Below is a closer look at the two book marks:
Well that's it from me for today. Hope you are having a good week and thanks for your visit like always!
Tuesday 29 March 2016
Crafty fun
Hello all and I hope you had a good Easter. I'm on holiday right now as the school where I work has an Easter break, so way more time for crafting, yay!
Today I want to share a fun little craft project that I have been wanting to do for a while. Actually most of my time is spent on brushing up my water colour techniques as I want to start a nature sketchbook/journal, but it was fun to do some craft stuff in between. These are two bookmarks, each with their own little folder, a fun gift for a friend who loves reading. Here is a more detailed look at the first one:
The folder was made from Kraft card, darkened with Vintage photo Distress Ink.
It's slightly wider than twice the bookmark width with an addition 1/2 " score mark on the spine to allow room for embellishments on the bookmark. I then used one of the Tim Holtz mixed media 1 dies to cut an opening and added some die cuts and twine etc to embellish the front.
The second one was kept simpler, I just added some stencilling and then embellished in a similar way.
Below is a closer look at the two book marks:
Here is number one. I used some Inkilicious stamps and one of the Tim Holtz Wildflower diecuts. The bookmark itself was made with the Sue Wilson Striplets Lattice Window die.
The second one was made in a very similar way, using the same dies and stamps and Distress Inks for colouring.
Below is a closer look at the two book marks:
Oh, lucky you with a nice break from work! LOVE these little bookmarks with their very special folders - absolutely brilliant!! And such wonderful coloring - fantastic! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteLove these Astrid!! Gorgeous little bookmarks beautifully coloured and decorated. What a lovely gift .. your friend will love these!! Enjoy your break and have fun with your crafting!! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bookmarks and folders, love the use of the dies and stencils and delightful flowe s bunched together. More time for your art and fraft is perfect, enjoy the break from school.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Hugs Brenda xxx
Wow Astrid both yur bookmarks look very , very pretty, and there envelopes are so nice too, thanks for the inspiration, I'm sure I will use this kind of bookmarks once too!!
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Maria
These are so AWESOME !!! :-)
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Fantastic bookmarks. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHallo liebe Astrid,
ReplyDeletedeine Leszeichen sind wunderschön gestaltet. Mir gefallen sie beide sehr gut. Ganz besonders angetan hat mir die Idee mit der Einsteckhülle.
Das sieht so Klasse aus. Ich bin total begeistert. Ganz liebe Grüße Silvi
Really great that you have some free time Astrid. These are just stunning with wonderful touches I never would have thought of at all. Must try to make one. Thank you for sharing how to make them and for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
What a delightful gift these make Astrid, something different but still displaying your own unique style and attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteHope it's OK if I pin these as you have again inspired me and would like to give something similar a go one day.
B x
Stunning bookmarks, and a great way to try out new techniques some times too, as it´s not too big. These are as always just perfect and very very beautiful, and they´ll be the perfect hostess gift for friend, who loves to read or to incourage a kid to read more even. Stunning work as usual Astrid. Have a wonderful extra little vacation still.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Astrid. What a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteAgree with all the comments.... Beautiful art xx
ReplyDeleteBoth bookmarks are stunning and will make beautiful gifts. I love your techniques and use of colour - so very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBoth these bookmarks are so pretty Astrid and will make charming gifts. I particularly like the first one with its lattice pocket, but they are both lovely with the combination of stamped and die cut embellishments. So pleased you are enjoying your school break, I am enjoying it too as we get to see more of your lovely makes. Mo x
ReplyDeleteOh my, how I love these! The bookmarks are beautiful, and the addition of a folder for each makes them extra special. Love the way all the dies are used. I just can't say enough about these!
ReplyDeleteWell you are certainly having a productive time in your holidays Astrid. The bookmarks and holders are beautiful and they really do make very special gifts! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteBoth of these bookmarks are just fabulous! What a thoughtful gift for your friend. And thanks so much for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Love both projects!!
ReplyDeletethese are so very pretty - love them to pieces!!! big hugs Rachel x
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous bookmarks and their holders, its a wonderful gift idea.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Beautiful bookmarks and folders Astrid with lots of lovely details. A gorgeous gift.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Beautiful bookmarks and folders Astrid with lots of lovely details. A gorgeous gift.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
What a clever design, and what a great and functional gift! I LOVE each one and the pockets.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, bookmark holders! Genius!! What a fabulous gift idea and they are gorgeous to boot! Love them! Hope you're enjoying your holiday. hugs :)
ReplyDeleteThese are just fabulous! I love the angled holder and your beautiful use of dies here. What a fantastic design concept! And not to mention beautifully executed. Love them!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing you touch that does not end up totally beautiful! I just love your bookmark holders so unique and useful! Sorry for lack of visits which I miss so much! Hope your Easter was wonderful! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAstrid, what a spring delight to see your two bookmark holders with the bookmarks.The yellow/ green tones you used , scream spring to me, and I love it , even I can`t find out using these wonderful colors myself ,lol. The bookmarks with the look of a lovely sunny meadow, are both so beautiful, and love the add of pink flower to the holders. Such a most lovely gift, dear.
ReplyDeleteDorthe XOXO
I love your use of tools and color in these luscious pieces. I'm sure this gift will be wonderfully received! (Laura from Sunday View)
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely bookmarks and a great gift! Thank you for sharing how to make these as I would love to try making one myself! Pleased to know you have some time off! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteDelightful nature inspired tags and holders Astrid!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear you are on break and have time to play!
hugs xoxo
These are gorgeous - so elegant and tall, and beautiful use of the wildflowers - lovely, lovely, lovely.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Such fun pieces, I love them, they are so striking. Gorgeous work! Ruth x
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea and 2 gorgeous bookmarks and folders that I'm sure will be appreciated . x
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