fourcornersdesign on findings::

We all have one thing in common, junking. Please welcome multimedia Artist, Blogger, Junker- Amy Duncan from Four Corners Design on Etsy. Four Corners Design features vintage art cards and petite prints created by mixing odds and ends fused with digital photography. Amy's eye for detail is evident in every collage she creates. A junker at heart, Amy's creativity can be also seen on her blog: Four Corners Design where her endless creativity soars. Have you seen her latest floral inspiration project? You can also find Amy Duncan's style on FB, Pinterest and Instagram. I love her mix of ephemera represented here in this collage, "His eye is on the sparrow."

A big thanks to Amy Duncan for sharing her love of the arts with all of us here on #findings. Be sure to look her up when you have a few. Have an inspiring week. Till next time on #findings. Thanks for spreading the word. Liz

 

happy st. pat's::

                                                        May you always have walls for the winds,
                                                                a roof for the rain
                                                                tea besides the fire,
                                                             laughter to cheer you,
                                                            those you love near you,
                                                     and all your heart might desire.
                                                                                     - Irish blessing

Hope your day is filled with fun. I'll be cooking at home an Irish meal for my family. The menu: Corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes and soda bread a must. The crock pot is ready to go.. Do you celebrate St. Pat's Day too? Have a wonderful weekend whatever your plans may be.
                                                                                      - Liz 
         

Meet Mabel::

             Sometimes we meet people in passing. Let me introduce you to Ms. Mabel Naft Wood from Tarrytown, NY. She was a Writer who was born on Feb.10,1899.

        Part of Mabel's belongings were at the flea for sale. Along with, her suitcase, 2 passports, immunization record and an invitation to a agricultural picnic in Dutchess County, NY. She traveled to the United Kingdom and France. Not a frequent traveler but, all the same very interesting.

         The invite didn't belong to Mabel. Dated from 1894 and addressed to a Etta Woodruff who lived in New York. I wonder if she knew Mabel? Maybe a relative? One will never know... will we? Did you see the price of the ticket was one dollar? Must of been alot of money for 1894. I think ephemera is so fascinating, not to mention black and white photography from the 19th century. It gives me goose bumps.. you too?

         My computer is working so, so. Blogger is slow and etsy will not let me upload my photos I took today. Very, very frustrating. Yeah, guess somethings just have to wait. What are you up to?
                                 Happy Memorial Day :)
                                                                                     xxx Liz

Ephemera::

I have a deep fondness for ephemera. Whether it be labels, sheet music, letters, recipe cards, calling cards, post cards, old ledgers. Well, just about anything that says interesting graphic details from another era in time. Aren't they just fun to look at? I usually use some for wrapping paper and collage. Do you have any other suggestions for the use of ephemera? This would be a great week to get started on a new project. The weather forecast calls for rain, rain and more you got it. Try to have a good week anyway. I'm waiting now, on Pay pal to open my shop. It won't be long......



                                    Liz ;)