I made this scarf for a dear friend who has breast cancer. If you're inclined to click on the image, you can see a much bigger version.I designed it to be a power scarf. I put a lot of positive energy into it, and I'm hoping the boldness of color and all of the elements help her feel powerful.
It started out white, and first I dyed it fuchsia. Then I clamped CDs down the one side, because one, I like the pattern, and two, they look like breasts - don't you think? And then just scrunched and clamped the other side, so it looks like it has a long lifeline running down it. Next I overdyed it in a warm red.
Because she has spent so much time in Southeast Asia, I screen printed an Indian design that I particularly like on top.
Powerful? I hope so.
It's gorgeous. And it certainly seems powerful.
ReplyDeletelooks like power in a scarf to me!
ReplyDeletepretty! along with the tv sitcom you should write, you could have a boutique and sell your hand-made scarves (when you're not volunteering in india . . . )
ReplyDeleteWell, you know.. you *could* set up a store on etsy for them. They are beautiful, and this one sends the perfect message of support and strength.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, and lovely. Reflections of the creator as well as the recipient? I think so.
Lisa, that is absolutely gorgeous. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a woman of many talents. This is lovely. How thoughtful.
ReplyDeletegorgeous! get thee an etsy store!
ReplyDeletebeautiful... *hugs* to your friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm sending some of my positive energy toward the power scarf right now!!
ReplyDeleteOh so very pretty and thoughtful. Power on lovely scarf!
ReplyDeleteWow, Lisa, that is really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous! And yes, definitely the best part is that you made it yourself and put so much thought and love into it. You sound like a great person to have as a friend. :)
ReplyDeleteYour friend is very lucky to have you in her life - and what a wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteFull of power and love.
May she be well soon...
Hey, wow, thanks you all! I was gone all day and what nice messages and wishes! Hugs to all of you!
ReplyDeleteChristine - Thanks! That makes me happy!
notsojenny - Yay! I'm so glad!
LJ - What a fantastic thing to say to me! I told Betty about your suggested combo and we had a good giggle. And then of course I thought, well, I *could* find myself some great child labor in India, so maybe I should do the volunteering before the rest of it...
Jessica - As always, I love you I love you.
Ryane - Thanks! I thought so, but you know, I'm very biased. :)
Lemmonex - That's so nice. Thank you.
MrsMac - Ah, thank you!
VVK - Thanks, my friend. I'll pass it along.
Nicole - You are awesome!!!
DCup - Thank you! :)
Zandria - Thank you. I love things people have made themselves. I try to be a good friend, I really do, so that's very nice to hear.
browneyedgirlie - I've always been lucky to have her in mine. Thanks for the good wishes.:)
Psst...Lisa, sent you some blog love - go check it out :)
ReplyDeleteOMG - that's completely amazing. Mom's going to go nuts over it. You're just simply incredible. I'm speechless (but not tearless). Can't wait to CU soon.
ReplyDeletethat's simply amazing. I'm sure your friend will love it.
ReplyDeletethat's simply amazing. I'm sure your friend will love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - it looks fab
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love that you gave it some of your power. We all need a little of each other power now and again.
Ok, now where do I go to get one?
You MADE this?! Wow - smart, beautiful, and talented? I'm blown away.
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