Out for future publication in Somerset Magazines….
I had the pleasure of taking the “Collage Camp 2010” course with KC Willis this summer. My very first online class and it was worth every penny! :) The techniques I have learned are invaluable and my love for fabric has returned.
This collage was made using a favorite cabinet card I purchased last summer. The name on the back was “Cora Zell” and she was from Michigan. I love her little quirky face!
Sheahan School – Redford Township, Michigan
This collage was created using a scan of my Maternal Grandparents (Orla Ford and Jessie Simms) in front of the one-room schoolhouse they attended together as children. My Great Uncle William Simms and Great Aunt Florence Simms are also in the photo. I wanted my collage to have a “down on the farm” feel to it because my Grandparent’s came from farm families. I coffee stained the fabrics and used bits of old lace remnants (found on Ebay and Etsy), antique keys, a bible verse, metal photo corners,and vintage rhinestone jewelry.
The lace background is actually the sleeve from an old Victorian dress.
If you haven’t taken KC’s class, I really suggest you consider it. The techniques taught can be used in many different areas of mixed-media.
These are absolutely gorgeous!!
gorgeous work!
absolutely beautiful work on this blog
Your work is incredible! So stunning! I love it!
Gorgeous colours and textures but I especially like the mix of stripes and patterns. Love the images, too – gorgeous work.
Oh Nancy, I just love Miss Cora and your schoolhouse collage is just as beautiful. Love all the embellishments you added to them….I knew your creations would be gorgeous!
Beautiful Nancy, just don't change your fabulous style!
its wonderful that you used family photos!
That little Cora Zell is cute as a button!
Your schoolhouse collage is fantastic. The coffee dyed ticking and fabrics are perfect for the photo. Your style has beautifully transferred from paper to fabric. Gorgeous work, Nancy!
Hi Nancy,
gorgeous fabric collages – love them.Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,
Marie
Oh wow this is gorgeous.
Wonderful creation.
Have a lovely weekend Nancy.
What wonderful work!!! Stunning!!
Oh Nancy, Your Fabric Collages are beautiful, KC's class was so worth it. It has opened up a whole new light for me on collage Art. Just love your pieces. xoxo, Carol Mae
Absolutely beautiful Nancy!
once again I am amazed at your wonderful work. You images are just breathtaking. Using a sleeve of a lace dress was just perfect.
You really rock!
Hi Nancy,
Isn't she a cutie pie! :0) And I'm so glad your love for fabric has returned {from an incurable fabric collector}..haha
One day I'm going to take one of these on line classes. There are some good ones out there.
Have a great weekend,
Stephanie ♥
gorgeous fabric art nancy!!
I love the colors, the coffee dyed fabric, the lace, the photo's, all the embellishments…
Beautiful work!!
Thanks Nancy, I so appreciate the kind words from you. Have a wonderful Sunday. Many Smiles, Carol Mae
She looks a real little minx with that face of hers!! Trying to take in all the details. Using a family photo makes this an heirloom piece of art. Beautiful, as always. Lynne M x
How incredibly gorgeous these are! I love the whole design and it looks totally gorgeous, Nancy!
Wow!!!!!
Wow Nancy these are really beautiful..I have not taken any on line courses,but this one looks really wonderful!!Thanks for sharing these..simply gorgeous!Hugs,Cat
They are so beautiful!
Nancy,I'd say it was money well spent! These are gorgeous….no surprise though given your flair for vintage paper arts. Love the cream and black colors too.
Hi, Nancy! Stunning results from your class! Gorgeous collages! Truly special pieces! :-)
Ooooh these are gorgeous Nancy! The photo printed on the canvas looks great! Thanks for the link to teh course – off to check it out now!