Monday, January 26, 2009

For Crown and Country... and maybe a Prince


Oh this was a fun Treasury to make! I started with Hattie Albino, a fabulous and haunting print by AmberAlexander. This artist does amazing work and I really encourage you to check out her Etsy Shop. She brings such human emotion to the animals she paints. Some are adorable and some seem almost menacing. I love art that evokes feelings, whether welcome, or uncomfortable. To me, an emotional connection is the true value of art. 

Once I had Hattie in place, I went in search of regal items to accompany her. While searching for "goth lace" I ran into the Victorian Inspired Neck Corset and the model struck a similar chord as Hattie! Brilliant! 

So now I had two beautiful ladies. I went in search of a Prince. Instead I found a Frog. But he really looks like he could be a Prince if only regal lips would find their way to his slimy skin.

I added in some ruby red items, a vintage jewelry box, and some fearful citizens, and there you go! A Treasury that tells a tale of menace, greed, and heartbreak. Please come pay a visit and leave a comment. :) 

9 comments:

  1. Hi there,
    Thank you for visiting my blog. I greatly appreciate. Thanks again and keep up the great work on your blog. Rick

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  2. Thanks Rick! I loved looking at your wonderful old photographs! You are so lucky to have such treasures! Thanks for stopping by!

    Angie

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  3. I saw your treasury earlier. It was great. Love that Miss Scarlett piece.
    http://KayzKreationz.blogspot.com

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  4. very nice treasury :) i love the red colors

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  5. very nice!
    In fairness, KVOdesign's neck corset inspired Hattie's outfit! :)
    thank you, it's a beautiful treasury :)
    amber

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  6. Very funny, a frog instead of prince! Lovely treasury, I love the story it tells.

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  7. Love the title of your Treasury! Great pieces for the upcoming Valentines Day!

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  8. What a beautiful Treasury! I am off to go leave a comment for it on its actual page. Gorgeous!

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  9. Darn. I must have misse dit. It expired. Well it was an absolutely stunning treasury. Very well done.

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