Yesterday I made a mini book from two of the remaining coasters. I glued some striped black and gold embossed paper to the reverse of the coasters, and cut the pages from watercolour paper, which is thick and always has such a nice feel to it. The page edges have been inked in gold, and each page has some flourishes stamped on one side in archival black, with some added quotes and hand doodling. I put it all together with the bind-it-all, and like the results. There is still room on the pages for some notes or little pictures, so the recipient can use it. I am going to send it to a good friend in England, because I think she will appreciate it.
And there were still 2 half-finished coasters on my workspace. On one I added a heart and some flowers, in keeping with the Valentine theme...
Absolutely fantastic Val! I love the book and that last coaster is awesome. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteAfternoon Valerie, you have done it again and produced such gorgeous work that I am speechless! Well, not quite, lol, can I just say that the book is wonderful, I love what you've done. CoB
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies, glad you like them, I had such fun making them!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all the coaster works you have been creating :) Thanks for the vintage paper jpeg files too.
ReplyDeletexoxo Sioux
I love this! So inspiring!
ReplyDeletefab book and coaster val, well done...
ReplyDeletemaria xx
Thanks for the nice comments Ladies!
ReplyDeleteI so admire these works of art, Valerie!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely work, they all look just wonderful. Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stuff again, WTG! Hugs, T
ReplyDeleteWINNER, WINNER!! Hi Valerie, you are one of my two winners for OWOH, I was so pleased to see it was you. If you would send me your snail mail address, I'll pop your goodies in the mail.
ReplyDeleteMy email is: ydacey@telus.net
Woohoo, what good piece of news! Thanks Yvonne, I have mailed you!
ReplyDeleteVal
ReplyDeleteHow do I love your book - let me count the way!!
You've inspired me to finally get crafty this weekend. I have a pile of coasters sitting on a shelf looking lost and forelorn - time to introduce them to a bit vibrancy methinks.
Gorgeous work as always.
Gillxx
Thanks a lot, Gill!
ReplyDeleteReally like all these but I like you love the last one the spring is just fantastic! I am sure your English friend will love her book
ReplyDeleteLove Dawn xx