Blue Heron Artisan Gallery - Port Washington, WI

Blue Heron Artisan Gallery

102 E Pier Street

Port Washington, WI

Above is a photo of the Blue Heron Artisan Gallery which recently opened in the charming city of Port Washington, WI.  The gallery is housed in the 1929 historical old fire engine house, which is on the National Register of historic places.

I was recently contacted by the owner/operator of the gallery, Bette Langford, to see if I was interested in putting my fiber fantasy art in the gallery.  I will now be offering my one-of-a-kind, original designed fiber fantasy figures and jewelry for sale at the gallery. This is a great alternative to doing art shows! Below are photos of my creations in the glass case where they will be on display for sale. What I have currently available at the gallery (as of 7/29/12) is what is pictured in each of these 4 photos.  I will be periodically changing the selections in the form of new fairies, mermaids, and fiber fantasy jewelry....fairy face pins, hand knit necklaces, butterfly pins, hand knit beaded earrings and more.  If you live in the area, be sure to stop by for a visit.  There is a lot of great art to look at and buy!

Any artists who are interested in having their work displayed in the gallery, should feel free to contact Betty Langford for further information. As of this past Sunday, July 29th, Bette said she has 3 glass cases still available such as the one pictured below, and approximately 30 walls spaces available. The rental fees are very reasonable.

Below are photos showing several of the artists already displaying their work in the gallery. Bette is also an artist and creates one-of-a-kind driftwood sculptures as shown in the photos below.

Artist, Bette Langford

Artist, Bette Langford

These wall quilts were gorgeous!

The Gallery also has "The Heron's Gift Shop" located in the office area on the main floor where you will find fine collectibles and jewelry.

I will be putting updated photos of the various artists out here, so do stop back for a visit.  Any artists interested in being in the gallery, be sure to contact Betty Langford.  You may contact Bette at the Gallery at: 262-268-0243 or visit blueheronport.com

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - DreamPaperCut

In love Zebras Handmade Original Papercut First Anniversary Paper Gift: Hand-Cut Paper Art Silhouette

I was recently contacted by two very talented artists, Dmytro and Iuliia who live in the Ukraine.  They wanted to know if I still featured Etsy shops here on my DZFANTASY blog.  I am so happy they contacted me as their work is quite exquisite and I love having the opportunity to have everyone learn a bit more about these two artists and their delightful work!  Throughout the feature you will see photos of their paper cut art, and links to their work will be at the bottom of the feature.  Enjoy learning about these artists and be sure to visit their links to see more of their work!

Higher than Sky Handmade Original Papercut Gift: Hand-Cut Paper Art Silhouette

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

Our names are Dmytro and Iuliia and we live in Ukraine. We love creativity and handmade things, because looking at them you can feel the inner world of the person who made them. So this encouraged us to share our handmade works with other people.

Our story begins from the childhood, when being children we visited creative classes such as painting, drawing and paper craft. Growing up and studying at university we didn't pay proper attention to creativity, but it always lived in our hearts.

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

Once, we created a greeting card with hand-cut elements for our friend’s birthday. It was the first realized step as to how much creativity occupies an important place in our lives. After that, we took an interest in paper cutting art and started creating paper cut silhouettes.

Couple In Love Holding Heart Handmade Original First Anniversary Paper Cut Gift: Hand-Cut Paper Art Silhouette

What aspect of creating your art, do you find the most fascinating?

Paper cutting is a very amazing process. At the beginning you just see a piece of paper and after spending several hours/days to cut, paper becomes a beautiful art work. Silhouettes for us are not just a sheet of paper. We put in our works a piece of love, care, kindness, happiness and truly believe that people can feel the same emotions looking at our paper cuts.

In love Elephants Handmade Original Papercut First Anniversary Paper Gift: Hand-Cut Paper Art Silhouette

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

All fruits and vegetables are tasty, healthy and unique and we would like our art to be every fruit or vegetable that people like and need.

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

We are now trying painting, so we think it could be another medium to display our creativity. Painting is one of the greatest ways to express your soul and inner world with other people in different colors and styles.

Kids Couple Holding Hands Handmade Original Papercut First Anniversary Paper Gift: Hand-Cut Paper Art Silhouette

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

We want to say through our art that world is beautiful, amazing and wonderful. Every second you can feel it perfection. There are main eternal values in the world like nature, love, help, kindness, care that everyone should spread, share and protect to live in harmony with yourself, other people and the whole world.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

You should listen to your customers and use their advice and requests but do not lose your own way.

In love Handmade Original Papercut First Anniversary Paper Gift: Hand-Cut Paper Art Silhouette

Dmytro and Luliia, thanks so much for contacting me and letting me share your wonderful creativity with everyone who may pass this way.  Your work is truly delightful and should bring joy to many people in all walks of life!!

To learn more about Dmytro and Luliia's art, be sure to visit their links below.  These paper cut silhouettes are unique and charming gift ideas!

ETSY SHOP - DREAMPAPERCUT

ZIBBIT - DREAMPAPERCUT

SHOPLY

CRAFT IS ART

DAWANDA

Fiber Sculpted Guardian Angel

Lavender Sitting Angel

by

DZFANTASY

Angels are among us whether they be in the form of friends, pets, family or strangers, or those that we can not see!  

I recently designed the above angel for a very special lady who uses her belief in angels to help people through the use of therapeutic massage, Level IV Spring Forest Qigong Energy Healing, Spiritual Healing Touch, Meditation Classes and more! Her name is Rosemary Bilgrien.  Her business name for her work is HEART & HANDS, which is why I incorporated a "heart" in her "hands".

To learn more about Rosemary's work, be sure to visit the links below:

HEART & HANDS

The angel is my own original design and is created entirely from fabric and fibers, and is accented with Swarovski crystals.  She sits approximately  6.25" high, and was 13" tall before sculpting into her current sitting position.

If you would like to "special" order an angel of this size in your choice of colors, please feel free to contact me, at: dzfairies@msn.com  I will be more than happy to work with you to design your own "guardian angel".  

Remember....our angels are always there for us, whether we can see them or not!  Listen carefully and you will be able to hear them!

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.



A Fairy Tail Wedding at Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue...

This is CHILLY who is waiting for her "forever" home!

Come join the fun on February 25th!!

Our Fairy Tail Wedding Open House/Fundraiser will be held at For Pet's Sake, 828 Perkins Dr, Mukwonago, WI - Sat Feb 25. Doors open at 6:00 pm with the wedding at 6:30 and the reception, including dog play, games, wedding cake for people and dogs, raffle, silent auction, pet portraits, animal communicator, and much more.

It is $10 to get in ($20 for a family), the wedding, cake, games, and dog play are including in the admission fee. Humans and their friendly canines are all invited!

All proceeds to benefit the rescue dogs at Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue.

Hope to see you there!


For more info on this delightful event, click on the link below:

A Fairy Tail Wedding