What a beautiful weekend! Ok I know it's STILL Cleveland and here...it's really STILL winter (the foot of snow still on the ground is proof), but the sun shone brilliantly for two days straight. The temps were over 40 degrees and people were strolling the sidewalks again. Just lovely.
So this 'tease' I'm calling shades of spring made me consider what is it that I am working on now that might bring on a feeling of spring. And the first thing that popped into my head was the vintage cookie tin I've decided to use to create a new jewelry line. First here is a picture of the tin I am referring to:
Beautiful right? A circa 1950s cookie tin from Holland. Imagine my reluctance to take a sharp pair of tin snips to this wonderful work of art. But I had this itch to create jewelry pieces using it's colors and patterns so holding my breath...I made the first cut.
By the way, tin is NOT easy to cut! It's sharp and stiff and cutting those tiny pieces for earrings and bracelets was ridiculously time consuming. But still I have to say...I sooooooo enjoyed it!
So here is my first attempt. The earrings having already sold within a week of listing. I see lots of improvement needed, but I think it will get better with each snip.
I am looking forward to more designs from this wonderful find and most certainly looking forward to spring!
7 comments:
I'm so glad I stumbled across your blog...I'm now a follower and looking forward to your future posts:) Happy Blogging!
Joella
www.oneartsychick.blogspot.com
Joella - thank you and welcome! I just checked out your blog and am drooling over all your goodies!!! I am most certainly adding you to my list of great reads!
Janiece
http://jbirdsgarden.blogspot.com
Oh wow, that tin is amazing! I would never have the courage to destroy it, but you made such lovely pieces that it was so worth it! Awesome!
Oh, J - that tin is STUNNING, and your creations are just as beautiful! You are very brave to cut into that - I don't know if I could have done it! Bravo!
Thank you Laurel - it wasn't easy to cut up...or cut into! Tin snips made the day! :)
That is (was!) a beautiful tin! But, what lovely jewelry you made! very impressive!
Thank you everyone for recognizing my crazy and appreciating the final result. As soon as this tendinitis in my elbow eases up I'll be back at it with those dreaded snips! :)
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