I admit it, I've become a collage junkie. But I swear, its for good reasons. Say I have a few pieces that I want to showcase together, but they aren't finished, or aren't smalls (like my current header). Collages are the perfect way to link them together. Or, like with my Threadbasket SAL, I want to draw attention to certain areas, and have a nice grouping of pictures. Collages, perfect solution. For now I've just been using the simple (free) collage maker on Picnik. Beth had no idea what sort of a monster she was creating when she gave me a tip back in August.
Here's my first finished ornament for Becky's Challenge. As promised, its my Hogmanay design, finished in a very prim manner with felted wool, rusty bells and wire. Oh, and another collage.
I finished Feast of St. Nicholas in the same manner, since I had all the supplies out, just red wool. Obviously it won't count for the challenge since I stitched it before the start date.
And here's my second challenge finish, Peace on Earth by JBW Designs, from the 2006 JCS Ornament magazine.
12 comments:
I love the rusty bells on the collage piece.
JBW ornie is so sweet, love the little blue birdie
They're wonderful, Mindi! lol about the collage junkie- ness. I've done the collages, but I haven't gotten addicted to them.
Beautiful work! I love the beaded edge on the bottom one. That is something I need to try!
These are gorgeous!!!!! I love your finishes!!!!
wow they are so sweet.i love them xxx
Such wonderful finishes! I love them! :o)
Cathi
Fabulous finishes. I love the jingle bells on the primitive ornaments
Both ornaments are so beautifully stitched AND finished, Mindi--and I love seeing them showcased in collages!
Both are beautiful finishes. Love your collages wish I could do them.
Hi Mindi, found you thru Queen Stitcher, lovely handwork. Your collages are inspiring, really nice effects. Will have to check out Picnik, thx:)
Love the rusted bells and the hangers on those two designs of yours - fabulous!
Fantastic finishes and finishing! I love all of your special touches.
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