tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48435543952705656082024-03-05T05:26:16.710-08:00Queen Mum's WIPArts and crafts,some for my house, home, or family, others you'll find in my shop.Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-18012379436703682142008-03-10T21:12:00.000-07:002008-03-10T21:13:00.462-07:00DONE: slippers and touque<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-rPg9GFek_bkL4EKPjxMW-zGBixog_qTuzGn8RTpiFp8NWHTX8zHQj0XE9Yg3TmGHo8eTA90_-KBdtcY0VPzSSU0roEus9PzlTQefuqameMqJFBj635FdiYk_WVvlMYlRCFDCPaoO123/s1600-h/IMG_2641.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-rPg9GFek_bkL4EKPjxMW-zGBixog_qTuzGn8RTpiFp8NWHTX8zHQj0XE9Yg3TmGHo8eTA90_-KBdtcY0VPzSSU0roEus9PzlTQefuqameMqJFBj635FdiYk_WVvlMYlRCFDCPaoO123/s400/IMG_2641.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Loom knit on a Knifty Knitter long loom using Red Heart acrylic rainbow prints worsted, Sean Sheep two ply, and the last of my dark green recycled mohair. These will be gifted as soon as the birthday boy is feeling better.<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-45792078876406915902008-02-28T21:22:00.000-08:002008-02-28T21:22:24.127-08:00fingerless mittens<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqJJ9B-OYVajQPaT8W_6FtrnJaAiJHYaxVIGVJkAtp3KBGlNZpNU_mavUzHGefIXr-IwZ5bGKvH2ugPi9s1Xzhza1S8xVKqsDAQVB8o_S6RST5Ay37CalaBGvhWiphn9Y6f-xZMARa02A/s1600-h/IMG_2548.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqJJ9B-OYVajQPaT8W_6FtrnJaAiJHYaxVIGVJkAtp3KBGlNZpNU_mavUzHGefIXr-IwZ5bGKvH2ugPi9s1Xzhza1S8xVKqsDAQVB8o_S6RST5Ay37CalaBGvhWiphn9Y6f-xZMARa02A/s400/IMG_2548.JPG" border="0" /></a>Needle knit as one flat panel with one seam on the the thumb size. O- got her pair first (sparkly purple) and Izzy loved them so much that sparkly blue itty bitty mitts became my very next project. Now the little monster wears them everywhere and anywhere she can -- good thing they wash well.<div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-58551049045299838762008-02-28T21:16:00.000-08:002008-02-28T21:16:45.345-08:00Done: Izzy's new slippers<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPdGWRhOoyKBQqNUjQK5-jh5R1bouI7hyphenhyphen6MaxNzMi9zfoKRiRlQelFK5lZTSfzph9Ma_hEgSwn_mMhdJErLt-q0lD8JxPMm46SRXmaxr4AksBdfq6sUOw-TXknB01CPOw-F_5r07TytKP/s1600-h/IMG_2557.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPdGWRhOoyKBQqNUjQK5-jh5R1bouI7hyphenhyphen6MaxNzMi9zfoKRiRlQelFK5lZTSfzph9Ma_hEgSwn_mMhdJErLt-q0lD8JxPMm46SRXmaxr4AksBdfq6sUOw-TXknB01CPOw-F_5r07TytKP/s400/IMG_2557.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br />Plain ol' Red Heart loom knit on the Knifty Knitter pink long loom. Sole recycled from a very 80's leather jacket. So easy, so quick, I've made 4 pairs of these, and will likely be making more.<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-55026100433924332872008-02-28T21:12:00.000-08:002008-02-28T21:12:59.592-08:00DONE: my glovesOver a year in the making! Recycled mohair needle knit and embroidered with white cotton floss. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ehay6a_INrnZiORxxG4WdC42te3-CYvko-AoCIXkFsN_RmHW1ekgTMy8RJXvlx7nQJ0oXwO27Vk1p4tH4UdCdOw100PSjcTPDLi3VqJV7aX5t2Glit0kilDWiRxQKvl87sB_UEAEddqG/s1600-h/IMG_2552.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ehay6a_INrnZiORxxG4WdC42te3-CYvko-AoCIXkFsN_RmHW1ekgTMy8RJXvlx7nQJ0oXwO27Vk1p4tH4UdCdOw100PSjcTPDLi3VqJV7aX5t2Glit0kilDWiRxQKvl87sB_UEAEddqG/s320/IMG_2552.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAWGW3EAIjzP9Ogc4FD9Ozm5jsdhOn7Y21QawBVjLejeXohYCGsnHLYZ7FTYrdFR8m2dTETSdMA0xyrQVnADRUuVEBkZMzyU4YNK55cS4sBfPcePhj7G9ivfsR-rJK7ViiVAFQ1iEC130S/s1600-h/IMG_2555.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAWGW3EAIjzP9Ogc4FD9Ozm5jsdhOn7Y21QawBVjLejeXohYCGsnHLYZ7FTYrdFR8m2dTETSdMA0xyrQVnADRUuVEBkZMzyU4YNK55cS4sBfPcePhj7G9ivfsR-rJK7ViiVAFQ1iEC130S/s320/IMG_2555.JPG" border="0" /></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-79772312369444808392007-12-13T10:04:00.001-08:002007-12-13T10:04:23.580-08:00DONE: a gift from o- to her sisters<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/2108144410/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2272/2108144410_b7f480e007_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/2108144410/">a gift from o- to her sisters</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>From O- with love.<br clear="all" />Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-88220894707791031962007-12-01T19:41:00.001-08:002007-12-01T19:41:56.489-08:00DONE: new lino cut and test print<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/2079023047/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2079023047_58f6afe88e_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/2079023047/">lino cut and print</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>This was suppose to be O- (or some other little person) swinging in the trees, but it just isn't working out the way I envisioned. The print is lacking the dynamic sense of movement I was striving for, and there is something not quite right about the head. Mostly pleased, but not worthy of working with further.<br clear="all" />Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-4095304560842207902007-11-14T20:34:00.001-08:002007-11-14T20:34:14.932-08:00wip: my house<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/2028445946/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2028445946_fe31ea09ae_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/2028445946/">My creation</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>J- left me with a bit of a mess to clean up. So much to learn, so much to do, so much I didn't want to worry about or bother with. Oh well, strife build character -- right?<br clear="all" />Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-72305254007569115182007-10-24T20:41:00.000-07:002007-10-24T21:07:10.859-07:00holidayThis weeks <a href="http://transcanadaetsyteam.blogspot.com/">Trans-Canada Carnival</a> theme is <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">How do the holidays affect your work?</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">and after some though here is my reaction.<br /></span></span><ol><li>They offer <span style="font-style: italic;">inspiration</span>.<br /></li><li>They offer <span style="font-style: italic;">distraction</span>.</li><li>They promote <span style="font-style: italic;">production</span>...</li><li>and <span style="font-style: italic;">procrastination</span>.</li></ol>1. <span style="font-weight: bold;">They offer inspiration</span>. All holidays have a reason, and the story surrounding them (no matter what your interpretation) can cause the mind to wander and the hands to create.<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight: bold;">They offer distraction.</span> Holidays are generally very busy times of year their are decorations to hang, stories to tell, meals to prepare. All of this may make finding time for creative endeavours more difficult.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight: bold;">They promote production. </span>How many of you are <a href="http://www.buyhandmade.org/">making </a>(even a few) gifts this year? How many of you plan on visiting your local Christmas bizarre and buying something sweet and special that says something to you about the season.<br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight: bold;">They promote procrastination.</span> With all the upcoming holiday events (Halloween, Christmas, new years) who has time to *waste* on art.<br /><br /><nobr><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/541944021/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1272/541944021_09247faebd_m.jpg" alt="puppy dog purse" height="180" width="240" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/319076268/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/140/319076268_d984ac8c37_m.jpg" alt="15_rag doll" height="240" width="180" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/651308567/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1265/651308567_42b1cb56d8_m.jpg" alt="crafty goodness" height="180" width="240" /></a></nobr>Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-16112230488394001482007-10-10T08:43:00.000-07:002007-10-11T09:58:15.312-07:00Is it art or craft?This weeks Trans-Canada Carnival question is "Is it art of craft?"<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The short answer: </span>Arting and Crafting are both skills developed with practice over time. If what is made is loved any piece should be seen as both. Art is not only frivolous, and craft is not only practical.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The long version: </span>When I was teenager in high-school I wanted to grow up to be an <span style="font-style: italic;">artist</span> but I also wanted to make money. Ultimately I decide the two were not mutually compatible and left for college and a career in Advertising Art /Graphic Design.<br /><br />I have to admit that despite a (very expensive) education in Graphic Design, I've discovered I'm not competitive enough to make a satisfying life for myself in advertising, and I still have a secret ambition to be an artist - someday.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1409564447/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1259/1409564447_8597a63e51.jpg" alt="my take along sketch set" height="500" width="375" /></a><br /></div><br />But what is it that makes an artist? In the last few years, as my family has grown much of the *stuff* I have created are things that are traditionally considered "craft". Although being a craftperson is satisfying part of me harbours the feeling that really *anyone* could do this stuff. Knitting, crochet, sewing are all skills, all it really takes is practice and perseverance to make beautiful things. If you keep making, chances are what you make will turn out to be beautiful, despite yourself, eventually.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/705758575/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1191/705758575_8a2c29d120.jpg" alt="Octopus Patch" height="471" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />Now that I'm not making babies I've been inspired to create *art* again, and this process has caused my view of art and craft to evolve. When I stitch a patch, or sew an article of clothing, build a something useful out of re-purposed junk, or knit a toy that is beautiful - how is that not art. Baby Hey's Fisherman's jacket receives more comments than any other pieces I've assembled in the last year, the choice of fabric and yarn, the combination of colours, that is art, the construction, is craft.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/248097327/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/82/248097327_afabd0003f.jpg" alt="crochet finish yellow jacket" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />My paintings, and mixed media pieces are more traditional arts pieces but assembling them is also skill. When people watch me draw, and tell me I have *talent* I tell them they could do it too, it's just a matter of drawing what you see, and practicing. 90% of what I draw is crap, but I draw every day. Ultimately what I have discovered over the last few years is that the process of making art and of making crafts is really the same. The same creative part of the brain is sparked, and the same sense of satisfaction is felt when a project is finished.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/892817476/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/892817476_4265f0c897.jpg" alt="hobby horse: 1" height="500" width="375" /></a><br /></div><br />I feel a real sense of joy and pride in knowing that my family and I are surrounded by beautiful things, that my daughters wear, and are able play with bits of art. Ultimately the question of whether a piece is art of craft, for me at least, is redundant. If I love it, and it is used, or displayed in my home, it can, and should, be seen as both.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1363708216/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1070/1363708216_45da00ec3c.jpg" alt=" whiffin spit: mermaid: 1" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-69918750275322744182007-10-04T20:13:00.001-07:002007-10-04T21:11:16.455-07:00more WIPsWell I'm on a roll...<br /><br />ongoing projects,<br /><ul><li>inchy altered book</li><li>gluey atlas</li></ul>and a few more (no longer lonely) half finished projects<br /><ul><li>last half of "spring lily" run</li><li> "from a tree" plate and prints</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;">at least </span>four watercolours</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">and </span>two marker renderings</li></ul>Gotta say, I'm feeling rather *small* right now. I have so many ideas for other projects... NO! must sit down and finish a few of these lingering inspirations.Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-61273053289936729662007-10-04T11:51:00.000-07:002007-10-04T21:13:07.883-07:00moreWhile removing our roof J- found some pipes, which not only led to a visit from the plumber this morning, but also to me having to relocate a pile of canned goods, and clear the top of the water-heater. What did I find? Well, a few more WIPs of course.<br /><ul><li>christmas fairy/advent stockings</li><li>baby poncho</li><li>decorative/altered picture frame</li><li>denim quilt</li><li>options word pendants</li></ul>and unused supplies set aside for unstarted projects<br /><ul><li>geodetic canoe</li><li>refinish kitchen chairs (2)<br /></li></ul>I think I may have to alter my philosophy a bit. Ok so lets make a move from "Use what you have", to:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Use </span>what you have <u>and</u> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" >finish </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >what you start!</span><br /></div>Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-62552587429807747122007-10-02T21:57:00.000-07:002007-10-04T17:46:09.281-07:00to doProjects currently on my shelves, cluttering up my laundry room, hidden in bags or boxes around the house, stashed away in take-along kits hiding in my baby bag, car, purse, stroller. These are projects that have been started, set aside, and are waiting to be finished.<br /><ul><li>leopard fabric wall hanging</li><li>flying pig fabric wall hanging</li><li>apple and worm hooked piece</li><li>green fingerless gloves</li><li>embroidered billy goats</li><li>caterpillar altered book</li><li>2005 scrapbook</li><li>cat mobile</li><li>pumpkin boat multimedia piece</li></ul>If that isn't enough here is my available supplies have been set aside, projects to be started list.<br /><ul><li>5 clothing articles in my to sew basket</li><li>new colourful curtain for my camper</li><li>prayers and devotions altered book<br /></li><li>self-portrait altered book</li><li>tin-foil and plaster sculptures</li></ul>Ok, I need to stop now. I really should sit down and, oh I don't know, WORK on some of these projects!Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-69657496882407449832007-09-30T22:44:00.001-07:002007-09-30T22:44:32.766-07:00DONE: Wind Chimes<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1466699522/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/1466699522_15431f091a_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1466699522/">wind chimes:2</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>Constructed from thrifted and found silver cutlery and brass lamp bits, as well as beads from my stash. This is a project that O- has been pestering me to finish (with her) for MONTHS and all the pieces have been together for even longer than that!<br /><br />O, Iz and I all worked together on this one, and we think it's very pretty.<br clear="all" />Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-26694867371113772932007-09-26T09:14:00.000-07:002007-09-26T10:56:52.146-07:00Natural InspirationsWhat about your part of Canada inspires you?<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/437291914/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/437291914_d41feae5f3.jpg" alt="IMG_6330" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">French Beach, British Columbia</span><br /></div><br />In the last decade I've lived all over this o-so-very-large country of ours. I started off in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Left for school in London, Ontario, then to Borden, and St. Thomas before getting married, packing up and moving to Halifax, Nova Scotia followed by Sooke, British Columbia the next year when my J- finished his courses and was posted to the HMCS Calgary in Esquimalt. I've been in BC for almost 5 years now.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/540881528/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1255/540881528_7f0cb1a823.jpg" alt="IMG_6912" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Shedden, Ontario</span><br /></div><br />All this moving about has given me a somewhat unique perspective. I KNOW that Canada isn't just large in a geographic sense. The environment changes dramatically from coast to coast, the peoples history differs, and the attitude and mannerism of the locals differ. This difference, and the way we have managed to tie ourselves together, despite some <span style="font-style: italic;">sibling </span>rivalry amazes and inspires me.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1327693580/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1349/1327693580_c699f83d5a.jpg" alt="IMG_1635" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Pass Lake, Ontario</span><br /></div><br />So what inspires me about Sooke and Vancouver Island?<br /><br />The massive size of everything. The age of the trees, the *youth* of the Rockies. The daily changes that take place along the ocean shoreline near my home as the tide ebbs and flows. Finally, although I find the mild weather and near lack of seasons infuriating, the early winter storms can be amazing and energizing. A walk along a storm blown beach, nearly washed away by the waves the night before, can be enough to excite and inspire the artist within to PAY ATTENTION and work for months to come.Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-19190930815469688782007-09-24T20:42:00.001-07:002007-09-24T20:42:43.523-07:00WIP: ACEO<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1435481303/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1071/1435481303_8e8ff2ed16_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1435481303/">marker on playing cards</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>Marker on coated marker paper, glued to a playing card, signed and embelished by me. You'll be able to find these in my shops soon.<br clear="all" />Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-5546677023773250542007-09-23T16:06:00.000-07:002007-09-24T21:01:02.685-07:00Why Buy Handmade?This weeks <a href="http://etsybloggers.blogspot.com/">Etsy Blogger</a> Carnival (hosted by <a href="http://mrsdragonswares.blogspot.com/">Mrs. Dragon</a>) theme is why buy handmade. I've been mulling this over for a week now and my answer has remained pretty constant, and, well, short.<br /><br />The reasons you should buy handmade are:<br />a) You get a unique something<br />b) that has not been made by child labourers<br />c) or exploited adults.<br />d) Many items are made from recycled material.<br /><br />On a more selfish note:<br />e) You support the little guy (or somebodies small business).<br />f) You're allowing for the creative growth of the human race. Sometime the dollars paid for handmade pieces are the only thing allowing an artist or craft-person to continue working.<br /><br /><br />O, and lets not forget that many handmade piece are <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6823774">practical</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7001851">useful</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5352315">beautiful </a>pieces of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7183292">art </a>you can <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7184830">wear</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7186339">carry</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=579877">use </a>and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7186310">enjoy </a>everyday.Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-20883098489890103672007-09-19T20:29:00.001-07:002007-09-19T20:29:09.914-07:00WIP: VAST Autumn Event<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1409598241/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1433/1409598241_5fb09b57d2_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1409598241/">VAST autumn event</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>Ok, so I've obviously missed the deadline with these but I am confident that they will eventually get done. The piece on top will be a mixed media piece of a man racing a pumpkin (complete with motor). The bottom piece is really just a background for some unknown something; I think it's a lovely way to use us some extra paint.<br clear="all" />Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-5377097791551864742007-09-19T20:25:00.001-07:002007-09-19T20:25:36.233-07:00WIP: FAST September Challenge<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1410480140/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1219/1410480140_aeca2361f7_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1410480140/">FAST apple</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>The Fibre Artist of Etsy September Challenge is Apple, and this is the beginning of my piece. Not sure if it'll get done in time but I'm loving the rug hooking process, and am feeling very good about making all those rag balls, and saving all those scraps.<br clear="all" />Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-51068296136541267412007-09-19T20:17:00.001-07:002007-09-19T20:17:21.922-07:00WIP: VAST September Challenge<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1409599607/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1337/1409599607_cb2dc7f6e8_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1409599607/">VAST books</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>Visual Artist of Etsy September 4x4 challenge "books".<br clear="all" />Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-31094963356239339962007-09-19T19:10:00.001-07:002007-09-19T19:10:57.833-07:00can you believe<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1410436382/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1178/1410436382_bc6da8ad10_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1410436382/">september squash</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>Can you believe there has been signs of FROST in my garden ALREADY. I really need to get my act in gear and process the food in my garden -- early this year.<br clear="all" />Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-46037567356259470072007-09-15T12:07:00.000-07:002007-09-15T12:17:43.521-07:00VAST AUTUMN EVENT<div style="text-align: left;">Today is the <a href="http://vastgallery.blogspot.com/">VAST</a> (Visual Artist of Etsy Street Team) Autumn Event so go to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">etsy.com</a> do a search for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=VASTAUTUMNEVENT">VASTAUTUMNEVENT</a> and check it out! The VASTeam has outdone themselves and there is a wide variety of beautiful pieces being showcased in this event. Here are a few of my favorites, just click on the pic to take a better look.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7062077"><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/ed8/ade/il_75x75.11421440.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6969236"><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4c5/c63/il_75x75.11123068.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6864490"><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/8b8/d31/il_75x75.10786044.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6752824"><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/383/91e/il_75x75.10429444.jpg" /></a><br />VAST AUTUMN EVENT 2007<br /></div><br /><a href="javascript:void(0)" tabindex="10" onclick="return false;"><span></span></a>Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-66714839459972931572007-09-11T20:48:00.001-07:002007-09-11T20:49:32.862-07:00DONE: Whiffin Spit Altered Book<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1362833009/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1115/1362833009_f8503574a3_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" > <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1362833009/">whiffin spit: closed</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>Months in the making and I finished it for the fall fair. Won 2nd place for mixed media for my efforts to boot. Yeah me! Wish the people organizing the arts section were a bit friendlier though, their generally rude attitude left a bad taste in my mouth. <br /><br />Go <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/sets/72157601974517611/">here </a>to see the rest of the set.Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-34100094358655337142007-09-11T18:19:00.000-07:002007-09-11T18:49:27.019-07:00Sooke Fall Fair<div style="text-align: left;"> The fair was this weekend and every one over two entered something. O- and Iz both got an entered ribbon. J- won first and second place for ale and first for lager, and brough HIS cup back home.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1362605027/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/1362605027_c3db16551c_s.jpg" alt="Blue Ribbon Kale -- whoo hoo!" height="75" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1362606189/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1166/1362606189_5d776a9e40_s.jpg" alt="3rd place tomatoes" height="75" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1362605481/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1321/1362605481_e4c3e57880_s.jpg" alt="3rd place green tomatoes" height="75" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1362606557/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1357/1362606557_d30fcd5cf9_s.jpg" alt="I WON (2nd)" height="75" width="75" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1363498144/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1235/1363498144_3e743952a5_s.jpg" alt="made from recycled fabric" height="75" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1363499476/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1002/1363499476_f85ea05c68_s.jpg" alt="Handmade card" height="75" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1362609619/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/1362609619_808a9e5484_s.jpg" alt="embroidery" height="75" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1363498652/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1416/1363498652_89a403af04_s.jpg" alt="mixed media" height="75" width="75" /></a><br /></div>I filled every line on the form and won first place for kale, third for red and green tomatoes, first for item made from recycled material, second for handmade card, second for embroidery:all other, second for mixed media, second for liquid media, and third for photography:texture. A lot of tacky ribbons, but I'm still disappointed my tomatoes didn't get first place. At least I can say I had the most interesting variety on display.Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-88093529615817169892007-08-20T22:26:00.001-07:002007-08-20T22:28:24.884-07:00WIP: trail of tears<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1189383167/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1149/1189383167_98b20bcd20_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" > <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1189383167/">trail of tears bean</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>Part of my <a href="http://www.dannygregory.com/">Everyday Matters</a> series. Marker rendering of the Trail of Tears beans and pods found in my garden.Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843554395270565608.post-2102899757623522242007-08-20T22:05:00.001-07:002007-08-20T22:07:27.142-07:00DONE: unicorn jacket<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1190251946/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1200/1190251946_dd6c87880c_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" > <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmum/1190251946/">unicorn jacket</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/queenmum/">lynxhoney</a> </span></div>Special request by O- and she absolutely refused to wear this jacket before I embroidered the unicorn. Shamefully stolen from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbcyr/169518095/">cycbr </a>and Aunt Martha.Queen Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057164764604355731noreply@blogger.com0