purposeful art received as mail and made for me
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
JPop Chrysanthemums!
Similar to FLORA DE NOTA these 'mums are made of recycled JPop chap books from 1990s. Lapel, purse or hat pins, 2 for $5.00 plus shipping.
The Chrysanthemum is the official seal of the Imperial Family of Japan. Its icon appears on postage stamps in a stylised rendition.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
FLORA DE NOTA, flowers of notes, playful use of vintage folios
Made from vintage music folios, these 2inch/5cm flowers are lightly dyed the colours or spring and artfully arranged on a leather disk and lapel pin. Retail price 3 flowers for $10.00 plus postage. Your choice of colours from pink, yellow, blue and lavender. Ready in time for Easter!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
PLOPPIES make perfect ornaments for your hair or purse
Made from a variety of vintage fabrics, these stitched flowers measure to 3in across. Trimmed with buttons or beads they are sewn together and glued to jewellry findings. $5.00 each.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Welcome to tattered posies......new designs from old materials
We make flowers for your hair, pocket, table, wedding and anything between. One thing for sure, the materials are repurposed from upholstery, old books, sheet music and international publications. Materials destined to landfill unless we've seen them first.
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