Little Dog, Big Mission

You may have read past posts about my late 4-legged friend Nick the Maltese. Ask anybody who knew him, he was the BEST little dog in the world. I miss him every day but am happy to say he's still doing his doggie best to be a good little canine...and he's on a mission!

At this point I must thank two special people: Melody Lea Lamb fab artist and Inspired by Ian Ian for making Nikky's mission possible. From my favorite photograph of Nick, Melody lovingly painted an ACEO (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) and had it printed onto fabric, which I then made into a pillow and beaded.



Beaded Pillow and Melody's ACEO

 Now this unique little pillow is available for sale on Ebay Nikky's mission in order to raise funds for  furry and feathered friends who may one day need the services of a very special house ~ here 

I'm asking you to take a few moments to learn more about the good works being done at Inspired by Ian, including Salvatore's Boarding House, and check out the Ebay auction that can help. Please share this information with your friends.

Thank you!!

How Much is That Doggie?

A few months ago my friend, artist Melody Lea Lamb, worked her magic for me and painted a portrait of my little dog, Nikky ~ Very special and meaningful as Nick passed away in 2006. The photo I had sent to Melody is one of my favorites; it captured the very essence of Nick...a happy little dog who was quite content to doze while I worked on the computer, follow me around the house, fetch a toy or just enjoy lay next to me on the sofa during a movie (enjoyed even more if I shared the popcorn).

I wanted to share the happiness of Nikky and decided to create a little of my own magic with what I know....beaded pillows. Here is the first.

This pillow is now available in my Etsy shop. Click on the link to find out more details.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/82107069/white-beaded-maltese-dog-with-blue

Miniature Art Close to My Heart

Recently my friend, artist Melody Lea Lamb www.miniatureanimalart.com/ put her talents to work and delighted me with an ACEO of my sweet dog, Nikky. For those who may not know what an ACEO is, here is the definition from Melody's blog:

In 2004 the unique little art form known as ACEO (Art Cards Editions and Originals) was born on eBay. ATC (Art Trading Cards) have been around for centuries and are usually traded or exchanged rather than sold. In contrast, artists primarily create ACEOs with the intention of selling them. ACEOs came to be as a result of the public's interest in acquiring and collecting these tiny works of art that were (up until the ACEO) strictly traded between artists.

My family adopted Nikky when he was just 8 weeks old from a breeder in Wisconsin. St. Nicholas of Crocus (his official name by which he was never ever called) was a Maltese and spent the next 14 years as a much-loved member of my immediate and extended family. Nick passed away 5 years ago. But he will never be forgotten. And, thanks to Melody, I have this beautiful ACEO to keep with me always.

Melody also had Nick's portrait transferred to fabric by www.spoonflower.com/welcome so I could create and bead pillows for family and my Etsy shop.
I have begun the process and, through my blog, will share it with you.

The backing has been chosen and the first pillow sewn and stuffed. Next step: choosing the beads....and that will be another day, another post...

Current Project: A Kitten Called Ginger

Are you a multi-tasker? I certainly am. Juggling several things at a time is challenging and rewarding especially as, one-by-one, each thing is completed.

If you have been following my blog you know that one of my on-going projects is Orchid, which I continue to work on. I've also completed some Yellow Chicks just in time for Easter. The chicks began as artwork from my Biz Partner, Melody Lea Lamb.

 My current project is also from Melody's studio.

This is Ginger, so named because as I was foraging through all my fabric books and swatches looking for material for the back I came across fabric called ginger.

I thought it matched the little kitten fabric so well. Ginger should be available for sale in my Etsy shop within the next few days. As always, please leave me a comment if you would like to reserve Ginger for yourself. ($40.00)

Take a Peep at These Chicks

On this chilly, windy, the-rain-may-turn-to-snow day, it's been my pleasure to work with some of Melody Lea Lamb's warm & fuzzy art fabric http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/melody_lea_lamb

The Yellow Easter Chicks print was just the right size for creating some little beaded art Easter ornaments.

I work mainly with seed beads which can be a very slow process. At this time I have completed four ornaments. Here you see three ornaments that will be sold as a set in my Etsy shop.

Easter is April 24th ~ my goal is to have several more of these sweet Chicks available in time for the Holiday.

So There Were These Two Rabbits...

Just in time for Spring! This is the latest pillow in the Beaded Art line from Melody Lea Lamb and The Beaded Pillow.

This one-of-a-kind pillow is currently available in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebeadedpillow for $40.00. Use coupon code: ship4free and shipping within the U.S. is free!

Beaded Art Update

 Although it's only been a few short weeks since I "met" Melody Lea Lamb http://www.miniatureanimalart.com/ our joint venture of creating unique beaded art together is well underway.



Going Green Bunny





















Both items pictured here are available in my Etsy shop  
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebeadedpillow



It's always the Season to Believe



MLLamb's Art + My Beading = ....

......this very sweet Little Brown Bunny pillow.

She's the newest arrival in the Beaded Art Section of my Etsy shop.

Stop by and take a look.