Friday, February 13, 2009

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

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

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

Monday, February 9, 2009

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

Sunday, February 8, 2009

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

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

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