We don't...
Well, not really...
Okay, I confess, last year asked for chocolates and a card. After almost 25 years with the fella with no romantic demands, I don't think it was asking too much.
This year Mr Pixie asked what I wanted for Valentine's. I said "Nothing" but quickly changed my mind and requested a cheesecake and his spot on the couch.
Mr. P has actually been quite woo-ey over the past few months. It's so out of the ordinary that family members have asked if one of us is dying. For the record, we're both fine. *knock on wood*
Speaking of death....
I made this piece specifically to celebrate Valentine's Day. "The Little Death" matchbox shrine is a bit of a cheeky joke with "La petite mort" a metaphor for sexual orgasm.
Despite there being a little skull smack dab in the middle, and it being called 'The Little Death', this isn't about doom and gloom. It's sex, love and romance baby!
There's a golden butterfly, the symbol of the soul and positive transformation.
That shiny amber something at the bottom of the shrine? A nod to Freya, the Norse goddess of love, sex, beauty and death. Freya would weep amber tears while waiting for her beloved husband to return to her from his extended journeys.
Ok, maybe there is a tiny bit of death in all of this, but so many symbols associated with love, sex and life also share a connection with death. And why not, that's what we do isn't it? We live, we love, we die... hopefully we do it all well.
And here's a list of the supplies I used to create that wee shrine.
• Creative Paperclay
• standard match box
• chess rook
• paper (I used a vintage love poem and G45 scrapbook paper)
• charms (metal crown, stamped brass butterfly)
• 2 Symmetrical Flourishes Silicone Mold
• Flower Soft (used for flower centres)
• Narrow Gold Fleur Dresden Borders*
• Tiny Dot Dresden Borders - Gold*
• acrylic paint
• glue
• glue
Note: The tool I mention in the video is a ball stylus... not necessary, but a handy thing to have around.
Whether you're celebrating today or not, I'm sending a little love your way.
Happy Valentine's Day, sweetie pies!
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Your "Little Death" matchbox shrine is wonderful. So much work and detail in it.
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud at requesting your husband's side of the couch for Valentine's Day. Did you ask for the remote too?
Enjoy!
diane @ thoughts&shots
You are adorable! Happy V's Day to all the Pixies on your Hill xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteIt's almost 1:00 am here, but I had to look when I saw "The Little Death" title in my inbox. I wondered if you really meant what I thought you meant, and YES. YOU DID! You crack me up. Thanks for the laugh.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Fabulous! I love learning all the symbology in your art work. I knew about The Little Death, and love how you represented that concept. I think this is a lovely Valentine's Day shrine, and you have inspired me.
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ReplyDeleteIt's lovely!! Your mini shrines are to-die for and, in their creation, you put US to shame! :)
I just made a 1/2cm tall mini skull for the first time, for a commission of a statue of Ereshkigal! I loved the way it turned out!! l plan to make more for whatever else I may be able to use them for. :)
A belated Happy Valentine's Day to ALL of the merry folk of Pixie Hill!
Thanks for the video. Nice to see how it is all done. Just discovered your site and hope there are more videos!
ReplyDeleteI love this ❤ and there is a video!
ReplyDeleteYou never...ever....ever... cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeletePretty cool
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