08T05:36:32.155-08:00And the Winner Is!!!!!...Melissa Green!Congratulations, Melissa, and thank you, all, for participation in my Give Away Drawing!<br />
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Have a wonderful holiday season!<br />
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Hi everybody!<br />
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Wow...I go away for a while and Blogger is different!...goodness!<br />
I hope you all are well and inspired.<br />
I've had a very busy summer with new designs and artistic adventures.<br />
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I wanted to share one of my new Elfin Stocking series with you: The Pennyroyals of Peppermint Place. I created the patterns for each of these lovely girls to be a wee bit smaller than my super large Elfin Stockings.<br />
You can view their details on my website on the Elfin Stocking page. <a href="http://www.lenaemay.com/">www.lenaemay.com</a>.<br />
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I have a new seasonal FREE give away drawing just starting!<br />
This bundle of Vintage Clock Face Ornaments include 1 Sherman, 1 Henrietta, 1 Muncie and 1 Humphry.<br />
Just leave your comment of Sign Me Up below OR on visit the FREE Give Away Drawing Page ( just after the home button.) on my website to sign up there and I will add your name to my hat!<br />
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I hope your all enjoying your seasonal preparations. I added moving to my busy summer schedule and am enjoying the once again warm hearth of a wood stove. We woke up to snow a couple of days ago....brrrr. <br />
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The winner will be posted here and on my website December 8.<br />
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Now...back to work :)...if that's what you call it...it's just too much fun to be called work!<br />
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<br />Lenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-52521712325624156472011-07-14T19:34:00.000-07:002011-07-14T19:39:32.445-07:00St. Clair Fine Arts Fair 2011<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6OHxrNadvso" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" width="560"></iframe><br /><br />This was a fun show! St. Clair had absolutely perfect weather and soo many people came out! I had a ball meeting and chatting with visitors!<br /><br />If any of you live close to Lexington MI., stop by the Lexington Fine Arts Fair Aug. 6-7!<br /><br />I would love to see you!<br />Take care...love LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-48338408882520652582011-05-31T05:23:00.000-07:002011-05-31T06:40:45.739-07:00New Faeries in the Windlewood!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivB50fs1sMQHA9M7nRedMNUyaTMEmH5sKBcC54GZCgSqN62zCgnbY7ad7Xj8pbHmwVPJ8blFYNsZkHI8_bHiWIxvmitT5HgyhihfHEJ9ucC0vj8PLtqmDaFtl6dcoLtwH8c_K45kjJj0U/s1600/Faeologist+Display+Splash+Full+Sizeless+blackTitled.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivB50fs1sMQHA9M7nRedMNUyaTMEmH5sKBcC54GZCgSqN62zCgnbY7ad7Xj8pbHmwVPJ8blFYNsZkHI8_bHiWIxvmitT5HgyhihfHEJ9ucC0vj8PLtqmDaFtl6dcoLtwH8c_K45kjJj0U/s400/Faeologist+Display+Splash+Full+Sizeless+blackTitled.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612855858303797250" /></a>I haven't disappeared from the planet :)....I've been busy with projects and I can't seem to pull myself away! I wanted to share a little about my New Petite Faeologist Displayed Faeries. <div><br /></div><div>First of all, I LOVE vintage items and old wooden thread spools are on top of my list. Concocting a tiny cage to mount to a small vintage spool is a wee bit of a challenge since they're mounted with 3 tiny brass screws. Each cage displays a dated copper tag. The above largest footed cage actually has ME as a faerie! I have always loved this picture of my first day of kindergarten! I was determined to wear my matching navy blue shoes even though they pinched my toes...the things you remember. I used Monarch Butterfly wings because Monarchs are one of my favorite child hood memories.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYY5XL_G4C9CcmlAjqNpyHzGFQNOrGo8IcGogRYFB83j7oE4MQImb5Lz7I2lm7zwQM89TKtHquFCXT5rpgR20vC0TfmOZvZFVEFIvMZl2uCXG-1WmFLgvD21PsfHn8qq6waY8xodciWI8/s1600/Itty+Bitty+Splash+Page+White+Back.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYY5XL_G4C9CcmlAjqNpyHzGFQNOrGo8IcGogRYFB83j7oE4MQImb5Lz7I2lm7zwQM89TKtHquFCXT5rpgR20vC0TfmOZvZFVEFIvMZl2uCXG-1WmFLgvD21PsfHn8qq6waY8xodciWI8/s400/Itty+Bitty+Splash+Page+White+Back.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612855854848306594" /></a>I have also created a new selection of Itty Bitty Faeries. They always seem to turn out as dainty as jewelry. In my display above I put 5 old brass screws into the wall in a row...It makes a fun display anywhere. Tiny brass nails would be fun too, maybe with a little vintage button at the end to resemble a push pin.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5OAGmaFNbwCC-JuQFPAVKBNVNgpOtIt2STas6XEd98HBIEswx0CME2K-UHmU1KgYMySBtjkCoeMUudxEJs77efYYjD85KKGpxGuahKIkM34YWKvprCr3emnRjnvoPtPnNakXBtkb3Og/s1600/Footed+Faeologist+Displat+NO+Title.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 371px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5OAGmaFNbwCC-JuQFPAVKBNVNgpOtIt2STas6XEd98HBIEswx0CME2K-UHmU1KgYMySBtjkCoeMUudxEJs77efYYjD85KKGpxGuahKIkM34YWKvprCr3emnRjnvoPtPnNakXBtkb3Og/s400/Footed+Faeologist+Displat+NO+Title.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612855852928582546" /></a>These are my large Faeologist displays. I found wonderful USA crafted pedestals for this project. I created clusters of faeries for this size. Drop by and check them out: <a href="http://www.lenaemay.com">www.lenaemay.com.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I also want to share my excitement that my little Faeologist Displayed Faeries are published in this Junes/summer edition of Somerset Studio Gallery Magazine! The Stampington company always does a fabulous job with their publications! I have personally read and learned fun new techniques while also being introduced to some of this nations creative artisans. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_TezaWATCiNox8O6naGQIY9tPcsbb_zIdM6SeraMVGXal3ZHxeuMU2uiRO7gnat32YDyIPkWuHEnssFomavi5sn3S_Te2r6cm-FXAbpEwMmuUkP78_-lu1W1fB8gl9kExXYTRCHcVOM/s1600/CVR_GAL0611_lg.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_TezaWATCiNox8O6naGQIY9tPcsbb_zIdM6SeraMVGXal3ZHxeuMU2uiRO7gnat32YDyIPkWuHEnssFomavi5sn3S_Te2r6cm-FXAbpEwMmuUkP78_-lu1W1fB8gl9kExXYTRCHcVOM/s400/CVR_GAL0611_lg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612855842717070418" /></a>Well...I better get back to work...so many things to fiddle with today!</div><div>Take good care my friends and be inspired today!</div><div>Love, Lenae</div>Lenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-82611674460028336372011-03-31T18:38:00.000-07:002011-03-31T19:03:12.900-07:00NEW Vintage Lavender Fiber Art Elfin Stocking<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnNHv8V4XzIEOsm8g-aA_KcH5PGxxQ5iC76YZhV3fbOPRvYBCtjtb6X815jEP2WCxm3IWrWcuUJ0QYgexBjrXg2ob_AZ7Jy17_LmGw2rGcGB2wqMjbxuKpzWN_clzEEpBbDLn1MvoD_U/s1600/Vintage+Lavender.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnNHv8V4XzIEOsm8g-aA_KcH5PGxxQ5iC76YZhV3fbOPRvYBCtjtb6X815jEP2WCxm3IWrWcuUJ0QYgexBjrXg2ob_AZ7Jy17_LmGw2rGcGB2wqMjbxuKpzWN_clzEEpBbDLn1MvoD_U/s400/Vintage+Lavender.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590424487588411218" border="0" /></a>Ok...so this was a fun challenge because I wanted to start with a vintage wool blanket with its own pattern and boss it, if you will, to bend to MY idea! The master painters used to paint over old paintings whether to be thrifty with their supplies or just too impatient to go buy more canvases but this idea helps fuel my idea.<br />The blanket starts with a retro combination of colors of salmon, khaki and a blue green algae on ecru. I found in my travels the most wonderful Irish Mohair in perfect lavender shades. As soon as I found it, I could imagine Lavender buds...I think you will agree,<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVmjpyHJhXHFvche5kA9vUgKV9fY929BvU0nK17bGSU3YY9sN5GUEbgs1iDfo77A0R3BPY9mkcp-TlsWTcoQZDP04sVeJYmEUhdTen0T3zXBl6oBLc05l2ih-gPbkOSP2SM_CEKzF8oOU/s1600/Vintage+Lavender2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVmjpyHJhXHFvche5kA9vUgKV9fY929BvU0nK17bGSU3YY9sN5GUEbgs1iDfo77A0R3BPY9mkcp-TlsWTcoQZDP04sVeJYmEUhdTen0T3zXBl6oBLc05l2ih-gPbkOSP2SM_CEKzF8oOU/s400/Vintage+Lavender2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590424483174648274" border="0" /></a>I cut and free motion stitched each flower cluster. When you see pictures of the deep purple Lavender mounds; the flowers are really in bud form with a few blooms open as I have embroidered with floss and tiny Raspberry Japanese glass bead centers for twinkle.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDi-R3N-MvTCCp8jcaNj2A9A3zoCgAVTgpa6qljQ-P_4v7juWvzvqTxRFqzalUvqq5M711tFHlLjUQp9Lr1iYHxN6VQECnOKrmEzweMcvFHXv042H-OkO8acEKCk2on98rDh60_20LdSA/s1600/Vintage+Lavender3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDi-R3N-MvTCCp8jcaNj2A9A3zoCgAVTgpa6qljQ-P_4v7juWvzvqTxRFqzalUvqq5M711tFHlLjUQp9Lr1iYHxN6VQECnOKrmEzweMcvFHXv042H-OkO8acEKCk2on98rDh60_20LdSA/s400/Vintage+Lavender3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590424481084999650" border="0" /></a>You can see the woven pattern of this fuzzy blanket on the back.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASOr1TatXHqcS1_i5Vpe5_Ic-CFpBexG0KBoaV5T2587De7FC-JzxqBz6tw573nzd0fYYBSSExg_inuncja8rXo17iQEXhft7I8D1nA84UW8hWt6nLULsBoHvZ_G_EHTEOMOqoZL_ZMw/s1600/Vintage+Lavender4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASOr1TatXHqcS1_i5Vpe5_Ic-CFpBexG0KBoaV5T2587De7FC-JzxqBz6tw573nzd0fYYBSSExg_inuncja8rXo17iQEXhft7I8D1nA84UW8hWt6nLULsBoHvZ_G_EHTEOMOqoZL_ZMw/s400/Vintage+Lavender4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590424476159756290" border="0" /></a>I'm a fan of mixed textures so to add a decorators touch, this Ecru and French Blue trim is added around the cap.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_2BNuFOQ7TiYjO2jzsBQz-ZrYMwZg7t9BJzjEEMWvC66Mt9MR9pFe7Jep_zd3lsT0NY1-nv9e50zjUpHURsZYUrCe_0x8w6H7D_DssxrdX7ZaiP9f5rX34Pg6Itwz00ashLW-AcJA1o/s1600/Vintage+Lavender+Flowers.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_2BNuFOQ7TiYjO2jzsBQz-ZrYMwZg7t9BJzjEEMWvC66Mt9MR9pFe7Jep_zd3lsT0NY1-nv9e50zjUpHURsZYUrCe_0x8w6H7D_DssxrdX7ZaiP9f5rX34Pg6Itwz00ashLW-AcJA1o/s400/Vintage+Lavender+Flowers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590424471665724562" border="0" /></a>I had a ball in developing these little girls! Just pile it up. Beautiful rich Salmon pink wool petals embellished with a mossy Alpaca vintage wool with an elegant dressmakers golden netting.<br />I crafted several petite size stockings in this design and they will be on my website soon.<br />The featured monogram is created from a vintage Italian metal frame with my own stitched details.<br />I have several others I will be loading as well. I have been MIA for a reason. :)<br /><br />"Peace" is a new design too and I will share her with you soon...I think it will make you smile.<br />I'll be back...<br />Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-79988128730677867372011-03-23T13:48:00.000-07:002011-03-23T14:05:05.050-07:00The Country Living Fair<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KotgErEA5cQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />Just a glimpse of a past Country Living Fair.<br /><br />I'm so excited to share that I will be an an exhibitor at this year's Country Living Fair in Columbus Ohio!<br /><br />I am stretching out this year with several art shows and I know I am a little MIA from my blog but I have some really fun new projects that I've finished and new upcoming ones in progress...I think you will like them...I had a great time designing them, searching for just the right ingredients and pulling it all together ;)<br /><br />I will be getting my new works posted here and loaded to my website soon.<br /><br />Take care all and Happy Spring!!!<br />I will be back soon with my goodies!<br />Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-32841690374160151252011-02-27T06:01:00.000-08:002011-02-27T06:09:45.566-08:00Drum Roll Please..........and the Winner is......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGp2aUBfi4AYqPSGHWKPk-DRwCCzvpqi10LoAlf7Gu4gksq4_c4dalHOo6Q62qlmrkUm-y_4PiO9RGptQIRp-OlZDg6KBntsKnJkH0Rui7u7bmHuTp26Je-g3oXBqX_GcpRNwLRGZTnZ8/s1600/February2011+Give+Away.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGp2aUBfi4AYqPSGHWKPk-DRwCCzvpqi10LoAlf7Gu4gksq4_c4dalHOo6Q62qlmrkUm-y_4PiO9RGptQIRp-OlZDg6KBntsKnJkH0Rui7u7bmHuTp26Je-g3oXBqX_GcpRNwLRGZTnZ8/s400/February2011+Give+Away.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578369422848332610" border="0" /></a>And the winner is....Barb Kowalik from the Hive! Congratulations Barb!<br /><br />I do want to thank each and everyone of you for taking part in my drawing AND your lovely encouragement! I'm sure many of you feel the same way about kind words being the wind under an artist's wings!<br />I LOVE making new things for all of you and am forever thinking of fun new ways to embellish :).<br /><br />Thank you all...my friends!<br />Have a wonderful and creative week!<br />Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-15406695268573497112011-02-20T14:45:00.001-08:002011-02-20T18:40:53.211-08:00Time for a FREE Give Away Drawing!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFi5qLeF9TW1_KspwMikDNiUdMajB4kSUsOkQl54TrABOsWvNYnABtA4RxPfN_PrgRwUXyHao1iIx-zqDouG4Nz0lu6Gw9gKUtbk-Ix3i-SiFDIJfrSWST8D1hS3UbxLdz3fNRXfBzcE8/s1600/Faerie+Jewelry+Banner.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFi5qLeF9TW1_KspwMikDNiUdMajB4kSUsOkQl54TrABOsWvNYnABtA4RxPfN_PrgRwUXyHao1iIx-zqDouG4Nz0lu6Gw9gKUtbk-Ix3i-SiFDIJfrSWST8D1hS3UbxLdz3fNRXfBzcE8/s400/Faerie+Jewelry+Banner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575907131845183074" border="0" /></a>I just finished several petite Faerie Cage Necklaces! I LOVE the way they turned out...just too fun! You can bounce over to me website and find them on the jewelry page or click <a href="http://www.lenaemay.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">here </span></a>and I will take you there:)<br />But first...scroll down and find out about my new FREE drawing Give away!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjD89wxQNPTxCvCiqEqNuAuZcX8yx6ypudZ7VwqxyxlkpNMshyphenhyphennlF-VOm_XIr5lHRa0BRTLu9KuHJ1vVobXsSvLlO7o_TJ61PQ4-USb7xveOy_mvrWBM2feLQ6m6F3Mqxr6JF_GmiZT_M/s1600/New+Table+RunnerBlog.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjD89wxQNPTxCvCiqEqNuAuZcX8yx6ypudZ7VwqxyxlkpNMshyphenhyphennlF-VOm_XIr5lHRa0BRTLu9KuHJ1vVobXsSvLlO7o_TJ61PQ4-USb7xveOy_mvrWBM2feLQ6m6F3Mqxr6JF_GmiZT_M/s400/New+Table+RunnerBlog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575907131738321778" border="0" /></a>Ohhh...and before I forget...I just finished 2 more River Birch Table Runners in 100% wool and Cashmere! Limited edition of 3 and you can find them on the NEW serendipity page of my website for more information.<br /><br />NOW... on to my give away drawing!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjD89wxQNPTxCvCiqEqNuAuZcX8yx6ypudZ7VwqxyxlkpNMshyphenhyphennlF-VOm_XIr5lHRa0BRTLu9KuHJ1vVobXsSvLlO7o_TJ61PQ4-USb7xveOy_mvrWBM2feLQ6m6F3Mqxr6JF_GmiZT_M/s1600/New+Table+RunnerBlog.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWYvdJ4CHC6HxWLzJ95inzAQTCvB8Cwt4CQ2k8rOMAvEP9ZPdD5F1HQOGub4yntU8Ulub-XlJ370E6i3Z1o2fKB876dICqZXg5vi88POhfn-wBXkQQer9r8xDJemlQcw1vqf2tpkM0Yw/s1600/Give+away+bracelet.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWYvdJ4CHC6HxWLzJ95inzAQTCvB8Cwt4CQ2k8rOMAvEP9ZPdD5F1HQOGub4yntU8Ulub-XlJ370E6i3Z1o2fKB876dICqZXg5vi88POhfn-wBXkQQer9r8xDJemlQcw1vqf2tpkM0Yw/s400/Give+away+bracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575907126013426770" border="0" /></a>I only created one of a kind of this little bracelet. The petite cage is the smallest to date measuring 3/4" long with a genuine fresh water pearl faerie egg drop. Copper dated tag is displayed with the cage. This sweet contraption is made right here in my Windlewood studio and just remember...BE PREPARED! This Faeologist Bracelet assures your readiness to capture the fae where ever you may go!! hehe<br /><br />Just leave your name in my comment box with a hearty<span style="font-style: italic;"> sign me up</span> and I will add your name to my hat! The winning name will be announced right here on February 27th.<br />Good luck, all and enjoy...<br /><br />Love Lenae<br />P.S. Make sure if you don't have a blog you leave your email for me to contact you!!!! Thanks!Lenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-19781694537022435742011-02-02T16:31:00.000-08:002011-02-03T09:01:06.398-08:00All You Need Is Love...hum..hum...hum..hum...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAf1J_-yCHX15F-ivLUkHIdxttTocTAKI22EyvxAdrMThVsP4wGIvvm186yfWKo_LHSlrt_3_ZpPFDxD2X2orRQBNiemUgwjWlrFe5N6GbWwCJE2ZYG2ht7b52atfn4iq89mM972NeDzY/s1600/Love+Spell+Faerie+Banner150ICONTACT.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAf1J_-yCHX15F-ivLUkHIdxttTocTAKI22EyvxAdrMThVsP4wGIvvm186yfWKo_LHSlrt_3_ZpPFDxD2X2orRQBNiemUgwjWlrFe5N6GbWwCJE2ZYG2ht7b52atfn4iq89mM972NeDzY/s400/Love+Spell+Faerie+Banner150ICONTACT.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569254585358753058" border="0" /></a>Hi everybody!!<br />I just finished a new batch of Love Spell Faeries and they turned out so fun! I just love making these little sweeties! The cages are made right here in my studio. I darken them with Liver of Sulfur to give each cage a vintage look. The little copper tags are marked with the new Fae species year of discovery and with this little character, each has a red glass heart drop to mark them according to their little <span style="font-style: italic;">gift.</span><br />I hope you all have started the new year with fun new inspiration!...I have a mind whirling with ideas and I can't wait to get to work on them!<br />If you want to drop by my website: <a href="http://www.lenaemay.com/">www.lenaemay.com</a> and check out the new captured faeries, just click on my link! You will find the new characters under Love Spell Faeries.<br /><br />Take care!<br />Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-30782589767854270122010-12-19T17:27:00.001-08:002010-12-19T17:44:54.937-08:00River Birch Reclaimed Fiber Art Table Runner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVN4Yxmafhklguio9QT-GhxQF2p3oEtE-CLngclaWJnneSLDeiXfCPlupX7VTM-cvlvl5BKDODx8_OsuKi9LlXoC6_6ET05yQ82WQAwtpg-9vJKdNfHtQByxXqTkdNnZ3dG4VnUVOskY/s1600/Table+Runner+Full.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVN4Yxmafhklguio9QT-GhxQF2p3oEtE-CLngclaWJnneSLDeiXfCPlupX7VTM-cvlvl5BKDODx8_OsuKi9LlXoC6_6ET05yQ82WQAwtpg-9vJKdNfHtQByxXqTkdNnZ3dG4VnUVOskY/s400/Table+Runner+Full.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552570862979173266" border="0" /></a>I discovered another fun project! This Reclaimed Fiber Art River Birch Table Runner was such a challenge to my patience and skill. I wish my photography was better...it's just so much deeper in person. I had a special request for a birch table runner so I created a pattern based on table size and began the adventure! The pattern looks a little like a puzzle but I needed each line to fall in place to give a forest of Birch look.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYW-AKghVOumJj1PJFFZcYdIUUA27EucTaRGUEpbZ9nrP-I5oIbCz24yPUxgcyNErtViCL-2OQFd1OL3DyiXqrCrxu18sL_N-m1aJKqPDucAvAGl4UEGP35sO00tnFIwgv8INWspmdQ8/s1600/Table+runner+3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYW-AKghVOumJj1PJFFZcYdIUUA27EucTaRGUEpbZ9nrP-I5oIbCz24yPUxgcyNErtViCL-2OQFd1OL3DyiXqrCrxu18sL_N-m1aJKqPDucAvAGl4UEGP35sO00tnFIwgv8INWspmdQ8/s400/Table+runner+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552570849150511570" border="0" /></a>I used three different beige wools for the tree bark and shrouded the deepest one with a couple layers of black netting to push it farther away...it worked great!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCg9O8PaLXoOT9UulVuHxcE7d0eAcaQM3BVtwXE0sMctPqeVYcGoS_FRVhh9t_zMtr0lJA3CiL3e-S8LD1WVR7Vh2ND8b0-FWeNVnFqLOhZdK2m-6z4uHg-EL35uejMnRDLa_aTBgQ5Xk/s1600/Table+Runner5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCg9O8PaLXoOT9UulVuHxcE7d0eAcaQM3BVtwXE0sMctPqeVYcGoS_FRVhh9t_zMtr0lJA3CiL3e-S8LD1WVR7Vh2ND8b0-FWeNVnFqLOhZdK2m-6z4uHg-EL35uejMnRDLa_aTBgQ5Xk/s400/Table+Runner5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552570844700602818" border="0" /></a>Did I say how much I LOVE my free form sewing foot!!!! I have such a whimsical freedom with that little thing...anyway, I used it to create the bark markings mixed with small pieces of felted wool. I combined dressmakers netting and more wool to create the exfoliating bark. Other peels are stiffened cotton all stitched with silver thread.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4AOp8AAf8Jeo3fsAa-RkMFqwcLHRplxgSAiynQ06GiD35rXNzPb1XQHt9lMzpKUI9b9Ple8CUYlyRfyZeSNlaLr7BN_0jnb7CE2_S-jBdWhKBRWkthf9cCAaYFmnzkcX0qYLoh88CxE/s1600/Table+Runner7.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4AOp8AAf8Jeo3fsAa-RkMFqwcLHRplxgSAiynQ06GiD35rXNzPb1XQHt9lMzpKUI9b9Ple8CUYlyRfyZeSNlaLr7BN_0jnb7CE2_S-jBdWhKBRWkthf9cCAaYFmnzkcX0qYLoh88CxE/s400/Table+Runner7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552570840661687442" border="0" /></a>The three dimentional knots are a must! I love making stuff like this! I finished the edge in a gloriously thick looped cocoa trim for a mix of artistic and formal. This runner measures 54 1/2" long to stretch down the center of a formal size table.<br /><br />I think I will do a building scape next, perhaps...kid art style! Sky's the limits I guess when it comes to creative freedom!...and I do enjoy creative freedom!<br /><br />I have to start a few gift certificate envelopes for my family so I'm not sure if I'll get another post before Christmas but I do want to wish you all a beautiful Christmas! I hope your dinners are perfect...your cookies are sweet and your family time is deep and rich!!<br /><br />Enjoy my friends!<br />Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-49709140113134513942010-12-17T06:36:00.000-08:002010-12-17T06:40:38.035-08:00Drum Roll Please..........and the Winner is......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzi39louE-DOPbRsJW7shEFU9PnxCCx7yIg0_-M57OHuaVGSQCpfJE-uq8dRXh_gBFF_uu4lAoQqIKla7Ag1GY-7o5EYcnyIOxbSq7NpXGkyOmGgAts1-ytmdLqGmYIGF7uCL5k4CBi8/s1600/Winner+Sandy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzi39louE-DOPbRsJW7shEFU9PnxCCx7yIg0_-M57OHuaVGSQCpfJE-uq8dRXh_gBFF_uu4lAoQqIKla7Ag1GY-7o5EYcnyIOxbSq7NpXGkyOmGgAts1-ytmdLqGmYIGF7uCL5k4CBi8/s400/Winner+Sandy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551660413766528050" border="0" /></a><br />Sunni Sandy!!!<br /><br />Congrats, my dear!<br />Thank you all for participating in my drawing! I really love doing this...it just makes me smile :)<br />I hope you all have the most wonderful holiday!<br />Be sure to be part of my newsletter for up coming drawings and project updates.<br /><br />Merry Christmas!<br />Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-41869976177111726032010-12-10T04:56:00.000-08:002010-12-10T05:09:27.268-08:00Free Give Away Drawing...Fa la la la la la la la la!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-sYSw21ZzW_lolEWw2Xd54yIxI_Mk8OkbMCk3nKFL0vsk6LtMlNsulz-jov-qpHTc7Yr1bfrbOfpJ-rRAq8MwePnHz4PyPT5mvpCSTdpmRNf-WV7doOJXmUTg5fm5MjhixTG7DFqu0A/s1600/Tree+Display+close.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-sYSw21ZzW_lolEWw2Xd54yIxI_Mk8OkbMCk3nKFL0vsk6LtMlNsulz-jov-qpHTc7Yr1bfrbOfpJ-rRAq8MwePnHz4PyPT5mvpCSTdpmRNf-WV7doOJXmUTg5fm5MjhixTG7DFqu0A/s400/Tree+Display+close.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549037206997056386" border="0" /></a>Happy Holidays, everyone!<br />This is such a lovely embellished time of the year around my house and I just wanted to share a fun selection of my Vintage clock face ornaments with you! As you can see above, they always turn out a whimsical addition to your Christmas tree.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyp2M0Rkkm6Ni79X__L20WLucWm84FsIkwixA1d4lYd-whfO454sJd1OKmA0qrxCw0k9_BqDABh-9Orlv8npip7wZALzSBT8dnPKrpsGPpEgy7KCDDvwMSldgSyqTr_Na1ukVTKQ4_tc/s1600/Ornament+give+away.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyp2M0Rkkm6Ni79X__L20WLucWm84FsIkwixA1d4lYd-whfO454sJd1OKmA0qrxCw0k9_BqDABh-9Orlv8npip7wZALzSBT8dnPKrpsGPpEgy7KCDDvwMSldgSyqTr_Na1ukVTKQ4_tc/s400/Ornament+give+away.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549037202763785362" border="0" /></a>My FREE give away drawing includes my Lydia, Sherman and Job ornaments.<br /><br />I will be collecting names from here on my blog and my email ( found here or on my contact me page of my website <a href="http://www.lenaemay.com">www.lenaemay.com</a>) for those of you that don't have a blog.<br /><br />I will draw the winning name the morning of December 17th and posting it here.<br /><br />Be sure to drop into my website and check out my new stockings!<br />Enjoy!<br />Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-90021511861239147702010-11-16T07:04:00.001-08:002010-11-21T17:27:22.753-08:00NEW Francesca on Holiday Elfin Christmas Stocking<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6V2keIHkBIgtCpQaXF4gGEzGJ8ficexjs3a1qBd60KmQtwCtE-0zVEnHZazVeRqAQFz5UNVzImKuDI6GL04bc1ow1z0y6o4Zv5_t95KnuCzDaeuz2FpvJ7DnyIqmA2WKybVMEFrlUAE/s1600/Francesca+on+Holiday2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6V2keIHkBIgtCpQaXF4gGEzGJ8ficexjs3a1qBd60KmQtwCtE-0zVEnHZazVeRqAQFz5UNVzImKuDI6GL04bc1ow1z0y6o4Zv5_t95KnuCzDaeuz2FpvJ7DnyIqmA2WKybVMEFrlUAE/s400/Francesca+on+Holiday2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540164294296856706" border="0" /></a>I'm so excited to share this with you all! I felt like I was encased in Pistachio silk ribbon for days!!! I will tell you stitching yards of this to the edges of fine black dress makers netting was not my most relaxing adventure! haha<br />Each layered ruffle graduates in size until you reach the top. I found a fabulous black netting with glorious blue polka-dots scattered all over and added a peek a boo strip near the top.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmyZ-h-k3UIYDbQJTBNZTaZb-XH-QXdG7LIFoH3cHsDOO-njLToRu8t0jgUqskw16sBGEr9jNe-pvJxTHQWVNFw3WM1a0ljoQzfgmuFPlAXe8TL0IEVe2CFpvPOdgyx8j57dmEBVy110/s1600/Francesca+on+Holiday3jpg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmyZ-h-k3UIYDbQJTBNZTaZb-XH-QXdG7LIFoH3cHsDOO-njLToRu8t0jgUqskw16sBGEr9jNe-pvJxTHQWVNFw3WM1a0ljoQzfgmuFPlAXe8TL0IEVe2CFpvPOdgyx8j57dmEBVy110/s400/Francesca+on+Holiday3jpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540164288766353458" border="0" /></a>My original inspiration was the costume of a French Can Can girl...you know the kind with the poofy ruffle panties ;) The two tone vintage wool blanket I used was exactly what I went looking for; soft carnation pink and ivory. I stitched around some of the floral pattern to give it a quilted depth of sorts. The cinnamon flocked bow was also in the original plan using just a little unexpected color. I created the toe from two sections of coffee and vanilla stained floral cotton and a vintage brass button.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5HasemD2GGZxj73BC0BxW7ZE3VnrHFCbGiEHBHg2Y4bVKSvVO9dbRe01BQrxItCl1TU9rjQo_tXvUNEAnJ78J864ffzM_36bbnGZ5rY4kuxdH4bVPQFA8rWuLB_0BviFiqTGCb2xDklE/s1600/Francesca+on+Holiday4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5HasemD2GGZxj73BC0BxW7ZE3VnrHFCbGiEHBHg2Y4bVKSvVO9dbRe01BQrxItCl1TU9rjQo_tXvUNEAnJ78J864ffzM_36bbnGZ5rY4kuxdH4bVPQFA8rWuLB_0BviFiqTGCb2xDklE/s400/Francesca+on+Holiday4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540164280062803506" border="0" /></a>This is one of my favorite parts! I have always love vintage fabric florals so I decided to craft berry velvet rosebud drops embellished with genuine freshwater seed style pearls! I strung them on a soft silk thread and tied them to the stem of each bud; they were just the right detail for this very feminine stocking.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVIAgnWPr3aJtyBIyFxF-oermAjK1X9JzSq6_n_u8sq41nwLev_Ol6EHsI2GpRFrnEmDloZjfxA3Mi8UinIZyI49YJXhHrywnVstwGIJh7kPY3z4Ctrxo1cRXJuPyODq9_vcNiJksIJw/s1600/Francesca+on+Holiday6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVIAgnWPr3aJtyBIyFxF-oermAjK1X9JzSq6_n_u8sq41nwLev_Ol6EHsI2GpRFrnEmDloZjfxA3Mi8UinIZyI49YJXhHrywnVstwGIJh7kPY3z4Ctrxo1cRXJuPyODq9_vcNiJksIJw/s400/Francesca+on+Holiday6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540164274818944994" border="0" /></a>As close as my photos came to capturing the lovely shades chosen for this design, they still don't capture it perfectly. I made a topper of a wonderful faux fur I found...give you an Einstein look..so fun and unexpected! Silly girl! Each stocking's foot is gently stuffed to maintain the original idea and is completely lined in coffee and vanilla stained cotton.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OPQwSdQDsh2V8Wxyg0qn6oCoWSYXhhh5Z8s074tYoew14HVWGj5dWzgHkHM_BjDBiDmOZ1imFKK8dozPWICJPVVb4WtlIFmu2H8_O5aXtQGsAF3-jHXSm3hXTFE2a8DdU87ora5FGsQ/s1600/Petite+Francesca+on+Holiday.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OPQwSdQDsh2V8Wxyg0qn6oCoWSYXhhh5Z8s074tYoew14HVWGj5dWzgHkHM_BjDBiDmOZ1imFKK8dozPWICJPVVb4WtlIFmu2H8_O5aXtQGsAF3-jHXSm3hXTFE2a8DdU87ora5FGsQ/s400/Petite+Francesca+on+Holiday.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540164266176919410" border="0" /></a><br />The petite version of this stocking was created to suspend from gifts or packages or tuck in with other stockings on the mantle. This little girl shares many of the same details as her large version including the drop velvet rose buds. You can view all the details of my new works on my website: <a href="http://www.lenaemay.com/">www.lenaemay.com</a>!<br />I hope this inspires your up coming holiday festivities!<br />I'm off to work on my next design...Silly Poppies!<br /><br />Enjoy!...Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-42304609833773670672010-11-11T20:07:00.000-08:002010-11-11T20:14:13.509-08:00NEW Great American Suffragette Rose!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYprWvXX7xwJb7JTV6kKRx9jyg6mvWeLeMZtWNGIpsvp9Tu5Ey5qly5c0LrCBDE4PDbJqDUmclflmfZhiY4si18VaAvEusC8ChBYt8Rety6k2iYyJKFn6brJA_VS0InIKVH7CTSrR8hc/s1600/Rose.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYprWvXX7xwJb7JTV6kKRx9jyg6mvWeLeMZtWNGIpsvp9Tu5Ey5qly5c0LrCBDE4PDbJqDUmclflmfZhiY4si18VaAvEusC8ChBYt8Rety6k2iYyJKFn6brJA_VS0InIKVH7CTSrR8hc/s400/Rose.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538510329396421026" border="0" /></a>I was so excited to find this image! This lovely lady is dressed in vintage whites right down to her toes with large floral embellishments on her wonderful hat!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64j2aARyAAD0fDfHTUu8ZtLoeucxyljBeoYCI73ZXsLywtH8dmeuRxk4EwvE3dVZ-wEuTMLW_ACFCFz1UDooIvLNe-V6S6FtSQruOQzbV2Fcndt1Gro61hsXZ4k9nNGefuCPO41K-vOs/s1600/Rose2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64j2aARyAAD0fDfHTUu8ZtLoeucxyljBeoYCI73ZXsLywtH8dmeuRxk4EwvE3dVZ-wEuTMLW_ACFCFz1UDooIvLNe-V6S6FtSQruOQzbV2Fcndt1Gro61hsXZ4k9nNGefuCPO41K-vOs/s400/Rose2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538510321690957314" border="0" /></a>She is even photographed with a flower. I bet she was just a lovely lady! She paid the greatest attention to detail. I have so many pictures of this suffrage movement and many of the brave women are dressed just like this.<br />I hope you like her...she is one of my new favorites!<br />Rose is now avalaible on my website: <a href="http://www.lenaemay.com">www.lenaemay.com</a> ...stop by and check her out!<br /><br />Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-62981721681224470252010-11-06T20:10:00.000-07:002010-11-06T20:14:06.741-07:00My Pupcycle Pimm<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/48QvQnkayXA?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/48QvQnkayXA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />I wanted to share my sweet puppy with you. My daughter took the video and if you can't hear what Danny says at the end that makes her spring around it's: squirrel! She loves to hate them!<br /><br />Enjoy!...Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-61213379536837092882010-11-02T04:54:00.000-07:002010-11-02T05:42:51.384-07:00My House in My World during All Hallows Eve<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7x8zcNKFv2R7g8EcNBz22SMmCSKSvEhSSkEax5_L7NnIhShmMMNiUDvW9b2kTxvogwdrSIWkx6itOGznoOYSH_c8J9gf2bJgnL9n03t9GrXeCgMG6SgiDBeh-Ynewge4QDcRxSl03PY/s1600/foyer.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7x8zcNKFv2R7g8EcNBz22SMmCSKSvEhSSkEax5_L7NnIhShmMMNiUDvW9b2kTxvogwdrSIWkx6itOGznoOYSH_c8J9gf2bJgnL9n03t9GrXeCgMG6SgiDBeh-Ynewge4QDcRxSl03PY/s400/foyer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534920160881800962" border="0" /></a>Welcome to my house in my world! I had a blast gathering fun things for my daughter's costume ball. My long hallway opening into my living room turned out fun!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1tHmT5TKq7UXk9-sPFC88o0_h-NMF1ddIKveAqWIjTXpEwF-ORX1UqXgUYWbx0-BlJBAYh9cgZHVZaDuFCOj4AyFjuCYcpL4GIolgwen3Kib4o7FJ6kCJzyzfcaK-fucd1yaVH2nYdg/s1600/living+room.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1tHmT5TKq7UXk9-sPFC88o0_h-NMF1ddIKveAqWIjTXpEwF-ORX1UqXgUYWbx0-BlJBAYh9cgZHVZaDuFCOj4AyFjuCYcpL4GIolgwen3Kib4o7FJ6kCJzyzfcaK-fucd1yaVH2nYdg/s400/living+room.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534920154246982162" border="0" /></a>I dropped into one of our local craft stores the other day and low there stood a whole bin of blackbirds...I decided I needed a flock. When you walk into my living room, you really have a sense of being watched by the little devils from the window sill.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIwYarc9TzOfUHoNBatM-U428LD5PRk-E_SeZfF35WaF29_OM_AIALrNw4NpcSSoHe1xpcdDT43ytpTEhMkRoOVHawdfgGCkleQS-flZgKb8hgLEDdZJ5laLgJ1D9xoKdD_D4Ou4IAhE/s1600/mantle.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIwYarc9TzOfUHoNBatM-U428LD5PRk-E_SeZfF35WaF29_OM_AIALrNw4NpcSSoHe1xpcdDT43ytpTEhMkRoOVHawdfgGCkleQS-flZgKb8hgLEDdZJ5laLgJ1D9xoKdD_D4Ou4IAhE/s400/mantle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534920153796949362" border="0" /></a>I was lucky enough to have much of this stuff lying around to convert into a spookier element. I was given a bunch of old bottles so I added poison labels to them. During the party, I burned candles...the glow was fun. The silver glittered skeleton dangle was one of my first purchases...he started the spooky adventure. I've never decorated like this for Halloween. We haven't had a costume party in years and they were other themes and not really the traditional Halloween theme.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxs5TothoZLN1WfDuCC_7YE7DDg33kMevPm9W8WIBie-J0xChrLqq2g11Wd8nnlzoHohcwUotxfW52FmcEHEPZmRL6U_Z4H_ArxAPmt9ciLsoSmPQJW4nC1irYV6NgmuGLQjwGFFLfvZA/s1600/table.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxs5TothoZLN1WfDuCC_7YE7DDg33kMevPm9W8WIBie-J0xChrLqq2g11Wd8nnlzoHohcwUotxfW52FmcEHEPZmRL6U_Z4H_ArxAPmt9ciLsoSmPQJW4nC1irYV6NgmuGLQjwGFFLfvZA/s400/table.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534920146306011186" border="0" /></a>The goodie table was a blast! My daughter made cupcakes using white cake mix and added a dollop of Red Velvet cake mix to the bottom or center. When the cupcakes bake they seem to encase the blood spot...it really looked creepy!<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed a peek into my world!<br />Take good care all...love LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-84218099338972021222010-10-23T17:57:00.000-07:002010-10-23T18:41:39.559-07:00NEW Itty Bitty Fairies and Faeologist's Display Captured Fairies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCIEBV4ooe1W4H0Lutfqxtg5luA29lsu5fNNSDaX-KJ_64Rzuev9Y5f038_L7JbD1JC0RUu4cSp0lXzImLI79AxyxRrp3Rc4GkdEo_udtqe1LjsmI0t1tOs_l4KmeXbrmqHqY9N8KeL4/s1600/Large+Itty+Fairies+Adwith+words.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCIEBV4ooe1W4H0Lutfqxtg5luA29lsu5fNNSDaX-KJ_64Rzuev9Y5f038_L7JbD1JC0RUu4cSp0lXzImLI79AxyxRrp3Rc4GkdEo_udtqe1LjsmI0t1tOs_l4KmeXbrmqHqY9N8KeL4/s400/Large+Itty+Fairies+Adwith+words.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531413114745643442" border="0" /></a>I had a blast making these little characters! The hand crafted cages are distressed with Liver Of Sulphur and rubbed to a vintage appearance. I displayed them from a wooden hand which is the approximate size of a real hand; they are Itty Bitty Fae for sure! I include a gift box for the little sprites for the Fae collector...hehe<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOrYa0AzRmrDCcLTInm5isUBbKWQHgdS1sfaCtKvuvgosDoCwxcPmwuogPQxW6nuGe8F7Ri9wW5I1I55EycGR60hXeMSJ1glNaAgLAQp_srhHzFiFdSClOs2HTGIt0mf8pCBnPw7iuOo/s1600/Itty+Izz+Fae2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOrYa0AzRmrDCcLTInm5isUBbKWQHgdS1sfaCtKvuvgosDoCwxcPmwuogPQxW6nuGe8F7Ri9wW5I1I55EycGR60hXeMSJ1glNaAgLAQp_srhHzFiFdSClOs2HTGIt0mf8pCBnPw7iuOo/s400/Itty+Izz+Fae2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531413107788679122" border="0" /></a>I added a copper tag displaying the date of discovery. They are a charming ornament added to any prim tree OR hide them deeply in the Christmas tree and make a special prize available to its finder...like the traditional pickle!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDTkWJDg4mRqbToJHawgngy9NCvuJC34hj3rLTZdhEfkg-amvfaaE_0kAl-SNOJxxThixhmdY-9FL3P8amDNwllX5aHmIpjXl04ibaqfYXzxn5euvCHxpqgaX2IwhJC-UVz520xnvmIA/s1600/Itty+Russ+Fae2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDTkWJDg4mRqbToJHawgngy9NCvuJC34hj3rLTZdhEfkg-amvfaaE_0kAl-SNOJxxThixhmdY-9FL3P8amDNwllX5aHmIpjXl04ibaqfYXzxn5euvCHxpqgaX2IwhJC-UVz520xnvmIA/s400/Itty+Russ+Fae2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531413099771053810" border="0" /></a>I add vintage linen tags with my signature to the top...it makes them look a little Frenchy to me...not sure why.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOwmTotKAJhEjGwGTl0Ej9__7MtNBrfu32XRYzPjs78reKfkic9rPG2nxujpTPoXch3FkMFmTxEddgWOeGp3NCOueko-TG8TjEF0AvzjaZXKxRY7XzLCjKLHi9jIyLZ_cYc3Q2Np9ez8/s1600/Meliora+Alfrigg+fae.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOwmTotKAJhEjGwGTl0Ej9__7MtNBrfu32XRYzPjs78reKfkic9rPG2nxujpTPoXch3FkMFmTxEddgWOeGp3NCOueko-TG8TjEF0AvzjaZXKxRY7XzLCjKLHi9jIyLZ_cYc3Q2Np9ez8/s400/Meliora+Alfrigg+fae.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531413096295755458" border="0" /></a>I created the footed displays to be a more formal Faeologist's Laboratory display. Drawing from my experience with antiques I chose black with greenish wash in the crevices. I remember this combination from my memory bank...somewhere.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNn4l7ArdnE_96u4TSc8PZn6PYS8zY84ZXxDf0S91JnCoFsqZ9GXNbiOVvHv1ZMC9SibTFmj9ppEoB7LP9rRKLM3KIE7mVyLMLn0tKQf9Oi1C3fUAefsW7TgcFHLIeYeWcIu0MddVFjrs/s1600/Meliora+Alfrigg+fae2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNn4l7ArdnE_96u4TSc8PZn6PYS8zY84ZXxDf0S91JnCoFsqZ9GXNbiOVvHv1ZMC9SibTFmj9ppEoB7LP9rRKLM3KIE7mVyLMLn0tKQf9Oi1C3fUAefsW7TgcFHLIeYeWcIu0MddVFjrs/s400/Meliora+Alfrigg+fae2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531413092460851842" border="0" /></a>I like to maintain a vintage quality appeal so each cage is fasten to the book print Masonite base with little brass screw. I only made a few of these...I'm off to work on Christmas stockings.<br />Take care everybody and be sure to sign up for my newsletter above for mailings about FREE give away drawings and project updates!<br /><br />Love, LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-40366255044241406312010-09-30T05:49:00.000-07:002010-09-30T05:56:02.038-07:00Drum Roll Please!!!....and the Winner Is....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXVduWl5ThOO7IBaU3Wc7USqOZmU26PcIT7W49A-vGfz1wCYmNCVeFbHNii4uSUIsm3LYPcvmtTADWFC9fa59dXSfXsd6w7pNva93YBQS1nyQmEtF2TVGFo80datrRhzQlZSi2XwlFzk/s1600/The+Hat.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXVduWl5ThOO7IBaU3Wc7USqOZmU26PcIT7W49A-vGfz1wCYmNCVeFbHNii4uSUIsm3LYPcvmtTADWFC9fa59dXSfXsd6w7pNva93YBQS1nyQmEtF2TVGFo80datrRhzQlZSi2XwlFzk/s400/The+Hat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522688262192231490" border="0" /></a>...........<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioLgs_MRIlIbCJc3ocImPPjKaXcorsJmbCPF6bdsLTiEFH-xbStMjvlKm3n0S8cXiOyVLVjiQpRXPc55VgOz-R837WWTk64NAJK3lNfV56l4SjUJhCAGMqcQT0GKWqh13gCyL1c18psAU/s1600/winner.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioLgs_MRIlIbCJc3ocImPPjKaXcorsJmbCPF6bdsLTiEFH-xbStMjvlKm3n0S8cXiOyVLVjiQpRXPc55VgOz-R837WWTk64NAJK3lNfV56l4SjUJhCAGMqcQT0GKWqh13gCyL1c18psAU/s400/winner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522688251188504146" border="0" /></a>Janet Goswick!!!! Congratulations!!!<br />I want to thank all of you that participated in my drawing and be sure to sign up for my mailing list for up coming drawings, if you haven't already! I'm plotting another one right directly. Hummm....what should it be.....Ah...I know! ;)<br /><br />ALSO!! Thank you for all your lovely encouragement about my work, it really does mean a lot to me that you all like it; it's like sharing MY wonder with you!<br />Have a wonderful day!<br />LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-64824404623596664672010-09-23T12:36:00.000-07:002010-09-23T12:58:29.068-07:00FREE Captured Fairie Drawing! ...Stop by!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0FGvt6KEJoIGhv9N9P4FnlC3xoWalRh-mzmUaDRTlYxexnGRibTl6-F_U7EWlTnRkLTJkbUxJQsHXujE6htLgOkKQtWdtHhpV4uq7zIDv5gX1xv23TvQY5k30mVJHGrlttyYbvNicHI/s1600/FREE+Giveaway9-10.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0FGvt6KEJoIGhv9N9P4FnlC3xoWalRh-mzmUaDRTlYxexnGRibTl6-F_U7EWlTnRkLTJkbUxJQsHXujE6htLgOkKQtWdtHhpV4uq7zIDv5gX1xv23TvQY5k30mVJHGrlttyYbvNicHI/s400/FREE+Giveaway9-10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520195292743342354" border="0" /></a>To celebrate my Somerset Studio Captured Fairie article; I am soo excited to be sharing my very first Itty bitty Captured Fairie! Yes... this little character is only approximately 2" tall! The cage is a fantastic miniature created with primitive detail in solid copper made right here in my studio in the windlewood. This little sprite is know as Itty Litte Fae...one of the smallest of the Fae and considered to be good luck if you are fortunate to have found one! :)<br /><br />Here's how to win her: Just drop into my blog here and leave your name in my comment box with <span style="font-style: italic;">count me in</span> and I will add your name to my HAT for the drawing. If you can't drop your name here just send me an email through my email me link and again let me know to add your name and email and I will add you...simple as that!! I will draw the winning name the morning of September 30th and post it here on my blog.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Be sure if you sign up on my blog that I can follow you back and contact you.</span><br /><br />For those of you that are just dropping in; be sure to sign up for my newsletter at the top left of the page to receive updates on other FREE give away drawings and new projects!<br /><br />Good luck!! and have fun!<br />Love...LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-13785854231024305792010-09-06T09:31:00.000-07:002010-09-06T10:02:12.182-07:00See My Work in this Months Somerset Studio Magazine!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90VJ24trHY1nfUEyG0bsZuITiIniOFjMvjN1vd4Nf5hDD3uS0kaSYAI0cerIWQ5BhAe4xUeO-SJBlnkJzIRMM7sLWGJucYNYUIrQzq5hbXfrTmPTeHDk83rvEj9RN_sy2cvQeH8Dm2Ss/s1600/somerset+Sept.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90VJ24trHY1nfUEyG0bsZuITiIniOFjMvjN1vd4Nf5hDD3uS0kaSYAI0cerIWQ5BhAe4xUeO-SJBlnkJzIRMM7sLWGJucYNYUIrQzq5hbXfrTmPTeHDk83rvEj9RN_sy2cvQeH8Dm2Ss/s400/somerset+Sept.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513839462462715506" border="0" /></a>I'm so excited to share with you my work is featured in this months Somerset Studio Magazine! I'm honored to be included with so many other wonderful artists! Pick it up and check out ALL the fun pieces!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpcfK1c2pYSYhVviQLkBGn0pmy1kXwgi-LoQuz7XWpytYKpbN9VS4u_ZQAMCeLLVY2UA2scCAQNe6TCnLk8MGRsFzIZaBlzLRrltv8VbGA12iXf-tQcXCbxhz6O2z1YtuytZ8Rti97A8/s1600/Captured+Fairies+pg1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpcfK1c2pYSYhVviQLkBGn0pmy1kXwgi-LoQuz7XWpytYKpbN9VS4u_ZQAMCeLLVY2UA2scCAQNe6TCnLk8MGRsFzIZaBlzLRrltv8VbGA12iXf-tQcXCbxhz6O2z1YtuytZ8Rti97A8/s400/Captured+Fairies+pg1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513839459618890114" border="0" /></a>I could only wish that my photography was as beautiful as what they do.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWyT7sP5JM3GYSaBPnJqmaiMACUqdldGkv13vn_qRIL7JffCdqrB9cKB-qIGY2_aHfTF8QDIf3hHKbNGspZHABQhyphenhyphenbmkVU6wRHwhWe7CMYOPDznrj7S1r8BpQOHzRxzEVafaEZHKvRcc/s1600/Captured+Fairies+pg2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWyT7sP5JM3GYSaBPnJqmaiMACUqdldGkv13vn_qRIL7JffCdqrB9cKB-qIGY2_aHfTF8QDIf3hHKbNGspZHABQhyphenhyphenbmkVU6wRHwhWe7CMYOPDznrj7S1r8BpQOHzRxzEVafaEZHKvRcc/s400/Captured+Fairies+pg2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513839435570303762" border="0" /></a>This project is one of my all time favorites! It's a childhood memory of capturing fairies! The vintage style copper cages are crafted right here. Each cage is 100% copper treated with Liver of Sulphur for a distressed aged look. I chose this guage wire to resemble a look of a pecil sketched cage. The copper plate at the bottom of the cage displays the scientific name of the Fae...like you would find in the laboratory of the Faeologist! haha.<br />Display several together from chains to look like a laboratory!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodIYIvj9zkIlDYsJFjNiEs4TMS0Q1z6mQtq4jOZyFRP_ncKBIsBSaIfD1sMCXQaX6aoXmlgs_y4L1F9wEh20yYEn0LgORDxwIgQN1WC8OEm04raMwLvWmM1nRXoVxJdcBtjptXB2fnyk/s1600/Captured+Fairies+3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodIYIvj9zkIlDYsJFjNiEs4TMS0Q1z6mQtq4jOZyFRP_ncKBIsBSaIfD1sMCXQaX6aoXmlgs_y4L1F9wEh20yYEn0LgORDxwIgQN1WC8OEm04raMwLvWmM1nRXoVxJdcBtjptXB2fnyk/s400/Captured+Fairies+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513839427478172610" border="0" /></a>Each of the clip fairies are created from vintage candle cups with my own hand crafted copper cages on top. These little creatures display anywhere you can clip them! Several fairies are marked with my Beware of the Fairies scull and crossbones due to their dangerous tendencies.<br />Be sure to look below at the other work displayed this month in the magazine...my Witches of West Windlewood!Lenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-11198202916047937872010-09-06T09:29:00.000-07:002010-09-06T09:31:38.957-07:00Also included in this months Somerset Studio magazine...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHQ_V8PhDr8qSMAe6o83GA5mhX-HRuuCZ6ATYQ2GVX-EGhhiGE-8s1qTatzcGg5sq97PrFnGaOxFflnhxRR5pkhCHckRUhiUVLmveEiv2COn24HrQ17Irj_-tfqs7f9wWLwU0XZU6iJs/s1600/Witches+of+WW+pg1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHQ_V8PhDr8qSMAe6o83GA5mhX-HRuuCZ6ATYQ2GVX-EGhhiGE-8s1qTatzcGg5sq97PrFnGaOxFflnhxRR5pkhCHckRUhiUVLmveEiv2COn24HrQ17Irj_-tfqs7f9wWLwU0XZU6iJs/s400/Witches+of+WW+pg1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513838617385097938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebB1IWSRF4_ujxyQhaqtjWXVjb53f6qdB6eh4B4Q5Ab7UaVd9qxav6ODfc58Bx3dTqwajalBIruSZXoFS1Q-OtTXi5-AEUbiO2J2BjDGud7K2_grxLAv9rSs0CJbXdb1iEewXKugftj8/s1600/Witches+of+WWpg2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebB1IWSRF4_ujxyQhaqtjWXVjb53f6qdB6eh4B4Q5Ab7UaVd9qxav6ODfc58Bx3dTqwajalBIruSZXoFS1Q-OtTXi5-AEUbiO2J2BjDGud7K2_grxLAv9rSs0CJbXdb1iEewXKugftj8/s400/Witches+of+WWpg2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513838610301555234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNupxZZpIyYouG9XIiLdmjqK3u3I9StphDdRUKNX5i1N0ril0hDxQTJW-yJyr1x1FkWrrIxJdkHbFuEjhW_2PrUkS4Gze4BnW_BK6R_rj9SmXwgFkqUX7mCR72iWahiscgIGNzZg2p9Og/s1600/Izzy+and+Ella3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNupxZZpIyYouG9XIiLdmjqK3u3I9StphDdRUKNX5i1N0ril0hDxQTJW-yJyr1x1FkWrrIxJdkHbFuEjhW_2PrUkS4Gze4BnW_BK6R_rj9SmXwgFkqUX7mCR72iWahiscgIGNzZg2p9Og/s400/Izzy+and+Ella3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513838604157513842" border="0" /></a>Look at these two...so proud of themselves! But don't take your eye off them...they're just double trouble! ;)<br />LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-91680140058748846432010-09-03T19:29:00.001-07:002010-09-03T19:51:51.629-07:00the Winter Brookie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuRdr43SZNODT9G5TyWVn2DTFBe4i0J5_M39rbtJX0xqrAsddslpZuMU6bUafNtNgJ2FafeXZXpTvd_ZaHgq_RldIpS8Kr-oKsoZ3MYTo3iH0KiPObNuvnxN-mAddYGkUi2RC3pKhKBo/s1600/Winter+Brookie6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuRdr43SZNODT9G5TyWVn2DTFBe4i0J5_M39rbtJX0xqrAsddslpZuMU6bUafNtNgJ2FafeXZXpTvd_ZaHgq_RldIpS8Kr-oKsoZ3MYTo3iH0KiPObNuvnxN-mAddYGkUi2RC3pKhKBo/s400/Winter+Brookie6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512880428463814818" border="0" /></a>The Winter Brookie, my new stocking! This design is my largest to date measuring 26" long and 19 1/4" from heel to toe. This was an inspired idea for a special grandson. I had a special request for camouflage, water blues, and outdoor sports like hunting and fishing.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQld6uHlcePKGyQy54HBhpiQkNRP9MvCfObuePKpTewcsWXyXEwVN0b1pe1QrR8mddc7RsTPBzWoKsSifkUZFQXW64AkEKXAAaZKI76zoJy0cQDm2yraGvafYWmVdJZDEv3B8FUgdGwJA/s1600/Winter+Brookie.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQld6uHlcePKGyQy54HBhpiQkNRP9MvCfObuePKpTewcsWXyXEwVN0b1pe1QrR8mddc7RsTPBzWoKsSifkUZFQXW64AkEKXAAaZKI76zoJy0cQDm2yraGvafYWmVdJZDEv3B8FUgdGwJA/s400/Winter+Brookie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512880414514750258" border="0" /></a>Considering the Mossy Oak pattern camouflage, I decided on a seasonal selection of leaves including, Magnolia, Holly with berries and Mistletoe. Each leaf is crafted and cut using my patterns from felted reclaimed wool and individually hand stitched. The Holly berries are individual wooden beads covered with three shades of red embroidery floss. The rolling water is created from cotton cord wrapped with cotton and shimmery blue. the heel is covered with a lovely vintage velvet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACH2YiQvNuRDaez7bGLWBrjGKvvUDAtrr67a60aSW1PbfnLHwPY1pvqBigayQzgEqxntQx2QNPv1B2zQVWrF-FI90dPCkEQuCpD4xL9no1PlbHl29sxYu8wa8rLiZYfI7gEDlVy-gQ_I/s1600/Winter+Brookie4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACH2YiQvNuRDaez7bGLWBrjGKvvUDAtrr67a60aSW1PbfnLHwPY1pvqBigayQzgEqxntQx2QNPv1B2zQVWrF-FI90dPCkEQuCpD4xL9no1PlbHl29sxYu8wa8rLiZYfI7gEDlVy-gQ_I/s400/Winter+Brookie4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512880412586711330" border="0" /></a>The glitzy ball at the toe is covered with glass glitter.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheI6FfDnUbbHgKQoIpfNiCiQJIxwidWHyqObBPiJM_QKgG_iaWa8HP6YeRqtqBnZp9BE8zODgNprJOLccWPKzmnPyZmZ9o611uNZUEzC5af98ghyphenhyphenwz5eSESzFadRQxqLJiEkJDq308wro/s1600/Winter+Brookie5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheI6FfDnUbbHgKQoIpfNiCiQJIxwidWHyqObBPiJM_QKgG_iaWa8HP6YeRqtqBnZp9BE8zODgNprJOLccWPKzmnPyZmZ9o611uNZUEzC5af98ghyphenhyphenwz5eSESzFadRQxqLJiEkJDq308wro/s400/Winter+Brookie5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512880404192782322" border="0" /></a>Now the fish...I LOVED making these and can't wait to find another project for this idea! The fish are created from my pattern; using layers of variety of fabrics stitched in a free form style. The golden felted wool dots are also individually applied and stitched with a dark center. the reddish dots are done in the same fashion. The spark you see is from a final layer of soft yelloe netting embellished with flecks of glitter. I used a vintage piece of lace for the belly. The fish eyes are created from vintage buttons. The fins are gold painted vintage Irish linen and artfully stitched. The larges fish measures 9 1/2" long. The bow is created from a fine French ribbon.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbr2XiBsNq42o2Ny35NoXxVXnq-eG6Dts0F3sBSosF8h3hiEntyfYeHEOkwphx6qEmGVtMGUFwFKc9v1D9xzoCJ_7iy4tBf3asDZGWTy-lXQjj9i4VOPTS06VYPd4It9Fe4diERZbv7KQ/s1600/Winter+Brookie+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbr2XiBsNq42o2Ny35NoXxVXnq-eG6Dts0F3sBSosF8h3hiEntyfYeHEOkwphx6qEmGVtMGUFwFKc9v1D9xzoCJ_7iy4tBf3asDZGWTy-lXQjj9i4VOPTS06VYPd4It9Fe4diERZbv7KQ/s400/Winter+Brookie+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512880394542433346" border="0" /></a>I have fresh new designs on the table and can't wait to get to the details! Picture with me...yards and yards of pistachio silk ribbon, soft black netting, golden stitching, carnation pink and ecru woven floral vintage blanket, cinnamon, ribbon and rich blue glittered polka dots...uhuh. Let's see how this turns out shall we! :)<br /><br />I want to go right over board on this one!<br />LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-63096234010276209232010-08-21T04:38:00.001-07:002010-08-21T04:54:39.628-07:00NEW Witches of West Windlewood!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMhsPlY2Nd8vPz24psjP_DhyphenhyphenALpWAJcudnDoVz1la5g9NvOs8rEp9IVLfYFQmCbhCGKILAB1msCQEmLDkYG6aA_agIm4e_4a97pRnfJZ3fRtItSJ08RTRE9Wew12FUHAj0jVVlXe66d4/s1600/Creada++Z+DaVinci.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMhsPlY2Nd8vPz24psjP_DhyphenhyphenALpWAJcudnDoVz1la5g9NvOs8rEp9IVLfYFQmCbhCGKILAB1msCQEmLDkYG6aA_agIm4e_4a97pRnfJZ3fRtItSJ08RTRE9Wew12FUHAj0jVVlXe66d4/s400/Creada++Z+DaVinci.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507826734059560578" border="0" /></a>Meet Creada Z. DaVinci...she's a clever one with her flying devise. You might recognize the last name. She and Leonard argue over whose idea the flying machine was...she claims it's hers! I drew a pattern for my hubby to make wings from copper. I covered them with antique sheer fabric and coarsely stitched them. They appear to be held on by leather straps.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ttPpfOrTdfYdpnP-E05HhN4MC5LIqZhSEBL0oOcigT5McEuxJKbKlL2uD0oWl9JnmpZLJ0hHMz0jHF61dr5Ffxf-S71Ky7prxjs78Rdmb3m-8oEE9PYLUIpqTVzCsaPExek7QHGo04g/s1600/Beetle+Juis.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ttPpfOrTdfYdpnP-E05HhN4MC5LIqZhSEBL0oOcigT5McEuxJKbKlL2uD0oWl9JnmpZLJ0hHMz0jHF61dr5Ffxf-S71Ky7prxjs78Rdmb3m-8oEE9PYLUIpqTVzCsaPExek7QHGo04g/s400/Beetle+Juis.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507826728354519442" border="0" /></a>Beetle Juis is the newest witchly apprentice. She is becoming a master with spells. I loved her image when I found her. The dress is just too fun!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaR9_TSB-j2JBv79eO2hJ1ZMlL9lHcmiykuOHQFY-pa1XtPFrtFMwe5imJtvH3JPmXV6mgJLxE9rrLBIXd2YY9vvf-J2Z3WNKSVfTzQf03uzkfYg_X9oqLphGqu-baXPYHcg3nw8VlLC4/s1600/Beetle+Juis2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaR9_TSB-j2JBv79eO2hJ1ZMlL9lHcmiykuOHQFY-pa1XtPFrtFMwe5imJtvH3JPmXV6mgJLxE9rrLBIXd2YY9vvf-J2Z3WNKSVfTzQf03uzkfYg_X9oqLphGqu-baXPYHcg3nw8VlLC4/s400/Beetle+Juis2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507826720821834530" border="0" /></a>This little girl is embellished with a touch of glitter to her wand and dress for a glimmer of magic.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_NBHfpGKzaiGDOA2hi6ce66N1kCSZDMg5t4PHTBW377FCWXLWXurC5x5K81C3fS-mQbS76ZFMIulCz3ib3Bli5W70wbKpOc0AjDfVApgbg7wqh6sP9HFwLDW4PS45RDBROqtDvm1CpM/s1600/Hezzerta.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_NBHfpGKzaiGDOA2hi6ce66N1kCSZDMg5t4PHTBW377FCWXLWXurC5x5K81C3fS-mQbS76ZFMIulCz3ib3Bli5W70wbKpOc0AjDfVApgbg7wqh6sP9HFwLDW4PS45RDBROqtDvm1CpM/s400/Hezzerta.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507826710476370594" border="0" /></a>Hezzerta is a fancy witch. I discovered how to make my own plumes so I have a box of vintage feathers and curled them myself...after all these years I thought you had to buy special feathers. All you do to make a plume is curl it gently like you would ribbon!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpVs1wawTuaFFP0mVV0qIRxNIMUNRnb4Kxxgb9_uel5yWAG4OPgMrlIEqW2uxkRxljz6OapEsamrqx5c0PQoOaVbL4Yv5Ukb9xOuGgCiKLcVV9MA1cE0f5ah3ijCs0IRMJFDXp67qNCA/s1600/Smerna+Fizz.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpVs1wawTuaFFP0mVV0qIRxNIMUNRnb4Kxxgb9_uel5yWAG4OPgMrlIEqW2uxkRxljz6OapEsamrqx5c0PQoOaVbL4Yv5Ukb9xOuGgCiKLcVV9MA1cE0f5ah3ijCs0IRMJFDXp67qNCA/s400/Smerna+Fizz.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507826707380774034" border="0" /></a>This character is Smerna Fizz and her black crow, Griffon, I used a sprinkle of super fine black glitter on Griffon...he looks pretty snazzy with a sparkle!<br /><br />I loved working on these new characters! Using vintage pics is soo fun because I use the images themselves to create the story for each one... I have these little girls available on my website and Etsy. The witching hour soon approaches my pretties!<br />Talk to ya soon!<br />Love LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839581644362811927.post-9903841346251153052010-08-19T07:43:00.000-07:002010-08-19T08:28:30.640-07:00the Lexington Art Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFDxvmMUv-0kfr6txmV4_19OJZK3_F-Lh6EaRazOLWwHTBDWtuh-vqgX5ICq-ezxV_dWwbcjqDhwgOTOFU9AA_C45gm37ZKcdM-vTE_AwMAhfIpEcTgKjfrGgDABO5x4Fc-m9fZzzfHQ/s1600/show+pic4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFDxvmMUv-0kfr6txmV4_19OJZK3_F-Lh6EaRazOLWwHTBDWtuh-vqgX5ICq-ezxV_dWwbcjqDhwgOTOFU9AA_C45gm37ZKcdM-vTE_AwMAhfIpEcTgKjfrGgDABO5x4Fc-m9fZzzfHQ/s400/show+pic4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507132781879926610" border="0" /></a>Hi everybody!<br />I just wanted to share some pics of the Lexington Art show I attended. It was sooo nice to chat with people about such a variety of topics and all passionate! I met other lovely artists and was greatly inspired by them!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRKxYp8_XRO8_fcNBi4TVQc-pROEgEQOIP_IMYfshM0hQF2XobGJ_UFH-2a5c5Ue0RtPGIQoKrkfIOoqFUwmA9Kl4OdRI57IKUb3ph7cytGdjdw6PVR5HVsUjdEc72dYTHbMYnx9-SnQ/s1600/show+pic2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRKxYp8_XRO8_fcNBi4TVQc-pROEgEQOIP_IMYfshM0hQF2XobGJ_UFH-2a5c5Ue0RtPGIQoKrkfIOoqFUwmA9Kl4OdRI57IKUb3ph7cytGdjdw6PVR5HVsUjdEc72dYTHbMYnx9-SnQ/s400/show+pic2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507132775403257506" border="0" /></a>You can really learn a lot from seasoned artists that do art shows. This is the first out door show I have ever done and I was intimidated about it at first. My first moments of being open I could explain it like being in the park without my pants on! It felt awkward but eventually I warmed up to it and just shared my work and my own passions about creating.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6C8UVljO89mcKHE967Y8oUxvlq5wxGjTzeiA5CusOoNNUZYl2hYYKTqbovm7l10lCpIJDhGFnsrotwfsrkAQGlsMEAwaKDfwJukJGbb4MG5XEbh_BH6SVKT1PRF7XeCHtLtzya2QwrxM/s1600/show+pic5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6C8UVljO89mcKHE967Y8oUxvlq5wxGjTzeiA5CusOoNNUZYl2hYYKTqbovm7l10lCpIJDhGFnsrotwfsrkAQGlsMEAwaKDfwJukJGbb4MG5XEbh_BH6SVKT1PRF7XeCHtLtzya2QwrxM/s400/show+pic5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507132763052087746" border="0" /></a>My captured fairies were very popular. I'm trying to get more listed on my website. Most of you haven't seen them...they turned out fun. ;) you can see them hanging above from vintage distressed chains.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsg89lq5rKfSc-x2eEoXCr_AdHSFup-MfrjxKKCeu6os9_ufavNByVDwHcb27ukz4KemlWgoueEZvMOSGJEtGIdcC6aP8rBhQpXipvc4mvmkByG2GkPCyGsOdg-RdWz4mUMr7t2n4HHU8/s1600/showpic1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsg89lq5rKfSc-x2eEoXCr_AdHSFup-MfrjxKKCeu6os9_ufavNByVDwHcb27ukz4KemlWgoueEZvMOSGJEtGIdcC6aP8rBhQpXipvc4mvmkByG2GkPCyGsOdg-RdWz4mUMr7t2n4HHU8/s400/showpic1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507132746660316786" border="0" /></a>As you can see by my booth, I love to display things! We spent hours of set up time. I will be modifying some props for next time.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAFM0x8DWyEHEMYQZ-4Kt6o6hGwtz0CKepRdQJB3KUhF4jYcRasodaJ2z-7MowoA665GhWF_kqYto_avbAQHvxN11GJo7YduqShv_yrK5rU1ssirC_LCuUfDNZ3rENlHFhk8tXKoY6OgY/s1600/showpic7.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAFM0x8DWyEHEMYQZ-4Kt6o6hGwtz0CKepRdQJB3KUhF4jYcRasodaJ2z-7MowoA665GhWF_kqYto_avbAQHvxN11GJo7YduqShv_yrK5rU1ssirC_LCuUfDNZ3rENlHFhk8tXKoY6OgY/s400/showpic7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507132740122734754" border="0" /></a>I'm looking forward to the next one...where ever that may be. I have a lot to load to my website and Etsy so that's where I will be for now :)<br />Take care all!<br />Love LenaeLenae Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250423756103694554noreply@blogger.com5