So we had a snow day here in Austin, TX this past Friday.
I know the few inches of accumulation we had were nothing compared to other parts of the country, but it was a big deal here! Schools were shut down, as well as some businesses. Lots of wrecks as things came to a screeching halt...or at least tried to but the snow and ice played their part. Fiona was beside herself and spent several hours outside...
The "snowball as big as my head!"
Harley had never been in the snow before so I set her down to see her reaction...
Here are the paw prints she literally leaped out of to get back onto the porch...
And the indignant look I received. I believe the thought bubble over her head would have read "We are not amused."
I (smart person that I am!) stayed inside and played around with some more encaustic wax collages. Remember those little wooden houses? Well here they are in their new finery...fabric, gem tintypes, antique papers...
This one is for a friend who recently had some surgery...
This one had a lovely base of opaque blue wax...it reminded me of a fondant covered petis-four...
Then I started thinking about the extra butterfly wings I had from my Butterfly Boxes...voila!
"Monarch"
This one I tinted with some of the blue wax so it was translucent over the antique paper...
All in a row...
And a few close-ups so you can see the texture of the wings and such...
So I am thinking that one of these little gems should be my February give-away! What do you think?
These are lovely Stephanie! I especially like the one with the heart with stitching. Hope that the snow is gone!
Posted by: martha brown | February 21, 2011 at 10:09 PM
They are all so beautiful! I love them all. Any of these would be an amazing giveaway!!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | February 08, 2011 at 10:41 AM
fabulos little pieces!
Posted by: Sanja | February 08, 2011 at 02:33 AM
I am just loving all your new wax art pieces!! You must have an online class to teach some of us! And what an amazing giveaway!
Posted by: Andrea | February 07, 2011 at 09:22 PM
I LOVE the way these have turned out! I actually loved them at stage I, so imagine my delight now!
Posted by: folk heart | February 07, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Gee Girl, you just never stop! i had 4 "snow" days and got nothing done! :) other than cooking...
Posted by: donna joy | February 07, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Love all the elements you adorned your houses with. Looking forward to seeing you at Artfest, Stephanie.
Stay warm!
Diana
Posted by: Diana Frey | February 07, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Oh me, me, me!!!! Fantastic pieces all!!! Hug for Fiona.
Posted by: Daniela | February 06, 2011 at 11:03 PM
OMG These are sensational,words fail me and thats rare awesome work ANd yes A give away do you want my address now??
Your daughter is so cute
Posted by: Jen Crossley | February 06, 2011 at 08:17 PM