Tuesday, December 04, 2007

On the 5th Day of Christmas


Today is my day to share the ornament that I've created for my online Adorn Ornament friends. They each received one of the styles of resin filled cookie cutters in the above picture. The miniature cookie cutters were purchased at a quilt show that I attended with some of my "artsy fartsy' friends... That's what my mother-in-law calls the girls...ha ha ha... Anyway, my friend Melissa noticed these little ornaments on a tree and suggested that they might work using resin. I'd been struggling with my original ornament idea and I had recently learned how to use Resin at Art & Soul in Hampton, Virginia this past May from Nina Bagley... hmmm... what a perfect opportunity to try my hand with this medium. While it was a challenge as several of the 'molds' had gaps and my resin leaked everywhere, I was successful with several of my attempts. Each ornament/cookie cutter was collaged with vintage text and ephemera, bits and pieces of this and that. The hangers are new Ornament hooks that I aged in a Liver of Sulfur solution.
I hope my new online friends enjoy this little ornament as much as I am enjoying the ones that I have received in exchange.

Happy Holidays Ya'll!!!

7 comments:

sallyt said...

Jennifer, you did a fantastic job with these. I love them all and I especially love my angel. I posted about them on my blog. Thanks for all your hard work. The resin on mine is perfect! Great job.
Sally

jrow said...

thanks Sally!!

Kelly Snelling said...

hey, hey! that little star ornament was your gift to me. it is so beautiful! thank you, jennifer! i will treasure it always! - kelly

Maija said...

I just love the ornament you made!!! I got one of the stars!! It looks wonderful on my tree. I am so thrilled to be receiving these amazing ornies from such talented women!

Pilar said...

Jennifer, I was completely at a loss for words when describing your ingenious ornament. The detail is so overwhelming. Each time I pick up your ornie, I see another detail I missed. Thank you so very much for this very special piece of your artwork.xoxoxooxoxo pilar

annamae said...

jennifer, just wondering where you find liver of sulfer? i love the ornaments by the way!

pchickki said...

I saw your ornament on Imagine This and I fell in love. What a cute but unique item. Those participating in the swap must be thrilled to receive such a wonderful gift.

Your work is superb!
Patti