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
Charlotte Lyons is an author, teacher, and artist based in southwestern Vermont. House Wren Studio is her creative home and a resource for makers and crafters around the world.
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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