My Asia RR book

I made my own book for this RR, with a ribbon binding that is clearly explained in LK Ludwig’s Creative Wildfire book.

It’s a nifty binding in that the book opens flat, which is really handy when artists are going to work in my book.

I have made double page spreads with watercolor paper, and wrapped each page with pretty japanese papers, to take advantage of the spines showing in the binding edge.

And… drum roll, I painted the Geisha on the front cover, since I’ve been teaching myself watercolors. Why, is definitely the question, since this has to be the hardest, most meticulous form of painting I’ve encountered so far.

First page and inside cover

Left page only has one small strip, the right page has a full wrap.

Both pages only have a strip of colored paper.

Two precious books

These two little books are 8x4. They are based on a Marie Antoinette theme, which allows for lots of lace and ribbons.

Front and back:

Sample pages:

And the next one: front and inside first page:

 

They both already have a new owner.

Purses, purses galore

Yes, it’s true, I’m making excuses for using my gorgeous laces. I do love working with vintage lace, ribbons, silks. Yummy.

I made two small drawstring purses. It would really have helped if I’d had a pattern. Through my mistakes, I can see how it needs to be built. I’m getting there.

This second one is made with a beautiful yellow raw silk, being a dress that I found in the $1 rack at the thrift store. I used a doily, dyed another one, and painted some pearl lace from a wedding gown. The pin at the front and the yellow button at the back are recycled from the thrift store too.

This is my carpet bag, or hobo bag. It’s a drawstring closure, probably not the most useful way to close it! I use doilies around the opening, and a build up of doilies and silky fabric, all recycled for decoration. The big plaque in the middle is a Michael’s special at $2.99. Looks rich, doesn’t it?

And finally, my faithful sidekick, Mr Paul lounging in the middle of the sweet peas, looking mighty serious.

Provence, toujours Provence

I made a Provence book for my friend who went to spend 2 weeks there.

I used reproductions of Cezanne art that I printed on canvas, then repainted. It was much fun. I didn’t have any of the very typical fabrics from Provence, so I just printed them on fabrics… Voila!

Two new books are out

It sounds like I just got published… I’ve actually finished two journal type books. Those are more journals than usual, since they have quite a few blank pages destined for journaling or scrapbooking.

The first book, very lacey:

The next book is made around original canvas paintings. It’s quite colorful, and it too has many blank pages for journaling:

Lots of Exquisiteness

It seems Mother Nature doesn’t care that it’s been below normal temperatures here in Western Canada, or that Spring never did arrive. She still goes about her business and produces exquisiteness…

Can you tell I adore roses?

Now to my watercolors…