As I mentioned, yesterday was my
7 year anniversary (since we've been dating, I didn't get married at 14!)... and Pat got me flowers!
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OK,
so I asked for some. He still went and picked some gorgeous ones out.
:)
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I've also been posting new items daily. Just this morning I posted my first ever mixed-media collage!
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I made this by covering a recycled piece of cardboard with soft yellow paper. The back is covered in a cheery polka-dot and flower print:
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I used buttons, a rafia bow, a short piece of ribbon, a clipping from an old book that says "worth going a long way to see.", and layers of patterned paper and fibrous paper to create interest and depth. I really like how it turned out ... and my pictures really don't do it justice.
Why don't you check it out?
1 comment:
Lovely collage, nice to see you've posted it :D
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