I have been making May baskets for my website, Honeysuckle Lane, and a couple of shops that sell my things. There's just something nostalgic about paper cutting and folding. I loved things like that when I was in elementary school. Art was one of my favorite subjects ~ mind you it wasn't anything fancy ~ just a small country school and a small classroom ~ but it was so fun to be creative!
These paper basket designs are from 19th century books for young girls and the crepe paper flowers were inspired by those described in early 20th century party booklets. I'll share a few photos here and then I'm off to make more...
Oh, How lovely!! Your work is "Simply Sweet" Lana.
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Your blog is as lovely as everything else you do, Lana! Sarah
ReplyDeleteLana! Your blog is lovely ... and your May Baskets are just DARLING!!! Wishing you all the best ... always! -Dana
ReplyDeleteoh your blog is just beautiful!!! perfectly fitting for your art pieces...i can't wait to get my basket, and of course, read more about you! diane allison
ReplyDeleteLana, Lovely, tender and sweet as always. I can't wait to read more about you and your adventures as an artist that lives the simple life.
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Lovely work as always Lana,I have added you to my blog.
ReplyDeleteOh Lana I love your blog and as always your pictures are wonderful, just like your heirloom pieces!
ReplyDeleteI'll look forward to reading more and more of your bloggings...
Jean :)