I woke up this morning, looked out of the window and was quite excited. It was raining. Yes, you heard me, I was excited to see rain on a Saturday morning. Outside was looking very glum and wet (this is part of my front garden), but that was going to be just fine with me.
Why?
Because I can spend the whole day indoors and do crafty things. . .
I did go out for a little while to my local craft shop . . and to my surprise it was very busy with other ladies buying craft items as well. We must have all had the same idea!!
I bought a few things I didn't really need . . but isn't this lace so pretty . . and the roses are gorgeous . . my real reason was to buy some card for my paper tole pictures.
So what am I currently making . . I spend ages making paper tole pictures and it does seem such a waste to place them on cards that might end up in the bin after one has celebrated his or her birthday (unless I send them to my mum and she re-uses them on other cards!!). So I had an idea.
(below: sideways view of the picture)
Instead of placing the picture onto a card, why not create a lasting gift instead. The one above is for a old friend of mine (who I went to school with). What do you think? Do you think this is a good idea. You will notice that I have removed the glass, so the picture stands out from the frame, showing the 3D effect. The lady herself has a gloss so she shines nicely.
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Very lovely, Jo, & such a nice idea for a wet Saturday.
ReplyDeleteWow! You are keen!
ReplyDeleteoh Jo, that is just so gorgeous! what a clever idea! I would say, go for it!
ReplyDeleteAll of those bits and pieces look so pretty to my non-crafty self. Love your gift card idea.
ReplyDeleteJo, I love the new header pic. Is it one of yours?
No Ruby, the photo isn't mine- it is from Deviant Art.com
ReplyDeleteThe lady picture is beautiful, and would be a blessing as a gift.
ReplyDeleteI love your header too! Beautiful! I love lavender and country gardens.
Your front yard looks very nice and so does the seat I can see... I would love to sit there and enjoy a coffee if that was my front yard.
Jo-
ReplyDeleteI thik your sweet lady is beautiful - I LOVE her! What a wonderful gift for your friend!
I love rainy days also - a perfect excuse to knit or craft - we are in total agreement about that my friend.
We are off for a bit of travel -(Bermuda) (in between hurricanes - LOL!!) will be gone 10 days or so. Will catch up when I get back~~
Vicki
Beautiful work!!! I've been doing creative things on this rainy day too - perfect weather for it! :)
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