WS: Women’s History Month

there are so many women of note that came to mind for the WS Women’s History Month theme

I could not pass up the chance to do a Frida Kahlo piece


it all began with a sardine can


and beeswax at our local altered arts group gathering


torn map and tissue papers …  bits of lace … a piece of metal zipper and a crepe paper Memorial Day poppy made by a veteran in 2005 (see it’s good to hang on to things sometimes)


the final touch was the red ribbon holding a mother-of-pearl sacred heart pendant that I have also had around for a while


one word from this American Art Stamp (Designer: Kathleene Callei) went into my Frida shrine

be sure and visit Wednesday Stamper to be inspired by our guest designer Sherry Goodloe …  she created an amazing reversible Fragments necklace for this week’s theme to celebrate women

* * Happy St Patty’s Day … here is a sweet Irish tune for ya * *

28 responses to “WS: Women’s History Month

  1. Marilyn J. Rock

    Patty; such a beautiful tribute to Frida with your creative artwork; this is stunning. And – all in a sardine can! WOW!

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  2. wow! so fentastik and magistik!

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  3. What a wonderful way to use up those fish tins!!
    So colorful and even a zipper!!!
    Thanks for the tip about “gotart4u”….wonderful necklace!
    Tip for the day…go see “soulbrush.blogspot”
    and look for Wednesday 17 March Animal Wednesday # 93…..you won´t believe your
    eyes!!!! Have a sunny day!!!

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  4. Patty…thank you for the St. Patty’s Day
    Tune…my Bruce was buried at sea.

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  5. OH, Patty – she came out beautifully. I so enjoyed seeing her while you were making her. I love the finished product. Hugs,

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  6. What a fantastic idea with the fish tin, Patty!
    Stunning design. Wow!!!!

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  7. Patty, your creation is fantastic and your idea
    (sardine can) is amazing. Great artwork. Love it.

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  8. What an amazing idea! And what a beautiful result! 🙂

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  9. OMG OMG OMG OMG Oh my Gosh !!!!!
    I´m a Frida fan Patty.
    What a outstanding creation. LOVE IT !!!!

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  10. Fantastic take on this theme. Love your altered fish can.

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  11. What a superb idea. Your art work is an incredible unique fantastic creation, I’m excited.
    Hugs Anja

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  12. This is a stunner. I love working with tins — these little shrines are little gems!

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  13. What a fabulous creation, Patty! Standing ovation for you!

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  14. FAB-U-LOUS !
    This one is exquisite. Don’t you love it when you hold onto something for a time then the piece
    it belongs to is created and you can finally put it in the perfect place ? I’m all about the interesting details. Love it.

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  15. Absolutely gorgeous!!

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  16. What a gerat creation!

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  17. Oh my goodness, this is just awesome!! First I loved the theme and your choice of guest designer and second I LOVE your Frida art!! I just saw Belinda’s wonderful painting of Frida, Picasso style and now you’ve created a wonderful piece of art with her as the center piece as well. If I hadn’t changed my mind at the very last minute you would actually have seen Frida at my blog too, lol

    Well done Patty, gorgeous design and colours!!
    Linda

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  18. I am amazed by the things you reuse in your art. Never in a million years would I have thought of using a sardine can for a frame. Love your tribute to women’s history. And…missed your Tea on Tuesday. It’s always delighTful.

    oxo

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  19. This is the ultimate recycled piece. I love all the materials you used and how you put the piece together. There is a great deal of symbolism in this piece. I studied it for quite some time, enjoying both color and message.

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  20. It’s unbelievable how you upcycled this sardine can. The result is stunning and absolutely beautiful!

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  21. It’s really beautiful! nd I love to see your pictures, thanks for sharing;o)

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  22. Hi Patty, There’s just something about Frida… Wonderful tribute! (What happened to the sardines…?) ~Sharon

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  23. Very creative!
    Blessings to you and yours,
    Tonya

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  24. Wow Patty deine Tin ist mega genial! Super klasse.

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  25. OMG … that is such a fantastice piece !
    I LOVE IT!!!!!
    Gorgeous!Gorgeous! Gorgeous!

    xxx Susi

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  26. Oh boy, this is so artistic.
    What a lot of work it must have been.
    Very pretty

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  27. This is fantastic. Beuatiufl piece of art.

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  28. oh wow, this is awesome patty. love the frida shrine, much better than fish content (no fish eater here hahaha)

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