I have had no time to participate in Tim's Tags this year, but I did want to share a book I have been putting together the last few weeks. It's along the same lines as my Halloween book where I put together some of my favorite holiday art that I have created and received (from some amazing artists I may add).
So I want to start off by thanking all the artists that have contributed to this book by sending me some of their beautiful Christmas creations over the past few years :
Robin Woodard (cover), Sarah Hemphill, Jacqueline de Groot, Lynn Stevens,
Nancy Maxwell James and Kris Dickinson.
This gorgeous Christmas card I received from Robin Woodard graces the cover.
I collaged the inside cover and then added a mini paper bag which I decorated with this lovely tag sent by Sarah Hemphill. Since Sarah and I both share some German roots, I really adore this tag.
I covered the opposite side of the paper bag and inserted inside of it tags I made last year for Tim's 12 Tag of Christmas.
I then cut out two plastic sleeves from my ATC holders and added some of my
favorite Christmas ATC's I made.
The Christmas arch I included here was one I received from Nancy Maxwell James. I placed it in a plastic sleeve and backed it with a card from 7 Gypsies.
Another gorgeous arch, this one sent to me by Kris Dickinson.
Opposite that I collaged a bingo tag.
I'm thrilled to have one of Jacqueline's grid cards to add to my book.
Opposite that is a large pocket envelope which I decorated with yet another one of my tags for Tim's tags last year.
From the large envelope you can pull out a wonderful Christmas tag created by Lynn Stevens.
The next page I added was a smaller envelope which contains one of Jacqueline's lovely tags.
My final two papes are the back of the envelope to which I added one of my
house-shaped ATC's.
The inside of the back cover was then collaged by me.
So happy to have this incredible collection of artwork to grace my coffee table this Christmas!
What a wonderful book! Hope you have a fabulous Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to display the artwork you have received and created Louise! I had forgotten I sent you that card last year until I saw it grace the cover of your book. What an honor, thanks so much!! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Robin
This is just fabulous! After seeing yours, I want to make one too. It's a good way to use those special cards and tags from friends. Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Louise! What a creative idea to keep the things you treasure!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!! Like Sarah I want to make one now too - I think it is a genius idea to make a book like this with the received art from friends intertwined with your own! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful wonderful book!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And again, what a fabulous idea!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, a beautiful treasure.
ReplyDeletetruly beautiful! wow. xo
ReplyDeleteLouise this is such a wonderful idea. I think after the holidays I need to gather up my cards and tags and do the same thing! what a great keepsake. Thank you for including one of mine :0)
ReplyDeleteand Thank you for the lovely Christmas card!!!It will be going into my future Christmas book!
hugs Lynn
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What a treasure, Louise! Beautiful collection of art.
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Just stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas! May 2012 bring many blessings! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm new here, but just blown away by your art-work. When I grow up I want to be just like you!! P.S. I'm only 66. so it will be awhile.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book and a wonderful way to save and display
ReplyDeletethe lovely art work. Think I might have to make one too !
This is such a beautiful collection... wonderful idea to store/display them this way.
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