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Hunky – Smile – Be You

Posted on March 9, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed lately. Instead of trying to do it all – I allow myself to let some things go – to fall off the to-do list – such as blog posts. I do wish I could post every day. However, sometimes I’m tired, or reeling from getting an unexpected shot in my […]

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The True Bride

Posted on March 5, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

In the fairy tale The True Bride, a girl handles several challenges from her wicked step-mother with the help of a kindly woman including creating a castle. Upon completion of the castle, the wicked step-mother is killed leaving the girl to live in the castle filled with beautiful dress, riches and everything the girl could […]

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Seeking Herself

Posted on February 28, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

This piece is busy, but I like the overall effect of a girl in a sea of girls seeking to find her true self. Seeking Herself (7” x 10”)

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She Dreams Big

Posted on February 27, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

Tiny stitching embellish her dress of bright pink. She dreams big (5.5” x 9”)b

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Hello Bliss – Dream – Magic

Posted on February 26, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

Tiny thread drawn portraits each measuring about 3.5” x 4.5”. Colored with Faber Castell PITT pens Tiny bits of inspiration that are fun to create.

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Fairy Tale Sketch

Posted on February 24, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

I’ve got a wicked cold, but I find myself motivated to finish another fairy tale art quilt. Will she wear a dress of golden suns, silver moons or the one embroidered with bright stars? We’ll see what happens in the studio tomorrow as I attempt to bring The True Bride to life.

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Happy Accident

Posted on February 22, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

I like the serendipity of “happiness” on the neck of the girl with pink hair – it truly was a happy accident that it ended up that way. Sisters and friends (5.5” x 9”)

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She is Beautiful

Posted on February 21, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

She is beautiful (5.5” x 9”)

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Chooses Happiness

Posted on February 20, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

This girl has confidence in her abilities to express herself and chase her dreams. It’s not always easy, but the more she practices, the less scary it is. Choose to go confidently into the world and pursue what makes you happy. She chooses happiness (5.5” x 9”)

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Bloom

Posted on February 19, 2017May 3, 2017by Carrie

Drawing with thread is fun! Coloring my drawing is also fun. Bloom (7” x 10”) I really like the wrap around neck tattoo she has.

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