what's left
Looking at the disarray on my worktable, one would think I have been creating all kinds of things. Not really...nice weather, the holiday, Mo here to hang around with. Rather than put all the art scraps and stuff away, I am challenging myself to make art with what's left...on the table and in the baskets and bowls that have become temporary receptacles for all the scraps. There are about 5 of those. More to show later and then hoping to put some on etsy. Try it- it's fun and easier than cleaning up. Although one of these days....... xoC
What a great idea. Love the result!
Posted by: Katie | May 31, 2007 at 05:26 PM
Charlotte, I've been making tags and small collages using this same approach--we are just always thinking alike :) LOVE what you've done...amazing! Getting excited about Silver Bella.
Posted by: Rebecca | May 31, 2007 at 05:27 PM
Ohhh I LOVE it Charlotte!! Fantastic!! I must try it! : )
Your Silver Bella classes look So so fabulous!! How exciting is all of this?? Oh my goodness!! Aaron and I are on cloud 9!!
Cannot wait to hang out with you and the rest of them glittery gals!!
Thanks for the eye candy!!
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | May 31, 2007 at 05:35 PM
really very beautiful, you must have such lovely clutter. the tiny scissors are magic
Posted by: julie collings | May 31, 2007 at 05:38 PM
I think that it looks gorgeous! I have so many knick knacks lying around that it's a great idea for me, too!
I just found your blog via Diva Deb, great site!
Posted by: Rosanna Bowles | May 31, 2007 at 06:12 PM
You know sometimes art, just like cooking is even better when we use just what we have. It stretches us. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | May 31, 2007 at 06:22 PM
that little collages is a slice of heaven! how delightful! one more valid reason not to clean up! ;-)
Posted by: Kimberly Kwan | May 31, 2007 at 08:06 PM
Oh, so awesome. Love that. I could make a mural with the things on my desk right now!
Posted by: Teresa | May 31, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Beautiful! I love this so much!
Posted by: Ellie | May 31, 2007 at 08:35 PM
So very pretty.
Of course you have wonderful scraps. :)
But it's your designs that make them all sing so nicely together.
Donna
Posted by: The Decorated House | May 31, 2007 at 10:30 PM
It's beautiful!!! Great idea!
Posted by: Diane Duda | May 31, 2007 at 11:47 PM
seeing yours makes me WANT to try it!! just don't imagine i could ever get such an interesting piece. yours is lovely!
Posted by: kristin | June 01, 2007 at 12:33 AM
This looks like it was great fun to work on and I agree with everybody else, it's a great idea. I like the the 3 peas...representing your daughters perhaps?
I'm still trying to organize my crafting space. Little by little, but it's getting there.
Hope you have a happy weekend!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | June 01, 2007 at 02:12 AM
Perfect solution! Love the colors!
XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | June 01, 2007 at 05:38 AM
The only difference between your art desk and mine...is the quality of your scraps. lol. Your little art piece is wonderful!!! Can't wait to see more.
Posted by: Kelley | June 01, 2007 at 09:44 AM
That's wonderful, Charlotte! Such beautifully organized charm. Love it!
Posted by: jenny b harris | June 01, 2007 at 11:26 AM
"easier than cleaning up" indeed, what a great excuse to create if you ever needed one that is.
Posted by: carolyn | June 01, 2007 at 12:18 PM
I LOVE this. Absolutely gorgeous. Genius idea:) Can't wait to meet you at Silver Bella. Hope to get into one of your classes!
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | June 01, 2007 at 09:31 PM
Ooooohhh, Charlotte, I adore this! (she said, bounding to her studio to see what bits and bits she had to make one for her very own self!)
Posted by: Tammy | June 01, 2007 at 11:51 PM
Oh what heavenly bits of scraps to work with! I doubt I will find anything to compare but what a fun idea! Grace and I enjoy working on little projects like tags and bookmarks and cards. She is truly my artsy girl which makes me so happy!
Thank you for such a sweet idea!
Hugs,
Sue
Posted by: Sue | June 02, 2007 at 01:50 AM
Gosh, you made this from scraps?! It's gorgeous. I'm not sure I've got the patience to do that.
Posted by: Nonnie | June 02, 2007 at 12:11 PM
This piece is gorgeous! You've inspired me to take out my little bitty scraps of everything and add to it as a summer project.
Isn't the change in temps grand this Sunday morning??
Posted by: Loretta | June 03, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Wheeee...thanks to you we're making these for Jenny's swap! Love your idea!
Posted by: *Heidi* | June 05, 2007 at 06:13 PM
I love this.
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | June 06, 2007 at 11:12 PM
Oh Charlotte! How lovely is THAT! Just linked over from Jenny's and now I have to link you to my blog so I can check in more often! Fabulous!
Posted by: jen duncan | June 07, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Charlotte!!
This is so, so wonderful!! Not only clever for those scraps that we just can never throw way but also a lovely reminder of projects past! xo-Mel
Posted by: Melissa Lobdell | June 13, 2007 at 09:55 AM