This gourd chose it's own decoration as I wood burned the natural lines, stained the gourd, used inks to color it , and laced it with leather.
Page one is the inspiration for a collage. Below, page two, I used watercolors for the background, added the crepe paper flower details and the words of inspiration.
Speaking of Roses, I re-created this small purse which was plain green. I cut the rose pattern from an old lace blouse, and stitched it on one side. With the same material, I made a gathered fringe for punch. The pictures are below.
