ABC 8th Anniversary ---done!

 

I had been putting off binding this book because I'm still waiting for a page. 

I decided that sometime in the future when the page actually appears on my doorstep, I can open the wires and put it in. 

 Until that time, I'm considering this baby DONE!

Trying out my home made lightbox again 

for these photos.  I haven't gotten the side lighting this down yet. 

So practice, practice right!?!?

Catching up

After feeling a bit under the weather and then having to make up for lost time on the homefront, I'm way behind with blogging. I'll try to get caught up here in the next couple of days.  

The pages I gave a sneak peek of arrived to Jan of Dandelion and Daisy.  

Her colors were pink and orange, using either as the dominant color for each page. I love both colors so I had fun pulling these pages together.

More catching up tomorrow... with cards and gifts.

Another sneak peek

 

These are the last pages in the 6 person "Colors" swap that I've been participating in over the last 6 months or so. 

The pages will hit that mail stream today...I'll be able to show you all of it very soon.

 

Jade tip-ins

I can finally show the completed pages I gave a little sneak peek about so long ago. I was very behind with these and then when I actually finished them...I set them aside and forgot to mail them for a week or two. DUH!

This photo doesn't show it that well but there is a blue-ish tint to the green giving it more of a jade color.

This second one was inspired by 

an early episode of Mad Men. 

Mr. Cooper's office had an Asian theme. 

He had this great bamboo plant in the corner near the window. This is my interpretation.

I added words from a fortune cookie to get a little red into the page.

Swap Tea

I confess...this post is scheduled. 

I am enjoying some late evening tea in my cute, "new to me' chickie mug, while writing this post. Tomorrow...well today as you are reading this is just too busy for ...much like so many Tuesdays. 

Why is it that Tuesday is the most filled day on my calendar?? ...Frustrating. 

I did want to share some fun mail I picked up the other day though.

I got my color swap pages from Dianne. Fantastic pages.

 Love this watercolor bird.

I've been ito watercolors myself these days.

 Fun fabrics and trim...love it!

A combo of watercolors, fabric and stitching...

truly calling my name. 

Seriously!

 Doodles that I envy...

Plus some fun tags...

Feel free t drop by Kimmies blog today for the other Tea Tuesday posts...I know I will be later.

Sneak peeks

I can't show all of these pages but I really want to! They aren't even finished and likely won't 

be for a while. 

I injured my thumb on my right hand (dominant hand) in some way a couple of days ago, so I keep having to stop working on basically anything and ice it frequently. 

Oh, the frustration.

Pages have landed in Cyprus

I've been anxiously awaiting confirmation that the package I sent to Cath in Cyprus had arrived safely.  I was getting very worried even though the post office assured me that things can get tied up in customs from time to time. 

Cath is another member of the colors swap I've been particpating in over the last few months.

Her colors were yellow and black. Not my usual fair but that's where the challenge lies. 

                                                                         

 The photos are not the best...I can't remember why anymore but alas...once they are sent off there isn't much chance for retakes.

                                                                               

 This one is a kalidescope that I made from 

a photo of a marigold.

These black eyed susans are from my in-laws garden.
Thanks to Elizabeth 
for the awesome yellow handmade paper!!

Little bits of creativity

I've been working on a few things over the last couple weeks.

I made the cover for my ABC_alteredbookclub 8th Anniversary swap book. I'm waiting on the last page to arrive before binding.
I used Citra Solv paper for the background then cut the flower from a photograph I took a few years ago.
I added the paper flower and "Joy" brad for interest.

Since we have a few September birthdays in our family I've been busy making cards. This one is for my mom. She loves butterflies and flowers.

Lastly, I'll share a little peek at a mixed-media painting I've been working on. It's not finished...definitely a work in progress.

Tea Time round robin theme

 

This was the last book for me to work in during our 6 player round robin. It has been so much fun! 

This last book is heading back home to  Canada, hopefully later today.

Sweet package and more flowers

Quite a while ago, after posting my Travels handmade book, Margaret asked me if I had an postcards from Switzerland for my collection. 

Since I didn't, we decided to do a little trade of items from our areas. 

Just look at all the fun items she sent!

I'm really looking forward to using the pretty napkins.

And this postcard is an awesome addition to my collection! 

It's very Scandinavian looking...love that! 

Have I mentioned that I'm 100% Norwegian!?!

Thank you so much Margaret!

I also wanted to share a couple more bottle cap flowers I made the other day.

They are a fun addition to my garden.

Rust and white pages

Elizabeth has gotten her pages and says she loves them...

Hooray!
Don't know why but these "colors swap" pages are giving me fits. Couldn't tell you why if I tried.
Maybe I just do better with a theme instead of a list of colors to use.


Page 1 front:
Butterfly fly

Page 1 back:
untitled abstract

Page 2 front:
Starlight, Starbright

Page 2 back:
Rusty flowers