When I see miniatures like these my heart goes pitter patter. Granted, I usually do not see miniatures of that age and quality unless I am visiting a museum, but I have seen sweet little reproductions at antique stores. The prices may be reasonable (Starting at around $15-$20.) but they are not in the budget right now. A single purchase might be feasible, but they look better grouped, and that makes the price climb quickly.
They do speak to me though, these tokens of love and affection before the age of photography made it easy to capture a face for remembrance. They are representative of my obsessions and I find myself standing long in dusty shops staring at dainty portraits. I feel drawn not only to the artistic beauty, but also to the history. I also feel the spark of imagination that flickers within me as I gaze long upon unknown faces.
So when my studio art major daughter, Coley, handed me three postcards and asked if I wanted them the spark flickered.
I remembered the miniature mirrors I had bought on clearance one year after Christmas (75 cents for all three!) that were in my party decoration bin gathering dust.
My Mod-Podge islost hiding so the project is temporarily on hold. I plan to take a tiny brush and make brush marks on the surface of the postcards that will be framed so it will look like they have actually been painted. (Well not exactly, but it will make me happier.) I will post pictures of the finished product after I find my Mod-Podge or, more likely, go buy more.
They do speak to me though, these tokens of love and affection before the age of photography made it easy to capture a face for remembrance. They are representative of my obsessions and I find myself standing long in dusty shops staring at dainty portraits. I feel drawn not only to the artistic beauty, but also to the history. I also feel the spark of imagination that flickers within me as I gaze long upon unknown faces.
So when my studio art major daughter, Coley, handed me three postcards and asked if I wanted them the spark flickered.
I remembered the miniature mirrors I had bought on clearance one year after Christmas (75 cents for all three!) that were in my party decoration bin gathering dust.
Here is my little ember of inspiration:
My Mod-Podge is
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hobby lobby sell picture frame ornaments at christmas time (which, for hobby lobby, should be starting any time now ;) ) and they have ornaments half off quite often during that season. probably at least every other week :) if you want to make more, you should check it out!
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