Tea, Mixed Media, and a Fox Poll

It's that funny, in-between time of year.  The calendar says that it's almost spring.  But the snow outside warns us not to get our hopes up too much.  On cold, damp days like this, a spot of coffee or tea is just what we all need.  So, I'm joining in with Elizabeth and Bleubeard's weekly virtual tea party.  Here's what's on my table...

Speaking of cold weather, I have a winter-themed project to share with you today.  Here is the "before" shot...

You may remember this collage that I created back in January, as part of my Ten on the Tenth project.  At the time, I didn't know how I was going to use the collage.  Since then, I have come up with an idea for it.
 

Additional supplies for finished collage: assorted paints and glitter from Ranger; assorted spray inks from October Afternoon; stamping ink from Hero Arts; upcycled bubble wrap; animal stickers from Doodlebug Design; alphabet sticker negatives from Simple Stories; thread from Singer; pen from Zig; spiderweb ribbon from my stash; colored staples from Target.

Ta da!  Above you see the "after" shot.  I made the collage into a wall hanging for my husband's home office.  It features the text of his favorite poem, "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost.

I did some mixed media work on this piece.  Even though I don't do mixed media as often as many of you guys do, I still like it.  It's very "green," since it involves using what is at hand.  For example, on this piece I stamped with bubble wrap, stenciled with alphabet sticker negatives, and misted/masked with a found objects.  Here are some detail shots...

Cute little animal stickers from Doodlebug complete my design.

There is just something about foxes.  So many paper companies have been coming out with adorable fox images.  I thought it would be fun to close out this post by showing you seven of my favorite fox motifs and inviting you to vote for your favorite(s).  The poll is at the top of my sidebar, just below the translation widget.  Here are your choices:

Bella Blvd

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Doodlebug Design

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Echo Park

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Jillibean Soup

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Lawn Fawn

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October Afternoon

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Two Peas in a Bucket

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I know some of the images are a bit fuzzy, but you can follow the source links for a clearer look, if you wish.  This is the first time I've ever used the Blogger poll widget, and I hope that I have set everything up correctly!  I do want to let you know that you can vote for more than one fox.  I think it's hard to chose just one.  :)

Vote away, and have a Happy T Day!