Here is my desk today, then, with a new book project on the go. I am making an inspirational book for myself, with good sayings and thoughtful pieces to inspire me when I need to consider and reflect... got any good ones for me please??
Above is a glimpse of the front cover in it's unfinished state. It is an envelope mini, but bigger than the last one I made, and hinged in the same clever way as before... thanks to followthepapertrail lady!!
This is a close up of the tag made for TIO on DragonsDream, but I might alter it a bit to add it to my book. The main background is fabric - canvas from Claudine Hellmuth... I am loving that stuff, and have covered the binding of the outer cover of the book in it too... it takes the color wash from Ranger so well... and the glitz spritz from Stampman...
Dont forget to visit the fabulous Stamping Ground blog of our Queen Julia, to see why we are all showing the details of our desks... it a great snoop and very inspirational... Sorry not to get round many of you last week, guys, will try harder today, as I am not now going away!!!
Thanks for looking
Love and light
Frankie
xx
25 comments:
That book is going to be gorgeous. Can't offer you any words of wisdom unfortunately!! Sorry your holiday got cancelled, but I suppose at least you didn't get halfway there...(trying to be positive!)
Your book is abolutely lovely! Just beautiful!
I like your blog and am becoming a follower.
Karen
Lovely book and such interesting goings on there today. A lovely mooch through your creativity. Some of my favourite quotes Caz has added to the latest quotes plate at www.stampattack.co.uk... take a peek.
JoZarty x
Yes I will wear my necklace to CHA!
I have a bad case of book envy - beautiful colours and I love the pockets.
Bernie
wow, how cool is that book - well the only inspirational thingy I can think of is "Carpe Diem" something I try to live my life by, within reason
Debbi #39
Some time ago, I came across this little saying which Thora Hird kept on display.
"You don’t stop doing things because you’re getting old.
You get old because you stop doing things."
Think about it and keep trying new things. Learn something new each day.
What a super array of delightful things on show, thanks for the peek :D
Thanks for visiting me today
Happy WOYWW
Minxy #1
So did your insurance cover "insurgent uprising" then!! I'm a sucker for a good quote, of course I rarely remember any of them! Here are a few I like:
Art cleanses from the soul the dust of everyday living - Picasso
I finally learned that deep within me there lay an invincible summer - Albert Camus
What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within us out into the world, miracles happen" - Ralph Waldo Emmerson. (The first sentence is used on it's own most of the time.
The book is beautiful and is going to be amazing!
Hugs
Brenda 100
wonderful book so much to look at.
What a shame about your holiday, Frankie. At least you didn't get there and have to come home early!!! Hopefully you'll get away somewhere else soon.
Your book looks gorgeous, what a great idea.
Have fun filling it in.
hugs Lisax
Gorgeous, gorgeous book Frankie! I LoVe it :)
Hi Frankie! I think your book alone will bring inspiration. It's just lovely. Thanks for stopping by my desk. Happy WOYWW! #15
I love your desk, Frankie, and your book looks absolutely stunning!
Gorgeous projects everyone!
Thanks for the peek and sharing. Happy WOYWW, hugs Marjo #10
That book is looking good. I love the music on your blog - very soothing and reminds me of a visit to China many moons ago. Sorry to hear about your trip to Tunisia - was just saying the other day that it looks as if that is out for a visit at the moment. Hope you get somewhere nice soon.
What a shame about your holiday. Wow your desk is full of crafty goodness and the projects on it are Wow fantastic.
Gorgeous book! Love it. Such interesting stuff hiding on your desk.
Tertia 110
You have some lovely textures there in your work. A feast for the eyes!!
Sue xx 67
What a little treasure that book is going to be!
Wow gorgeous project! Love the beautiful music coming from your blog!
Thanks for the peek! :D
♥Tracey♥...ƸӜƷ
Gosh, lots of interesting stuff on your desk this week. What a nightmare with Tunisia, at least you weren't there and stuck in it.
Oh my you have so many interesting things on your desk this week. Lots of fun things to play with. I really like the tag!
that is a wonderful book you are making! i love the colors and the patterns. awesome! and your idea to put inspirational sayings - great!
Wonderful book you are making love the colours and the pockets - one saying I think of when things are hard is "Turn your face towards the sunshine and let the shadows fall behind you"
~ Nicky 24
I'm back again! I realized I misquoted Albert Camus, how bad of me, I love his quotes. It should have been "In the depth of winter I finally realized that deep within me there lay an invincible summer." Search the net too for "Eleanor Roosevelt quotes", she was US President Teddy Roosevelts wife and came out with some crackers!
Hugs
Brenda
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