tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post191208641139130917..comments2024-03-28T09:44:06.407+00:00Comments on Astrid's Artistic Efforts: Secret Santa fun with AVJAstrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-7754402759045236642015-12-31T20:06:34.239+00:002015-12-31T20:06:34.239+00:00Astrid your Secret Santa gift to Tracy is Gorgeous...Astrid your Secret Santa gift to Tracy is Gorgeous . It has it all - colours , texture , vintage , detail and such beautiful imagery AND your pieces made with your own paper collection - such a thoughtful touch ! <br />A gift to treasure ! <br /><br />Your gift from Nikki is fabulous too - so thoughtful . I love how Nikki has combined both your styles of crafting that come together in harmony in one beautiful keepsake. Another treasurable gift I'm sure x A Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380869190533330025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-30249716132142759632015-12-18T12:17:39.027+00:002015-12-18T12:17:39.027+00:00Absolutely stunning Astrid!! I love the Santa and ...Absolutely stunning Astrid!! I love the Santa and how you melded him into the page! and the gilding...Gorgeousness!!<br />xoxoJackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-10605200126617643502015-12-16T18:40:24.536+00:002015-12-16T18:40:24.536+00:00What an amazing box - just love the vintage, gilde...What an amazing box - just love the vintage, gilded effects with the fabulous imagery too. So pleased you like my little book - thank you for your lovely comments. Have a lovely time xxxxNikki Actonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419439198193876751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-91172593199403306992015-12-14T20:54:40.740+00:002015-12-14T20:54:40.740+00:00It is so beautiful, I am sure Tracy is going to lo...It is so beautiful, I am sure Tracy is going to love it!Ellie Knolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923685014851711742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-10254419084985906402015-12-14T16:10:14.389+00:002015-12-14T16:10:14.389+00:00I totally am loving all these swaps you all did! G...I totally am loving all these swaps you all did! Gorgeous gorgeous make!!! LOVE all the texture and the gorgeous old world images! Anita Houston The Artful Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949969469882107026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-35566767666883964892015-12-14T10:58:26.580+00:002015-12-14T10:58:26.580+00:00So very gorgeous ;O))So very gorgeous ;O))Dortesjshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813568650456558955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-59553746411403178652015-12-14T10:43:36.626+00:002015-12-14T10:43:36.626+00:00Wow!! Your book box and tag holder are stunning A...Wow!! Your book box and tag holder are stunning Astrid. Fabulous textures and, of course, gorgeous colour. Love your gift from Nikki too. A fabulous idea and so beautifully put together!! All in all, a fantastic post!! xxMargaret Mifsudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807555779599228830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-85017454091395864142015-12-14T08:12:33.426+00:002015-12-14T08:12:33.426+00:00Astrid your work with the book box is the most ado...Astrid your work with the book box is the most adorable. You created a fabulous gift. I adore each of the details. It looks so genuine vintage and kind of Shabby Chic....... You are so extremely skilled and very creative. I'm so grateful that you do share so many projects. Thank you..<br />Hugs to you from Monica.... Spainmamablitgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14746773830198886153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-94758770815332852015-12-14T05:40:03.688+00:002015-12-14T05:40:03.688+00:00Wow Astrid what an amazing work again, I really l...Wow Astrid what an amazing work again, I really love this book, great images , great colours and structure, pretty details as well!!<br /><br />Have a nice Christmas time!!<br />Mariamaria's knutselplezierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400449591402230376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-51292154103471621802015-12-13T23:24:35.726+00:002015-12-13T23:24:35.726+00:00Your box is just gorgeous Astrid - love all the t...Your box is just gorgeous Astrid - love all the texture on it and the wonderful vintage images! A lovely place for Tracy to put just about anything! Julia Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056249262392002395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-39256766332725828522015-12-13T23:20:29.460+00:002015-12-13T23:20:29.460+00:00A beautiful idea to hold a Secret Santa.
The book ...A beautiful idea to hold a Secret Santa.<br />The book box is divine and certainly a special place to store Christmas cards. The colours and images you worked with are so delicate and the care you took to create an envelope book is so wonderful. Love all the texture you achieved.<br />What a beautiful gift you received.<br />Astrid, many thanks for taking the time to visit my mitten blog post.<br />Hope you are staying cosy, it has been very cold here this weekend.<br />Wishes<br />LynneLynne Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736157248294082863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-84512094383389469182015-12-13T22:35:13.749+00:002015-12-13T22:35:13.749+00:00stunning work both given and received Astrid - fab...stunning work both given and received Astrid - fabulous xxrachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882763159860546363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-85484501695948193712015-12-13T19:35:05.608+00:002015-12-13T19:35:05.608+00:00Such gorgeous gilded texture and wonderful vintage...Such gorgeous gilded texture and wonderful vintage detailing - an Astrid special - it's a thing of beauty and I'm sure Tracy absolutely loves it. <br />Alison xxWords and Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-10573416828005764372015-12-13T19:26:24.189+00:002015-12-13T19:26:24.189+00:00Your book is so wonderful and gorgeous, Astrid! I...Your book is so wonderful and gorgeous, Astrid! It is vintage and magical and I love it! I am wondering if, in any of the tutorials you have shared, that you have some instructions on using and applying the wrinkled tissue paper? If you happen to read this and do have something along that line, would you mind dropping me a line. Thank you kindly. email rodeo8@comcast.netKathy Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355402763522170552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-58562675120473853192015-12-13T18:14:36.461+00:002015-12-13T18:14:36.461+00:00Such a stunning present Astrid. The napkin picture...Such a stunning present Astrid. The napkin pictures and the gorgeous paintwork and textures are just wonderful on this gorgeous box book. And then the tag holder !! Fabulous xJennie Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717323802336311696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-1776384919152765582015-12-13T17:56:26.784+00:002015-12-13T17:56:26.784+00:00Both beautiful makes and a great idea to swap gift...Both beautiful makes and a great idea to swap gifts this way<br /><br />Love Chrissie xxchrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841948513176294307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-8255027980411659342015-12-13T16:24:57.881+00:002015-12-13T16:24:57.881+00:00Oh Astrid, that book box is SO special! I love the...Oh Astrid, that book box is SO special! I love the totally aged look you've given it with the adorable images and gilded highlights. And then to top it all a tag holder with your own papers! How personal and special is that! It's no wonder Tracy is thrilled to have received these gifts. Jenny xJenny Marpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940317993979637301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-21255695856963445162015-12-13T15:51:53.360+00:002015-12-13T15:51:53.360+00:00Dear Astrid, you book for Tracy, is gorgeous, love...Dear Astrid, you book for Tracy, is gorgeous, love your cover and backside, with the texture of napkins and the adorable faces. <br />The tag holder is beautiful, with your lovely tones, the leaf is so beautiful, and all the adds of cuts and stamps, and so is the tag ,you lovely also created.What a special, and adorable gift, for Tracy.<br />The one you received looks also wonderful, and I will go have a closer look, Happy Sunday in Advent.<br />Dorthe. xxooDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-8590393535097116672015-12-13T15:32:38.613+00:002015-12-13T15:32:38.613+00:00Astrid, the Secret Santa book box to Tracy is amaz...Astrid, the Secret Santa book box to Tracy is amazing! As always your choice of colors and texture is unsurpassed. The little faces are just beautiful and your own personal papers make this even more special! Love your altered book! Lovely gift to receive from Nikki! Merry Christmas! Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11795317834832687423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-55479501701729687992015-12-13T14:02:51.509+00:002015-12-13T14:02:51.509+00:00Beautiful book box!! Love all the details and text...Beautiful book box!! Love all the details and texture!! Marisa Jobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848455298723563850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-89654822889961341882015-12-13T13:43:19.030+00:002015-12-13T13:43:19.030+00:00So beautiful again!!! I love the book box ♥So beautiful again!!! I love the book box ♥Susannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472609347365108908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-60666253703224684182015-12-13T13:26:43.120+00:002015-12-13T13:26:43.120+00:00Wow your book is a work of art Astrid! I love the ...Wow your book is a work of art Astrid! I love the paper napkin transfer idea and your textures are incredible! Beautiful gift from Nikki! hugs :)Pamelliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02061174774558907509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-66678999459262279352015-12-13T12:19:19.402+00:002015-12-13T12:19:19.402+00:00Hi Astrid, I adore my handmade gift and to have an...Hi Astrid, I adore my handmade gift and to have an Astrid original is fantastic. I adore the imagery and your own papers make it even more special. I love the whole vintage feel to this piece and your finish is gorgeous. Thank you so much.<br /><br />Nikk's book is also gorgeous, such a well thought out gift, beautifully executed. I love how she decorated each page, truly gorgeous. Tracy xCraft Addicts - Tracy Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245389914851912494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-25885348859145129872015-12-13T10:30:17.442+00:002015-12-13T10:30:17.442+00:00Oh wow - this is truly stunning!Oh wow - this is truly stunning!Heather McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12762205352195750698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-30270424264897839462015-12-13T09:23:40.882+00:002015-12-13T09:23:40.882+00:00Astrid, your book box for Tracy is divine! You ha...Astrid, your book box for Tracy is divine! You have a brilliant knack for making modern items look truly vintage, I am so in awe of your ability. The pictures on the box are gorgeous and so perfect for the Christmas season. Tracy must be over the moon happy with this and the fantastic envelope tag showcasing your fabulous paper range. Wonderful creations.<br /><br />Nikki's book is such a thoughtful and beautiful gift, celebrating a wonderful year at AVJ, I just love how she decorated the pages to reflect your style - it is simply beautiful. Hugs, Anne xxRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.com