“Ties That Bind” project is finished
April 20, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Home & Living
Make Art Monday!
Our lovely lovely doll is finished, thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Jan Brown, who assembled all the various parts made by participating artists in the Ties That Bind project. For those who aren’t familiar with it, the project is a group of artists (including me), united in the effort to benefit Ovarian Cancer Research. Since my own wonderful mother is an OC survivor, there was no way that I could turn down this opportunity!
I’m so proud of all those who participated All of the photos of the finished doll are available for viewing in an …read more
A sneak peek at the Ties That Bind project
March 28, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Home & Living
My friend Aileen Roberts just let us know that she had posted a sneak peek of the doll that’s being put together to raise money for ovarian cancer research. The project is called the Ties That Bind, and is an art doll using decorated neckties and handmade charms. I am excited to see the final doll. You can go to the site to see the sneak peek if you’d like, but I’ll refrain from posting it here in case anyone wants it to remain a complete surprise until it’s done
“Ties That Bind” Project update
October 6, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Home & Living
Make Art Monday
Awhile ago, I showed you the charm that I made for a collaborative project with other mixed media artists; the finished product in the Ties That Bind project will be auctioned off to benefit ovarian cancer research. The handmade doll that is being constructed will have decorated ties around her waist to form a skirt, and many charms all around the bodice.
Our mission is simple in concept. Artists united in their creativity to benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Our project: Ties That Bind. A hand made doll created with heart and soul, donning hand embellished men’s dress ties …read more
“Ties That Bind” Project
September 8, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Home & Living
How could I ever say no to my friend Aileen Roberts? First she flatters me by asking me to participate in a collaborative project with other mixed media artists, some of whom I know and others whom I’d like to know, and then she tells me that the finished product will be auctioned off to benefit ovarian cancer research. How could I ever say no then? My own mother is an ovarian cancer survivor. I am honored and delighted to take part in the Ties That Bind project.
Our mission is simple in concept. Artists united in their creativity to benefit …read more




