The front cover with the lace-edged hankie to the left of the cross-stitched 'Photos'.
Another view of the front, showing the buttons I used on the spine.
The back. This was made with a piece of harvested wedding dress satin with a couple more hankies for added interest.
The 'love' part of this post comes from what my DH bought me over the weekend. Our local Canadian Tire store (of all places!) had a lovely shipment of bamboo arrangements come in and I ended up coming home with this....
It's hard to tell from this picture, but the entire thing stands about three feet tall. The vase itself is stunning and it's filled with layers of beautiful stones and pretty coloured sand. Perhaps if you click and embiggen the picture you can see it better. Now the trick will be to keep it alive!!
Today's quote is from James Russell Lowell...."All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action"
Oh this is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo album cover. Simply stunning. Good luck with your plant. It is a tall one.
ReplyDeleteThe album cover is lovely.....'tis perfect! The recipient is going to love this. It will add to the special reminisences she has as she reaches for her album to take another look at her photos. Your bamboo in that pretty vase is very cool.
ReplyDeleteThat's really lovely! It's going to be a special memento.
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job on the album. i know it will be loved. i had one of those bamboo plants but not as elegantly shaped as yours.
ReplyDeleteThe photo cover is absolutely lovely! Your work is always so gorgeous. I love the bamboo, too!
ReplyDeleteThe pretty handkerchief has made a lovely cover for your album. I like the addition of the buttons on the spine.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to enlarge the pic of the bamboo, these are wonderful plants.
The album is gorgeous! Lovely bamboo too
ReplyDeleteI just love your photograph album Mary Anne.... the recipient is going to adore it! I really love your bamboo too... If it is what I think it is, they are really easy to look after as there is no earth to dry out... they just stand in water and all you need to do is to top them up! Good luck! :) x
ReplyDeletebeautiful album cover. The plant, I think, is Dracaena. They grow lovely in water and will live for a long time, just don't put it in direct sunlight. It was so thoughtful of your husband to gift it to you. He's a gem!!
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
The album cover is stunning!! What a beautiful way to use these treasured heirlooms. I know she'll love it!!
ReplyDeleteThe photo album is stunning! You did a beautiful job. Love the bamboo.
ReplyDeleteI have been gone on vacation and am slowly getting caught up on my blog reading. MA, the photo album cover is beautiful! What a treasure!!!
ReplyDeletexo,
Deb
Good for you!
ReplyDeleteBamboo is a graceful plant, you will enjoy it.
Simplicity at it's best. A beautiful cover.
ReplyDeleteI love the coils of the Happy Bamboo. I include a link about the plant.
http://feng-shui.lovetoknow.com/Lucky_Bamboo_Meaning
I just love your photo album cover. So beautiful, and obviously made with love.
ReplyDeleteoh, this turned out beautifully Magpie! ... it is similar to what I see in my head for some smaller needle books.. just to keep a few needles inside of... to carry around with me all over the house when I do projects.... versus a pin cushion...
ReplyDeletehow lovely! I'm sure the recipient will be thrilled
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the recipient will love the photo album... it is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love bamboo plants... they are symbols of good luck.
Thanks for linking up to this week's Stitchery Link Party and for linking back to help to get the word out about it. I'm so glad you joined in! Aloha hugs!
Beautiful photo album cover.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful book cover!
ReplyDeleteLove it : )
I love the attention to detail you employ in your gorgeous stitching Mary Anne....this album cover will be treasured.
ReplyDeleteLucky Bamboo -it's practically impossible to kill off, you'll be right! :) Lucky indeed is the person receiving the lovely photo album cover!
ReplyDeleteWren x
Mary Anne-- this is beyond beautiful. What a creative way to use the handkerchief-- it's truly a treasure. Your photos are so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Sunday!
Vicki
I love this Mary Anne!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I could hardly think of a better way to display such a beautiful lace handkerchief!
And it will be displayed so readily!
Thank you for your lovely comments.
Hugs,
Suzy