Tuesday, 4 January 2011

Life in Past Times

As soon as I saw the image of the old Irish Lady sitting on her Spinning Wheel, I was fascinated by it. It radiates such a serenity, it looks so peaceful in the natural surroundings. When creating this little ornament, I tried to use mainly 'natural' elements: handmade paper pleated as backing, angora wool for the crocheted frame, a little wooden button, a wooden cotton reel, the paper around the reel is also handmade. The only not so natural item was the glue (lol) and the teeny tiny stamp from Little-Z I used for the sentiment ... ah,yes, and the glitter. Enjoy, Petra.

Image: Just a little note, it came from Night Owl Vintage. Unfortunately this blog doesn't seem to exist anymore. What a shame!

Linked to: The Cheerful Stamp Pad

21 comments:

  1. Netty4 January 2011 at 22:09

    Beautiful tag Petra and love the natural elements you've used and that wooden cotton reel is just gorgeous. Annette x

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  2. Jingle4 January 2011 at 22:24

    This is so beautiful! That is a great image!

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  3. Sherry4 January 2011 at 22:32

    Wow Petra, you've created the perfect frame (and embellishments) for that wonderful image!

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  4. Shelly Schmidt4 January 2011 at 22:45

    Beautiful tag! The fibers you used are beautiful!

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  5. Vicki Romaine4 January 2011 at 23:48

    I love this piece! The image of the old woman is perfect and the spool is the best embellishment ever! Thanks for joining the Cheerful Stamp Pad challenge.

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  6. Gerrie Johnnic5 January 2011 at 00:00

    What a grand ol' dame she is fer sure! Lovely piece of art Petra! xx

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  7. Michele5 January 2011 at 03:10

    dear Petra, i love your creation. the colors are just right. and the fibers really tie it together and make it special! xo

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  8. 2amscrapper5 January 2011 at 05:06

    This is so beautiful--love everything about it! Helene

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  9. Lynn Stevens5 January 2011 at 05:44

    Fabulous!!!!

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  10. Cynthia Schelzig5 January 2011 at 09:48

    THis looks great...love the pleated edges.

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  11. Lucy Edmondson5 January 2011 at 12:38

    I love the image you have chosen, and the pleated edge is wonderful! This is beautiful and evocative,

    Lucy x

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  12. Valerie-Jael5 January 2011 at 12:49

    A really beautiful image and you have made it even more so with all the lovely, handmade things.

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  13. Terry5 January 2011 at 15:56

    Wow, your project is amazing. Love the pleated frame and image. Beautiful!

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  14. Anonymous5 January 2011 at 17:28

    Beautiful, and as for that paper pleating WOW!!! xx

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  15. Unknown5 January 2011 at 19:30

    You have done a beautiful job of this Petra. I totally love the image, your attention to natural detail is wonderful that tiny reel is adorable

    Love Dawn xx

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  16. Amanda@RelovedRubbish6 January 2011 at 05:39

    I love this print and all the special details you added! It is beautiful!

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  17. ~*~Patty S8 January 2011 at 03:04

    I Love this little old Irish lady spinning and what you have done with her is fantastic Petra...she looks beautiful and so wise and content!
    Love your new blog header too!
    oxo

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  18. BarbaraW9 January 2011 at 03:10

    Fabulous piece of art. Awesome job of embellishing. Thanks for joining the challenge at the Cheerful Stamp Pad.

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  19. JP Card Crazy10 January 2011 at 07:37

    Love this piece of art. The image is fantastic and all the elements work so well together!

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  20. Vicki Romaine12 January 2011 at 05:28

    Check out the sidebar on the Cheerful Stamp Pad and send me your address. Congrats!

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  21. Ali1 February 2011 at 08:27

    Another gorgous little work of art, love everything about it.

    Ali x

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Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leaving a comment, this is very much appreciated. Have a wonderful day, Petra.