Although I will be unable to make the Maries Danse Des Fluers event in Tampa, I am sending a counterpart to join in the festivities.
I had signed up for the event, bought my plane ticketand admission, and started putting together all my little goodies when I got news that I had to be in Los Angeles. I can't believe I will be missing this amazing weekend with wonderful friends and amazing classes.
I am sending a little something to the event as a "Door Prize" Someone will win this little
Marie Faberge Egg Theatre
I was inspired by those little Faberge Eggs of long ago. So delicate and intricate in detail - and with Easter right aroundthe corner it seemed the perfect stage for my little Marie. Cassi gave me free reign to do whatever I liked; Her only request - use the pink and turquoise color scheme of the event.
I LOVE making these little theatres. This one is about 8" tall in all but is loaded with details. Just like the Faberge Eggs of old.
Old chandelier crystals and a vintage brooch.
A little glittered ship trimmed in gold Dresden serves as a finial.
I used lots of curled white feathers, turquoise and pink flowers and pink and white beads. The egg sits on a silver glittered base and is tied up with ribbon.
It was hard to let this one go but I had to. I am planning to make another soon for myself - in the meanwhile one of you lucky ladies attending will take this home.
Good luck! I will miss you all so much.
Or should I say "Au revoir"
Amada
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Amada, this made my night (which has so far been very long because of needing to stay up to reach Penny after her class). Your work is exquisite. I kept looking over and over at the photo for all the little details. I am sure the lucky lady to win will be thrilled. Sorry you can't go - I know how you were looking forward to seeing friends and participating in Marie-merry-making. Hope all goes well in LA.
Posted by: Carrie | February 09, 2011 at 02:35 AM
Sooooooo beautiful!!!! I love it!!! I'd love it more if you were going to be there- hehe :) I will miss you girl, but we will see each other soon at another event! Love & Hugs!
Posted by: Julie Ann | February 09, 2011 at 05:16 AM
I am so sorry to hear that you will not be able to attend. I hope all is well.
OMG, this is so beautiful!!!!
Take care,
Marsha
Posted by: Marsha | February 09, 2011 at 05:46 AM
I am so sorry that you are not going to be able to attend. I wish I could go and win your beautiful egg, but luck was not my lady!! I hope you have fun in LA. xXOO Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | February 09, 2011 at 06:57 AM
You are not alone. I paid for the retreat last year the first day she posted it, planned my road trip (I live in las Vegas) and in October I had a serious financial set back with my doggie that made me have to cancel.
This is a beautiful door prize.
Posted by: Angela Howard | February 09, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Amada I am so so sad you can not make it! You will be greatly missed. I really appreciate your kind gesture of sending this lovely creation of yours to be raffled off. I hope everything turns out ok with your family.
xox
Cassandra
Posted by: Cassandra | February 10, 2011 at 05:40 AM
It's gorgeous, Amada! We will really miss you and think about you the entire time.
hugs, Sherry
Posted by: Sherry Williams | February 11, 2011 at 08:57 PM
how wonderful! great detail!
Posted by: Slavica at Seductively French | February 15, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Oh Amada! I was so looking forward to meeting you. I am sad that you are unable to attend. Maybe I can meet you one day at another event. You are such an inspiration! Hope all goes well with you, take care! And what a beautiful Faberge Egg!!! It is OVER THE TOP!!! (LOL) Becs
Posted by: Becky Swartzlander | February 18, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Amada, I just want to say your egg was even more stunning in person. I am sad to report I will not be taking it home with me. But Lulu will give it an awesome home. Becs
Posted by: Becs | February 27, 2011 at 08:38 PM
I saw that Lulu won your fabulous egg, and I couldn't be happier!! What a lucky girl. xxoo Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | March 06, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Your egg is AMAZING!! The details are so decadent and intricate. What a lucky girl!!
xxoo
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Meyer | March 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Hello amanda ~ Hope you are well, we missed you at the Marie event...I'm sure you've seen the fun we were up to - amazing! I wanted to let you know that this little egg was just fabulous, I'm sad i didn't win, but Lulu will keep it safe and treasure it!
xo Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | March 12, 2011 at 02:59 PM
Absolutely Beautiful. Thank you for your detailed work.
Posted by: JEn WAlker | March 17, 2011 at 06:34 PM
Look so delicate and fragile, I'm afraid to watch it, if it breaks, absolutely fantastic, how meticulous and so well created, lovely, this thing makes my day more happy.
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