Flower Power Mixed Media

I belong to a mixed media group that meets once a month in downtown Mesa at the Sundust Gallery. Ron, the proprietor, exhibits and sells works from Arizona artists and we have recently moved to this new location. It offers an eclectic selection of artwork, art classes and shows. We love our inspiring new digs. www.sundustgallery.com If you are in the east valley of Phoenix and are looking for just such a group, email me and I'll hook you up.

This photo is of this month's project, mixed media exploration which features a sewn-on botanical print. I've added beads, burlap, buttons, dyed cheesecloth, ribbons, sequins, and more. I love embellishing small pieces.

While working on our project, we were introduced to a new (for some of us) tool, the crocodile, which punches holes through fabrics. We used it to make the holes for the ribbon hanger. Here is a photo of the cropodile, available at your local craft shop for about $30. It made the holes in the canvas from which the handle is created. Easy Squeazy!