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here I am in a little cottage that evokes the energies of my ancestral lands - a cottage on the moors of Cornwall, or on the cliff tops of Ireland or Scotland. It has a hearth. I am a hedge witch {of sorts}. I wear upcycled clothes, patchouli oil and Redback boots. I am a gypsy; an eccentric and a mystic [I often live with a foot in two worlds]. I serve my guests, tea from an old silver teapot. I love Vervain, yarrow, chamomile & mint. Star watcher and Moon gazer. story cloth weaver. keeper of family dreams and wishes. good friend and creator of life. herbal tea drinker and potion maker.

Monday, May 28, 2012

artybra 2012

I had the privilege of being able to enter into an art fundraiser for Cancer Help Blue Mountains - to create a bra that would be auctioned off to raise money for a charity that helps support those with cancer, survivors and carers of those with cancer..and I created a bra from some of my vintage collection of rosary beads and Marian icons. our Lady of the Vintage Brassiere

the auction was on Saturday night and my bra sold for $180 to me.. I had planned on buying it back but someone liked it alot also and bid against me - so the bids went up and up. that is wonderful! stopping just shy of what I had planned to pay & now, my own bra creation, hangs in my bedroom.

I also bid on two others, which I won. all the money going to a fantastic cause.

this one titled Heaven and Hell is an airbrushed bra - by a tattoo artist. now hanging in my lounge room. I love it!

the other one 'Swell in a Seacup' [themed along the sea.. shells and seaweed and tie-dyed a beautful seablue] - I am offering as a gift here.. just put a comment and say you would like to win and in a week, I will choose a winner.

[I am off on a little trip north to the warmth.. to some hot springs and then to visit my gorgeous grandsons by the beach. I will be visiting the Crystal Castle and taking part in a few workshops, one of which is called 'Creating a Soul Shrine].. I will be posting here, on and off but don't forget to follow my travels along on my 'wandering blog'..follow me...]

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9 comments:

gma said...

LOVE. Also LOVE yours I saw on FB.
What a great project to be involved in and great art!!!! I will follow you.
:-)

mxtodis123 said...

They're gorgeous. That blue one is really special. Hopping on over to check out your travels now.
Mary

joanne said...

Cool artwork....lucky you, and I love the bra!

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

I am laughing with delight at these creations! Oh, joy!

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Annie Jeffries said...

Hi Robyn,

I remember seeing the bra when you first posted it. What kick that you bought it back. Love that. Love IT, too.

Not crazy about the heaven/hell bra. Well done but just not my thing I guess. Actually, I'm an ocean girl and I liked that "swell in the sea" a lot. So - yeah - toss my name in the hat. And best of luck to all who join me there.

rebecca said...

dear miss robyn,

i remember when you were creating your our lady of the vintage offering. so wonderful!!! this is such an endearing way to raise money, support and awareness for such a worthy cause.

i imagine the auction itself was delightful. thanks for posting these wonderful creations and for your generosity.

so glad to have you here on this sunday of rememebering.

foxysue said...

Fantastic, you sound so happy, I love that! Off on your travels, fill your boots girl with all good things!

Bra-vo!

Much love Sue x

Janet said...

Some beautiful art for a great cause!

Enjoy your trip and your grandsons...and the warmth and the beach.

rebecca said...

thinking of you and sending my love...xoxoxoxoxo