This paper sculpture is perfect for your country, primitive, farmhouse, autumn décor, however, it would be just as lovely in a shabby chic cottage setting.
This wreath is 17” across and is made from the aged pages of a 1978 Webster’s Dictionary. The owl is a copy of an 1800s engraving. I have surrounded the owl medallion with vintage, hand pleated, black crepe paper. The wreath hangs from a vintage ribbon, but has a wire loop on the back if you’d like to remove the ribbon. The back is covered with pages from the dictionary and is inscribed with the title of the book used, the date of the book, and my signature and the year created.

 
*** Made to order ~ I am currently taking orders for this wreath. It will ship within 10 days of your paid order. ***
$50
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~* Autumn Sepia Fraktur Collage *~

This 11” x 14” artwork is worked in sepia tones with an autumnal look. Colors range from black, brown, and tan to bittersweet, burnt sienna, and cream. The basket of tulips and pomegranates was worked with pastel chalks and charcoal sticks on charcoal paper. It was applied on canvas that I had previously textured and crackled.
I framed the artwork with leaves and tendrils cut from a copy of a late 1700s indentured servant letter. The canvas edges are framed with more copies of the letter. Everything was aged with a brown stain then the artwork was sealed with a matte sealer

Brown paper covers the back, and vintage seam binding ribbon is looped through screw eyes for a decorative hanger. A picture frame wire may be used instead if desired. This piece is signed and dated, Lana Manis 2010.

$60

(plus USPS priority mail shipping)