more tiny worlds, fantasy islands

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I would really like to be on one of these right now-

This was the first one I got started on. The blue-green swirl glass was obviously perfect for a water scene, but the clear cup was a challenge to design around.

This second one is made on a cup I found at the Goodwill on Wednesday. Liz and I went there after the meet-up. Now, I know that you need to approach thrift shopping with an open mind. If I am looking for something in particular, I can be sure I will never find it. Something else wonderful, but never that thing I “needed”. As I walked into the store, I said to Liz, What I really need is some more teacups that don’t have flower designs because I am working on water scenes. Well, that should have killed any chance of finding what I need. So, imagine my surprise when I found not one, but two of these pretty celadon cups with a goldfish embossed into them. Perfect, and a thrifting miracle!

And one more-

These are going into my shop now.

14 thoughts on “more tiny worlds, fantasy islands”

  1. They are gorgeous! Love how the goldfish looks like a whale just off shore. Robinson Crusoe would be proud.

  4. Mimi, I really like the new direction you’re going with these worlds. They are much more than a “desert island”, but a place of retreat.

  6. I love the huts! The clear glass teacup is fantastic. What would happen if you glued seashells to the inside of the next one? Or even better, little wool fish that are hanging from the underside of the mound. :-)

  10. I’d like to visit one of these blissful little islands, too! Our southern New England weather was horrific (in a kind of exciting way!) this weekend. Did you stay dry? I think we deserve a little sunshine now! love, Beth

  11. I can’t help but think that a little fish should have been swimming in the glass cup… wouldn’t that be fun? Or maybe a wee mermaid?

  14. These are incredible – you are sooooo talented! I love the celadon cup and it really works with your theme!

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