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A Windcatcher / Dreamcatcher - "Shipwreck"

1/23/2015

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Sometimes dreams and wind just need to be caught.  In a moment of creative inspiration I began working on a piece of textile artwork from a branch, some fibers, shells, sea biscuits and sea glass.  Three magnificent strands started to run together beautifully, but it seemed too little for a piece of art.  I set the project aside, hoping that inspiration would move me to pick the project up again at a later time. 

This week, I began working on a different work of art.  It began with a painted embroidery hoop and some salvaged lace from an old table cloth.  As I knotted and tied the fabric, jute, twine, string and fiber together, I thought to myself... "This is it!  I can use that twig project to create something beautiful!"

Here are some photos I took and an explanation of what I used to create this work of art.  Once completed, I realized it had the feel of ocean tides and long lost treasures; thus, I have titled it "Shipwreck". 


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A full length image of 'Shipwreck'.
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The shells used were collected from various beaches on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
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A close up of the detail of many fibers used for this project.
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The bright green sea glass I collected while snorkeling at Seaglass Beach, a mile walk from the Royal Naval Dockyard on the island of Bermuda.
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The metal key covers I found at a flea market. I created and cut my own stencil to make paper seagull feathers for this piece. I traced the stencil onto paper that I printed out with what looks like waterlogged music sheets.
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I found this branch washed up on a bend of the Nashua River in Lancaster, MA while taking a short walk one weekend. It was smoothed by the water and had a very interesting shape - I knew it would work well for an art project in the future.
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I found many old vintage keys through a woman on Craigslist in a small town near where I live. A woman reached out to me when I was looking for keys to use for escort cards for my wedding. She had a ring of about 70 keys that she found while helping her husband settle her late brother-in-law's estate. This key is perfect for the project.
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The thin driftwood pieces I collected on the shore of Cape Cod Bay in Massachusetts at Mayflower Beach in Dennis.
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This vintage bottle was found at an antique shop in Sterling, MA - Oh My Gosh Antiques.
This is original artwork designed, created and photographed with love by me, Beth Lippmann - 703designs. I enjoy working with my hands. My wind and dream catchers are completely hand tied, knotted and braided - no glue is used. It takes many patient hours to create each unique piece of art. You'll find little treasures hidden in my work. An old key, a vintage bottle, a couple hand-stenciled and cut paper feathers, marbled beads, vintage lace and fabric, fibers, jute, yarn, threads, sea glass, driftwood, sea shells or biscuits... I find great pleasure in traveling and foraging for little 'findings' to incorporate into my artwork for others to enjoy.

I hope this blog has inspired you to create your own dream/wind catcher! 

Happy Crafting, and thank you for stopping by!

~ Beth Lippmann 1.23.15
2 Comments
Sharlene Abraham
1/26/2015 07:16:35 am

Hi Beth,
Just wanted to say that your work is beautiful and it's easy to see you have put a lot of thought and work into it. I wish you the best with your new etsy shop. Stay positive and keep creating!

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Beth Lippmann
1/26/2015 10:14:47 am

Hi Sharlene!

Thank you SO much for taking a moment of your time to drop a brief note of encouragement on this post.

I was in the middle of driving to drop off a few paintings for my sister out of state when I saw this message come through. I couldn't wait to get home after battling this snowstorm that is barreling toward us here in the Northeast tonight (are you from New England? If so, time for Juno!) to message you back!

I'm off to a slow start with artwork but I really appreciate your words of encouragement. I have a full time job and attend graduate school so I jokingly call my work 'Art After Hours'. ;)

I plan on getting a shop up and running on Etsy soon, hopefully by around June. You are too sweet to leave your message, I am really touched. Thank you so much Sharlene and I hope you have a wonderful night!

~ Beth

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    I hope to create tutorials on how to make different crafts and may spotlight local artists from time to time.
    ~ Beth Lippmann 11.10.14

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