the perfect match!

 
Something new and different, sometimes one needs to explore new directions. Very different from my paper cuts and the maps but somehow with a connection....

We've had this collection of old matchboxes for ages and had been meaning to do something with them but not quite had the time or inspiration.  Sometimes simple is best ...

The perfect match is a range of small box frames each containing a vintage box of matches (emptied of the matches for safety reasons!)
The wonderful designs on the matchbox label is the clue to the prefect match!  Just as people connect with my paper cuts through the maps and their locations, each of these matchbox could connect  to their owner, may it be the athlete, the tennis player, the train watcher, the sailor or fishing enthusiast...
I am hoping to have fun discovering who for and why, people will be choosing one of this lovely designs.
the perfect match collection will be on display next saturday 28th May  at the Vintage and Retro Fair in Steyning details in previous post.


Enjoy a sneak preview of the many matchbox designs, which one would you choose?

      

A lovely day out ! Steyning Vintage And Retro Fair, Saturday 28th may

I have signed up for a spot in the big top at the Steyning Vintage and Retro fair on the Saturday 28th May this year.  It promises to be a lovely day out for the family and vintage and retro enthusiasts.  
Do come along and visit, I shall have a few bargains on offer and a brand new creation called The Perfect Match made especially for the Fair and perfect small gift for the one you love!
(see my next post for a near preview!)Do come along and visit, I shall have a few bargains on offer and a brand new creation called The Perfect Match made especially for the Fair and perfect small gift for the one you love! (see my next post for a sneak preview!)

Shopping, vintage fashion, classic cars, and live music…
What better way to spend a Saturday than browsing stalls – selling fashion from the 1920s-1980s, antique jewellery, classic vinyl and eclectic homewares – listening to live bands and enjoying afternoon tea in our 40s-style tearoom.
There’ll also be cool collectables for sale, vintage hair styling, Airstreams, Prosecco and pearls… 
Entry is free, so come and join us for a day of fun and fashion in the Big Top.

My Ethereal collection of miniature papercuts

ethereal (adjective): extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world.

There seem to be a trend for tiny things.  

How small can you go in papercutting terms?  I had to give it a try ...

I was tempted to see what I could create with a smaller dimension.   I decided not to use maps to cut but use them as a back ground instead.   I thought that cutting a design so small, the details of the maps would become fuzzy.  I used black paper for the small papercuts which I then set floating in front of a map background relating to it's subject.

These little pieces of artwork are cut by hand and measure approximately 7x4cm (2 3/4 x 1.5 inches)   They are framed floating in a white 11x10cm box frame.

I have to admit to using my brilliant day light with a large magnifying glass for some of these!  You will see why ...

Lets have a closer look!

I love the Paris scene with the small couple getting all romantic, as you do! 

Then there is a little bit of London, Brighton, Scotland even India!  Where shall I go next in this mini world?

Getting smaller and smaller!