Thursday, February 7, 2013

Valentine Entry & Tutorial


 I decided to add a little Valentine love to my entryway this week to brighten my spirits. 
 
The last few days have been pretty darn mediocre. 1) because Figgy has been sick and had to be brought to the vet and  2) dealing with frustrating issues with getting the services that my boys need.  The latter is not something that is comfortable or fun to talk about, but the reality is that my boys have special needs.  When your children have autism there are a lot of other issues, like anxiety and OCD, that sometimes go along with it. Things that require medication to function. All their doctors and therapists agree, but there are just not enough clinicians out there to prescribe. I cannot even begin to describe my frustration over this!
  
Anyway, on to happier things, like delicate, book page angel wings.
 
 
Only simple supplies needed for these wings. Just cardboard, a paper punch, book pages, sissors, a marker and hot glue.
  
 
 
Begin by tracing a wing pattern (I found several on Google) or just drawing a wing shape free hand onto cardboard. Cut the cardboard shape out and begin adding in your punched out book pages using small dabs of hot glue. I placed the glue on the crease of each cut-out to they would be standing up when placed on the wreath. Attach a piece of twine to the back of the wings to hang.  I worked on this during some free time I had over the course of a couple of days. 

 
 
 
You can see our new lighter wall color in this picture. So glad I repainted! 
 
 
 
 
  
More of my Valentine painted rocks. If you missed the original post you can find it here.
 

 
 
 
I love the texture of the book page cut-outs standing up on the wings! And this is the most fragile little mirror, but I had to have it. It's just so special!
 
 
 
Lastly, a small touch of red from the owl pillow and the wool tweed throw.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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19 comments:

  1. the wings are awesome and i LOVE the mirror they are on. i had a client years ago ( i was a personal trainer) and she had two boys on the very severe end of the autism spectrum. it was SO hard for her.... she had been a professor before having her kids, but her life had to change. anyhow, just saying i somewhat understand and am glad you have this creative outlet.

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  2. I adore the book page wings, and I love how you styled them. I hope things look up for you.

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  3. Love the wings. Have you ever tried essential oils on your boys? They work wonders if you get the right blend. Thank you.

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  4. What a lovely vignette Angela! The angel wings are so cool and that mirror is just beautiful. I love seeing a mirror that shows it's age. ... Sorry to hear about the difficulties getting the servics your boys need. That must be very frustrating.

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  5. This is a great project! I have a mirror in my entry that would look great with one. :)

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  6. Fabulous idea, as always! Thanks for sharing and I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having with finding the right services for your boys! Have you tried this website? http://www.helpguide.org/mental/autism_help.htm I hope it helps! Have a great weekend! Kelly xoxo

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  7. It must be nice to walk in and see angel wings hanging there like an angel has come to visit. Wonderful post.

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  8. This is so cool! pinning! visiting from crafty scrappy happy.

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  9. Hoping that Figgy is much better now. Good luck with the boys I can understand some of your frustration as dear friends of mine have had to fight this battle with their children as well. You need lots of patience. Love the angel wings just what's needed!

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  10. The fluttering angel wings are lovely- book pages make everything look vintage-so happy to find your blog and I'm your newest follower-stop on by for a visit! Claire

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  11. Hi, Angela! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I just pinned it!

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  12. Very pretty, they look great on your vintage mirror!
    Visiting from NTT...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  13. Those wings are super cute and I LOVE that mirror too!

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  14. Beautiful wings and mirror, just a lovely vignette.

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  15. What a wonderful project. I love the tutorial on making these beautiful wings. Thank you so much for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Happy Valentine's!

    Jody

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  16. The wings are magical. I love pages as well. I would love for you to share you post at our WIW linky party. Hope you can join us!

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  17. In love with your angel wings!!!

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  18. Looks marvelous - what a lovely idea - LOVE the mirror you've hung your wings on. I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  19. Your wings are AMAZING! Would you please be able to give the length and width of the wings you cut out of cardboard. Also, about how many pages of punched out "feathers" did you glue on. Your wings look so precise and neat and like they could just float in the air like clouds. A GREAT job!

    Thank you!
    Wanda
    rstrom2@msn.com

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