Saturday, 7 March 2009

Patchwork Bookmark


For two challenges this time - Awfully Big Art Adventure and Daring Cardmakers --alright I know it's not a card but hopefully it'll do!

I started with a piece of cardboard cut from a piece used to stiffen an envelope and covered it with little squares of adhesive inkjet cotton which I had printed with various patterns. The letters 'BOOK' from a set by Dimension Fourth were stamped onto white card and embossed with Versamark and black detail EP and coloured in with Sakura Gel pens. I then added a white eyelet, and a pale blue tassel from my stash (it should have been red but I couldn't find the right colour!).


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17 comments:

  1. Dragon7 March 2009 at 22:27

    Oh Ali, it's really lovely... I think the idea of patchwork was inspired in that challenge don't you?
    Frankie
    XX

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  2. Kristen H7 March 2009 at 22:30

    This is real cute! I love quilts, I would love to quilt, but I can't stand to work on a project for months!!! My mom quilts. I think that is why I got into paper crafts, I can lay out all the pattern of paper like an instant quilt.

    xx

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  3. Unknown8 March 2009 at 00:51

    I love your bookmark Ali! Thank you for sharing your techniques - the inkjet printed patchwork squares are brilliant!

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  4. Ozstuff8 March 2009 at 08:05

    Gorgeous bookmark! Love your blog.

    I forgot to mention in my comment on your arch that, yes, most of my work is digital, mainly because I am a messer who can't even wrap a gift in an acceptable fashion (I am known for being the worst wrapper-upper in the world). I do some drawing and painting in some of my pictures but, sadly, no real craftwork. I so admire the "crafters" who are not only clever and creative but who are, without fail, the most friendly and generous bunch I have ever come into contact with. I love the blog challenges!

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  5. Linda Vincent8 March 2009 at 09:55

    Its so bright and cheerful! And I really like the letters - it would be lovely for a child.
    Thanks for joining in again Ali, we are always glad to see you.
    Linda x
    ABAA

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  6. Maureen8 March 2009 at 10:43

    That's lovely Ali, a great idea!

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  7. Beryl K8 March 2009 at 13:14

    That's brilliant Ali, what a good idea I need a new bookmark
    Beryl x

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  8. Lythan8 March 2009 at 14:47

    I love the idea of using inject cotton. This is a great project!

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  9. Rosie8 March 2009 at 15:03

    Great work Ali - love the patchwork effects you've achieved and glad to have you with us again.
    Love
    Rosie ABAA

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  10. Ann Whitfield9 March 2009 at 09:49

    Fabulous bookmark Ali and so many techniques packed into such a small space
    Ann x

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  11. SewSuzySew9 March 2009 at 17:13

    Oh, great Idea Ali!

    Love the Bookmark!

    Hugs
    Suze x

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  12. Kathy9 March 2009 at 21:04

    This is fab - what a great idea.
    Thansk for sharing this project with the DCM

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  13. Anonymous10 March 2009 at 12:20

    Wonderful bookmark - love the inkjet cotton idea. :)

    Vanessa.

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  14. Fraenzi Firlefanz10 March 2009 at 20:01

    Oh what a wonderful work - Fantastic !!

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  15. RubyMay11 March 2009 at 09:28

    This is brilliant Ali ! What a great bookmark for a child. Love the patchwork idea x

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  16. Jaqi11 March 2009 at 17:25

    Ooh, I like this, well done, JAQI

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  17. Anjas-Artefaktotum13 March 2009 at 22:06

    Wow what a great idea! I'll try it too, if I may.
    Best wishes Anja

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Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog. I do appreciate your comments (usually!)
Ali xx

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