Decorate with Fiber Fantasy Butterflies

A section of my upstairs bathroom

decorated with my original designed

fiber, fantasy butterflies in several sizes.

If you love butterflies as I do, you might just want to have me create several of my original designed fiber fantasy butterflies in your choice of colors with Swarovski crystal accents. (Note: the large butterfly at the top of the flower photo is the largest butterfly I create and is 12" long x 11" wide at the top tip of the wings)

I can create them in several different sizes the smallest being approximately 1.75" x 1.75", and the largest 12" long.

The above photo shows several of the 1.75" size butterflies accenting my flower photos in my kitchen.  Each butterfly's body is created with Swarovski crystals.  These can also be made into "pins", if you'd like to wear your butterfly. Below is a photo of 3 different size butterflies accenting the flower photo in one of my bedrooms.





Below is a photo of a trio of fabric butterflies which I created for my great niece's first baby girl who will be making her debut sometime in June.  Her theme for the baby's room is going to be butteflies!!  Her colors for the room where to be light greens, pinks, and lavender...hence the colors below!  The top green butterfly measures 12" long, the pink butterfly is about 7" long x 7" wide at the top tips.  The tiny lavender butterfly is about 4.5" wide at the top.



Whether for a baby's room or little girls room, or even a big girl's room, butterflies make charming, accents in whatever colors you may like!

12" butterfly with Swarovski crystal accents.

All butterflies are stuffed with acrylic fiberfill and top-stitched into a design.  There is a ribbon loop on the back for hanging on the wall.  If you are interested in learning more about having special order butterflies created for you in your choice of fabric colors, sizes, etc. please feel free to contact me, Donna at: dzfairies@msn.com

I will be more than happy to work with you, and can send you fabric samples either by mail, or email photos.



Rainbow Fiber FLOWER Necklace...Colorful accent for any outfit!

Add some color and whimsey to that favorite top or dress!

HANDKNIT RAINBOW FLOWER NECKLACE

by DZFANTASY

Center of flower is accented with an 18 mm Fuschia Swarovski Butterfly

I am currently having a $5.00 off sale on any purchase/s of fiber jewelry in my DZFANTASY shop.  Last day of sale is tomorrow June 11th.  Visit my DZFANTASY shop for further details by clicking on the link below:

FIBER JEWELRY SALE

Looking for a unique, affordable gift ideas...? Here is my newest addition to my FANTASY WEARABLE ART collection..."Butterfly in Field of Flowers necklace!

"BUTTERLFY IN A FIELD OF FLOWERS" Necklace

by DZFANTASY

As we all know the economy still isn't all that great, and with the holiday seasons coming up, I've been trying to come up with some fun, affordable, fantasy gift ideas.

The above necklace is my latest efforts to have something "magical and colorful" to offer my customers while still being affordable.

The necklace can be moved around on your neck so that the butterfly is displayed in various position...either up closer to the neck or down further.

If you love butterflies and of course flowers, like I do, you can now wear a bit of their magic wherever you go!  This is my first butterfly necklace, but hope to have more available in the coming weeks.

To learn more about this newest piece of wearable art, click on the link below!

  BUTTERFLY FIELD OF FLOWERS NECKLACE

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY FILLED WITH MAGIC!

Rainbow fairy and butterfly mobile! Whimsical fantasy creation!

Rainbow Butterfly and Fairy Mobile!

For a long time now, I've been wanting to create one of my tiny fairy's flying on one of my fabric sculpted butterflies. I finally did it!! 

Getting her to balance on the wings took a long time and it was very "touchy", but as you can see in the photo above, she is flying.  She is hanging from a bit of clear fishing line, which has been attached to a hidden loop in the back of her fluffy hairdo.

She can also be displayed sitting on a shelf or table.  The photo above shows her sitting on a flat surface.

Back view of her hanging as a mobile!

She is now listed in my DZFANTASY shop on Etsy, so if you'd like to learn more about her and see more photos, just click on the link below.

DZFANTASY

Now that I have the design figured out, I hope to have time to create some more of these fun creatures.

DZFANTASY'S "WINNER'S CHOICE OF "BUTTERFLY" OR "FAIRY FACE" PIN

" Fairy Face" Pin

OR

Fabric "BUTTERFLY PIN"

I've decided to have a "Winner's Choice" giveaway!

Winner will have the opportunity to select either a "Fairy Face" pin, or a "Butterfly" pin in the styles shown in the photos above.

NOTE: The pins shown above will be available as the prize, HOWEVER, if WINNER would like to select another style/color from any pin that is available in my shop at the end of the "giveaway", they will be able to do so! If you'd like to see what other pins the winner can choose from, click on the link below.

START DATE: February 20, 2009

END DATE: March 20, 2009, 12 MIDNIGHT - CST

PRIZE: 1

VALUE: $14.00 - $20.00

OPEN: Worldwide

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Leave a comment in this post saying which style pin you would choose.

2. Leave your EMAIL address, or a link to your EMAIL ADDRESS. All entries must have left a means of contact, as WINNER will only be notified via email.

WINNER'S name will be randomly selected, from all entries received by the end of the giveaway. WINNER will be notified, by me, via email. WINNER will have 3 days in which to respond with their shipping information. If WINNER does not respond within the given timeframe, I will select another WINNER from the remaining entries.

ABOUT THE PRIZES IN THE PHOTOS ABOVE:

FAIRY FACE PIN: Size 1.75" x 1.75", her face is 100% silk, which I hand-drew, needle-sculpted and hand-painted. Her pink fluffy hairdo was designed from a "eyelash" yarn and is accented with a silk rose, and 2 Swarovski crystals in the center of it.

BUTTERFLY PIN: Size: 2.75" x 2.75", Batik fabric wings, body is 3 - 5mm Swarovski crystals, 8mm Swarovski crystal head, antennae Swarovski crystals and tiny glass seed beads.

Both pins have a metal back.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: dzfairies@msn.com

3rd "WEAR A FAIRY" GIVEAWAY BY DZFANTASY

DZFANTASY'S "3rd WEAR A FAIRY GIVEAWAY"

Welcome to my 3rd "WEAR A FAIRY" giveaway. This month's giveaway is the colorful little butterfly fairy face pin pictured above. All you have to do to enter is follow the rules below:

1. Leave a comment in this post.

2. Leave your email address or another means of identification, should you be the lucky winner.

This "giveaway" begins September 17, 2008 and will end October 17, 2008 at 12 midnight CDT. On October 18, 2008, a winning entry will be randomly picked from all the entries.

If the WINNING ENTRY has left an email address, I will contact them immediately via email to let them know they have won. WINNER will then have 3 DAYS in which to respond to my email. If WINNER hasn't responded within the time allowed, I will then randomly draw another name from the remaining entries. A winning entry without an email address, will have their entry posted out here on DZFANTASY with a request to contact me within 3 days. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at dzfairies@msn.com

ABOUT THE "BUTTERFLY FAIRY FACE" PIN:

Size: 3" x 3" - The top wing span is just about 3", and the length from top tip of wing to bottom tip of wing is also 3".

Wings: the colorful wings are of my own original design and were created with a beautiful batik fabric whose colors are magenta, aqua, with hints of light olive green. The wings are stuffed with acrylic fiberfil, and have inner wire armatures.

HAIRDO: Her fun textured colorful hairdo matches the colors in her wings. It is a texture of "wisps and nubs of color"

ACCENTS: Her antennae were designed from 4 - 4mm Swarovski crystals on colored wire, which have been hand-sewn to her head.

FACE: 100% silk, which I hand-drew, needle-sculpted, hand-painted. Face size is approx. 1" long x .75" wide.

PIN'S BACK: Half-circle of texturized brass to which the wing and the pin's clasp have been cemented to.

THESE PINS MAKE FUN, COLORFUL ACCENTS.

GOOD LUCK!

2nd "WEAR A FAIRY" GIVEAWAY

This is my "2nd WEAR A FAIRY" GIVEAWAY!

Pin Size: Approx. 2.75" X 2.75"

This GIVEAWAY will be running from AUGUST 16TH - SEPTEMBER 16th - 12 midnight CDT!

All you have to do to win is leave a comment in this post! You can leave your email, if you wish, but it is not necessary. It would just help to speed up notifying the winner, but NOT a requirement. It also would be fun to hear why you'd like to win this "giveaway"! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER "GIVEAWAYS" IN THE RIGHT HAND COLUMN UNDER DZFANTASY GIVEAWAYS!

On August 17th, 2008, a WINNER'S name will be randomly picked from all the entries! The "winner's" name will be posted out here on DZFANTASY, and winner will have 5 days in which to contact me via email at dzfairies@msn.com to claim the "fairy face" pin. If the winner doesn't get in touch with me within the 5 days, a new name will be randomly drawn from the remaining entries.

The drawing is for one of my original designed, "butterfly fairy" face pins! This "butterfly fairy" is full of bright colors, and will go with just about any outfit...! These pins are also fun to wear on a hat or attach to a purse for a bit of magic wherever you go!

Her face is 100% silk, which I have hand-drawn, needle-sculpted and hand-painted. The face has been sprayed with a matte finish sealer, so you won't have to worry about it running or smearing if you should get caught in a bit of rain. The wings are lightly stuffed with acrylic fiberfill, top-stitched into a design, and have inner wire armatures.

Her colorful hairdo is a fun, funky yarn, with "poofs" of color in the texture. Her colorful antennae were designed using tiny, colorful glass seed beads, and a 4mm Swarovski crystals at the top of each antennae.

The pin's back is a half-circle of texturized brass to which the wings and the pin clasp have been cemented to.

SHE IS LOTS OF FUN, AND YOU WILL BE SURE TO RECEIVE A LOT OF COMPLIMENTS!

FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - DESIGNS BY C.D. CHILDS

Denise of DESIGNS BY C.D. CHILDS has a lot of fun, colorful things in her Etsy shop, so be sure to pay a visit!! As I was browsing through her shop, I happened upon this little lady bug!! Isn't she charming!

I'm happy Denise has taken the time to share her thoughts and work with us. Below you will learn a bit more about Denise and her wonderful creations.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

When I was in the first grade, my teacher noticed my artistic talent. She advised my mom to help me pursue my artistic ability. My mom bought me art pads, books and pencils. By the time I was 10 years old, I was in private art classes learning how to paint in oils. I have been creating with whatever I can get my hands on ever since.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

Stained glass was actually by acident. I really had no interest in glass. My mom invited me to take a class with her. After turning her down several times, I finally gave in and took a class. I fell in love with everything about glass. I am now a professional stained glass artist, and I do contract labor for many builders in my area. I'm currently trying new things with my kiln.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

The creativity process is the birth of a new project. But when I get to execute the actual design or piece, that is where the excitment really begans. The most enjoyable aspect of creating is when everything has fallen into place and my creation comes out perfect.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

Asparagus...It takes years for the plant to develop one small spear before you can actually enjoy the fruits of its labor. I'm a perfectionist at heart. When I choose to make something, I have to love the design, and it has to be perfect when I'm finished.

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

My first love is oil paints. I am planning to paint more in my spare time. If ony I had spare time. lol

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I want to convey beauty and interest. I want people to be inspired when they see my work.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

The only message I can convey to anyone who does any type of art/craft is to love what you do and create what you love.

THANKS, Denise for taking the time to give us a bit of an "insight" as to how you got started in your art, and what your feelings are about your work. Don't forget now.......take a peek at Denise's shop. I'm sure you will be delighted with her creations.

WEAR A FAIRY GIVEAWAY!

WEAR A FAIRY GIVEAWAY!

The pin is 3" x 3"

It comes on a white circular card with gold lettering

PLEASE NOTE: This "giveaway" ended at 12 midnight on AUGUST 14th. The ending date listed as August 16th, on ON-LINE SWEEPSTAKES was incorrect. ANYONE WHO commented after the close of this "giveaway", will be automatically entered into the next "WEAR A FAIRY" giveaway.

TO ENTER THE 2ND "WEAR A FAIRY" GIVEAWAY that I started today CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

2nd WEAR A FAIRY GIVEAWAY

The winner of the random drawing was MOON MAIDEN...winner's name has been posted in a separate post on August 15th. A new "WEAR A FAIRY" giveaway will be coming soon, so be sure to stop back and enter! You could be the next lucky winner!

I decided to have a "special" little giveaway drawing for one of my original designed, fiber sculpted "butterfly fairy face" pins! This "giveaway drawing" is in addition to my monthly drawing which is now running through the end of August 31, 2008! Here is all you have to do to enter THIS drawing!

1. Leave a comment

2. Leave your name and a method of contacting you should you be the winner of this delightful pin. You may either leave your email address in the post or send it to me at my email: dzfairies@msn.com

3. Mention in your comment why you would like to win!

THAT'S IT! This contest will run from July 14th - August 14, 2008, 12 midnight . WINNER will be notified by email. The WINNER's name will be randomly drawn, and posted out on my blog by 9 p.m., at the lastest, on AUGUST 15TH, so be sure to stop back to see if you are the winner!

The face is 100% silk fabric, which I hand-drew, needle-sculpted and hand-painted. Her eyes and lips have a coat of crystal clear lacquer, which gives her a very "life-like" look and shine. The face has been sprayed with a matte finished sealer so it will NOT run or smear.

The wings are are multi-colored fabric in shades of blue, mauves, and hints of tangerine. Her hairdo is a sparkly, glistening Italian yarn. Her antennae were designed from Swarovski crystals. She is one-of-a-kind, and wearer will be sure to receive a lot of compliments.

GLASSWING BUTTERFLY OF SOUTH AMERICA

My sister-in-law sent me this in an email this morning, and it is so gorgeous I just had to share this out here.

The Glasswing Butterfly Lives in South America.

A butterfly with transparent wings is rare and beautiful. As delicate as finely blown glass, the presence of this rare tropical gem is used by rain forest ecologists as an indication of high habitat quality and its demise alerts them of ecological change. Rivaling the refined beauty of a stained glass window, the translucent wings of the Glasswing butterfly shimmer in the sunlight like polished panes of turquoise, orange, green, and red. All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed; in life that which is unnoticed has the most power.