Drop by drop,
drip by drip,
La plume parles pour l'esprit!
My Dear,
may I ask,
why your slippers are hanging from the ceiling?!
What's this?!
What have we here?!
A very small and very lovely
pair of slippers standing all alone with no one in them!
The pen speaks for the mind... a message quickly scribbled on a small bit of paper, rolled up and tucked neatly into a shoe.
Only to be found all these long years later, perfectly preserved in the most delicate pair of what surely were once glorious
silver lame' shoes! In a slight petite size 3! Magical slippers no doubt, and a sweet little mystery that will never be solved, only deeply enjoyed by me, and now by you!
Sometimes, yes sometimes, my spirit gets out and goes soaring!
And now for those of you Romantic Homes magazine readers, there was a little snafu with the We Love/Make it (page 16) in the upcoming June 2008 issue. A couple of my projects accidentally got cross pollinated, and with many thanks to the wonderful editors, I am publishing the free downloadable elements sheet right here on my blog, along with complete instructions to create your very own "Note Worthy" tablette!
Be sure to pick up a copy, it's one of the loveliest issues yet!
Click on the image to down load a beautiful copy of this engraving No. 62 Les Vapeurs from my private collection of vintage fashion plates. Le Bon Genre was a colorful costumes book originally published in 1817.
Materials needed: cardstock, decoupage medium, decorative edge scissors, ribbon and a hole punch.
To assemble: Make a copy of the image. Cut out your copy with decorative edge scissors. Adhere it to a piece of cardstock using decoupage medium. Cut as many pieces of cardstock as you desire for your tablette. Punch two holes in the top of each sheet. Slip a piece of ribbon up through the bottom of each hole. Tie in a bow at the top.
And as always, for personal use only.
It makes me very happy to be able to share this antiquated Beauty with you!
Enjoy!
96 comments:
Sandra, Late every Sunday evening here in NYC I click on over to see your newest blog entry.
What a delight this one is.
I adore the way you capture treasures!
Your secret, within the shoes is, well, really sweet!
Those shoes are pretty nice!
Enjoy the week!
Amber Dawn
size three! oh goodness that is hobbit size..oh no wait hobbits have rather largish feet and don't need shoes. then an elfin size... my mother wore size 4 1/5 and that was very petite. but these are teeny and gorgeous! i was very happy to get here early and see your post before i lay down for sleep. this is another sparkling post! hope you had a lovely sunday :)
Hello Sandra,
I wonder what your brain will do with those yummy size 3 shoes???LOL (what ceiling are they actually hanging from)? Thank you for the whimsy that you create. Joyce
Beautiful, beautiful slippers and thank you so much for sharing the beautiful image:) Rachael
Those shoes are like fairy tale shoes so very beautiful.
Love the shoes! And yes, Romantic Homes is a lovely issue this month!! One of my favs! Thank you for sharing your tablette project. I can't wait to make one!
XOXO
Jillian
What a wonderful post! Such beautiful shoes and imagery, thank you
Kimx
Hi Sandra,
Those slippers are just so wonderful to look at. You must love having them in your collection of unforgettable pieces.
Thank you for the download and for the instructions to make our own tablets. I am off to buy that lovely magazine. Have a great week.
Tammy
Oh, to walk in those shoes....or better yet, your shoes. Now THAT would be something special.
I wonder if Lucy and Ether wore the same size?
D.
Oh my gosh - I wonder who wore such tiny beautiful shoes!
Karla
Oh my gosh I am in LOVE with those shoes. Beautiful. Clarice
Such tiny, beautiful shoes. My grandma wore a size 5 and I thought that was small! These must be almost miniature shoes.
Thank you so much for the lovely image to download. You are always so generous.
Sandra, I was just thinking this weekend, that while there are SO many talented ladies these days, there aren't many who still freely share their art, and projects. It seems it's all available for purchase only, even if it is simply ideas they share. Thanks for continuing to be so gracious and open with your work. It feels a bit like sitting around a table with a friend, and sharing what we do and how we do it. And I for one, appreciate how accessible you always make yourself to your readers. Hope your weekend was lovely!
goodness...what precious little feet!
i love love love the yummy image...thank you hugs!
xo
What lovely slippers!
First, thank you for the wonderful project instructions and beautiful image!
Now, about those shoes -- who wore them? A little fairy? I adore the detail on the heels. I'm not sure they'd fit over my big toe -- alas, this Cinderella would need larger shoes!
Mezmerizing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Imagine where those shoes have danced and what they've seen. They must have been paired up with a silver mesh purse or an engraved silver compact purse. How lovely.
Holley
Thank you for sharing! I so enjoy your blog and think you have the most lovely way with words. The images are gorgeous!
Selia
Amazing as every post is! Thank you, jamie
I love the shoes. What a fun post. Lovely pictures too.
I will immediately procure a copy of Romantic Homes, June '08 in search of page 16, and I thank you for the beautiful gift!
The shoes are priceless. Would that I could find shoes like that for this day and age.
Christine
What a wonderful post, and such a lovely pair of little shoes!
Thanks for sharing the tablette!
Hugs,
Donna
What an absolutely beautiful blog!...thank you so much for your kind comments on mine that lead me here....I knew as soon as I saw the name that you were connected with Stampington but I have never seen your blog before so I am extremely flattered and in awe of the wonderful talent you have! Just stunning work...I will be back regularly! Thanks again x
I'm so happy that I am able to subscribe to this wonderful magazine here in the UK.
I have some silver lame flapper shoes very similar to yours....I wonder if they hang from the ceiling too?.....
Niki
Sandra, I absolutely LOVE the photos of your shoes! They are really beautiful. I am printing out the tablet project as I write. Thank you! Cassie
I must check out the issue..congrats!
Why thank you Sandra!!
I love it!
I can't wait to get my issue in the mail. I so appreciate all of your lovely artwork, and creativity.
Those shoes are so pretty, and petite.
Have a wonderful evening,
Rosemary
Hi Sandra, thank you for visiting my little piece of blog land! I cannot believe those shoes so tiny, so whimsical, so not my size! Your artwork is lovely, so detailed and full of soul.
Cool shoes!!!! Thank you for the wonderful comment!
Auberne' Ancalimon @-`---
hi sandra ~ what a sweet mystery indeed! the shoes, so petite, are a treasure. xo heidi
The shoes are magniicent!
Sending you love and warm thoughts.
xoxo Nita
Ah the slippers are divine!!
I do believe they belong to one of my Queen Annes!? ;-)
Nan
Thank you for invoking such a magical tale in my mind...I do believe they belonged to a fairy...a fairy Princess, of course! You make amazing pieces and I love to visit your blog, makes me feel like I've slipped into a fairy-tale every-time :0)
Take care,
Rowan Willow (artist /alter ego /muse)
aka Tiffany
Oh, which beautiful shoes… and your photographs…, it is all magic!
A petite size 3?! Amazing. And thanks for sharing the serendipitous surprise you discovered inside.
:)
I've always loved droplets of ink!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commeting on my painting.
p.s. I've added you to my blog list so that I'll be able to stop by often to read your beautiful blog! I'd love to know how you stumbled upon my little blog :)....
What GORGEOUS shoes! I would have had to wear them in third grade, though--I don't think my feet have been that small since then!
And Romantic Homes!! It was the first major place that published an essay of mine. I love that magazine!
I have just discovered your blog afer your visit to mine and I'm in heaven. I don't know why I never looked it up after loving your stuff in Somerset Studio.... but I'm here now. Thanks for coming to my place and pulling me in.
What a fun post. Such beautiful slippers. Priceless!!!
So stunning...
What amazing slippers!
Thank you for dropping by to visit recently.
Hope you have a great week,
Pam
An amazing pair of shoes, Sandra.
The would have been stunning when new. Love your tableau image. Thank-you so much for sharing...
Hugs, Nancy
Exquisite shoes. And why oh why are all shoes so much better in the tiniest of sizes? But, THESE shoes could have been any ol size and they still would be beautiful. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for sharing the beauty of these shoes and the mysterious note.
Nancy
Goodness me!! if only i could just suueeeeze into those teeny shoes...... Precious treasures!! xo
I love those shoes. I find myself daydreaming to what it would have been like back in time wearing those shoes. However, they would have to be a wee bit bigger :) Lol.. your posts are so magical, I surely enjoy reading what you so kindly have to share. Thank You!
~Diane
just lovely; what a wonderful gift for all of us
ascenderrisesabove.com/wordpress
Goodness, LOVE those petite Shoes. Love them. sigh. We can only imagine who wore those dainty little things.
xo Lidy
Sometimes size three baroque slippers simply look at their finest hanging upside down. Snafu? what Snafu? Thanks for sharing your project.
Constance
Hello Sandra! The slippers are soooo romantic and sweet. What a treasure and I wonder what stories they would tell if they could talk! Thanks for sharing :) xoxo ~ Joy J.
Hi Sandra,
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Your blog is wonderful! I just love those shoes. I can see that you are amazingly talented and creative! So happy I stopped by to visit and will do so again! ;-)
JanetBernasconi
Janet's Creative Pillows
Oh my would I love to slip my great big feet into those beautiful slippers...
stunning indeed... but alas... I dont think they would fit into something so tiny
Something right out of Alice and Wonderland...
Saw your feature in Romantic Homes... was indeed a great issue
JO
What a joy, your posts are works of art!
My goodness what tiny shoes! So sweet! Thank you for the download Sandra : )
Thank you so much for the beautiful card transfer - I am going to try that soon - size 3 - for someone who wears a 10 - unbelieavable!!!!
Bless....
Donna
Those shoes are adorable!!!
Thank you for your kind download and being so good to us!
xoxo
What an elegant site! I have enjoyed my first visit, with many more to come I'm sure. I scrolled down and the Liddle Kiddles and Polly Pocket and purple knockers brought back great memories. I too, had bruised arms but loved it.
Thanks for visiting my site and for the nice comment.
Sherry Scheitel
Thank you for the instructions...everything is so beautiful! I am in love with those shoes! :)
Mere
Thank you for leaving your lovely comment ~ I am so glad you did, as now I have found your wonderful blog and shall look forward to your incredibly evocative posts.Thanks again,
viv
Thank you!! I am popping in to say hello and what a wonderful surprise!
Hugs,
Robin
Beautiful slippers, Thank you so much for sharing, you have no idea how much I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks again. Lillian
You have such a creative mind Sandra!
Thanks for visiting me and for your kind comments!
Hugs, Sherry
PS Do those shoes come in my size??
LOL!
How beautiful...the entire post! Those shoes are incredible though who could possibly wear a size 3? Thank you for giving me chance to take a break from reality for a moment and enter into a fantasy. I love it!
Belles chaussures... merci pour le partage, and thank you for vising my house in the roses.... nice meeting you.
cielo
Those shoes!!!
Hi, Sandra! Thanks for your visit to my blog. I'm glad you popped on over, which allowed me to visit you!
WOW! That's all I can say!
WOW! Such inspiration here. I need to come back when I have more time and check your archives.
Thanks for sharing!
Love those magical slippers! I've heard of foot wrapping to achieve a smaller foot size but I'm afraid more drastic measure will have to be taken in order for me to fit a size 3. I don't even want to think about it. Oh well, at least I can enjoy your beautiful download. Thanks!!
Major vintage and antique shoe lover here, Sandra! What a wonderful find indeed. Can you imagine having such dainty feet???
Hi Sandra,
I was reading the Romantic Homes issue and thought there was something funny about the article with your project. Thanks for the new directions:>) It's a great project.
Lovely, lovely, LOVELY... as always! Your blog is always a treat for me to explore! Thank you for sharing!
Wow! I love those shoes. They are gorgeous.
Thanks for coming by my blog and for the compliment on my blog banner =)
Wow! Those shoes are so magical...every gorgeous angle of them! GREAT post!! :)mendy
Sandra, My RH issue was delivered a couple weeks ago and yes, it is a special one! Thank you for the image here. I have to share with you, I purchased the book WHERE WOMEN CREATE. I so enjoyed reading about your creative space and especially the use of the dishwasher. Why not right?
Love those shoes and the secret within!
Have Fun!
Celestina, la rea rose
Your blog just oozes quality and good taste. I am in LOVE!!!!
And, those shoes, are completely and utterly sweet beyond words...enchanting. I wish I were five sizes smaller. Perhaps I could squeeze a toe in....
xxo
Beautiful Thank You and Congrats! Check out Cape Cod shop in issue too!
I made a couple signs for her but not in magazine yet!
What an interesting and visually beautiful blog!!
How envious I am of those shoes...but then they are my weakness.
Sandi
Nothing but sheer loveliness going on around here. Such a breath of fresh air. Thanks again for sharing your art with me.
BTW...a size 3??? Wooo
Oh lala! Quelle belle histoire! Beautiful!!
Beautiful! Yet another magazine I need to go buy. :-)
Ann
Oh my, I love those shoes, too bad they are not a size 7!
Get those shoes down from the ceiling and throw them over here :)
thak you for sharing the wonderful pair of shoes and your equally wonderful image!
Whenever I visit, I am treated to such lovely eye candy!
Thanks for sharing your creativity.
beautiful slippers :-) thanks for the great project!! xo Britt :-)
Aaah those slippers from a fairy perhaps?
Here in the Netherlands we have an attraction park 'The Efteling' which was made by Anton Pieck a painter famous for his nostalgic drawings. This park opened it's gates in the early 60-ties and was originally a park based on classic fairy tales. A kind of dutch Walt Disney so to speak. Of course my parents took us there. And then I saw them; the dancing shoes. Little red little shoes with high heels in my size (I must have been 4 or 5 years old). For years and years I wondered why I didn't put them on just for a while. My greatest wish was to walk on those high stilletto kind of heels that were in fashion in the early sixties, the ones that clicked so cheerfully (but ruined your wooden floor!).
I guess that your shoes can dance out of themselves too, but you have to wait after midnight. Perhaps a full moon will help too...and some fairy dust of course, but you have that in abundance.
Have a nice weekend!
Hi Sweetie,
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for your beautiful comment. When I clicked on your blog I felt at peace. Absolute peace, and after a very long, stressful week, thought "I'd like to live right here!!!" I haven't had time to read everything or see everything, but I've spent so much time here just trying to absorb as much as possible on my first visit, then come back when I have more time to read, look, dream and smile. I LOVE this place. It's beautiful and creative.
Two post that nearly killed me are The Blue Denim Ball and Empress Anna because I have this "thing" about engravings and all the ones you have, I have copies too! I just started laughing and couldn't stop. When I was at UCLA I'd spend hours in the stacks at the art library looking at books from the the 16th-19th century and drool. I wasn't able to check them out because they were too rare, but I'd ask for permission to make copies of some prints and was allowed. So down I'd go to the crappy little black and white copy machine and at 5 cents a piece spend hours there. For a poor student, that added up! I have probably thousands! Of course I'm laughing!!! I see me in you, but where I fail, you succeed. I paint huge canvases and have often wondered how to incorportate the images into my painting, but have never figured out how without going into collage. You have taken so many images I love and done what I could never do. Your work is absolutely stunning and I love it. And Empress Anna. I laughed so hard. Not only was she beautiful, she was beyond funny. Those boobies are too funny! And honestly, I thought "How bold to go beyond just beautiful and tweak her a little bit to add visual interest." I'm still laughing. That was brilliant. You are an amazing artist and I'm in absolute awe. Seriously.
It has been my pleasure to visit your blog and meet you. And it has been my honor to welcome you to my blog. Please don't hesitate to stop by any time and I will do the same. Thank you dear for making an effort! And please don't ever stop creating, the world would be lost without you.
With much love and admiration,
Suzanne XO
P.S. And most of all, thank you for your beautiful comment about rescuing Fenway. Everything works out for a reason. He is now the happiest dog on the planet! XO
Beautiful!
Love those shoes!!!
Oh how delightful! what a charming magical pair of slippers!
Thnaks for sharing! It was a wonderful post! xx
those dainty shoes are exquisite!!!
As always your posts make my soul dance. Images and words intertwine to create a lovely soiree my friend.
XOX
Kristen
I just ordered a two year subs. to Romantic Homes mag. I can't wait to start getting all kinds of great ideas...
Beautiful shoes...neat post! I love antiques and just opened up my own shop.
Jillian
Dear Sandra,
This post is sop fanciful and lovely.
Sigh, to fit into such slippers.
Thank you for your generous image.
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