Welcome to Sunday Sundries! I have much to celebrate this week and I’m so happy you stopped by. If you have something to share, please feel free to add it to the link-up at the end of this post.
Today, I present my botanical collage. I recently discovered a beautiful IG feed by sarah_notes_._._._ in which she posts her most amazing and intricate collages filled with real flowers and all types of ephemera.
The first time I saw her work, I was smitten. They are not just paper collages, but 3D collages of paper, with artfully placed objects.
I was so inspired, I decided to try my hand at this fascinating art form. I think it struck the collector/scrapper chord within me. It makes me think of a scrapbook page somehow brought to life, and I believe this will be the beginning of many collage creation adventures.
I processed this image with kk_melancholy which adds a pink/mauve tone to images, and I like it with the tones in the paper, the flower petals, and the bulbs.
I believe my Gift from a Friend fits this collage category beautifully as well don’t you?
So what am I celebrating this week (other than my new-found love of 3D collage?)
Well, I’m living a creative life. That thought popped into my head the other morning and it was kind of like a revelation! No big expectations … I’m simply living a creative life …
- I create something every.single.day.
- The online community that has embraced, inspired, and encouraged me.
- Spring is on it’s way in my part of the world.
- I picked a bouquet of pussywillows.
- Spring bulbs, and the promise they hold.
- Light-filled days (and evenings).
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Now, what are you celebrating?
love the pussy willows. :)
That. Is awesome. Love the concept and what you did. I mean..the bulbs appear to have leaves coming out. Brilliant and beautiful! I will have to give this a stab sometime! :)
Thank you so much, Sarah!
3D Collage….I love it and I can’t wait to try my hand at this art form…..I love your generosity in sharing your new finds with us. The ones you have created are just awesome…I enjoy visiting with you Barb; you are such a sweet and kind person….
Thank you so much, Nancy! You can’t know how happy your sweet comment made me feel today …
How pretty this is, Barb!
Truly so unique.
I really love what your creating here. I wanted to come by and see if your having Sunday Still . Beautiful. Thinking I might join in. Your work is fantastic and the other you found is enlightening .
So happy you stopped. . and the pussy willows .. Swoon over.
xo
Thank you Lisa! So lovely that you stopped by and linked up – I love your post today!
Happy Sunday Barb also.
I love when you share these Sundries; they’re good for smiles and inspiration! and oh my, your 3D collage is really beautiful.
Thank you, Mary!
I’m truly inspired! Thank you!
Thank you Kathy! and thank you for linking up today!
Love the idea of a 3D collage and you’ve interpreted it perfectly Barb !
Thank you, Caz!
so much beauty here!!!
Barb, I really need to give you a huge Thank You for the constant flow of inspiration. It seems you are like me – when you read a good book or see a good movie – you can’t wait to tell your friends! It’s like this in our photography work, as well. Thank you for sharing this beautiful idea for photographic collages – can’t wait to try this! Your collage here is simply divine! Just love it!
And, I have a post for tomorrow that was inspired by you as well – on table settings. Thank you, always!
Barb, your work always takes my breath away…I’ve been away from the blog world while I moved but am trying to get back to creative things. I had to make sure and visit your blog – it’s absolutely lovely, as always!! Have a good day! :)