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".
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".
A full length image of 'Shipwreck'.
The shells used were collected from various beaches on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
A close up of the detail of many fibers used for this project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The thin driftwood pieces I collected on the shore of Cape Cod Bay in Massachusetts at Mayflower Beach in Dennis.
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
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
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