Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Elise Creations & Passions Cowls

My new project making these warm beautiful Cowls/Scarves/Neckwarmers.

Here's the link if you are interested in purchasing.
                            Elise Creations & Passions Crocheted Purple Cowl
Here's the link if you are interested in purchasing.

    Here's one that I sold. I think I'll have to make more like this one.

This Purple & Heather Gray knitted cowl, with fringe was bought from me, as a gift for a friend. The woman who bought it fell so in love with it, that I have a feeling it might never make it to her friend. This chunky hand knitted Purple and heather gray cowl, scarf, is made of soft thick, acrylic yarn, with a Spalted Maple Decorative button, for warmth and style. Just slip one on over your head, for a warm cozy feeling without the bulk of a long scarf. Handmade in Vermont, by me (Elise). The one of a kind button is made of forest salvaged, Vermont maple wood, by Jedd, of Kettler Woodwork. You can purchase his buttons at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KettlerWoodworks. The distinctive dark spalting colors and lines and freeform shape make this button truly unique. Finished with completely natural, 100% pure tung oil, the button is soft to touch but durable enough to hold up to years of use.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Bee on Purple Flowers

Bee on Purple Floss Flowers (Ageratum houstonianum).
This photo was awarded Photo of the Day on Capture My Vermont, for March 12, 2016.

My photographs are available for purchase through EliseCreations.artfire.com

Thanks for your visits, favs and comments. As always, appreciated very much!

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Nigella or Love-In-A-Mist



Nigella or Love-In-A-Mist flowers. I can't wait until I see these growing in my garden again.
Nigella damascena (love-in-a-mist, ragged lady or devil in the bush) is an annual garden flowering plant, belonging to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae.
The bottom photo was awarded Photo of the Day, on Capture My Vermont, for February 23, 2016.

My photographs are available for purchase through EliseCreations.artfire.com

Thanks for your visits, favs and comments. As always, appreciated very much!

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?



The Mayor is in. A Pembroke Welsh Corgie hangs out in the window of a Store in Bristol, Vermont.

My photographs are available for purchase through EliseCreations.artfire.com

Thanks for your visits, favs and comments. As always, appreciated very much!

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

Island Art

Stone Sculptures.
These are the most wonderful stone lawn sculptures I've seen, while traveling the islands during the 9th annual Discover the Heart of the Islands: Open Farm and Studio Tour. These castles are built by Harry Barber, who was born in Switzerland and always had a strong fondness for the castles found throughout the country. He created miniature buildings from local Vermont field stone. He was a passionate gardener and groundskeeper, and often loved to enhance the look of his properties by constructing beautiful castles, fountains and stone walls made from local field stone.
This photo was Awarded Photo of the Day On Capture My Vermont for February 12, 2016.

My photographs are available for purchase through EliseCreations.artfire.com

Thanks for your visits, favs and comments. As always, appreciated very much!


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Saturday, February 6, 2016

Alpacas Munching Greens

Abby (Moonacre Absolute Prestige)
Kiylan
Halle

Alpacas are so adorable while chewing. There are two kinds of alpacas. These are Huacaya alpacas, (pronounced Wuh-kai-ya). Huacayas are fluffy like teddy bears and Suris have long shiny locks like very soft, slightly curly hair. Alpacas are bred specifically for their fiber. High quality fleece from both species fetches top dollar on the international market. Some hand spinners like to spin alpaca fiber mixed with cotton, wool or Silk. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, ponchos, sweaters, socks, coats, bedding, and a wide variety of textiles.

My photographs are available for purchase through EliseCreations.artfire.com

Thanks for your visits, favs and comments. As always, appreciated very much!


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