Nature Notes

These pages are the result of watching JournalArtista's video this past Wednesday evening...what a blast that was! I watched a couple more shows, then created this in my Altered Art Journal. There are so many layers here, you need to feel the textures...

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Spool Baby

This little doll was on a Christmas list compiled by Sharon of My Story Art. This is my version of the Spool Baby.
I did not have such tiny spools, so I used 4 wine bottle corks. The hair is yarn, and the face painted on an old oval bead. Ain't she sweet?
Thanks Sharon for such a wonderful list for Christmas gift ideas.

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Boxy pouches

I found instructions for these on the internet and made a few up for Christmas gifts. They were super easy!
I made them out of a faux leather...the one on the left is a sable colour, the other is blue, with a creased design. I hung danglies from the zipper pull.

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Be the Best You - 2011

Here is my New Year's page - 2011

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7 Day magazine collage

The Cloth Paper Studio Yahoo group is having a 7-day magazine challenge this month. How cool is that?
Unmind-boggling, that's what it is! My efforts:

DAY 1

DAY 2

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Christmas Cones

These cones were featured in a Quilting Arts Magazine, and I have been meaning to make one for some time now. I liked it so much I made another for my sister for Christmas.

The Fronts:

The Backs:

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