Ode to My Lavender

I created this sweet lavender fairy tussie mussie to watch over my harvested lavender while I was away I'm hoping she will do a good job although she does have a bit of an impish grin on her face...I wonder what she is thinking?

"ladies fair, I bring to you lavender with spikes of blue;

sweeter plant was never found

growing on our English ground."
Caryl Battersby

"And lavender, whose spikes of azure bloom shall be,

ere-while, in arid bundles bound

to lurk admist the labours of her loom,

and crown her kerchiefs witl mickle rare perfume."
William Shenstone The School Mistress 1742

"There’s flowers for you;Hot lavender, mints, savory, marjoram;

The marigold, that goes to bed wi’ the sun,And with him rises weeping;

thes are flower Of middle summer,

and I thek they are given To men of middle age."

William Shakespeare The Winter’s Tale

I've Been Making Lavender Wands

This is my version of a lavender wand. You have seen the traditional wands made from fresh lavender and woven with beautiful ribbons. I have some of these and have made some of these too. Here is my entry for Layers of Color Challenge, this weeks theme is, you guessed it one of my favorite things: Lavender! Well of course I have added a little bling that is sure to make any Lavender Sprite squeal with delight!

I used Layers of Color Fleur Heart stamp and enlarged it. Outlined it with purple glitter, added fibers and ribbons, silk flower, silk and beads, silver stars, tulle and glittery velvet leaves. I took these pictures outside by my lavender so it is hard to see the glitter- all the dark lines are glitter.

Think Pink Project No.2

A second opportunity to be part of a group that believes in the power of community. What AM I talking about? Well, back in February I entered my 2x2 in. art square to become part of the skirt of this amazing doll called Love Squared This project is the brain child of Monica Magness and with her encouragement and cheering I am donating an art sachet that some what duplicates the design of my square. It will be used as one of the runner up prizes for the donation drawings- Yipppeee! If you would like to start at the beginning of my experience and read about the symbolism of my square click here for the whole story.

The drawings will take place in the month of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every donation you make your name is put into a drawing and you have the opportunity to win some art from these wonderful artists for example: Tim Holtz, Amber Dawn, Art Tea Life just to name a few! For more info on how to donate to the cause or what prizes are being offered go to:Girls Gone Thread Wild I am so encouraged to be amongst these amazing artists who donated their art for a cure! Well done!

Here is my donation a small token to encourage someone who will go into battle or to someone who has know such a warrior. May the scent of heady lavender cleanse the mind, body, and spirit and bring peace and comfort!

Summer is A-Coming!

Can you smell the summer season coming? It smells to me like dirt and fertilizer and flowers and herbs too. Speaking of herbs June is a wonderful time to plant lavender and I have just the kit to inspire you mothers and daughters to get your hands dirty! Go to my website The Patchwork Heart, Co. and featured this month is my The Loveliness of Lavender Kit! It has all you need to start your own lavender plant, as well as, make a luscious silk lavender sachet together. What a wonderful way to kick off summer fun than to work side by side doing this project together!