Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Bird fabric collage "Home Sweet Home"

I spent the past few nights making this fabric collage.  I had many sources of inspiration. My best girls had an itch to get together this weekend and create from cigar boxes. I decided to use just the lid. I applied my rust technique found here.  I had also been inspired to play with heavily distressed fabrics after visiting Joanna Pierotti's blog.  You really should take a look at her gallery.  Finally, I had seen Karla's "Faux Vintage Photo" spotlight in the latest issue of Somerset Studio Gallery.  Karla taught us how to use wax paper over an image to give it an aged appearance. Love this technique!

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46 comments:

  1. Marie Lost Bird StudioJuly 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Asolutely gorgeous,Vicki!!!Love it.Thanks for sharing the link for rusting.
    Have a great week.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  2. Tina July 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    It´s a beautiful piece Vicki - love the layers and details and the hanger is perfect. Awesome.
    xo Tina

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  3. Terri GordonJuly 5, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Hi Vicki, Oh it is beautiful. I love birds, and your color choice is wonderful. Thank you for sharing, have a wonderful week. Hugs, Terri

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  4. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJuly 5, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Oh Vicki, your art is so beautiful.... I love the ticking fabric and the lace together with the sweet little bird and nest, again it's just beautiful. Congrats on opening your store... I'm headed over to check it out!!!
    Hugs~~~ Daphne

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  5. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJuly 5, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Just joined as your newest follower at your shop... can't wait to see more of your beautiful art and vintage finds!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  6. UnknownJuly 5, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Vicki, you come with such cute ideas.. It's beautiful..

    Pattie

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  7. TheCrankyCrowJuly 5, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations - and good luck with The Shop!! This is going to be FUN, FUN, FUN!!! Love the graphic in your collage....(Maybe I have a thing for birds?) Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  8. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 5, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Love this! Especially the 'torn' lace -- what a great effect that makes!

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  9. UnknownJuly 5, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    oh these collage is sooo sweet! you know how much i love my oiseaux! and yeah....your shop is now open!!! bonne chance mon amie...bonne chance! :)

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  10. Blondie's JournalJuly 5, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I love ticking stripe...this is SO pretty. Now I'm off to visit your shop!

    XO,
    Jane

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  11. VickiJuly 5, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Hey the hanger was an idea I got from Joanna's work as well. I think I have seen Jeanette Janson do that too. So many talented people out there!

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 5, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    It's really beautiful! I love anything with birds and you are so talented! ♥

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  13. oldgreymareJuly 5, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Congrats on the shop! Lovely collage, I especially like the bird photo. tweets get me every time : D
    xx
    z

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  14. cynthia lee designsJuly 5, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Vicki,
    I have a thing for birds, old lace, and rusty pieces...I love this collage!! Your work is awesome!!
    Cindy

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  15. The Polka Dot ClosetJuly 5, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Vicki, Congrats on opening your shop! Love your collage!

    Carol

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  16. Fishtail CottageJuly 5, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    so very pretty! i love anything birdie - so i absolutely love this! xoxo, tracie

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  17. UnknownJuly 5, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Way to go, Vicki!!! This is lovely and I bet anything you will do well in your sales.
    xo
    lynn

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  18. UnknownJuly 5, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    This is such a sweet post! And I love the birdie collage! As usual, great goodies to be found here! :)

    Hugs,

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  19. Julie MarieJuly 6, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Hi VIcki, that is so pretty... like Tracie, I love everything with birds!... just looked at your shop, that little whisk broom is darling!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  20. DortheJuly 6, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Vicki, how gorgeus, I so love the distressed fabric behind the page, and the bird picture is wonderful- a beautiful collage, dear.
    Thanks for all the adresses,also-
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  21. fairyrocksJuly 6, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    WOW you sure pulled this off in a stunning artwork kind of way.!!!
    Keep smiling and creating

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  22. SImple and Serene LivingJuly 6, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Wow, I love this. Thanks so much for sharing the how to links.

    Just found you through White Wednesday and happy to be a new follower.

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  23. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Lovely work! So sweet :)
    -Jessica & Holly
    Etsy.com/shop/chezjolly
    <3

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  24. KimJuly 6, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    You already know that I love this piece and how much I love birds!:) I actually finished my cigar box and really like how it turned out, can't wait for you to see!:) So glad to hear that your shop is up for business, it will do very well my friend!!! xo ♥

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  25. Becky ShanderJuly 7, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Your birdie-home collage is lovely with layering. And congrats on getting your online store going.

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  26. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    As usual, one word to describe your creation AWESOME! Love it and your talents are endless. Tiff

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  27. karlascottage.typepad.comJuly 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Good luck with the new shop!

    I love the wax paper/bird- looks great.

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  28. DixieJuly 7, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I love it! Thanks for all the links!

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  29. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 7, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Just beautiful, Vicki. You know how much I love birds! Thanks for linking up with VIF. xoxo Debra

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  30. Honey at 2805July 9, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Your collage is beautiful with all it's interesting layers and details! I love birds!

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  31. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJuly 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    This is my most favorite you have done, Vicki! It's really beautiful! I just love all the wonderful elements you have used...love the wax paper idea! Congrats on the new shop, too!

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  32. EllaJuly 10, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I love all the layers; it looks fab! Congrats on getting your shop up! I hope to get some things made this week, for mine! Happy 4 you~

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  33. ValJuly 10, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Vicki....this is so gorgeous!

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  34. Vintage HomeJuly 10, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Great job!//...The texture is wonderful!

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  35. the old white houseJuly 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Vicki, before I click on the links to learn some new techniques, I must tell you... that piece is BEAUTIFUL. truly. I need to collage again, I haven't in quite some time and seeing this makes me miss it even more! thanks for the inspiration! t. xoxoxoo

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  36. Cindy AdkinsJuly 11, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    This piece is breathtaking, Vicki!!!!

    XO
    Cindy

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  37. Kimberly at ArtJoyStuffJuly 11, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Hi Vicki,
    This piece is beautiful! I love ticking, and yours is brown to boot-love, love!
    enJOY a lovely week,
    Kimberly

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  38. SherryJuly 11, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Wonderful project. I love the rooster and ticking is always great in any project. I love to see the creative projects like yours, I don't do much of that kind of work but love to look at it.

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  39. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    wow thats sharp,, really beautiful,

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  40. JoannaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I LOVE it, thank you for sharing the links too!

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  41. NettyJuly 12, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Your piece is so delicious, I love it. Annette x

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  42. WildflowerhouseJuly 12, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I am loving this piece. Is the bird figure on cloth or paper? Please inquiring mind wants to know...

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  43. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    This is so perfect in every way. I just won't ever get tired of birds! I love the small white frame around the bird and the fabric in the background reminds me of a jumper I had as a little girl! So pretty! ~Scarlett

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  44. Jen @Sadie InspiredJuly 13, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I am so glad I popped over from Twinkle, Twinkle...this is so gorgeous. I absolutely love it! I love your style too. :) Looking forward to visiting again!!

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  45. KristinJuly 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Yeah, okay. First of all, WHAT a beautiful blog! Your style is absolutely elegant and I love the vintage feel that you've created here. Secondly, thank you for joining in The Sumer of Color this week! I'm honored to have you and this stunning fabric collage you've created. I love the wax paper technique and the rusted focal point. Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us, xo

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  46. MandyJuly 15, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    This is really beautiful...the layers are so soft and delicate...just lovely...xxx

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