A French Themed Swap

A few weeks ago Shane Pollard at

www.roseslaceandbrocante.blogspot.com

and I decided we would create a swap with each other as

Shane was preparing a book of collages

from some of her blogging friends

and 

she wanted to include some of my artwork too

which was so very sweet of her.

We agreed on two single pages with a French theme

so I searched for some lovely French Vintage

women that I could create as

focal pieces.

I used a variety of vintage upholstery and chiffon

fabrics, vintage, knitting yarn and newer laces as well as

  some

machine embroidery

stitching.

The second page here shows a stamped fleur-de-lis pattern
on plain Dupion silk.

Now Shane has the option of including

these as single pages

or  

 placing them back to back.

I have collaged both of these pages

onto burlap for firm support.

And in just the last couple of days
came this gorgeous package

all wrapped up in this most beautiful

French gift wrapping paper

and inside

the sweetest pages created by Shane.

Isn't this just the prettiest image?

Not to mention this beautiful second page

collaged with the most beautiful

little flower girl - basket and all!

There is a real earthiness in this little girl

surrounded by these lovely vintage laces!

And on the back of this page Shane
created an organza and lace pocket

 which contained these two vintage cards -
one was a French stamped postcard and 
the other displaying some pretty lavender.

Also in the parcel was a selection of
these pretty fabrics and laces

which Shane knows I will so love to create with!

Thank you dear friend - it has been a pleasure
working on these pages with you and I
hope I get to see the whole
completed book
in the near or distant future!!!

♥♥♥

Thank you to all of my dear followers for always popping in to
see what I have been up to and for leaving such
precious comments here!
You know how to put a smile on one woman's face!

With love, Suzy xxx♥