I got this typography draw from my lovely sister-in-law for Christmas, (one of my best pressis!). I've been meaning to track one down for years as I have so many little knick-knacks, found things and folders full of nice papers that really need to have an airing. Some of the papers I used to line the little boxes were antique wallpapers that i bought back from New York. There's also some antique buttons from my grandmas button tin.
I spent a wonderfully creative afternoon just putting them all together with my second eldest 'helping', listening to good tunes (loving this Florence remix) sipping hot spiced apple. Each little box was like a piece of artwork with it's own composition, pattern and colours. Then when you step back the whole thing comes together visually.
A perfect winter afternoon, I've definitely caught the making bug again. I love whiling the hours away, forgetting everything and just focusing on creating. I'll just have to start collecting more bits on walks, carboots and fleamarkets now as I've looted my collection for this project!
4 comments:
Love it! The retro swallow paper in the bottom photo is ace, and I like the crochet owl too :)
I know, I love those swallows. After going through my old papers, I've already earmarked some for future card design elements.
I've subscribed to craft and gift focus too, so thanks for that!
Have a lovely day - it's sunny!!!
It looks great, i've been looking on ebay for one!
That's a good idea, I expect trying to get them on reclaim sites like RE might be a bit more expensive.
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