So after making a house out of cabinet cards this past week, my eyes wandered over to some tintypes I had sitting on my work table. These had been set aside for a variety of reasons...too many scratches,too dark, subject matter not my favorite, etc. Perfect for a little engineering experiment! I got my drill out, along with a white pen, wire and a bunch of eyelets and here is what happened...
Here are all of the pieces, altered and set up to be drilled for the eyelets...
And here is a close up of this panel...I scratched in to the emulsion to make wings and I just love this baby's expression!
And here it is on my mantle. The box on the left with the winged heart is by Michael DeMeng, the painting is by Lynn Whipple and the pixie on top of the painting is mine!
Have a happy and creative weekend!
it is really great, stephanie! you and i seem to share a fondness for those tin types! i love your little house. so cute and quaint. excellent work as usual!
Posted by: kecia | June 11, 2010 at 07:10 PM
This is wondrously cool Stephanie! I love the tiny size ~ makes it all the more special!!!
Posted by: Kerin Gale | June 11, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Oh you are on to something here! This is wonderful. I see a class in this! Great job Steph, you can send one to me any old time! Hugs, Riki
Posted by: Riki Schumacher | June 09, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Once again wonderful Stephanie! I love houses.
Donna
Posted by: Donna Knadle | June 08, 2010 at 05:37 PM
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!
xo-
-b
Posted by: beth billups | June 08, 2010 at 12:57 AM
These are really inspiring Stephanie!! Your art never fails to move me:) Love, Jamie
Posted by: Jamie | June 06, 2010 at 08:42 PM
So cute, I love this! Little houses seem to resonate with everyone, like keys!
Posted by: mary newton | June 06, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Oh this is wonderful! Now I bet you love those tintypes that were less than perfect.
Posted by: Beth Bricker | June 06, 2010 at 05:20 AM
Stephanie you are SO clever! I just love your tin house and it's lovely of you to share it with us.
Happy Sunday :)
Posted by: Suzanne | June 06, 2010 at 01:50 AM
This is so awesome, I love your sweet little house.
debby
Posted by: Debby Harreittha | June 05, 2010 at 08:49 PM
That little house is so precious. I love the "grump".
-Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | June 05, 2010 at 08:45 PM
Oh it's fabulous - I just love it!
Posted by: Jill Cooper | June 05, 2010 at 07:59 PM