Archive for May, 2022

39 Years 13 Bunnies

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

A few days ago my husband and I celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary. Each year I make a piece to mark the day. This year I made a little book that contains images of all of our bunny companions.

Bunny Book

Bunny Book
Our First Bunny
Bunny Book

Bunny Book

Bunny Book

Bunny Book

Bunny Book

Bunny Book

Bunny Book

Bunny Book

Bunny Book
Our New Bunny Pair
Bunny Book


Tray for Book
Bunny Book

Materials List

Flash cards 9″ x 3″, kraft paper, roofing felt, tree wrap, printed photos and labels, contact paper, PVA, cotton and linen cord, pit fired ceramic beads, wax, hardware cloth, and crimping sleeves.

Bunny Book

New Bunny Family Members

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

New Bunny Family Members

New Bunny Family Members

They are so bonded at times they look like one bunny.
One Bunny
New Bunny Family Members

Two Bunnies
New Bunny Family Members

New Bunny Family Members

New Bunny Family Members


The Many Forms of Trapped Cactus

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

Trapped Cactus Original Cutting
Interesting that the flower bud is located on a leaf that I thought was dying.
Trapped Cactus Cutting

Cutting Taken From Original Trapped Cactus Cutting in Its Normal Setting

Trapped Cactus Cutting

Trapped Cactus Cutting

Trapped Cactus Cutting

Trapped Cactus Cutting

Trapped Cactus Cutting

Trapped Cactus Cutting

Trapped Cactus Parent May 11 2022
It is still growing in between a fence and a privacy fence.
Trapped Cactus Parent

Even in lousy conditions, the Trapped Cactus blooms!
Trapped Cactus Parent


Dash and Elliot

Friday, May 20th, 2022

Dash

Dash hadn’t seemed quite right for a couple of days. Wednesday morning he wasn’t able to stand. Back leg weakness is a common problem with older bunnies. He wasn’t interested in eating or drinking. Bad sign. He let me hold him. He actually laid on my chest. It is a selfish thing. When bunnies are unwell they often don’t resist being held. Dash had a seizure. Then he died.

Dash and Elliot

Six months ago Elliot died, now Dash. The house seems so empty.

Elliot

What do you do with all of the care, love, energy, and time that belonged to the furry ones?


New Growth Potted Plants

Monday, May 16th, 2022

Calla Bulbs from Last Year

Calla

April 30th

Placed the root bound bulbs in a larger pot.

Calla

May 16th

Drops on the tips of the Calla leaves.
Calla

Calla

Amaryllis New Growth

New Growth

New Growth

Trapped Cactus New Bud

Trapped Cactus


Gifts–Art Making Leftovers

Monday, May 16th, 2022

Art Leftover

Art Leftover


Another Nearly Completed Piece–A Gift From My Mother

Sunday, May 15th, 2022

This morning I applied liquid starch to the vessel. It is not yet dry.

Today is the anniversary of my mother’s death. The plant that she gave me is still doing well. It is a joy when a plant gift thrives.

Mother’s Gift

Mother’s Gift

Mother’s Gift

Code-a gift from my mother

Materials–knitted linen, dried succulent flowers, wood, metal, beads, starch.

The succulent was a gift from my mother. The metal plate was amongst my father’s things in his workshop.

Dimensions–13.5cm x 16.5cm x 8cm

The plant is the Red Velvet Echeveria.

2020 July

Succulent

2022 May
Succulent
Succulent


Nearly Completed–Old Men Plant Trees Book

Sunday, May 15th, 2022

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book

Oak Leaf Book
2022 May 15
Combed the back side of the coco blanket liner for easier removal of the book. Also applied PVA to the interior to secure the blanket in place. It was staying in with friction, but PVA will prevent the blanket from pulling out when removing the book.

Added to the fiber to cover a paper bowl (paper left over from another piece). After the bowl dries, I plan to do some stitchwork and code.

Coco Fiber and Paper Bowl

2022 May 16
Application of wax to seal the cardboard, soften the feel of the material, and to add some age. Once set, I will give the wax a buff.

The wax is soft, easy to apply, and does not have a harsh odor. It mixes nicely with a variety of materials.

Cover

Wax applied to the book covers.

Waxed Book Covers

2022 May 17
The application of wax gives the cover a softer feel.

Waxed Book Covers

Waxed Book Covers


Dimensions
Box–15cm x 10.5cm x 9.5cm
Book Closed–4cm x 11.5cm x 7cm
Book Open–129.5cm

Materials–tree wrap, glassine envelopes, oak leaves, linen thread, coco fiber, found wooden box, wax, PVA, prints, recycled paper and cardboard.


A Few Interesting Leaves

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Salvia Leaf Damage

Salvia Leaf Damage

Hairy Leaf

Neighbor’s Succulent
Succulent Pattern


Accustomed to Being Invisible–Completed

Tuesday, May 10th, 2022

A piece in progress that sat on a shelf for several years. Just couldn’t complete it then.

2016 March 21
Accustomed to Being Invisible

Code Used–
Code for Blocks

2020 January

Code for Blocks

2022 May 8

Blocks for the code–Accustomed to Being on the top with Invisible inside the frame.

Accustomed to Being Invisible

Accustomed to Being Invisible

Accustomed to Being Invisible

Accustomed to Being Invisible

Materials List–hardware cloth, fiber, plant bits, wood, paper, wax, PVA.