Notebooks Twenty Four and Twenty Five

On Sunday my Father and I visited the lavender farm near Snowshill which is in Gloucestershire. There are 53 acres put down to lavender. It was beautiful. When we walked to the top of the hill we could see the Malvern hills in the distance.

Last week I was given another surprise present by a friend who has moved to a smaller house. Lots of paper including, paper for oil and water colour paints and lots of cartridge paper. All ideal for my journal making. In addition to the paper there were several canvases and boards ready for paint or mixed media work. Amongst the paper was one watercolour abstract picture. Which I cut into three I made two notebooks and the third piece had more paint added to it and some alcohol ink, which has now been turned into cards.

My notebook is number twenty four. It is approximately 6" square with plain cartridge paper inside.

And this one along with cards and gift tags has been sent off to the lovely person who gave me the wonderful collection.

Notebook twenty-five has been made using half a square cut folder in pink. I have used papers that I've painted along with commercial papers, wine labels and receipts. Rag paper flowers that have been spray with alcohol inks and finally decorative tape. With plain cartridge paper inside.

When I was in Dorset I bought a June 1913 edition of the local paper. It is going to be used in a journal later on in the year. In the mean time here is an advertizement from the front page. Interestingly I recognize the names of quite a few of the companies andvertizing.

These grasses caught my attention, I did not want them to seed every where, so here they are photographed against the Bridport News.

On Saturday I went to Windsor to see the end of year textile exhibition at East Berkshire College. Two friends had work on display. It was great to see their work and that of others. While I was there I got three thermofax screens having been inspired by the one Emma had made. I can see how one could become hooked on printing. First of all I made a Fathers day card, using a small screen on a French dictionary page for "Father".

Then this morning I needed four cards for family and friends. I printed out the image which to me is like cow parsley onto sheet music and cartridge paper. Then added oil pastel to one and machined fabric strips down the edge of all before applying to cards.

Must mention the contest that Cameron is having. Do take a look.

Finally I will leave you with a few photographs of plants from my garden that are in flower.

Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend.