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"SONATA"

September 7th, 2009 in member junk     
monakent monakent, member
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Vintage Assemblage by : gailmarie Items used - vintage: Doll arms, cake decorating tips, wooden checkers and wood pcs, painted door hinge, pastry edger tip; weathered wood, collapsible ruler, metal pcs, raffia, wire, washers, screws, nuts and bolts (vintage and new)
Sonata (noun) - a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of constrasting forms. I am very big into music, having studied piano for over 10 years and voice for over 7 years. I have also been involved with theater for over 20 years. It stands to reason I would choose names for my pieces whenever possible, using a song title, instrument or type of music. This name seemed fitting, as I often times use 3 or 4 (or more) contrasting items when creating my pieces. Here is a close-up of the top portion of this piece.
These doll arms are so stained from age, at first I wasnt sure I would keep them. I am SOOOO glad I did, because I really like them with this piece.
I love this painted hinge. The color is so me. Plus, of course, the rust adds quite a bit to the overall piece. Who doesnt like rust???
I still crack up when I look at her cake decorating tips!!!! For some reason they still make me laugh. Hoping others will see the humor in them as well.  :o)
Vintage Assemblage by : gailmarie Items used - vintage: Doll arms, cake decorating tips, wooden checkers and wood pcs, painted door hinge, pastry edger tip; weathered wood, collapsible ruler, metal pcs, raffia, wire, washers, screws, nuts and bolts (vintage and new)

Vintage Assemblage by : gailmarie

Items used - vintage: Doll arms, cake decorating tips, wooden checkers and wood pcs, painted door hinge, pastry edger tip; weathered wood, collapsible ruler, metal pcs, raffia, wire, washers, screws, nuts and bolts (vintage and new)

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Pattern or design used: My Own Design - gailmarie
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Comments (9)

porcupinemamma writes: Well Done!!!! :0) Posted: 4:32 am on October 1st
suewhitney writes: She is ab fab... love the decorating tips. Hahahaha!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 10:52 pm on September 10th
CottageElements writes: Gailmarie, your creations always put a smile on my face, and give me a chuckle. This creation is music to my ears. Bravo!

Lani Posted: 10:30 pm on September 10th
alicemom writes: I needed an evening chuckle....BIG THANKS GAILMARIE!
"Miss Sonny" I am sure will hit her high notes, she has all the right shapes.
smiles, alice Posted: 10:51 pm on September 9th
monakent writes: Thank you so much for the wonderful comments on my latest piece. I brought this to the gallery I show my work at and have told myself if this doesn't sell in a few weeks, I'm taking it back to hang on my wall at home. Part of me wants to sell it and the other part doesn't. What to do?????

I think one of my next pieces will have to be called Aria - I LOVE that name. Also, Patina would be a fun name, as would Harmony. I have you four to thank for the upcoming names!!! gailmarie Posted: 5:54 pm on September 8th
fellowjunker writes: Oh Gailmarie--you are just toooo fabulous!! This is adorable as is everything you do. I absolutely love the aged patina on the arms!!!
xojanis Posted: 1:02 pm on September 8th
shabbychick writes: Another wonderful creation - and her name is beautiful too!

Her pieces and parts (and tips) - are all in perfect harmony!!

Thanks for sharing with us!

Kathy Posted: 11:24 am on September 8th
RustyDiva writes: I'm with ya on the rusty hinge ~ great patina ~ but I must say that the "tips" are my fave. They made me laugh too. Great job once again gailmarie! Posted: 11:03 am on September 8th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: She's wonderful! And yes, I giggled when I saw her decorating tips. ;)

I love how you name your pieces. Even though I don't have a background in music, it is a big part of me. My oldest daughter's middle name is Aria so I truly get what you are saying.

Another great piece, gailmarie!
Candy Posted: 6:06 am on September 8th
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