Affirmations Box

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(¸.*´ (¸.*`¤~ Here is my Affirmations Box. This stunning handmade cherry box was made by my talented husband, Jon and stamped by me. It measures 6 1/4" wide and 6 1/4" deep and 10" tall. An elegant box with plum feet. The inside lid holds the message "Letters Mingle Souls".
This handmade box beckons to be set upon a mantle or bookshelf and shyly listen to the compliments it will get in your home or office! Boxes this size could be used for funeral urns to hold our beloved in a most artful way.
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On my etsy site
$95.00

Patricia

THIS BOX SOLD 2/26/09

Day of the Dead Box

Free shipping within the US on this Day of the Dead Box~~~~~ if you convo me first!

First come, first gone!!! This is a special offer good through the end of February only~
On my etsy site:
$50.00
Patricia

IWIN Breast Cancer Donation

Featured on my blog today is a donation I've made to the 2009 IWIN Foundation for their annual fundraising event. IWIN is an acronym for Indiana Women in Need. This Pink Pajama Party takes place Feb 27th and 28th. Go here for more information:http://www.iwinfoundation.org/
This TattooDream Box will become part of their silent auction held in conjunction with their Pink Pajama Party event. IWIN helps women who have breast cancer by lending a hand to them in the way of financial help to maintain and make their lives easier. I don't think any such group was around when my Mom was going through her breast cancer treatment 35 years ago. Finding wigs that looked decent and undergarments and falsies was difficult. I remember going with my Mom and being her 'consultant' at the ripe age of 14.

I hope this box will render some revenue to the event and smiles to the new owner.
I wish them every success and look forward to helping them next year. This is a cause near to my heart.
♥
Patricia

༺•Devotional Buddha Box•༻

༆•Here is my Devotional Buddha Box. A handmade cherry box that measures 8" wide and 3 3/4" deep and 8" high. This enigmatic box has sculpted gold feet and could easily be placed on your devotional alter. The top opens by way of a lift off lid adorned with a small darkened Buddha with silk. Inside, the bottom is lined with black velvet.
It's stamped with inspired shapes and imagery that will quiet the soul and center the mind. A great box to hold incense, candles or messages to ones self or higher power.

On etsy $50.00
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Namaste,
Patricia

Gallery 406 Exhibit, Bloomington Indiana

February has been a busy month for Jon and I here at Purple Hill. Daily, we assess where things are and continually aim to find new ways to promote what we do or how people view or access our work. The current economy has us continually thinking!
February has found us with 2 different exhibits of my two bodies of work in two different galleries. The Orchard Gallery in Fort Wayne has my TattooDreams rubber stamped work.
Gallery 406 in Bloomington has my Hecker Design mixed media sculptures.
Above are two images of Gallery 406. This newly renovated space on South Walnut in Bloomington houses the studio of local photographer Kendall Reeves as well as his new gallery. The airy, light filled space with coffee-toned concrete floors provides a beautiful showcase for my work this month. While there, be sure to view Kendall's work as well. He has a magnificent selection of images he sells to the faithful IU Alumni that will tug at their nostalgic hearts and conjure up memories of college days in Bloomington.
My cherry frames and earthy colors look lucious there and I hope, if you're in the area, you'll go in and look around. Jon and I are grateful for this mid-winter opportunity to showcase our work in both venues!

Patricia


Gallery 406
406 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
ph: 812.333.0536

TattooDreams in Lights!!!

Wow, look.........lights, stars......a marquee with my name on it!
Okay, calm down........this marquee is in front of the Orchard Gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The Orchard now holds a good sized collection of my TattooDreams work.
They have boxes and hearts and tables oh my!
If you're in the area, stop in and say 'hi'.
They will be happy to sell you any of my work or any of the the other work from the outstanding
array of artists and craftspeople they represent.

Art made by artists..........what a great ring to those words!
When you chose to make a purchase , you would be supporting one of the last things 'Made in the USA'!
You would also be helping the life of an 'endangered species'.......a working artist in todays economy!

The Orchard Gallery
6312A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
(260)436-0927
www.theorchardgallery.com

Patricia

Art Big Box

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(¸.*´ (¸.*`¤~ Here is my Art Big Box. This art box is handmade by my husband Jon. Made of maple, it measures 6" wide and 6" deep and 11" tall. Deduct 1" on the width and depth for inner measurements as this allows for the thickness of the walls. An artsy box with bright red feet and purple eyelash trim. The top opens by way of a wooden lift off lid with red ball handle and purple trim. Inside, the bottom is lined with sultry black velvet. The inside rim is painted red.
A box this size could be used for many purposes even as a funeral urn to hold our beloved in a most artful way. This is my largest box so far and it really shows well where it's placed in your home or studio! The large surface area allows for lots of imagery and was a blast to do!
*Remember that you can click on any of my images on my blog and they will open into a larger window. This will help you to see the details and fall in love with them easier!!!

Come by my etsy shop (link below) and gift it a heart if you like it!~
If you like me, give me a heart too!~
If you're way in love with this box, simply add it to your cart and it becomes YOURS!

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On my stsy site:

$110.00

Patricia

Autumn Leaf Box

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(¸.*´ (¸.*`¤~ Here is my Autumn Leaf Box! This handmade cherry box measures 6 1/4" wide and 6 1/4" deep and 10" tall. A great box with two toned brown and gold feet and adorned with whispy brown eyelash trim. The top opens by way of a wooden lift off lid and a knob that once adorned a handsome but now empty Don Julio tequila bottle.
Inside, the bottom is lined with sultry black velvet. The inside rim is painted with gold and on the inner lift off lid the wording:

I don't believe in aging.
I believe in forever altering
ones aspect to the sun.

Please look at all the photos to see the handfuls of leaves I've used on this collectable treasure box. Emblazoned with all kinds of deciduous leaves. This handmade box beckons to be set upon a mantle or bookshelf and shyly listen to the compliments it will get in your home or office! Boxes this size could be used for funeral urns to hold our beloved in a most artful way.

On my etsy.com site:

$95.00

Patricia

Artists ACEO Storage Box

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(¸.*´ (¸.*`¤~ My Artists ACEO Storage Box is the box you need to stow your most fantabulous ideas or collection of ACEO's. ACEO's are an acronym for Art Cards Editions and Originals. In essence, small one sided art cards that are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".This small format art is becoming increasingly popular as a way to collect inexpensive art from artists.
My handmade cherry box measures 8" wide and 3 3/4" deep and 6" high. This artsy box has purple feet. The top opens by way of a wooden lift off lid. Inside, the bottom is lined with black velvet. The images on this box can ignite the fire within or comfort the creative spirit when you feel uniquely alone.

Please tour my etsy site and find a box that tugs at your soul. If you decide to purchase it, you would be supporting handmade craft - one of the last things Made in the USA!
You would also be helping the life of an 'endangered species'.......a working artist in todays economy!

Buy Now on etsy

$50.00

Patricia

Asian Pagoda Box

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(¸.*´ (¸.*`¤~ My week of boxes continues. Here is my Asian Pagoda Box. This stunning handmade cherry box measures 6 1/4" wide and 6 1/4" deep and 10 1/2" tall. An elegant box with cream and gold feet and adorned with whispy red eyelash trim. The top opens by way of a wooden lift off lid utilizing a bamboo handle. On the top and edges there is red trim accented with hints of gold detail. Inside, the bottom is lined with sultry black velvet. The inside rim is painted with gold and on the inner lift off lid an array of graceful gingko leaves.

This handmade box beckons to be set upon a mantle or bookshelf and shyly listen to the compliments it will get in your home or office! Boxes this size could be used for funeral urns to hold our beloved in a most artful way.
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On my etsy site
95.00

Pat

Tea Bag Storage Box

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(¸.*´ (¸.*`¤~ My Tea Bag Storage Box makes its debut on etsy.com! This handmade cherry box measures 8" wide and 3 3/4" deep and 6" high. A great box with cinnamon colored feet. The top opens by way of a wooden lift off lid and a real spoon and faux sugar cube as the handle. Inside, the bottom is left natural with no lining on the bottom. It will hold a wide array of tea bags in a most artful way.The inside rim is painted a warm cinnamon color and on the inner lift off lid the wording:
What's brewin'?

Available now on etsy
$50.00

TattooDreams at The Orchard Gallery

Hello TattooDream fan club!
I'm happy to announce my TattooDream work is on display at the beautiful Orchard Gallery in Fort Wayne Indiana for the month of February. The Orchard Gallery has a fine selection of handmade art, craft and lovelies that will tug at your soul! Giving the gift of handmade is the 'in' thing to do. It's green, it's fits in with buying local and it helps support the lives of independent artists.
All great reasons to show your love.......this Valentines Day and always!

Above are images from my exhibit. My Dream boxes range from $45.00 to $110.00. My newest boxes are hand-built in cherry and maple by my husband Jon. Below is an image of the beads from one of my Dream tables. They run $375.00 and are dripping with hand made hand-stamped beads in a variety of woods. These just beg to be touched and cat tails love to wander through them as well!

If you're in the area, please stop in and share the love!
The selection is unbeatable for the one that keeps your heart beating!!

The Orchard Gallery
6312A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
(260)436-0927
www.theorchardgallery.com

Patricia