Some of the flowers in the wreath have stories of their own. Some make references to popular culture, personal beliefs, or simply the natural connection between individual plastic components. I also use visual puns to connect pieces which sometimes also allude to existing flower names. Each flower starts with a single piece and grows slowly by trying a variety of combinations of colours and shapes.
Bo Peep
She is calling out to her sheep as they hide amongst the lush cable-tie grass. She has a skirt made from the trap from a mouse trap game.
Border Protection
Maybe we wouldn't have to keep building ridiculous fences.
Measure of Success
A friend gave me the little white house which was given to her as a promotional gift from her real estate agent. It's actually a tape measure that pulls up from the chimney. There is so much emphasis on owning your own home that if you don't, you are somehow perceived as not quite having made it in the world. This house is not only surrounded by the proverbial white picket fence...it is also in a leafy suburb. now, if they could only make the repayments.
Bear in a Bucket
Bear in a BucketI used to collect kinder surprises when you had to put them together. Apparently now, the toys are complete. No assembly required. Suffice to say, I have a box of them and occasionally employ them as the feature for individual flowers. I like the alliterative aspect to this one.
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oh, a sneak preview. They look FAB. I bags doing the rounds with you, I'll bring my own torch. But I'll come in the day too, of course.
We had one of those bug-game leafs, I bet you want the bits.....if only you had crept up stairs, you'd have gone crazy.
Your stuff looks amazing! I would love to get some lino, so email me your details if you like and we can talk!
I collect plastic trinkets so you may find some things you need, or want, or like.... Liz @ Betty Jo designs
AMAZING! Nothing short of spectacular... I love your stuff! It's very interesting and so full of life. Any more? Please? :)
Plenty more where that came from PB. There will be approximately 200 flowers in Sculpture by the Sea this year.They will be planted in the form of a wreath.It's getting close now...I hope I have enough. Thanks for looking.
We shold have a party t sculptre by the sea...hooray!!
that stuff looks fantastic..thanks for the invite.
I saved yo some more blue. Don't think for a moment that I will be bringing yo home any russian rbbish..my bag is heavy as it is.
There is no way I will swim here...it is so cold, it makes my eyes stream, and as you know, I'm usually pretty good with the cold.
Sorry for long comment... yr email still bounces me.
take care, say hello to the waves for me.
Cant wait to see all of them - blown away by just the tempters...
LOL - S.I.L - SG
I saw this arrangement at sculpture by the sea and it was one of my favourites.
I too cannot help but collect wonderful, beautiful little things that everyone else seems to think is absolute junk. Your hoarding and collecting makes me feel less guilty. I think I need an exclusive room to facilitate and properly sort my rapidly expanding collection.
it certainly was MY favourtite, this lot. at sbts.
If you object to starring in my blog, do let me know.
swims coming up.....
i am prepared to be thrashed......
Thank you people for your wonderful encouraging comments. I will post more images when I have them.
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