I created this assemblage in memory of my sweet Mother who passed in April of 2009. Creating this piece brought me great comfort and joy.
I built my assemblage on a weathered topiary form. I used part of a craft paper figure form for the torso and created a pleated skirt of metal mesh.
For the middle section I layered strips of patterned papers, some of which are "antiqued" with washes of sepia acrylic. Under the paper strips I looped wire and attached charms. Beneath the looped wire I wove black velvet ribbon and paper strips through the metal rods of the topiary form.
I made small photo tags from some of my favorite memories of Mom. I think she looks adorable in her Laura Petrie outfit!
I miss my Mom dearly, but looking at her photos always makes me smile. She had a great sense of style and a flair for fashion. She was beautiful inside and out.
I made this Angel for my Mom for her seventieth birthday. I love having it placed next to the Believe sign, which is a cherished gift from my dear friend Cheryl.
Both assemblages reside in my home with happy memories of my dear Mom.
