All About Cards

 

The Phoebes met at Marcella's on July 10 for a combination afternoon meeting and morning play day, where members used some of the many shared ephemera items and techniques to make greeting cards. Each member was asked to make at least 2 cards to give to Rosie, who will use them during the coming year to send out "sunshine" messages to Phoebes celebrating birthdays, and get-well messages to those who are ill, or those who just need a little cheering up. The result was a wonderful collection of one-of-a-kind handmade cards created by many busy hands. If you missed the meeting or wish to make some additional cards, please give them to Donna at the August meeting. Donna will be making sure Rosie receives them. 

    Calendar of Events

August 14, (Saturday), 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Phoebe Meeting at Marcella's. 

September 11, (Saturday), 1:30 to 4:30 P.M., Phoebe Meeting at Marcella's. Elise's small doll challenge will be due.

October 9, (Saturday), 1:30 to 6 P.M., Anniversary Potluck Celebration and Meeting, Location is tentatively set for Daisy's Episcopal Church in Alameda. Bring a sweet or savory dish to share.

                         Show and Tell

Anne brought her ceramic "Bell 

Doll" for all to admire. A true belle!

This is Daisy's "Sewing Mother," surrounded by her new dolls in progress.

Harlene created this beautiful note book, complete with pockets for notes and a pen.

Kathy is in the process of making a circular sewn "Black Hole" quilt, with shimmering planets, suns and stars.

Jennifer has been using needle and thread to create "Fun Buttons" perfect for embellishment and creation. 

Sue's latest creation is a "Spirit Man." She modeled this face and terrific hands and added them into a cloud of wet-felted wool, along with a wand, feathers and amulets. 

            CARDS, CARDS, CARDS

Below are just a few of the amazing cards Phoebes made for "Sunshine." Each one is a unique artistic expression of it's maker.

                    

Together Again at Last!

 

It has been almost 15 months since the Phoebes have been able to meet in person due to pandemic restrictions. During this time we were able to get together once a month for a Zoom meeting, which was wonderful, but not the same as gathering in person. Now that we are once again able to do so, and our members have all had their two vaccinations, we joyfully gathered on Marcella's lovely patio on June 12 and resumed our monthly meetings. It was truly thrilling to to see everyone and all the lovely and artistic items they have been making, including those for this month's challenge, "Summer Garden."  Harlene shared with us a number of beautifully embellished covered envelopes and books, like the one shown above.

Calendar of Events

July 10, (Saturday), 10 A.M., Play Day and Phoebe Meeting at Marcella's. We will begin the card-making play day at 10 A.M., followed by a meeting at 2 P.M. Some of the cards will be given to Rosie for Sunshine mailings. Details will be in the July newsletter.

August 14, (Saturday), 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Phoebe Meeting at Marcella's. 

September 11, (Saturday), 1:30 to 4:30 P.M., Phoebe Meeting at Marcella's. Elise's small doll challenge will be due.

October 9, (Saturday), 1:30 to 6 P.M., Anniversary Potluck Celebration and Meeting, Location is tentatively set for Daisy's Episcopal Church in Alameda. Bring a sweet or savory dish to share. 

Challenge and Exchanges

A beautiful Summer Garden collage by Harlene, and...

two more of her beautiful book covers, both above and below. 

 

An overflowing of Bonnie's original embellishments, including many unique yoyos.

A sweet garden lady, also by Bonnie, adorned with pretty flowers.

Four of Anne's exceptional tin and ceramic figures, including three lovely ladies in pastel colors with flowers in their hair.

Elizabeth's very original "Tentacle Garden" featuring clay tentacles and plate, and live plants.

Caroline and Jennifer had great fun making these cute little elephants with hats, and...

two pink elephants in a champagne glass, and...

this truly adorable hedgehog!

Suzanne has completed her "Nasty Lady" self-portrait pillow in a colorful array of hues, appliques and bindings.

Donna used a photo of her backyard as a reference for this watercolor painting.

Colleen's mastery produced this beautiful wave made of fused glass.

Following the garden theme, Marcella presented her garden fairy, and...

 a very lovely quilted fabric postcard with floral applique for all to admire.

This is Daisy's farm girl doll tending to her garden, and...

this is her girl on a bike with "swimming fish," inspired by the saying "Women need men like fish need a bicycle."

Geri, the master card maker, shared three of her very beautiful cards. 

Kathy displayed some of the many fairy dolls she has been making with her granddaughters.

Sally sent some of her wonderful abstract art to a web site that printed it on several yards of cotton fabric. She is contemplating making tote bags with some of it.

Barbara has been busy making more exquisite Parisian inspired art using tiny antique dolls and amazing ephemera treasures she purchased in France.