Sunday 29 January 2012

Week 4. On my work bench.....

I have had some great news 'The Minories' art gallery in Colchester called me up the other day and asked if I could take in a few pieces of my work... Then the long wait............
A few days later I had an email saying YES............. Hurrah! They do like my art brooches and little lady's  .. And could I also bring in something to display them on...  Next emotion... Panic...
Could I find anything in my cupboards to display the little lovelies.. Absolutely NOTHING!! I  couldn't find a bloody thing excuse my language.... I searched high and low... Nothing!!   What could I make?  Yesterday my brain ached, trying to think of the best way to display them...  I couldn't think of a thing... 

So we decided to go out for the afternoon to Saffron Waldon.. (Hoping to get inspired..)  More about our visit next week.. Very exciting..

The idea came to me this moring... About 4am to be precise...     So today I have been making up a stand to show off my brooches.. It's triangular in shape so that work can be seen from both sides... Hopefully perfect for their display cabinets.  

I used an old shoe box, recycled felt and wadding and a piece of calico that I have had hanging around for ages..
Isn't it great that you can make something out of nothing.  So with a little imagination and a sewing machine, together with a little inspiration from a fellow bloggers myowlbarn   and  cathycullis..    I made my display stand.. I hope that the gallery like it as much as I do..

And here is..  ' Beautiful'. .. To end my post..

15 comments:

  1. I'm sure they will love it Julie,
    it looks perfect, and unique too.
    Hugs xx

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  2. What a lovely start of this year!

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  3. WOW! Like the display stand nearly as much as the brooches. It's sad when we lose sleep with a cranium-full of crafts. I know the feeling, without the skill unfortunately!

    LLX

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  4. Oh how very exciting to be given the chance to display your lovely crafts. They are so original i'm sure you will do well. Good luck.....xx

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  5. I love these! So interesting and appealing. I can see why they would want them. I like how you chose to display them. xo

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  6. oh julie, 'beautiful' is gorgeous on your (her) new stand! these ladies are really The Thing...

    xoxo

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  7. You are so clever - its great :) good luck with it all x

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  8. Beautiful and such a clever idea in keeping with your style. Love the little lady brooches. I came down to Colchester for Saturday but it was a quick visit to Carol's grave. Can you believe it was a year ago xxx

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  9. Oh no! Does that mean 'Beautiful's' not going in your Etsy Shop? I've been keeping a look out for her.Lovely display though.:)

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  10. LOVE LOVE LOVE the display !!!! x how exciting !!!! - we could put some in the bookshop window too maybe displayed like that - or definitely for the pop up shop in march !!!!xxx

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  11. These are gorgeous......love the format......

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  12. Julie you are so talented, well done on the Minories. Hope you sell loads. XJ

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  13. The brooches and the display stand are perfect together. Fantastic!!!!

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  14. I absolutely love your solution.. What an inventive idea!!!

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