As inspired by New Orleans art and culture (a passion of mine), this hand-held Mardi Gras mask began in a simple traditional domino style. But it did not stay there long.
The garden's annual burst of tulips played no small roll in influencing the final design elements: a trio of widely open multi-colored tulips on long stems tied with a ribbon.
And My Oh My. This piece officially heralds the addition of new sparkly things to my tool box, Swarovski Crystals. With their appearance, this mask becomes the latest in what I think of as my "Magpie Series". Like the Magpie, I do seem to swipe and hoard shiny things. And now, God help us, I have discovered Swarovski!
