Here is the second thing I am using some ecoprint fabric for- a Fairy book! (the first was the base of Dorothy!) First pic is the pages cut out and the second is the second set of pages I have finished. I am trying to work within the seasons for the dress design and the adjacent flowers.
The first pages are Summer with Daisies and Dandelions.
The secons set of pages are Spring and have Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinth, and Lily of the Valley. All the lace is hand dyed or painted from my collection. I recut these pages from some of the Eco Fabric with the Blueberries. Subtle color in the background. The leaves in all the pages are cut from sheer fabrics, dyed or painted with watercolor paints, then stitched down
I got an idea for a new project - maybe a class - using a piece of jewelry I found on a jacket I was getting ready to donate. I also wanted to use a die I have had for a matchbox. I first cut it out in chip board but the material was too thick. Tried a thinner board but still too thick so went to card stock and though it was still a little tight, it worked. I had to re-do some of the folds, but it works. I covered the outer slide with embossed metal tape then added a medallion on the front with that lovely pin. I also added some rhinestone chain from a flea market find necklace. The top piece of the box is a metal filagree medallion I folded in half and the bottom embellishment was from thrift store find and it included the chain! Perfect. Decided to put a little fold out album inside with pics of the grands. Now that it is done - NO WAY will I do this as a class! took too much time, too fussy and a bit frustrating with the die! But overall, pleased with the final results.
