Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Bathing Beauty Spoolie

I played along in a swap at Blissful Art Swaps recently.
Here's what I made for my partner Darlene.
We were to use a wooden spool and the theme was Bathing Beauties.
I decided on a base of a sea shell slice. 
The spool became a pylon wrapped with cord and of course I couldn't forget the gull. LOL 
I made a mold and casting 
 for the sand castle from a pair of salt & Pepper shakers,
then sprinkled on a coating of sand.
The umbrella is from Tim's Rosette die.
 I love coming up with different ideas with this favorite die.
A few mini sea shells and a sun hat and she was ready to hit the beach.

39 comments:

ImagiMeri said...

Oh so cool girlfriend, I love little vignettes!

Hugs,
Meri

Dawn said...

What a Fabulous piece! Love how you used the spool! x

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Wow this is awesome however is receives it will be thrilled for sure . You are so creative Lynn love visiting your blog .
Marilyn

Wendy Aspinall said...

blown away with this lynn ..... stunning

bobbie said...

This is great, Lynn! Your swap partner is a lucky gal!

2amscrapper said...

This is fabulous, Lynn! So creative to use the shell with the spool.

Sarah said...

Wow, is Darlene ever lucky to receive this fabulous piece!!

Vada said...

This is so totally unbelievable, fantastically beautiful!
When can I come over to share this beautiful beach scenery w/u?
Hugs Vada

artwolf2009 said...

fantastic, looks so real

Createology said...

How positively clever and genius of you dear. This is quite the Spoolie! Every detail is amazing and really adds reality to your art. Happy Creative Hearts...

Redanne said...

Absolutely brilliant Lynn, love how you created the sand castle and the base of your piece is beautiful. Love it all. Hugs, Anne x

Kimberly at ArtJoyStuff said...

Awesome,as always, Lynn!
hugs and JOY,
Kimberly

Diane said...

This is fabulous, Lynn. Really gives you the feeling of the sea. Diane

Valerie-Jael said...

What a gorgeous piece! Valerie

Paper Profusion said...

Oh Lynn - your imagination is superb! Fantastic make - especially love the sandcastle and your spin on the rosette die. Nicola x

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

oh this is awesome Lynn!!! You are so creative!

Laura Turner said...

This is amazing, really! Your seemingly endless creativity astounds me! Great work!

Laura

Lori said...

Wow, this is so cool! So, is that gal just a pic? She looks so 3 D, unbelievable! And the rosette for an umbrella? Freakin' brilliant!

Brenda Brown said...

Love this Lyn, your creative ideas never cease to amaze me. I love all the pieces you have put together to create this wonderful seaside themed piece.
hugs {brenda} x0x

Unknown said...

Looks like I could just walk right in and sit down beside her! Very Clever! Where are the cocktails? .... never mind, I'll bring them. xoDonna

Kikka N said...

Dear Lynn! Your Art is now stunning, awesome and refreshing! Congrats! Wonderful!
Hugs
Kikka

Erica said...

She is absolutely fantastic!!! If you make another one, I'd love to purchase it... She'd be perfect with my vintage bathing suit display!

Lorraine said...

Hi Lynn--
OMG this is fabulous!! I almost signed up for this swap, so fun!!
Your piece is brilliant, Darlene will be so happy!!
~Lorraine

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful scene...creative use incorporating the spool into a marvelous creation...awesome work.
Lothringen from MI

Darlene Rolls said...

Well I have to say that I love it to pieces, and I am the proud owner of it now. I just hope that mine measures up.

Dreaming of Vintage said...

This is super cute and unique Lynn!

PeggyR said...

This is so cool. I'm working on mine now for my partner.

Nichola said...

Adorable! She's fabulous :)

Terry said...

I have been working on a few bathing beauties as well! He!He! You built an entire beach around your BB. Love this fabulous creation, GF! Hope you are having a great week! Hugs!

Carolyn said...

Lynn, you could make a treasure out of most anything. Sand castles from salt and pepper shakers? What an amazing piece for your swap partner. It is such a fun piece.

Hugs
c

Marjie Kemper said...

Oh, Lynn, she must love this! What a neat scene. The rosette umbrella is fantastic!

Christine said...

Somehow I've been missing your blog posts. I guess when I have time to cruise around, you're not posting!

I love this assemblage. Your partner is very lucky indeed!!!

Jo said...

could you be anymore brilliant!!!! this is so fabulous!!!
hugs,
Jo

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

COOL!!!!! This is awesome!

Anonymous said...

Oh how I've missed my visits here (been absent due to ill health) and then I visit and WOW I see such a creation as this.
Amazingly inventive with the casting and use of the die.
Wonderfully cool.
Wishes
Lynne

pearshapedcrafting said...

This has really made me smile! So creative! Chrisx

lala said...

Love this piece - your creativity is simply astounding!!!!

Ivy said...

Lynn, this is amazing, I love it!

April said...

Wow Lynn! I love anything bathing beauty and this is so clever! Love every detail!

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