Arrived in the post today. I'm thinking tote bags, purses and maybe some more of these turtle buddies I made from Bend the Rules:
I made some Big Little New Old Trees today. I stumbled into A Little Hut yesturday, and saw these amazing tiny trees made from recycled paper. Patricia very kindly (and without delay) sent me the pattern. It was dark by the time I had got back from work, glued, snipped and slotted them together, so this photo is, well...
But I did that on purpose. Really. Because of that cool (if distant) view from my window. Spot the Empire State Building anyone? And I like the way they look kind of real and big, even if the small one is no more than 2 inches high.
Mine are truly second-time-around new old trees because the beautifully thick, luxurious card I used was found by me and my brother in a skip in SOHO while he was visiting last year. There were boxes and boxes of brand new paper and card, and it hadn't rained. So I took a big box. It wasn't so fun to carry around for the day of sightseeing, but I seem to remember using it as an excuse to buy a new bag (I needed it). So I love using this stuff, because it is something I would probably not buy, but is perfect for all manner of craftyness. And you can't beat that kind of price tag.
Your trees and the photo looks great. What a view! You're the first one to show me your trees. Thanks. :)
Posted by: patricia | 21 August 2007 at 09:22 AM