These is something stunningly beautiful in the simplicity of these wonderful butterflies by Esprit Champetre! Truly Lovely!!!
Garden Cakes!
Lori Ann Blethen creates these glorious and edible cakes that look like they are freshly picked from the garden. Each blossom is hand made from gum paste, and then hand colored with pigment powders and watercolors. The woven baskets or decorated boxes, also edible, encase the cake, while the flowers become the decoration. Watch this Video for a indepth view of her process and techniques. Who wouldn't LOVE a cake like this on their table???
Valentines At The Castle!
I created a batch of handmade Valentines for the CASTLE this week. I used a variety of my old images, fun papers, paper punches and decorative scissors to create these little lovelies! Enjoy!
A Peek At A Special Day - Flora's Blue Door!
Nestled in a corner of S. San Francisco is a delightful nursery called Flora Grubb Gardens. A true plant-lovers destination, the grounds are filled with a whimsical variety of plants, pots, garden treasures and amazing ideas! Lea, Lynnette and I took our mutual friend and gardener Michelle there for a Birthday in the city! I fell totally in love with this antique blue door, propped up against a back wall, and had to pose the birthday girl in front of it! Her smile tells all! What a wonderful day we had!!! For more details on our day see Lea's post HERE!
Crepe Paper Anemones...
Yesterday I made these crepe paper Anemones for a friend who creates beautiful gardens. Happy Birthday Michelle!
Victorian Papercut Heart Box Workshop At The Castle On February 4th!
Victorian
Papercut Heart Boxes
This
class is a wonderful introduction to the art of paper cutting. Decorate red or pink German paper mache
heart boxes with wonderful paper
cut ‘love tokens’. We will use
beautifull calligraphy printed papers, giving these boxes a wonderful romantic
feel.
Half day. 1:00 to 5:00 (Limit to 8 students)
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4th, 2009
$75.00
Call 'Castle In The Air' at 510-204-9801 to reserve your spot!
'Lovers Eye' Brooch Workshop at the CASTLE - February 10th!
'Lovers
Eye' Brooch Workshop
Georgian
‘Lovers Eye’ brooches were created as a way to keep one’s lovers identity a
secret by not revealing the whole face.
In this half day class you will create your own version of these rare
and very sought after pieces of jewelry.
Ulla will introduce a ‘faux soldering’ technique that uses a combination
of beveled watchmakers glass; silvered foil; Apoxy clay; beads and pearls; and
a photo of an eye.
Half
day. 1:00 to 5:00 Limit to 12 students
Tuesday, February 10th
$85.00
Please call the Castle at 510-204-9801
This should be a Fabulously Fun class, hope to see you there!!!
Seashell Mother...
My friend Stephanie Blythe just sent me this delightful photo of her newest creation! Don't you wish we all had a little shell we could curl up inside? Truly LOVELY!
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