A Great Quote for you my Friends!

If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will
be silenced.
--Vincent Van Gogh

Mimi & Musette Bureau Trinket Trunk Assemblage

This was a special order for a special little person but I wanted to share it with you. I'm so pleased with the way it turned out.
It's a 2 compartment trunk with several techniques used. I even found an antique Punch and Judy Theater ad clipping from an antique magazine I added inside...the cost was 10 cents...really!
The bottom trunk is waxed and painted book print encased in bees wax. I love the soft feature of bees wax. This item is more like a collage assemblage.
I also added Swarovski crystals in 2 sizes here and there for a bit of magical twinkle.
The tiny cherries are clay created just for this trunk with a butchered bow.
I do have a question for anyone dropping by; I can't find any more of this style box anywhere! Does anyone know where I might find them? I love the rolled rim.
Better run...so many things to work on!
Have a wonderful day everybody!
Lenae

NEW Time Keeper Fiber Art Elfin Christmas Stocking

Just added to the windlewood collection and new for this season is my large Time Keeper Fiber Art Elfin Christmas Stocking! This special design is a limited edition of 4.
Created from 100% reclaimed wool, vintage clock face copies to match our Vintage Clock Face Ornaments, metallic brocade ribbon, painted vintage cotton lace, Black sequin trim and faux fur rim.
Each stocking has a signature label.
Antique button details decorate the clock faces.
This petite version will come in handy for hanging from trees or gifts filled with special goodies.
This petite version is also a limited edition of 4. Stop in and check them out! Yes...it is becoming that time of year isn't it!
Lenae

Pepper Berry Love Potion #16 Bureau Trinket Trunk

Oh soo fun to create are my Bureau Trinket Trunks! This one is called Love Potion #16.
This petite trunk is created from a lovely variety of items including: hard wood turned compartments, hand crafted Pepper Berries on copper wires (by me), vintage photo copy, antique golden cuff link, painted vintage lace, porcelain knob, wooden disc with the number 16, cotton leaves, wooden pedestal and marble base. The whole creation is gently encased in fragrant beeswax for a soft artful display.
This trunk will be added to the windlewood collection tomorrow.

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Enjoy, my friends!
Lenae

My Work Space

Welcome to my sunny work spaces! I love being able to peek out the window and see the out door activity!
This is just one of my curvy inspirational items and a comfy rest when needed.
I've been accused of having a ribbon thing...uhh...yeh..I think you could say that. :)
I'm pleased to say that I've added the lovely Midori ribbon to my collection! Wait till you see that! I'm planning stockings around it.

Ohhh by the way...I'm planning on starting giveaways and will be contacting everybody on my mailing list to let them know when and for what. Be sure to sign up for it in the black box if you haven't already! I will also be sending occasional special offers and coupons so don't miss any of it!
Take care!
Lenae

NEW Curio Cathedrals for the Witches of West Windlewood!

Just added to the windlewood collection! Everyone need a place to call home...:) This tall Curio Cathedral is created just for the Witches of West Windlewood.
Upcycled from reclaimed materials and paper mached in book print.
Circling bats are crafted from stiffened fabric on wire.
Yes...you see the little word boo popping out from behind the waxed, painted and rubbed finish. The small window is decorated using a technical pen and transparency in a circular Gothic pattern. Painted metal finial reaches high from the peak of the roof.
Scull insignia in paper clay embellishes the inside. This distressed cathedral makes a perfect addition to your holiday collectibles!
Enjoy!
Lenae

New Izzy and Ella Witches of West Windlewood

Here's a couple of new Witches of West Windlewood, Izzy and Ella, dropping by to cast a spell or two!
This was a fun vintage photo to stumble upon. As most of my projects finish...I started out with somewhat of a foggy idea how this witch duo would go.
Sometimes there ends up too much void space that must be filled so. In Izzy and Ella's case a space was filled with a twisted and decorated message of the season...Boo!
Boo...such a curious word...I love it! I just discovered ribbon in orange and black with the little word on it. Yup...my wheels are turning where I can put that.
I have a few of these sitting on my table and they make me smile... :) Working with vintage photos is becoming a great pleasure for me. I will be adding these little girls to the windlewood collection later today.
Lenae