Silk Angel!

What happens when you give me a piece of silk crepe, some beads, fresh water pearls, wings and a face cab?

Why, I'll make an angel of course!

This little angel is destined for inclusion on a page in an altered board book that I began working over the weekend. The background in the photo happens to be the page background as well! There are still other elements to collage and to tack down, but I'm sure liking the angel!

She's a tiny angel...only a few inches tall! The beads that I used range in size 13/0 to 16/0. Those of you who know bead sizes, know that these are little hummers!

Sheesh! I'm not sure which was worse, chasing those 16/0's all around or trying to thread the needle small enough to fit through the bead holes! I tell you what, I almost became permanently cross-eyed trying to thread that darn needle! Once upon a time, I was able to thread my needle with great flair and ease!

Isn't it strange that my physical sight would begin to dim, just as my inner eye begins to see more clearly?

All I have to say is, "Thank goodness for bifocals!"