Magritte the Tree Angel

(Before I begin, I'd like to apologize for my long absence! I was very ill for about two weeks, and I was not able to make anything during that time. But I'm all back now!)

Recently, I was inspired by Jenni Horne's gorgeous tree angel, Cherish. I decided to make something similar, but I didn't have an awesome vintage light cage to use as a base, and I didn't have any paper mache or floral foam. I attempted to sculpt my tree angel entirely from tin foil, intending to cover her in paper mache as soon as I could buy some. However, after three different people mistook my angel for an "Aunt Jemima" doll, I gave up and threw her away, disheartened. My best friend Lucy, having seen the hideous thing, suggested I turn one of my 18th century style dolls into a tree angel. As soon as she said it I was ready and itching to begin!

Here's Magritte in all her glory! She's surprisingly lightweight (being made of paperclay, tin foil, cardboard, tulle, and quilted fabric wings) and so, so pretty! Since I had already sculpted the head and arms a while back to make into a doll, the bulk of the job was done and the rest of her only took about a hour or two.

 Although I didn't get to use Jenni's tutorial, I did use the inspiration & spirit behind it. She felt the need to create something beautiful through any means necessary, and I can understand the compulsion! 

After making Magritte, I was on a roll! I busted out my soldering iron and all my supplies and churned out this lovely pendant (below). I also made 12 monogram pendants with mirrors on the back to be tied to bridesmaid's bouquets in an upcoming December wedding. After the bride has seen them, I will share pictures here.

For now, my creative juices are pumping non-stop! Today, Lucy and I will be making Christmas Ornaments, and I'll be sure to share the results! 

Comments

[Fritzi Marie]

Dearie,
I am so happy to hear that you are feeling better. Two weeks is way too long to be feeling under the weather. Let's get together soon. I found more dresses for you to model. So pretty. I can't wait to show you. I love the tree topper. You are so amazing and talented. I can't wait to see the wedding charms and the ornaments.

love love,
Kitty

[StarSparrow]

Thank you, I'm glad you like her!! I'd love to model dresses for you. Maybe next Friday? If that works for you I will come and I will do my hair all pretty :)
XOXO,
Ashley <3

[Jenni]

Oh my goodness!! She is a lovely tree topper. My kids voted against cherish...boo...they wanted to use our traditional one. but that's kind of cool that they have expectations and all for how they want to decorate. Wishing you the best.