An elderly woman named Lena passed away this year. This photo of "Santa" was created by using Lena's personal items. Fur from a coat; a table cloth; a holiday scarf; a broach; a salad bowl etc.
The story and Santa as shared by a member of my Craft Club is this:
Her "Santa memory" arrived recently in the mail and was a surprise. An artist friend of the family was hired to create one for each member of the family. We didn't take it apart, but could see the base is a small wooden salad bowl turned upside down. The body is actually a stuffed paper bag glued to this bowl then decorated with personal items. The head and face may be made of clay or paper mache and painted.
I'm so impressed with the idea and wish I had thought of this when my mother and mother-in-law passed. Not too late after I pass though...just saying.
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