What I Make. - Sarah Washburn: November 2009

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If you have been following my work for over a year, then you have seen my website change a few times. This last time I made a collage of materials I use (the first image) and setup the whole thing in Flash. I spent about 15 hours over a weekend working on it, but the original concept changed a few times. Since it isn't as cohesive as I'd like, I am creating a XHTML, CSS, and Javascript only site that doesn't require Flash to be viewed. Some Vista users were having problems getting to the Flash page, so that was a motivation also. I'll have the new version up within a few weeks.

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This is the before and after versions of this card. When I made it I hadn't intended on painting on it, but that's what happened! This is a Downy Woodpecker, common in Ohio. I painted it with acrylic paint.

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These leaves I picked up from the yard and from hiking. I dried them and mounted them on archival matboard.

It is important to make sure framed leaves are completely dry before framing them or they can grow mold.

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I framed these leaves that we found while hiking between 2 pieces of glass so that they will cast a shadow on the wall and you can look at the backs. Glass is 5x7"

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This mat is quilted an made from the same fabric as the pin on the last post. It is about 16" across and the other side is a dark forrest green.

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This pin was made from layered fabric flowers, cut out of a solid piece of material. I attached the pin to the card card as a birthday gift.

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12 Pieces of jewelry

nine bracelets, one repaired necklace, one set of earrings(only one shown), and one pendant

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Pastel drawing, 8.5x11" This was an interpretation of a photography by my friend, Nova Weller. You can see her other photography here: http://www.pbase.com/westbridge/novaweller

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I found this cardtable in our shed. It was left by the previous owners. The original vinyl and wood top were completely rotted out, but the frame was in good shape. So I've replaced the top with new wood and vinyl. I kept the torn patent label which was dated 1904. To think it was just hanging out in the shed!

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Mat and I were Mario and Luigi for halloween this year. I made our hats without a pattern... which was a challenge since I've never messed with the construction of a hat before.

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This frame is 3" square. I stretched a fruit bag net over the back and hung it in a cabinet to hold random earrings and things. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and it is very handy.