I'm adding these in the order that I completed them ... Here's the photo of the bookmarks that I made using items that I had on hand ... So much fun (took hours & hours), but I'm very pleased with how they came out.
I have to say that it really was a lot of fun figuring out their hair. I tried bangs & even long hair down the back ... thought about a bun on top & decided that I'd give my little girls a simple hair style that I could add just a touch of bling to.
The next project that I worked on was a mini composition book for a swap with Brenda. This was a different project for me as I was working with a small existing element & trying to figure out how to keep the scale right & still provide visual interest. The focal point was a paper raffia flower that I made & spritzed with Smooch Spritz. I played around with the idea of making a bumblebee cover with blacks & yellows, but I remembered that Brenda likes vintage so I dove into my stash of papers & found a sweet floral with purple & yellow in it. Once I found the green trim with a tiny edge I knew that it would come together fine. Like any project you make to swap -- my real concern is whether my partner will like it as much as I liked making it.... I love the fabric I placed this book on, but you might have to really hunt to find the actual book. Hint - look for the black binding on the left hand side.
I'm having a great time on the Beach creating & swapping & seeing everyone's ideas. If you check it out (go over to the right side of this blog & click on the link) I know that you'll soon be joining in the fun, too.
Aren't we all On the Fence about something? Is it this job or the next one? This hobby or another one? This meal or an alternate one? My blog is about the choices that I make. Sometimes it's as simple as "what did I cook" & sometimes as complicated as "where am I going on my next trip".... Come along with me & see which side of the fence I'm on.