i actually finished lisa sarsfield’s book labyrinth last sunday, but since she had just posted i felt i should let her contributions to kim’s book stew a bit before i posted my contributions to her book. i think now enough time has passed that i don’t feel as if i’m stepping on toes or anything…
part one of this post is on our pulp blog: http://pulpredux.blogspot.com.
so, if you want to see see the first pages first,
pop on over there FIRST then come back here to see the rest.
the book is called labyrinth so i’m creating a maze for you to go through if you want to see all of the pics. i’m mean.
detail/side shot of the back page of the pieces i created for lucky dip lisa’s book. i like making random boxes and compartments from scratch so i created one here. had no idea what i was going to use it for initially, but i figured it out later. 😉
detail of the top of the boxy page, with a nice old “labyrinth” of pretty brass knotwork.
a little abacus of old beads, rusty wire and rusty brads (remember, my camera is evil and makes rust disappear — it’s way better in person). lisa likes things that move, ya know…
close up of the mica covered, twine tied box:
untitled and uncovered box… a wee little nest i made with 5 1940s vintage beads nestled inside and a secret scroll note to lisa.
the nest in my cute hand. the cute nest in my hand, rather. my camera actually shows the rust this time if you enlarge. ‘about time!
side view from the spine side…
side view from the page side. love the threads atop the whole thing! (that’s my pretty chocolate colored new couch it’s on, by the way).
all done! that is my contribution to lisa’s book. i will be sending it off to lisa jurist tomorrow (if i can find a large enough box!). woohoooo!
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13 October, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Marie-Aimée
just beautiful
13 October, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Lisa Sarsfield
Oh, oh, oh….i can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this! Every little , iddy biddy, nesty, dangly, rusty bit! I LOVE IT!! I can’t wait to see what that scroll says! and play with the moving bits! I had no idea how perfect this theme was for me! I adore the nest in the box…I really, really, love that rusty we nest with the wool and beads. THANKYOU ALICIA you are the best. Mwah!
13 October, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Kim Palmer
moving bits yummy, bit like me I got plenty o’ moving bits but I’m pretty sure that’s just related to gravity, LOL! Love the secretive wee box Alicia, and the rusted wire nest is scrummy too! I’m sure Lisa’s going to love what you have done for her book, it’s so her!
13 October, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Lisa Sarsfield
Oh, the pulp redux link goes to a different place…I think I got lost in the maze!!! lol
14 October, 2010 at 12:14 am
Penny
This is STUNNING. I so love your work. So much detail, so much rust …. so layered with love and artistry. Beautiful. Penny
14 October, 2010 at 3:20 am
missy
I just love it! Especially the nest!!
14 October, 2010 at 7:05 am
caterina giglio
complete gorgeosity missy!! that nest is excellent!! awesome work as always! xox
14 October, 2010 at 7:35 am
Riki Schumacher
I am loving this. The box, with the nest, wow. Riki
17 October, 2010 at 1:10 pm
lisa jurist
this is so Alicia translated to so Lisa! Love it…you’ve captured the essence of her in this book with your most amazing and unique techniques. Gorgeous in every way…like a breath of fresh air. I agree with Riki…the nest box is perfection!
17 October, 2010 at 7:20 pm
sharon
My head is spinning looking at this wondrous item! I need to come back and learn more, it is gorgeous! Beautiful!
20 October, 2010 at 8:45 am
Sanja
awesome piece. love the nest box.
21 October, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Dorthe
How very ,special beautifull this is,–the eggs looks like from another world, and in that wonderfull nest they are just gorgeus,and I love the white background.
Hugs,Dorthe
22 October, 2010 at 12:46 am
Debrina
How on EARTH did I miss this? Did I get caught out in the labyrinth of your pulpy posts after all that? Lol! OMG, these close up shots are just splendid! I see lots of cool and interesting techniques being employed EVERYWHERE – I love your made from scratch box, too! Awesome and glorious!!! You are such a clever dicky!!
28 October, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Kim Palmer
I just love this Alicia, love the wee nest and the box with the mica lid.
1 November, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Seth
What a spectacular page. That box and nest and all the details are just incredible. One of a kind for sure!! This project has brought out the best in everybody!!
13 November, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Samantha Marshall
Just amazing Alicia!!! I love the rusty nest. xx
21 November, 2010 at 1:55 am
julietwilson
this looks amazing!
Juliet
Crafty Green Poet
http://craftygreenpoet.blogspot.com
17 January, 2011 at 1:22 am
maija
Your work is stunning!