The Tarot Card Reader $45
Le Carnivale
$65
Carnival is a butterfly of winter whose last real flight of Mardi Gras forever ends his glory" (Perry Young)
This whimsical piece, "La Carnivale" It is meant to be an heirloom piece and I am sure you will love it as much as I do!
This altered piece of jewelry made with vintage and repurposed bits from my travels has been constructed and made to be one of a kind. It is a treasure trove for the eyes and will be cherished heirloom piece for years to come. While it is fragile in nature, it is meant to be worn and so long as it is stored carefully, it should last you many years to come.
The focal for this Carnivale Piece is a hand antiqued wooden repurposed architecture piece that I have antiqued, painted, sanded, repainted and distressed. In the center of the beautifully distressed piece is an antique Frozen Charlotte head or Penny Doll head. The head has also been distressed and antiqued and and adorned with vintage ribbon in a dark chocolate colour. Adorning the bow around her neck is one Swarovski crystal. Also adourning the wooden piece are pink Swarovski crystals which have been carefully glued on. On either side of the piece and attached to the beautiful chain are strands of overdyed ribbon, perfect for your Carnivale or Mardi Gras themed ensemble! Then the chain of this wonderful piece, has been made up of vintage bits and pieces of metalwork, charms, glass beads, glass lampwork beads, and wooden beads, all strung beautifully for an ecclectic, feminine and antique look. It is a "one of a kind"
The wooden focal piece of this necklace is 4" by 4.5" and the frozen charlotte head is 1" by 1.5". The chain on which it hangs is just over 20". The clasp is a brass screw clasp and the hardware is all brass or gold toned. I found most of these pieces at vintage stores, antique stores or on my travels. It truly is a remarkable piece.
I hand make each piece and it is one of a kind. I use altered bits and pieces and found objects in my items that I find on my adventures. I also upcycle and repurpose pieces found from thriftstores, antique stores and markets.
This piece looks like it is from a begone era, when the Carnival was full of myterious masks and glitz. It is one of a kind and totally hand made just for you!
The Circus Carnie $40
This piece is entitled "The Circus Carnie" an ode to the Men of the Circus! A colorful, mardi-gras inspired piece with overdyed bits of ribbon twirling around a hand antiqued carnival photograph that has been set into a small metal stamped frame. Dangling from the frame is a small silver toned key. This necklace is all in silver tonesa and I have added a beautifully repurposed chain that I pieced together. It has pretty purple vintage buttons, mother of pearl pieces, silver toned beads and purple plastic beads all scattered amongs the silver link chain.
This is an extra-long necklace and the chain hangs approx. 34" The charm is 2" by 2.5" and the little key is 1.25" long. The overdyed ribbons are blue pink and purple. Add a little carnival in your life!
Please note that I hand make each piece and it is one of a kind. I use altered bits and pieces and found objects in my items that I find on my adventures. I also upcycle and repurpose pieces found from thriftstores, antique stores and markets. Sometimes there may be small imperfections in a bead or chain since I use vintage "found items" in my works. All pieces are totally wearable, wonderful and have much character!
This piece looks like it is from a begone era, when the Carnival was full of myterious masks and glitz. It is one of a kind and totally hand made just for you!
The "Circus Lion" $35
This piece is entitled "The Circus Lion" is a tribute the animals of the circus that we grew up with and love! I have used an upcycled piece of formica which I have gracefully hand soldered a frame around and added hand copper patina. I then took a vintage Lion picture from an old story book and framed and sealed it in the center. It has a petite satin ribbon frame applied around it and 4 gold glittered chips glued above it. Hanging below it is a duo of plastic striped round beads in yellow and blue, an ode to the circus, and two little red crystals. Also hanging is a piece of red satin ribbon trim.
This piece hangs on a very colorul red braided and knotted fabric (nylon) chain that pulls over your head. The fabric is 26" long and the pendant is 2.5" by 2".
Add a little fun and carnival in your life!
Please note that I hand make each piece and it is one of a kind. I use altered bits and pieces and found objects in my items that I find on my adventures. I also upcycle and repurpose pieces found from thriftstores, antique stores and markets. Sometimes there may be small imperfections in a bead or chain since I use vintage "found items" in my works. All pieces are totally wearable, wonderful and have much character!
This piece looks like it is from a begone era, when the Carnival was full of myterious masks and glitz. It is one of a kind and totally hand made just for you!
Circus History
In the past, the typical circus was held within an oval or circular showground with tiered seating often flanking the edges. Other circuses performed under a large tent, but in Rome, an open-air stadium served as the arena where an array of public exhibitions took place. Horse races, staged battles, equestrian shows, and chariot competitions unfolded, as spectators cheered and embraced this exhilarating form of entertainment.
Trained exotic animals wowed the crowds, while jugglers and acrobats amused guests before the next battle or race commenced. The circus associated with Rome may have very well stemmed from the Egyptians' display of exotic animals to the Greeks' use of chariot racing as a popular form of entertainment.
Tiered seating ran parallel with the sides of the course, which created a crescent at the ends. People of rank were seating at the lower arrangements, while separate state boxes were offered to the host of the games and their friends. The circus in Ancient Rome also served as a significant event in history because it was the only public scene that allowed men and women to enjoy an event with one another.
The first circus established in Rome was called the Circus Maximus, which was situated in a valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills. Additional circuses in Rome flourished, including the Circus Flaminius, the Circus Neronis, and the Circus of Maxentius.
(thanks to jugglenow.come for this information)