First of all, that giveaway was so fun! Thank you ALL who participated- your comments, enthusiasm etc. were just over the top. And so many new people that I will now be visiting. I definitely will be doing it again. What a complete blast! Thank you, thank you!!
This past Friday I made it up to American Harvest after such a long time away. I hadn't been since July - I just can't believe that. Anyway, the store looked beautiful and brimming with holiday cheer. I was happy to be able to add to the already amazing festivities with a few things.
I thought I'd show you a bit of my inspiration. These are the real deal - a vintage crown and two scepters from what I can only imagine are from a Christmas pageant from long ago. I've had these for a while and know they are just not easily found. (I got lucky, for sure). I love the simplicity of them, don't you? So, I tried to create the same sentiment with my artwork.
Glittered Pageant Crowns.....
Scepters for the sugar plum fairies.....
Tiaras to capture this enchanting time of year...
And boxes to cherish and hold your holiday treasures.
I really enjoyed making these and I'm working on a few more things.I have so many old prints and engravings. They have inspired me greatly and I'm happy to be able to share them in my work. And thanks for letting me share here!!
Okay, and I have to say thank you one more time for playing with me here. Your comments, humor, encouragement make my day. I really do enjoy you all so, so much!! You have no idea.
(Oh yeah, thank you too, Johnny)
I've thought about it for a while now and I'm almost completely positive I'm in love with you. I know it's frightening, but just be glad I live half a country away!
I'm working on some glittered frames and I decided to make one in a Donna O'Brien-esque style. We shall see how it turns out! You are just draw-dropping talented.
Posted by: donnalayton | January 06, 2008 at 01:08 PM
absolutely gorgeous
A most beautiful journal!
Posted by: Jeanne | December 27, 2007 at 04:20 AM
amazing!!
Posted by: paperrelics | December 10, 2007 at 12:54 PM
Beautiful my dear, your pieces are gorgeous! Where would we all be without you and Johnny to bring us some holiday cheer???
Posted by: Lea | December 07, 2007 at 03:27 PM
You take my breathe away!! How do you do it?? Just beautiful!! I love the crown with the little angel on it ! With our Nobel festivities coming up, one of your crowns would be the perfect touch to a gala dress!
Liisa
Posted by: Liisa | December 07, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Wonderful ..Love it all . Don't know which one to pick
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | December 07, 2007 at 12:24 AM
i needed
a bit of golden shine
to spark me up
and
i knew right where to go!
:-)
thanks
Posted by: somepinkflowers | December 05, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Well thank you for sharing with us!
Posted by: cd&m | December 05, 2007 at 12:42 PM
hey Honey when the V comes out look close and you will see a crown on my bookshelf.
These photos or your artwork are making me drool, I am gonna re write my Christmas list.
Everything Donna please.
Posted by: tongue in cheek | December 05, 2007 at 12:21 PM
hey Honey when the V comes out look close and you will see a crown.
Posted by: tongue in cheek | December 05, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Absolutely stunning! I'm in awe of your creative talent.
Posted by: Alice | December 05, 2007 at 10:36 AM
Donna,
Your new creations are stunning! I'll need to get into American Harvest to see some of them in person (if there are any left)!
Posted by: Kitty Forseth | December 04, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Oh such beautiful work!! Love the piece that looks like a theater! (as well as the rest of it!)
I so wish I was able to purchase some of your work online!!
Oh! I must comment on the Johnny post below too, just looking at him made it ok that I did not win!
Isn't he just enchanting? I can't wait for his new movie!!
~Cerri xoxo
Posted by: Cerri | December 04, 2007 at 08:57 PM
Donna, I love the scepters, the knobs are so unusually shaped, just Stunning! And the box with the ballerinas! GORGEOUS!
It's so cool to see the antique pieces in your collection too! Love that!
Sandra Evertson
Posted by: Sandra Evertson | December 04, 2007 at 04:39 PM
Absolutely Yummy! So yummy in fact the fairies are coming to live at my house! I shall don my crown and await their arrival.I couldn't think of a better way to start the Holiday season.
Sure beats baking cookies!
xo Susan
Posted by: Miss Maddie's | December 04, 2007 at 03:26 PM
Congrats to all your winners in the giveaway!
And look at all the pretty sparkly things here! LOVE your boxes! You are so talented!
Posted by: Bejeweled | December 04, 2007 at 01:44 PM
You are soo much fun!! You have such an amazing personality and your "realness" exudes!!! How could we not want to love you and take part!!! It is natural!!! I think you are just wonderful!!xoxoxoxoxoox
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | December 04, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Beautiful work Donna! Also, Miss Maddies crown is so amazing too!
Your a star* !!!! ;-) I adore your work. I bet Sharon is SO happy you came by!
Also, love your little theaters. Just superb!
Posted by: rochambeau | December 04, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Hi Donna,
You make me smile, laugh, and enjoy life. Thanks for coming up to see me at AH. The crowns are beautiful, the boxes are perfect, and the scepters are magical!!!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon at American Harvest | December 04, 2007 at 09:03 AM
LOVELY!!! Just LOVELY!!!
Posted by: Mosaic Queen | December 04, 2007 at 08:22 AM
Oh my word, Ms O, these things are breathtaking! Indeed you are lucky to own them and I am delighted that you have shared them. One can see your where they inspired you in your own crown making. I adore mine!
Christine
Posted by: Christine LeFever | December 04, 2007 at 07:00 AM
Beautiful....Love it all...
Posted by: Dawn | December 03, 2007 at 08:48 PM
Oh gorgeous!!! The use of the old engravings and the glitter just makes my eyes quiver in excitement! I LOVE your work!!
Posted by: Pandora | December 03, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Elegant and lovely, Donna...so holiday festive! Your previous post gave me the vapors - lawsy, Miz Scarlett!
Posted by: Dorian | December 03, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Wowza!!! Those old ones and new ones...both so amazing so rare and I love them. The box that looks like a stage with wee curtains!!! Precious :)
Posted by: phyllis | December 03, 2007 at 11:14 AM
Oh Donna...
I am breathless just looking at all the magic you have!
Absolutely stunning...
Priscilla
Posted by: Sweet Remembrance | December 03, 2007 at 09:53 AM
Hey Donna, who gets Johnny????? LOL, what a fabulous guy to have help you! Your crowns and such are dreamy as usual. You are the true queen of glitter glamour, and Johnny the king of give-aways! Hugs to you both!
Posted by: Ulla | December 03, 2007 at 07:51 AM
Donna, your crowns are amazing and how fun to see the crowns that inspire you. By the way there is thank you on my blog. xoxoxox Clarice
Posted by: clarice | December 03, 2007 at 07:15 AM
Donna, your work is just so beautiful! I know that they must be so very glad to have it at American Harvest....it really is magical, xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | December 03, 2007 at 04:23 AM
Donna, your new creations are truly breathtaking!!!
Posted by: Lori | December 03, 2007 at 03:04 AM
Donna,
Your Tiaras, and boxes are so very
lovely, darn I didn't win one. Will
your beautiful items be in the online shop at American Harvest?
Thank you for sharing you magic.....
Pinkie Denise
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | December 02, 2007 at 06:25 PM