Hand Crafted

Photo Face Hayley

2011-06-06T06:48:00.000-07:00

Photo Face~ Hayley

Mixed media

Porch door make over

2011-05-21T08:02:00.000-07:00

Porch door make over.

Medium: Acrylics

This is my porch door. I had the Baha'i quote hanging in a frame on the door for several years. Recently, I saw a friends door with some flowers on it and got all inspired. I didnt make a plan for this mural. I just put in some music and went wild. It was done almost entirely with cloth rags.

Flower Mirror

2011-05-06T07:22:00.000-07:00

Flower Mirror

Medium: Mixed media

The flowers on this frame are from recycled wrapping paper.

Grey flower mirror

2011-05-06T07:18:00.000-07:00

Grey flower mirror

Medium: Mixed media

For this one I painted the pine frame brown and wiped it off a little to make it look more stained than painted. The flowers are just scrap book paper. The image was in black and white. I took very wet pink acrylic paint and some metalic powder and washed over several of the flowers. I used a brayer to flatten it and allowed some of the brown to touch the image. Lastly, I used sand paper on all of the endges to rough it up for a shabby look. :)

Rose frame

2011-05-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

Rose picture frame

Medium: mixed media on hardboard

Heart Frame

2011-05-06T07:11:00.000-07:00

Heart picture frame

Medium: Acrylic on hardboard

Custom Jungle Stool- Pink

2011-05-02T08:40:00.000-07:00

Jungle Stool- Pink

Medium: Acrylics

Custom work

Custom Jungle Stool-Purple

2011-05-02T08:30:00.000-07:00

Jungle Stool- Purple

Medium: Acrylic

Custom work

Photo Face- Angelica

2011-04-20T22:30:00.001-07:00

Photo Face- Angelica

This is a gift for my step daughter, Angelica

9x12 hard backed canvas- Mixed media

Photo Face- Vayda

2011-04-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

Photo face~ Vayda

Mixed media on 9x12 hard backed canvas

White Doe

2011-04-18T06:53:00.001-07:00

White Doe

Medium: Acrylics on stretched canvas 11x14

Bunny Frame

2011-04-14T22:12:00.001-07:00

Bunny Frame

Hardboard and glass frame. Acrylic paint and ink

Greatest Name Plaque

2011-04-14T22:10:00.001-07:00

Greatest Name Plaque

Wooden plaque and acrylic paint.

Custom Step Stools

2011-04-14T22:05:00.000-07:00

Two Dora step stools

Pine premade step stool and acrylic paint.

Hardboard ornaments

2011-04-14T21:57:00.000-07:00

Hardboard ornaments.

Hardboard and acrylic paint.

I aquired these little 3x3 pieces of hardboard and got all inspired.

Challace Earrings

2011-04-14T21:54:00.001-07:00

Unitarian Challace earrings

Polymer clay and acrylic paint

Create Joy Ornaments

2011-04-14T21:49:00.001-07:00

Create Joy Ornaments

Acrylic paint, collage materials on wood

Bahai earings

2011-04-14T21:41:00.000-07:00

These 3 pair of Baha'i 9pt earrings

Acrylics on wooden disks

Mirrors

2011-04-02T22:54:00.000-07:00

These 3 mirrors are done using rubber stamps and acrylic paints.

Frames are wooden.

These are available at Heart of Town gift and thrift shop~ 2160 E Seneca St. Ovid, NY.

Custom Cartoon Logo

2011-04-02T22:50:00.000-07:00

These dogs are a custom cartoon logo. Original art in watercolor pencil and ink.

Logos available on Etsy at www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Inspiration Mirror

2011-04-02T22:48:00.000-07:00

Inspiration Mirror.

Acrylics (pink, brown, white) on wood.

This mirror was a gift for my step daughter, Angelica.

Playful Kitten

2011-04-02T22:42:00.000-07:00

Playful Kitten

Acrylics on stretched canvas.

This was originally an ACEO sized water color. I felt like doing it again. This time its an 11x14 acrylic. The original is for sale on Etsy... www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Bahai Tags

2011-04-02T22:32:00.000-07:00

Bahai Gift tags.

Hand stamped (w/my stamp design) on card stock.

Flower Mural

2011-04-02T22:22:00.000-07:00

This is a mural of flowers I did this past August.

Just got the pics. Done in acrylics.

Big Boy stool

2011-04-02T22:19:00.000-07:00

Big Boy Stool

This is a pine stool I got from Micheals. Its painted in acrylics and sealed.

This was a gift for my two favorite big boys, grandsons~Javari and Jayden.

Photo bracelet

2011-04-02T22:16:00.000-07:00

Photo Bracelet

This was a gift for my step daughter, Angelica, featuring her two sons.

More magnets

2011-04-02T22:13:00.000-07:00

Magnets

Magazine clippings on wooden disks.

These are available at Heart of Town gift and thrift shop at 2160 E Seneca St. Ovid, NY.

Custom challace earings

2011-04-02T22:11:00.000-07:00

Challace earings.

Polymer clay and acrylic paint.

This was a custom job. Thanks Sue!

Recycled booklets

2011-04-02T22:07:00.000-07:00

Recycled booklets.

Made from recycled food containers.

These are available at Heart of Town gift and thrift shop at 2160 E Seneca Street Ovid NY.

White Deer

2011-03-06T18:35:00.000-08:00

White deer painting I did for neighbors with a bakery.

Acrylic on canvas

Cartoon Logos

2011-03-06T18:32:00.000-08:00

These are a couple of custom cartoon logos I did for family.

Medium~ Watercolor pencil and ink

Available at Etsy.... www.awesomestamps.etsy.com

Modern Chalase necklace set

2011-03-06T18:28:00.000-08:00

This is a custom set made for a friend.

The necklace is made using a wooden disk and the earings are made of polymer.

Childrens necklaces

2011-03-06T18:21:00.000-08:00

These are childrens 9pt star necklaces made using small wooden disks. The star is painted with glow in the dark paint!

9 pt star set

2011-03-06T18:19:00.000-08:00

This is a necklace and earing set I made for myself. The necklace charm is made from a wooden disk and the earing charms are crafted of polymer clay.

Beading

2011-03-06T18:14:00.000-08:00

These are a few items I through together using left over charms I had.

Available on Etsy .... http://www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com/

This necklace is Sold! :)

Bags

2011-03-06T18:10:00.000-08:00

Iron Ons on canvas bags.

Available on Etsy... www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Bunny in acrylic

2011-03-06T17:34:00.000-08:00

Lets be friends

This was originally an ACEO sized water color. I felt like doing it again. This time its an 11x14 acrylic. The original is available on Etsy at www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Magnets

2011-03-06T17:27:00.000-08:00

These sets of magnets are available for sale on Etsy.

www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Abdul-Baha in full color

2011-02-06T18:09:00.000-08:00

Abdul-Baha in full color~

Medium: Acrylics on stretched canvas

Donated

Abdul-Baha Black and White

2011-02-06T17:58:00.000-08:00

Abdul-Baha Black and White~

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Donated

Magnets

2011-01-08T22:18:00.001-08:00

Hand made magnets~ Brown and Pink

Polymer clay, acrylic paint, diamond glaze
Available on Etsy at www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Magnets

2011-01-08T22:16:00.001-08:00

Hand made magnets~ Blue and White

Polymer clay, acrylic paint, diamond glaze
Available on Etsy at www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Magnets

2011-01-08T22:14:00.001-08:00

Hand made magnets~ Purple and Pink

Polymer clay, acrylic paint, diamond glaze

Available on Etsy at http://www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com/

Magnets

2011-01-08T22:13:00.000-08:00

Hand made magnets~ Red, brown, gold
Polymer clay, acrylic paint, diamond glaze
Available on Etsy at http://www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com/

Magnets

2011-01-08T22:11:00.000-08:00

Magnets~Brights
Wooden disk, acrylic paint, diamond glaze
Available on Etsy at www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Magnets

2011-01-08T22:10:00.001-08:00

Magnets~ muted tones

Wooden disk, acrylic paint, diamond glaze

Available on Etsy at www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Ornament

2011-01-08T22:09:00.001-08:00

Ornament~ Brown and Pink

Polymer clay, acrylic paint, diamond glaze
Available on Etsy at www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Ornament

2011-01-08T22:06:00.000-08:00

Ornament~Blue and white

Polymer clay, acrylic paint, diamond glaze

Available on Etsy at www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Ornament

2011-01-08T20:57:00.000-08:00

Purple Ornament~

Polymer clay, acrylics, diamond glaze.

Available at www.awesomeartstamps.etsy.com

Blake

2010-12-27T19:09:00.000-08:00

Blake

Medium~ Pencil on paper

Dog Portrait

2010-10-09T22:59:00.000-07:00

~ Dog Portrait~

Medium: Pencil on heavy paper

This was a custom piece for my friend, Celia.

Akai

2010-03-14T20:50:00.001-07:00

~ Akai~

Medium: Pencil on paper

Miles

2010-03-14T20:48:00.000-07:00

~ Miles~

Medium: Pencil on paper

Yoga Bunnies

2010-03-14T20:29:00.000-07:00

Yoga Bunnies

Medium: Acryic & Ink on Stretched canvas 8"x10"

I did a portion of this series on 4x6" hard backed canvas a few years ago. I sold all the originals on Etsy.com. They are so popular that I decided to go ahead and redo them, adding a few poses. This time I decided to make them bigger and put them on a nicer canvas.

Now the prints are for sale on my web site

www.fineartbycarrie.com

and the originals will be on display at varied Yoga Centers throughout Ithaca, NY.

Recycle Land

2010-02-21T22:56:00.000-08:00

~Recycle Land~

Medium: Acrylic & ink on stretched canvas

This painting combines all of my favorite things combined. Love it! Fun :)

Inspiration Box

2010-02-21T22:52:00.000-08:00

~Inspiration Box~

Medium: Mixed

This is an Ayyam-i-Ha gift for my step daughter, Angelica.

This was fun project. Its a balsom wood box painted purple.
The words and pics are clippings from varied magazines. The entire thing is covered in matt Modge Podge.

Angelica Lid

2010-02-21T22:48:00.000-08:00

~Angelica Lid~

Medium: Mixed

This is an Ayyam-i-Ha gift for my step daughter Angelica.

I used a jelly jar lid, placed a photo in the bottom, surrounded the edge with micro beads, added stickers and jems then covered it all in diamond glaze. I added a ribbon and magnets to the back.

Ta-da! Fridge magnet.

Greg & Nick

2010-01-02T14:56:00.001-08:00

~Greg & Nick~

Medium: Acrylic on stretched canvas

I did this portrait of my brother and nephew, Nicholas as a "Happy Everything" gift :) I havent done a piece like this, where everything has to be pretty darn acurate, in a long time. I am very pleased with the outcome. Greg and Nick liked it too!

Jayden Name

2010-01-02T14:55:00.001-08:00

~Jayden Name~

Medium: Marker on hard backed canvas

Javari Name

2010-01-02T14:53:00.000-08:00

~Javari Name~

Medium: Marker on hard backed canvas

Paint Brushes

2010-01-02T14:52:00.000-08:00

~Paint Brushes~

Medium: Marker on paper

Angelica Cartoon

2010-01-02T14:51:00.000-08:00

~Angelica & boys~

Medium: Watercolor pencil on paper

Santa

2010-01-02T14:49:00.000-08:00

~Santa~

Watercolor pencil on paper

Yo Gabba Gabba Mural

2009-11-28T17:13:00.000-08:00

~Yo Gabba Gabba Mural~

Medium: Acrylic

This was alot of fun. There is nothing better than drawing on walls. :)

Marbleised T-shirts

2009-11-24T12:51:00.000-08:00

Marbleised T-shirts.

Air brush paint on cotton.

Halloween Card

2009-11-24T12:33:00.000-08:00

~ Halloween Card~

Carstock & ink

I am the voice

2009-11-23T10:23:00.001-08:00

~I am the Voice~

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

approx 36"x 24"

I created this painting for my daughters school. Her school is a charter school focused on social justice and I felt this partial quote from Tony Robbins really summed up what they are about. I donated it along with 110 laminated book marks for the students. This piece is now on display in the lobby at the Clinton House in downtown Ithaca, NY.

Book Illustrations

2009-11-23T08:37:00.000-08:00

My friend Heather Deaville recently asked me to illustrate her children's book, "I have a Guardian Angel". The story was inspired by my brother, Greg's, story about his birth mother. In the story Ms. Moffit watches over our little boy throughout his day....in the car with daddy, at school while he's missing his parents, at the park on the 'very tall slide', in the kitchen while mommy is distracted etc. All of the animals in the book acknowledge Ms. Moffit (as it is said that animals are in tune with the spirit world) but our little man does not see her. At bath time one day daddy tells him that he has a Guardian Angel who watches over him. At the end of the book the little guys recognises Ms. Moffit for himself.

All of the art is done in water color and ink. I made 'Ms. Moffit's' hair red like Greg's birth mother's. The father in the book is modeled after Greg himself. The boy telling the story is modeled after Greg's son, Nicholas. Several pages have a little hidden symbol representing, Greg, Nicholas, the author or myself. For example the license plate is Greg's birth date and there are toys and cell phone in the fish tank because Nicholas went through a long and frustrating phase of putting everything in dads fish tank..lol. This was the second book I have illustrated. The first being 'Cassy the little witch' in 1989.

Grass Roots Art Barn

2009-07-27T07:18:00.000-07:00

Wahoo! I am psyched. I had 3 pieces of art displayed in the Art Barn at the Grass Roots festival in Trumasburg, NY between July 16-19.
This was my first gallery showing since 1988.

It was a real thrill to see people responding to my work.
Here are a couple of comments people left.

T-shirt in Catalog!

2009-06-11T16:59:00.001-07:00

~Love, Peace, Unity hand~

Medium: Watercolor & Ink
I am very excited to report that Special Ideas is now carrying one of my
favorite designs as a child's T-shirt! Wahoo!
You can order online at www.bahairesources.com

Wednesday Society Poster

2009-06-11T16:53:00.000-07:00

~Wednesday Society Poster~

Graphic Design

I did this for my friend's business.

Composting

2009-05-28T20:07:00.000-07:00

~Composting~
Medium: Colored pencil and ink.

Surprised Goat

2009-05-28T20:05:00.001-07:00

~Surprised Goat~

Medium: Colored pencil and ink

Free Range Eggs

2009-05-28T20:04:00.000-07:00

~Free Range Eggs~

Medium: Colored pencil and ink.

Got Grass

2009-05-28T19:59:00.000-07:00

~Got Grass (fed beef)~
Medium: Colored pencil and ink.

Earth Mother

2009-05-05T23:47:00.000-07:00

"Earth Mother"

Medium~ Watercolor on canvas 9"x12"

Javari Shirt

2009-01-28T10:01:00.000-08:00

~Javari shirt~

Medium: Color pencil

I drew this then turned it into an iron on for this little shirt.

This is a gift for my step grandson, Javari.

Live In The Now

2009-01-22T14:06:00.000-08:00

~Live In The Now~

Medium: Mixed

This is a magnet. About 3" long. I printed 'live in the' on photo paper then adhered it to a piece of stiff cardboard. Then I painted 3 letters brown an glued them onto the photo paper. I added some simple little flowers in acrylics and ta-da!

This is a gift for Heather.

J Man Hip Hop Bear

2009-01-21T21:21:00.000-08:00

~'J Man' Hip Hop Bear~

Medium: Colored Pencil
I drew this and scanned it into the computer. It was coverted to an iron on.

These are gifts for my step grandson, Javari and my little friend, Jordan.

Snow White

2009-01-21T20:43:00.000-08:00

~Snow White~

Reproduction- obviously! :P

I drew this when I was about 12. My daughter was cleaning and found this old photo copy of the picture I drew. I colored the photo copy in with colored pencil. I remember being really proud of this back then. Still pretty darn awesome!

NOW is the key

2009-01-18T19:18:00.000-08:00

~NOW is the key~

Medium: Mixed

I used waxed hemp to tie three scrabble letters to a 2.5" metal craft key. I added burlap fibers and a gold wire to hang it from. I made this as a gift for my dear, darling husband to remind him that NOW is all he has and NOW is all that matters....and NOW is just fine ;)

Kelly's Heart

2009-01-18T19:09:00.000-08:00

~Kelly's Heart~
Medium: Mixed on woodThis is a 3" balsam wood heart that came out of a hanging frame below. I drilled a hole in it so it was hangable. I painted it pink and dusted it with Perfect Pearls. I adhered mesh and paper roses in layers. The words are computer generated and printed on photo paper. I added a silver cord, fibers and some gems for texture and covered it all in Diamond Glaze.
Gift for my much loved sister in law, Kelly Davidson.

Shhh Prayers Door Hanger

2009-01-18T18:57:00.000-08:00

~Shhh... Prayers Door Hanger~

Medium: Mixed on wood
This is a balsam wood door hanger I bought at the dollar store. I painted it cream using acrylics and drug a lighter cream across it for dimension. I stamped a simple border along the sides and added the Baha'i Ring Stone symbol at the top (as this is a gift for beloved Baha'i friends) I adhered paper images of flowers, a horse and bird. The words are printed on photo paper and the entire thing has a coating of Diamond Glaze over it.This is a gift for Lauretta and Russ in NC.

Angelica's Family wall hanging

2009-01-13T19:27:00.000-08:00

~Angelica's Family wall hanging~

Medium: Acrylics on wood
I found this balsom wood frame at the dollar store. I painted it purple then stamped grey mesh and black swirls (in paint). I added stick on jems for a little glitz.

I printed the quote and pictures and adhered them from behind. Organdy ribbon was added to hang it by. I covered the back up with purple card stock to keep it looking neat.

This is a gift for Angelica :)

Javari Block

2009-01-13T19:22:00.000-08:00

~Javari Block~

Medium: Mixed

Size: 1.5"x1.5"

I made this block charm the same way I did the pink one below.
This is a gift for Javari's mommy :)

Beautiful Daughters Block Charm

2009-01-13T19:13:00.000-08:00

~Beautiful Daughters Charm~

Medium: Mixed

I found a pack of two wooden blocks at the dollar store. This inspired me :)

I drilled a home down the center. I painted it pink and put pictures of my girls all at around age 5 yrs on it. I coved it all in Diamond Glaze.
I ran a wire pin through the hole and added beads, fibers and a silver cord to hang it by.

Bobble Head clothing

2008-12-27T13:05:00.000-08:00

I made these for Maya Rae for Xmas. She said she loved Bobble Heads (Littlest Pet Shop) so much that she wished she had them on clothes.
I scanned some of ther LPS stickers then printed them out on iron-ons.
I put a big version of her current favorite on a $4 T from Walmart and then smaller ones on all the unprinted pairs in a pack of underwear.
She was DELIGHTED!!!

Japanese Shirt

2008-12-27T13:01:00.000-08:00

This Japanese symbol is the "Year of the Horse". I took the image from the internet, cleaned it up on Adobe and then printed it onto an iron on. I used a black T from Walmart. The iron-ons say to use no steam but I figured out by accident a few years ago that if you DO use steam you can get a worn in/ vintage look so this time I did use steam to age the look a little.

Meditating Chicken turned book

2008-12-27T12:55:00.000-08:00

Meditating Chicken turned book.

This painting/book was a gift for my friend, Heather. I asked her what she liked best and she gave me a list.....chickens, meditation, pink peace signs, tulips, swirls, saige green and anything happy and girly :)
So hows this?

I turned this painting into a book in the same way as the 'Great Spirit Rabbit' below.

Meditating Chicken

2008-12-27T12:50:00.000-08:00

~Meditating Chicken~

Medium: Acrylics and ink on cardboard

4.5"x6"

Great Spirit Rabbit turned book

2008-12-27T12:41:00.000-08:00

This is the Great Spirit Rabbit painting turned into a book.

This was inspired by a little hand made book I saw at the North East Baha'i Conference this month. An aquantence showed me her book. She had gotton it in Africa as I recall. It was simple with white pages and a cardboard cover. She had filled it with quotes, prayers and pictures that made her happy. I was moved by this and came home to make my own.
I painted the cardboard (4.5"x6") then I cut 30 pieces of card stock to size. Then it was all stacked together and clipped in place. I used a tiny drill bit to make the holes along the edge. I used multi colored string and sewed the layers together. I added a ribbon so I can tie it closed. (assuming it will get bulky with time)

Great Spirit Rabbit

2008-12-23T07:13:00.000-08:00

~Great Spirit Rabbit~

Medium: Acrylics and ink on cardboard

Greatest Name Ruffle

2008-12-19T21:25:00.000-08:00

~Greatest Name Ruffle~

Medium: Acrylics on hard backed canvas

Size: 8"x6"

This was painted for sale on Ebay.

I am hoping that someone will find it perfect for their little girls' Barbie pink bedroom.

The true colors are baby pink and lavendar.

Greatest Name Curtain

2008-12-19T21:19:00.000-08:00

~Greatest Name Curtain~

Medium: Acrylics on hard backed cavas

I made these to sell on Ebay. I am not happy with the color of the photo.

The true colors are baby pink (background) and lavendar (curtain).

Greatest Name Mosaic

2008-12-18T22:14:00.000-08:00

~Greatest Name Mosaic~
Medium: Mixed- Acrylics, paper, micro beads and diamond glaze on stretched canvas.

I was in Micheals the other day and saw this oval canvas and was instantly inspired to paint the Greatest Name on it.
The Greatest Name is a symbol of the Baha'i Faith. Translated it means 'O Glory of Glories'.
For the border I glued segments of printed cardstock directly onto the canvas. Then I filled the gaps between the cardstock with diamond glaze and dumped micro beads into the glue. After this dried I pooled diamond glaze onto the cardstock for a glassy look.
I painted the center cream and added the Greatest Name in deep purple.

Many Religions One God

2008-12-07T17:42:00.000-08:00

~Many Religions, One God~

Medium: Mixed

I found this stick while out hiking 2 yrs ago. I saw it and thought...this is art!

But, I had no idea of what to do with it.

Then about 3 weeks ago I had the vision of these flags hanging on the stick.

It was inspired by Tibetan Prayer Flags.
I cut the flags of muslin, stamped the border around the edges then painted the religious symbols on each in burnt umber acrylic paint. I strung the flags on waxed string with metal beads separating them.

The symbols in order are....

Zoroastrian (Zoroaster), Hindu (Krishna),Buddhist (Buddha), Jewish (Moses),

Christian (Jesus), Muslim (Mohammad), Baha'i (Baha'u'llah)

This is hanging in our family room :)

Yoga Bunny Warrior

2008-12-02T18:56:00.000-08:00

"Yoga Bunny does.....Warrior"

Medium: acrylics, watercolor & ink

4"x6" hard back canvas

SOLD on Etsy

Yoga Bunny Pigeon Pose

2008-12-02T18:53:00.000-08:00

"Yoga Bunny does.....Pigeon Pose"

Medium: acrylics, watercolor & ink

4"x6" hard back canvas

Yoga Bunny Forward Bend

2008-12-02T18:50:00.000-08:00

"Yoga Bunny does.....Forward Bend"

Medium: acrylics, watercolor & ink

4"x6" hard back canvas