Monday, March 23, 2009

Skelly Swap


I recently participated in a Skelly ornament swap and was lucky enough to get paired up with Iva of Iva's Creations (see her blog). I had the pleasure of meeting Iva a few years back at an art show at the Disneyland Hotel. I love her unique use of vintage materials and images. Now I have the pleasure of owning my very own creation! This little skelly is absolutely wonderful! So much personality! The umbrella he holds is such a fun and whimsical touch. He came beautifully packaged in a Mylar bag with some decorative stuffing...very nice touch! Iva is a talented artist and I'm proud to display my new pal in my studio for creative inspiration.

I recently sent Iva my Skelly contribution (pictured here). He was the first skull ornament that I've ever made. I had so much fun with him that I actually made two of them. I decided to put the other up for grabs on my ETSY shop (you can find him here!).

Thanks again Iva!!!
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11 comments:

  1. Iva WilcoxMarch 23, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Oh David the pleasure was all mine!! After all, I received one of your fabulous creations too! He is just too adorable with that huge smile that only you can create! Thank you again!!
    ~ Iva

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  2. snippetgirlMarch 23, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Your skull ornament is hilarious!! Love him! I think you will need to make many more of those :).

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  3. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Yea~ Guess what I just bought him!!
    I'm so happy to be able to have him in my home!
    Your one of my most favorite artists~
    Pat
    http://odd-dolls.blogspot.com

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  4. Christopher A. KlinglerMarch 23, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    BOTH pieces are great and congrats on winning a piece from Iva! She is such a sweet lady!

    Your skellie ornie made me chuckle.

    Have a great week David!

    Chris (-:

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  5. Sheryl ParsonsMarch 23, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Wonderful Skellies from both of you! I love the big teeth on your piece David! He's a skelly favorite of mine now!

    :-)
    Sheryl
    PS Thanks for the kind words on my piece! I'm honored to have such praise from you.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Nice skellies! :)

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  7. vintagepaletteartMarch 24, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    How adorable!!! Iva's creations are so cute! And she rocks at packaging! =o)

    Love your WIP's David! How can they NOT bring a smile to anyone's face with those huge grins of theirs? =oD

    *Lori

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  8. Robin Armstrong SeeberMarch 24, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    awesome skelly David!

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  9. PJHornbergerFolkArtist.comMarch 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    David, I had a nightmare about those teeth... they were crawling across my bed, kinda chattering.... very scary... ~PJ

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  10. UnknownMarch 24, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Wow, so creative and expressive both Iva's and yours. Have a great week.

    Smiles,

    Sonia ;)

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  11. HowlingMoonDesignsMarch 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    LOve the Skellys! It really was a fun Swap!
    Candy

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