And now you're here. All this partying has me feeling more than a little ruffled today, as you can see. Rinda asked me to serve you up a scrapbook page and here it is:
We spent some time this summer making what we could of our tiny urban plot; and with what we've learnt (oh, what we've learnt) we hope to grow again next year. So, this page is to remind us of our resolution for 2010. The ruffled edge was an experiment. I thought it looked like the top of a potato sack; and I kind of liked it. And then I started to love it and all sorts of ruffle-y ideas started to come. What about creamy white linen with little shell buttons? for a wedding or heritage page (with contrasting cardstock for a country look or cream card for a soft, soft style). Or gathered brown felt? It turned out a bit folksy and fun; and ready to add to my canvas Christmas album. Or gingham? I gave it more of a pleat than a gather and held it together with little red floss cross stitches. I didn't worry too much about keeping it all neat and even; because it's meant to be a bit home-y and cosy: so my page looks toucheable and textured. I'm going to put one round the outside of a diecut ledger page next. Just try to stop me!
But I know that's not nearly enough fun for one day. I hear you need more. Which you'll get if you head over to Mel's. Things are looking pretty rosy over there I believe. She's really worth a visit. And, when you've visited us all, don't forget to pop back to Rinda's on your way home. Leave a comment. She makes fabulous art and she might just send you a piece.
18 comments:
Great LO,Sian....love the folksy feel to it.....and a wonderful tale to go with it as always.
Super LO, love the ruffle round the edge!
Gorgeous details on this LO Sian. GReat blog too. Have a great day. Hugs Cherry XXX
Love the creamy ruffle, def just right for a wedding page, Thanks for sharing, xxx
That's very pretty Sian. I love your various takes on the ruffles. Looks as if your family had good fun with the veggie plot too!
Gorgeous ... and I have no intention of stopping you at all!
I love the textural feel of your page.
Great blog post and a gorgeous LO - I just love the different ways you have used that ruffle technique - thanks for sharing :)
So pretty! I love ruffles!
Ooh, fabby and gorgeous!! I'm enjoying this party - and there's still my round the world trip to come, what a day!! x
Ohhh I love your blog post and your LO is so cute and different!
Thanks for the heads up on Helena's blog..
I love that, it is gorgeous, makes you just want to stroke it!
Hi Sian,
I'm back for a proper look around after having been at a baseball game with DS this morning (it's just noon here in the states), and all I can say is WOW! Those ruffles are amazing.
Thanks for being part of the party,
Rinda
Love all your ruffles, they are indeed very toucheable! Great work, Sian.
this is so beautiful Sian...so tactile, would love to see it for real
Mina xxx
Really tactile - beautiful :)
Its a fabulously tactile page, love it Sian!
love love love this layout! the ruffles and layering are perfection!
very, very kewl project and I love that the ruffle reminds of a potato sack top! Too kewl, love it.
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