Considered by many to be the "flower of autumn", this lovely 2 1/2" Japanese maple leaf has been imprinted onto polymer clay, and once cured I've hand painted the face of the spirit that resides within. Accented with mica powder and a beautiful spiraled copper bail this piece can be hung as an ornament or worn as a focal piece on your favorite necklace.
A beautiful one of a kind creation for someone who loves Nature and Fantasy.
Autumn's ending and here in New England night's are chilly. Baby fairies stay warm by being wrapped in colorful autumn leaves. Like beautiful blankets these babies stay snug and warm while the cool breezes blow.
This little fairy baby has been hand sculpted using polymer clay and is 2 1/4" long total from tip of baby's head to stem. The Maple leaf has been washed with layers of color built up to give depth and softness to the piece. Highlights using Pearl Ex and gold embossing powder complete look.
With the Holidays fast approaching I thought I'd pop in and post my Etsy shop special coming up for the Holidays. I will be doing a 20% off any item in my shiop and free shipping in the USA. I will do reduced shipping to overseas. All items will be sent gift boxed w/ribbons.
So for any of you who would like a custom designed piece in time for Christmas I can guarantee shipping in the USA till December 15th and overseas December 11th First Class Mail.
CUSTOM DESIGN UPON REQUEST, PLEASE CONVO ME! I have a large assortment of leaves that can be transformed into a pendant, necklace, ornament, wall hanging, earrings, whatever you're imagination can conjure- I can create a beautiful Nature Spirit piece for you or a loved one. CUSTOM DESIGN can also include pictures of a loved one to be used in my leaf designs. Work with me in creating a lovely piece of Nature inspired art with a dash of fantasy.
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 11:41 AM EST [General]
The Holly Tree- symbol of the life force, vitality and immortality. It is considered a lucky tree to grow in the garden because it wards off negative energies. In winter druids would advise people to take holly into their homes, as they believed it would shelter the elves and fairies who could join humans at this time without causing them injury.
Holly was also believed to protect against lightning and was often planted near the house. It has been proved that the spikes of the holly leaves act like miniature lightning conductors, and so protect the tree.
This lovely Holly leaf & Coral berry necklace was created from imprinting holly leaves from my yard onto Kato clay. Bright red coral berries strung with sterling silver wire dangle jauntily from the leaves.
So dear friends, I've been
away and obviously not blogging like I should. Here is a commissioned
piece I've just finished of a very large Red Maple leaf spirit. The
leaf measures 6" x 7" and is done in the warm, subtle colors of Autumn.
Enjoy!
