Just finished...

I used some left over fabric from my  " Little girls bring" quilt to cover this box. 


The top is embellished with burlap,lace and flowers


The inside has this lovely Laura Ashley paper and a rose scented heart.


So right for Valentines Day don't you think....


I can't resist making books so the first one in 2013 is a fabric and lace journal...


I used lots of layers held together with machine embroidery....


There are fabric pages...


and two paper signatures each with twelve pages to write your thoughts and inspiration...


I love lace and have added lots of my favourite bits to this piece...


The back cover has lace and scrim and more stitching.

I'm adding these to my Etsy shop today along with this little bear...



and a pretty bag....


Pop in my shop and take a look.

Enjoy the weekend and Happy stitching.
xox Angela

Comments

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said…
Oh that book is just plain wonderful!
12 January 2013 at 17:26
Dorthe said…
Angela, you made some wonderful things, -your box beautifully covered and with the sweet scented heart,the book so special, and your dear teddy in green and the bag, are all wonderful creations.
You have been so bussy already this new year!

xox Dorthe
12 January 2013 at 18:47
Denise said…
I love all of your creations.You like the same type of journals that I do.
12 January 2013 at 22:50
Shabby chic Sandy said…
This is so pretty--very creative!
12 January 2013 at 23:00
suziqu's thread works said…
Happy New Year Angela
and it looks like it has put you straight into a creative mood with so many gorgeous things for your Etsy.
Love the little box with scented heart, that sweet little journal, teddy and bag with such lovely fabric!
Hope that 2013 is good for you dear friend!
x Suzy
13 January 2013 at 05:03
Denise said…
Thank you for following Me .I have been following your blog for a long while now and have enjoyed My visits with you :) Blessings for a wonderful year for you and those you love-Denise
13 January 2013 at 15:04
Dortesjs said…
aww gorgeous stiching and lovely box, your so talented love all your beautiful thing
i love to be a follower of you lovely blog
14 January 2013 at 21:21
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