I have been surrounded by fairies for the past week or so.
A couple of swaps had "fairie" themes and I welcomed the opportunity to go exploring in my stash of supplies for some inspiration....
When I opened a 1920's children' piano book with the song entitled "Where do fairies hide?" - I knew I had found my muse!
For Karla Nathan's "Fairie Book Swap" I had to create eight fairy pages....
Each was embellished to the max with vintage millinery.... appliques from a 1940's dress... a beautiful scroll stamp (embossed in gold) served as the background.
The adorable fairy image came from another vintage children's book....
isn't he sweet?
The back of each page was also finished with a fairy theme... alot simpler.... but still using vintage fairy images.
Everything got wrapped up carefully, with some pretty ribbons and more fairy touches....
..off it went to Karla!
She had an overwhelming response to her swap; with over 100 participants!
We will each receive our very own Fairy Book with 8 pages, plus Karla's unique cover. I can't wait to see everyone's come up with!
Another fun fairy-themed swap was for the BlissfullARTSwaps Group....
entitled a "Mermaid Fairy Wand"
Well, as much as I love wands AND fairies, there was no way I could pass this one up!
My wand for swap partner, Susan...
Lots of vintage touches, including the 1950's butterfly ribbon (which I LOVE and had been saving for a special project).
this is the back of the wand.... magical blooms and butterflies for my fairy mermaid.
...and there you have it... my fairy world as of late.
Enjoy!
p.s sharing my fairies with Beverly and her Pink Saturday!
Oh my goodness, Mercedes, your creations are surreal. I don't know how you mixed media gals do it. I get overwhelmed by all those possibilities. Looks like the fairies are making their rounds in the Land of Blog. I'm off to a fairy tea next week and I have no clue what to make.
I actually stopped by to see if you suggested any fun swaps and/or creative challenge groups...be gentle. ;) Truly, your work is amazing.
Thank you for sharing with us.
XOXO's,
Marcia
Posted by: The Shop Around the Corner | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 04:33 PM
Hi there I'm visiting from Blissfull swap and we're partners for Sept. I need your addy to mail your cards.
Beautiful faries !!
Posted by: Melanie Statnick | Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Hey chickadee!!!! I don't know if you remember me or not but I thought about you the other day when I started packing up my dried flowers you sent me!! Hope you have been doing well I am trying to start blogging once again!! Come by and visit me! Hugs
Toodles
Sarah
P.s use to be gypsy mermaid but I change it to gypsy owl:)
Posted by: Sarah | Sunday, September 09, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Beautiful creations Mercedes!
Posted by: Kellydeal.blogspot.com | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Hi Mercedes. Well the little fairy bread poem I had never heard and I must say I have a fetish for fairies too, so I'm following you on Pinterest and Twitter if I can find you and if you want to you can follow me as well and our fairy souls can meet and tell. Blessings Terri http://morningdewdrops.com
Posted by: Terri | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 09:40 PM
everything is lovely as usual...that amount of millinery on those pages makes me drool....big hugs...tabitha
Posted by: tabitha | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 07:37 PM
OMGosh Mercedes!
What beautiful works, the recipients are sure to be over-the-moon!
enJOY a sweet Sunday,
Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly at artJOYstuff | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Just gorgeous! wish I had participated in Karla's swap!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Always a joy to visit you and your art work and fabulous blog! You have such a wonderful way of creating art that I just love! Keeps me returning to see what you will do next.
Posted by: Martina | Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 07:37 AM