Hello lovelies,
After a lengthy hospital stay / rehabilitation I am finally back home recovering. As much as I wish I could jump straight back into my blogging routine and create art tutorials for my YT channel - the energy level isn't there yet. Plus we're having heatwave after heatwave, which is physically demanding. Besides, most people in Europe are on holidays in August, so I've been making the most of this downtime by leisurely crafting a little photo album from scratch just for me. I find paper crafting a meditative activity. There's just something about the simple act of cutting and sticking down pretty papers that calms my mind and soul, while simultaneously keeping my hands busy. I found a cute paper pad with enchanting animals called "Amongst the Hedgerow" created by illustrator Karina from Karinartspace. I used this as a background for my front and back album cover as well as the inserts. I made sure to provide space for journaling about cherished garden memories. Throughout, I embellished my album with paper flowers, shiny brads and whimsical chipboard ephemera depicting cute animals and cozy garden scenes from the same range. I created flip books, secret pockets and photo cards to hold my garden photos, and to finish, I decorated the album with lace and ribbons. The following pictures show my finished creation. Enjoy!
Thank you for visiting. Have a wonderful day!
I’m so glad you’ve made it through everything so far and can recover even more if you take it easy in that heat!
ReplyDeleteYour album is designed so sweetly—the individual pages! Such an artistic concept!!!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery—take good care of yourself!
Hugs, Elke
Danke Du Liebe ♥ Paß Du auch gut auf Dich auf bei der Hitze!
DeleteDear Duni, I absolutely love everything I see here! The colours, patterns, cat and everything else has brought me much joy! I am always so happy to see your amazing artistic talent. Thank you so much for sharing, dear friend! I hope you have a lovely week ahead!
ReplyDeleteDear Duni, I am so happy that you are home and recovering from your lengthy hospital stay! And I am even happier that you find paper crafts to be therapeutic for you! I wish you a continued and complete recovery, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words, Linda :)
DeleteGlad to hear you are home from the hospital and rehab, and recovering in a serene and relaxed manner! Definitely take as much time as needed to do that! Your new photo album is very sweet -- I love the cute animals and fat little bees, perfect to show off photos of your cats and garden! Enjoy the creative process as you heal!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Debra! Aren't those bees just adorable :)
DeleteWhat a lovely blog! I am Liuba, new to your blog and I adore your work here. Your new photo album is just so beautiful. Glad you are home. Have a lovely week ahead! Liuba x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Liuba, and welcome to my blog :) Nice to meet you in the blogoverse!
DeleteSo glad you are doing better. Paper crafting can be very relaxing. This is the most adorable album ever. I love it
ReplyDeleteWie gut zu lesen, dass du auf dem Weg der Genesung bist. Das Beschäftigen mit Papier, das filigrane kleben und schneiden ist ein guter Weg zur Entspannung und ganz nebenbei entstehen bei dir ganz aller liebste Dinge.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße Anette
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ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you are on the mend and are able to take it easy during this warm weather snap we've been having. Your album is so sweet. I think it would make a lovely gift for new parents!
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