In the new issue of Somerset Studio Gallery (Summer 2010), you’ll see a few projects of mine using regular supplies.
Here are a few mixed-media collages (on canvas or wood) using string. The string lends itself perfectly to the straight lines of a star.
And here’s another mixed-media collage that uses string to create a curvy bird silhouette…I love how versatile string can be.
If you enjoy using recycled materials like I do, here’s a dress form that I created from an empty dish soap bottle. Whenever I look at the shape of these bottles I always see and think about dress forms. I think that one of the reasons why I see a dress form in a dish soap bottle is because when you turn it to the side, the top 2/3rds of the bottle potrudes ever so slightly, hinting to the shape of a bustline.
The directions for making any of the above projects are available in Somerset Studio Gallery. And BTW, if at any time you come across a published project of mine and have a specific question regarding technique, where to buy, product details, etc., please feel free to send me an email or leave a comment on my blog…I’m always happy to help.
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Becky, I love these! Especially the birdie, but then I’m partial to birds. Happy Monday!
♥Jenny
June 7th, 2010
i know what i will be doing either today or tomorrow….running out to buy the new Somerset to see all these fun projects by you!!!
you have so much talent….just love looking at all your sweet little treasures and i, too am loving the bird!!
happy monday to you
xoxo
k
June 7th, 2010
Love the dress forms! I always enjoy seeing what you are going to come up with next. So sweet!
June 7th, 2010
Congratulations on being in the Somerset Studio magazine. I love every one of your works of art! The dress form is adorable wtih the zipper on it. Made me smile!!
x, Candylei
June 7th, 2010
Thanks for stopping by ladies…and thanks so much for your supportive words…it feels wonderful to receive such generous-spirited comments.
June 7th, 2010
I love the bird, but the stars, speak to me, really cute, love how you can tie in your last name! Very clever of you ;-D Looks like a great issue, can’t wait to check it out; hopefully tomorrow!
Were these suppose to be in the String issue? Is that still in the works?
June 7th, 2010
becky…i guess i need to head out to my local bookstore as well.
YIPPY!
i love your ideas. and i love how, once again, you are so darn nice and lovely and willing to help others out…I REALLY ADMIRE YOU!!!
the star projects reminded me of when i was a little girl and i would go down into my dad.s wood shop and find wood scraps, pound in some carpenter nails and wrap yarn over and under and all around until it wouldn.t fit anymore.
i haven.t thought of that in years….thank you!
as always.
you are so wonderful.
thank you for that.
happy monday.
c
June 7th, 2010
what i would enjoy the most about trying this project would be winding the strings from screw to screw. i’ll be sure to check out the magazine.
June 7th, 2010
Amazing! You have such an amazing imagination and creative mind! And these pieces are more proof of that………….. I love them!!
Blessings,
Lisa
June 8th, 2010
okay…just like
always…i
totally
love these
pretties! those
stars, and
the dress form!!!!
ooooohhh – so
many creative ideas!
thanks for the
inspiration – again!
happy day!
June 8th, 2010
oh these are all so fun! i must have just missed this at the bookstore! must make a trip back. your work is so inspiring. 🙂
June 8th, 2010
oooh, thank you, sweet becky, for the wednesday (and every day, for that matter!) inspiration!! your projects are fabulous, and i’m off to find some string and do some playing…..thank you for your generous sharing spirit!!
p.s. your new haircut is absolutely adorable!!! xox
June 9th, 2010
Hi Becky!
Congratulations!
Oh gosh! I love your pieces so much! A trip to the bookstore will be happening later this week. 🙂
You are so much fun, I love that you repurpose items and I think a dishwashing liquid bottle is awesome, so great! I wish my brain was wired like yours and I could see the possibilities.
Wishing you a lovely week!
Sally
June 9th, 2010
i don’t think I have been here before…though I see a few like-minded friends.
Congratulations on getting published! I love your nice, clean-lined projects and adore the dishwasher girl. Now I must go see more!
June 10th, 2010
Welcome Suz…thanks for stopping by and for saying hi. It’s always such a pleasure to meet other artists.
June 10th, 2010
Hi Becky! A Big Congrats, my friend! I loved seeing your magical creations in the magazine. It’s always a treat when I see a fabulous creation in a magazine and find you are the artist. You are filled with so many clever ideas. I just love the recycled dress form. Super cute! Thanks so much for your sweet visit! Have a beautiful day! 🙂
June 10th, 2010
Thanks, Becky, for visiting my blog. I really feel honored!
I bought my copy last night. It is so nice to see it in “real life.”
Fondly,
Suz
June 11th, 2010
Now isn’t that dishsoap dress form fabulous!! well, I think all of your creations are fabulous, but that dress form really caught my eye!
June 11th, 2010
becky …..i have not ever visited your blog but wanted to let you know how much i relish the artistic pieces in this post…elk
June 11th, 2010
Hi Elk, Thank you so much for stopping by and thank you for the compliment…it makes me very happy to hear this!
June 11th, 2010
Just wishing you a happy weekend Becky!
June 11th, 2010
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