Some time ago I did a post and an article for Cloth Paper Scissors about collages made from bits and pieces of leftover scraps on the worktable. I love leftovers, including the smallest pieces of nearly nothing. Composed in an orderly grid with every little thing in its place, that kind of collage is a satisfying project.
I was thinking about those today.
Remembering that some bloggers were inspired to make them too. I think their pieces are so lovely, each with their own styles.
It's a good project for summer. For vacation. For porch tables and souvenirs and children and friends.
Dawn
Then today when I was visiting Amy, I thought this could be the next incarnation of that small, delightful grid for creative play. Or perhaps, Rebecca's wall of inspiration. Or Pam's tablecloth. Or Alicia's darling pillows.
And while I visited Alicia I saw that she posted today about the waffle window which is the same place where we met her for breakfast in Portland after Artfiberfest. I believe that's the same waffle creation I had that day. Mmmmm, good day. Everything about that breakfast with Alicia and Pam was memorable.
So now I'm moving on to thinking about waffles. Still have the little box.grid.squares, just filled with different sweets.
Blueberries on waffles for dinner.
So much beauty on blogs! Thanks for sharing those links!
Hi, I'm here via your mention in the Blogging for Bliss book...I've enjoyed my visit...have a nice evening!☺
Posted by: Tammy | July 20, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Oh MY - tomorrow night will be blueberries on waffles night here too. YUMMMMMMMMMMMM!
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | July 20, 2009 at 09:18 PM
I too love tiny left-over, seemingly useless scraps. I'm always picking up a little piece of string or paper or label off the floor or ground. Usually then, I simply put them in my box and they go ignored...some I have even separated into categories. TIME to use them! Thanks for the post. (and I hope you got your waffle!)
Posted by: Linda Thiltgen | July 20, 2009 at 09:26 PM
I love this idea to use my left over bits and pieces that I just can't discard. Thank you for the wonderful idea.
Posted by: Lorraine lewis | July 21, 2009 at 01:10 AM
Such a great way to use leftovers.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | July 21, 2009 at 03:55 AM
Great idea for organizing leftovers in an artful way, Charlottte.
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | July 21, 2009 at 06:52 AM
something about small squares in a row gets me every time...still one of my favorite swaps.
Posted by: julie | July 21, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Those are so charming!
Posted by: pam | July 21, 2009 at 01:32 PM
I am giggling as I had a whole wheat waffle with blueberrys and raspberried this morning - yum! I love your grid samplers - something I could look at for hours. Have a wonderful week. Cheers.
Posted by: Jeannie | July 21, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Inspiring collages--I bet they're even more beautiful in person with their textures and tiny details!
Posted by: Julie | July 21, 2009 at 05:08 PM
(Yippie, I can post again - I have to use Safari instead of Firefox, but I can post. WAHOO! Typepad must have reprogrammed and neglected to code for all browsers or something?)
I just love your sampler Charlotte and especially that it's made of saved bits and bobs! And it's so much fun seeing everyone's different personalities in their choices of items and colors.
Waffles for dinner, sounds like just the thing! :)
Posted by: Sally | July 21, 2009 at 05:45 PM
hola! beautifull collages!!!!! love them!!! and yes,every single little thing can be so unique!!!!chauuu!!ale
Posted by: ale | July 21, 2009 at 10:27 PM
I was most taken with the colors in these collages. They are gorgeous.
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | July 22, 2009 at 09:26 AM
LOVE these!! each one is perfect in it's own way...I will now look at my scraps in a new way, heehe!
Blessings~LillySue
Posted by: LillySue | July 22, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Perfect timing for inspiration...I need it for Silver Bella Swaps. I love it all! Thanks for the help :)
Janet
Posted by: Janet Doherty | July 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Charlotte!
What a great post and thanks for these gorgeous samplers and the simple truth so many of us know but need reminding of ... let nothing go to waste.
I appreciate the links, too. More blogs. Hooha!
And breakfast for dinner? YUMMO.
It's always a blessing to visit here.
Candace in Athens.
Posted by: Candace | July 24, 2009 at 02:57 PM
Hello Charlotte,
These are beautiful and also clever.
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | July 27, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Your blog and creativity is way off the charts!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE!
~ ellen medlock
Posted by: ellen medlock | July 28, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Hi Charlotte,
Like so many others it seems from the comments here, I just looooove these collages. Having seen these I feel inspired to have a go. Are you familiar with Sarah Lugg's work? Objects of my affection was one of her books where she collages tags so beautifully. I think they are out of print now but some are still available through Abebooks.
I am watching your wedding prep with interest as daughter no. 3 gets married at the end of October!!
Sheila
Posted by: sheila jones | August 04, 2009 at 05:35 PM