Creations

An Enchanted Gift

 [9.18.2010]

         So one of my best friends Liz and I were recently talking about how magical anything miniature in. We both grew up watching movies like Indian in the Cupboard, and The Borrowers. I'm pretty sure I spent most of my childhood convinced there were little people living in the walls of my house and I'd leave them out things to take. 

           For Liz's Birthday I came up with the idea of making her a miniature forest for the fox figurines she collects. It made more than perfect sense as a birthday gift. Bellow are photos of the supplies and creating process. I'm so excited, it is probably one of the funnest gifts I've made.

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How To:

 Make Something Old, Something New

[6.20.2010]

The departure of a dear friend of mine recently inspired me to create a gift that was as original as she is, but also that would reflect how dear she is to my heart and remind her that though she may be far away that we have so many fun memories to cherish. What is a better reminder of memories than photographs? Nothing if you ask me. So I embarked on a journey to make her a frame that would serve as a reminder but also a symbol of our dear friendship. Here is a step by step 'How to' guide on how to make a photo frame from a book. If you like, I'd like to invite you to use it. There is nothing more meaningful than an hand made gift, this is something I've grown to appreciate more and more over the years. (You can click on each of the images if you'd like to view them in better detail.)

       Feel free to ask me if you want to give this a try and have any difficulty, I'd love to give you tips. My friend loved the gift, and I'm sure whom ever you make it for will love it too! Good Luck!

                                                                                                             - Autumn

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Book Cover

[9.2.2010]

I've started a new project. This one, will take sometime to complete. But here is the start of it. The book I purchased at Barns & Noble, it can be found in the journal section. It is a blank paged sketch book with a brown paper cover, and black binding.

The clippings I found in old National Geographic magazines. A really cool alternative to currant women’s magazines and such. The images are vintage, and culturally diverse. I pasted the clippings to a white poster board, and then measured and cut the poster board to fit the cover of the journal. I covered one side at a time, letting both dry for about a total of 2 hours.To ensure that the glue binded well, I stacked about 10 pounds worth of weight on it each time.

After the covers were dry, I sealed the surface of the clippings with Mod-Podge (gloss-luster). After that I touched up the places that needed a little more finish, and wahla. I plan on filling it with moments of significance, ideas, clippings and what not. It will be a collage of thoughts and other forms of artistic throw up if you will.

.::The Finished Product::.