Hi you all!
Phew, what a heat wave we are having here again. These past days have been really unbearable, it was scorching outside and so hot in my little apartment that I didn't have energy to do much.
I made this bookmark for the 'ode to summer' challenge at Simon's Monday blog. I didn't feel like doing anything with sunshine, as we have rather too much of it just now, so I made this bookmark in cool, summery colours, which remind me of sparkling sea water. The images are from Gecko Galz. The paper beads are from a batch I made this week from the front cover of a glossy magazine. I made a mix of glue and gold ink to varnish them. I threaded them on some coordinating ribbon together with some beads from a broken necklace.
Phew, what a heat wave we are having here again. These past days have been really unbearable, it was scorching outside and so hot in my little apartment that I didn't have energy to do much.
I made this bookmark for the 'ode to summer' challenge at Simon's Monday blog. I didn't feel like doing anything with sunshine, as we have rather too much of it just now, so I made this bookmark in cool, summery colours, which remind me of sparkling sea water. The images are from Gecko Galz. The paper beads are from a batch I made this week from the front cover of a glossy magazine. I made a mix of glue and gold ink to varnish them. I threaded them on some coordinating ribbon together with some beads from a broken necklace.
I am also linking to Manon's Paper Saturdays.
Have a great weekend, take care, and thanks a lot for visiting.
Your bookmark is so pretty Valerie. I love the butterflies and music background. x
ReplyDeleteLovely color butterflies! I hope it cools off a bit for you soon! Hugs & Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cool soothing bookmark, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour bookmarks make you feel cool just to look at them. Really lovely. The beads are fun aren't they. I'm sure they take patience to make - hope your heat wave decides to take a hike! Way tooo HOT. hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Valerie and those beads are stunning! I love that paper, what a great way to feature it! Hope you get some of our cooler temps soon! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous bookmark Valerie, that paper is beautiful. Sending you a cool breeze from Scotland! Xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful summery designs Valerie even if you did try to keep them cooler.
ReplyDeleteIt has been hot here but as soon as we walk to the coast we have a strong, fresh breeze that soon cools everything.
Love Chrissie x
These are utterly divine and very cool. Glue and gold ink to varnish the beads? - wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous bookmark Valerie, I love the GG image.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
What a beautiful, desirable, creative and artistic bookmark. If I could think of another appreciative adjective or two I would add them. The 'tassels' of paper and glass beads on the ribbon are marvellous. What patience you have.
ReplyDeletewas für schönes Bookmark,die farben gefallen mir sehr,und die papierbeads dazu sind klasse.
ReplyDeletewünsch dir einen schönen sonntag,glg jeannette
This is gorgeous, love the style, colours and the summery feel to it. And last but not least, the beautiful tassel of beads, including your lovely paper ones! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeletetraumhafte Farben.. eine zauberhafte Arbeit ist ds wieder Valerie!
ReplyDeleteSei lieb gegrüßt
von der Susi,
die aus der Hitze schreibt...lol!
Ich weiss was Du meinst! Ich schmelze dahin....
DeleteOooh how pretty and colorful!♥
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! I hope the weather is more bearable this week. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I sure hope so, we have fiery Texan weather here by mistake....
DeleteEin Traum von einem Lesezeichen, liebe Valerie! Gefällt mir wahnsinnig gut.
ReplyDeleteWell I can see my magic is not helping one bit with your heat wave. I was hoping that is had cooled somewhat. Your bookmark is wonderful and I do love your beads - so many thing you can do with them. I sure try to make some since I am in a chair most of the time now. I will be allowed back down to my craft area when I have healed a little more. Love your work Valerie!
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Hope you soon feel better - keep still and be good!
DeleteGorgeous bookmark!! I really love the design.....very unique.
ReplyDeleteOf course I just adore all the butterflies....lol
Stay "Cool"!!!
Happy Crafting
Tracie
Gorgeous summery colours, its a Fab bookmark, your beads look lovely.
ReplyDeleteA bit cooler here today, but still hot.
Yvonne x
Really pretty and I am impressed with your up-cycling of the magazine cover.
ReplyDeleteWishes
Lynne
P.S. Got my bedsocks on!!!!
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, I don't believe it!!!
DeleteSehr, sehr, gut, Valerie. Schöne Schmetterlinge :0)) x
ReplyDeleteOoooh, Du hast Deutsch geschrieben - sehr gut Mo!!
DeleteWunderschön, liebe Valerie ♥ Ich liebe gerade dieses herrliche Sommerthema, auch wenn es manchmal etwas zu heiß ist.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße ♥
Erika
Wonderful bookmark Valerie and I love those paper beads they look real glitzy Hugs Sandra X
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bookmark! I love the beautiful colors and how you created the two parts to the bookmark. Fabulous! Thank you for playing along with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colours and what a wonderful way to keep cool! I could do with some of it over here on my summer break. Happy paper Saturdays. Manon x
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