Waldorf Inspired Needle Felted Wool Painting Giveaway
EDIT: The giveaway is now closed. A winner will be selected and announced tomorrow 🙂
Everyone has heard me talk about the love of my life, Tim. (The other day when I apologized to him for creating so much work for him… with programming for WFA and all the projects he does around the house for me, he looked at me and said, “It’s nothing, sweetie, you are my hobby!” I ask you, who wouldn’t love him?) Anyway… February 28, 2011 marked the 9th anniversary of when we meet. It was also the day Tim and I finally got married. After all the years we have spent together, it seemed a little silly to make a big to-do about it. So, Tim and I, along with my brother, Kipp, and his wife, Jennifer, went to an interesting little chapel, and got married.
Although the wedding was about as low keyed as you could get, we wanted to commemorate the day. After discovering Daria’s Etsy shop, Art of Felting, in January, I contacted her. Daria lives in Rehovot, Israel . Here is the email I sent her…
I was so delighted yesterday when I discovered your site. My readers seemed quite taken, too 🙂 I have a question about a custom order. I am going to be married soon… the 2nd marriage for both of us. We are in our 50s, so not babes 🙂 We do want something to commemorate the day since it will be very subdued. (We’ve already been together for 9 years.) When I saw your wool paintings, I thought this would be perfect! I love your new piece with the poppies, but I would like something bigger… more like the 13″ x 17″. I’m kind of thinking about a woodsy scene with poppies, and maybe a Mother Earth gets married kind of theme 🙂 Let me know if this is possible.
And here was her reply…
It was a real pleasure to receive your input. The work I put into my creations gives me joy, but it is even more pleasurable to hear good words from others. I truly enjoyed your Wee Folk Art plus and think you are very talented. Your wonderful idea and the matter inspire me to start working on the project right now. I would be glad cooperating with you.
We were delighted when we received it last month. It is beautiful. Daria titled this peace “Mother Earth Gets Married”. Perfect, right? A lovely reminder of how blessed we feel. As it turned out, my mom wanted to get it for us for a wedding gift… thank you mom. As soon as we decide what we want, we will have it framed.
Now… for some exciting news… When Daria shipped us our tapestry, she included a lovely little framed piece to share with our readers. Fantastic, right? The tapestry measures 5 1/4″ x 3 1/4″, framed 7 1/4″ x 5 1/4″. It is absolutely lovely!
Daria also sent photos of the fairy tapestry in process! I had asked Daria if she worked from a sketch. This is what she told me:
In Waldorf art is no place for a sketch or a previous plan. It’s like to give birth. This is by some means an opposition to photography. The target is not to show nature, but to discover what is conceived in. That’s why the right mood is necessary, which can be achieved through good music or other inspiring things. When I succeed get into right mood I start. First I place different wool pieces on the felt. Then I let the drawing leading my hands. The next step is to define details and only then the turn of a great finish comes. Billions strokes of needle.
If you would like a chance to win this sweet little Waldorf inspired needle felted wool painting, simply pay Daria’s Etsy shop, The Art of Felting, a visit, look at all her lovely things, (taking a drool cloth is highly advisable!) then come back here and leave a comment telling us what your favorite creation is. The giveaway will run from today, Wednesday, April 20, to Easter Sunday, April 24, at 9:00 p.m. EST. A winner will be drawn at random. So, head over to Art of Felting, pick a favorite, come back and tell us about it, then cross your fingers.
Thanks so much, Daria. It will be hard to give up this lovely little tapestry… but I will 🙂
123 Comments
Kris
To pick one favorite is impossible. What a talented lady! However, since I can only pick one…I pick the pregnant fairy. That is a truly unique, one of a kind piece. Beautiful work!
Ramona
Wow! The items in her shop are amazing. I bookmarked it to come back and look some more. I loved the fairies, the mother and children and the cool tree that changes seasons were all favorites.
Mamajess
I have feel in love. It is so hard to pick just one. I love the little owl. And the tapestry with the goose, the sheep I could go on and on. I love that you have a great pice of her art work that means so much. I am going to start saving so I can have one of her beautiful art pieces. Thank you for a chance to win
Faith
Daria’s etsy site was wonderful. I decided to wait a couple days after visiting and see which items I remembered…I figured the ones that I remembered would be the ones that truly made their why into my heart. I loved: the fairy picture with the rainbow jumprope, the fairy that was green and woodsy, all of the easter eggs, and the nativity set!! Looking forward to returning to her site soon!
Caryn Crowston
I LOVE LIONS AND HAVE LION PICTURES OF ALL SIZES IN MY DEN. SO, I AM PARTIAL TO HER LION FIGURE. IT IS LOVELY.
Astrid
What a talented lady… what a joy looking at all that beautiful work!
It’s Easter today, so the easter eggs really jumped out at me… but I LOVED the tapestry of the Faery Feast, part 2…. It’s just a rainbow of color… such a feast to the eyes!!
I have no idea if I can participate with the giveaway… it’s just beautiful! But I don’t live in the States.
Congratulations on your wedding! The Mother Earth tapestry is stunning!! What a wonderful idea!
all my best,
Astrid
Katherine
Darla’s work is wonderful! I am particularly in love with the little felted lamb. I collect lambs in honor of the ‘Good Shepherd’. Today is the day to honor the greatest gift ever given by the spotless Lamb of God!!!
Catherine
It’s so hard to choose; they’re all so beautiful. If I must pick one, then the Spring Maiden it is (and a shout out for the little green fairy!).
julie edwards
Absolutely amazing!! I love each one – what a wonderful artist!
Julie
Pasuhi
What gorgeous masterpieces of creativity ! Oh what a wonderful site. I love the Shepherds, so peaceful and calming to the soul and having raised sheep, I felt a connection to it for several reasons.
Mother Earth Gets Married is breathtaking.
What a wonderful give away
Lacey
http://www.etsy.com/listing/46117095/needle-felted-lion-king-of-beasts-soft
everything is gorgeous–phenomenal artwork!!
About a Girl
I have been a big fan of Daria’s work for a long time now. I use her work as the inspiration for many of my needle felted gifts. I especially love the mother and child and just had to try and recreate them for my daughter.
Thank you for such a generous giveaway.
Victoria Messer
All are SO beautifully crafted so choosing just one is very difficult. But The Forest Family Easter Eggs really caught my eye, so they will be my choice for favourite! I have just started needlefelting with my daughter, and have been inspired by Daria’s work to try some pictures.
maxanyamom
Thank you for introducing me to this clearly inspired artist! I cannot believe how exquisite her creations are. I was in awe looking at piece after piece on her site. It is impossible to choose a single favorite, but if money was no object for me, then the very first thing I would buy from this talented artist would be the full set of her Nativity scene. I’m bookmarking her etsy site for future browsing, and hopefully some purchasing, too.
tuesday
The mermaid is my favorite, she is beautiful !
Guest
Definitely know where my Mother’s Day gifts are coming from! I just loved the Spring mobile especially after the long winter we have had.
Samantha de Leca
I was blown away by all the beauty! Just about impossible to pick just one! But if I had to, then its the nativity set! Thank you for the opportunity to join the giveaway!
Jocelyn Bullen
I love the spring maiden in a boat, so beautiful – everything!
NinaEtc
1st congrats! Was it you who posted her felted eggs a few months ago? I love them and go and look at them all the time just to be cheered up… What gorgeous art you have and are offering, thank you. Bet wishes for a wonderful blessed life together.
Amane
Congratulations on your marriage! And, thank you for letting us know about Daria’s The Art of Gelting shop. I love everything in her store. The least thing I expected to see was her felt Geisha girl. The work I love best is “mother and child”.
I hope I’ll win the tapestry for my daughter’s birthday next month!