Simply Neutrals Tuesday No. 5 - New Journal with vintage image transfers

Whilst working with my new journal incorporating

some new stencils, some plaster, 

vintage transfer images, vintage laces, sari ribbon,

silk organza and some mica pigment powders

I thought some of the resulting pages could be included

in Wen's

 Simply Neutrals Tuesday 

So in keeping with the theme of neutrals I am sharing just some

of the pages here:

 

 The pages hold some beautiful images of a famous British photographer of the late 1800's, Julia Margaret Cameron.

 

You will notice also some recycled white

lace clothing on some pages here

such as this ribbon lace 

 

and part of a cotton lace, pin tucked and gathered lace blouse here.

 

 

 Understated roses on silk organza

 

and the same fabric incorporated into some silk chiffon

underlying some dyed scrim.  This page has been

felted onto bamboo cotton.

 

I love the pure simplicity of this rose over white cotton lace

 

 

with a touch of dusty pink unspun mohair!

Please go and visit Wen's blog (link above)

for some exquisite artwork and

photography.

 

This Journal will be for sale so if there is any interest

just email me at suziqu@tpg.com.au.

Enjoy dear friends,

Love, Suzy

A New Collage and some Gifts to share

As many of you know I have been away for a short while

visiting my elderly father in Adelaide,

South Australia

and

during this visit Jeff and I shared a "mystery tour"

with a very old friend, Sue, and her husband, Ian,

which took us to a beach resort for

2 nights.

It really was a most pleasant time visiting some beautiful places, a winery,

and gorgeous galleries and shops.

As it was Sue's birthday I made this collage for her.

I did manage to find some bits and pieces for creating with like these:

 and these.

On my arrival back home there were two parcels awaiting from dear friends including

one from Marie of

 http://www.marie-lostbirdstudio.blogspot.com/

with these beautiful items

Some beautiful vintage photos, text, music sheets, ledger paper, vintage

articles from magazines, two packets of mixed threads

and

these gorgeous vintage wooden pegs

which will be so useful in winding on my laces.

Thank you so very much Marie - for all your kindness!

Also

from my friend Judy came this wonderful selection of doilies in all number of

sizes from tiny to large

and

I have already dyed some and am onto my next project

with these -

Thank you Judy so much - you are always so generous and thoughtful.

Another sale - Petite Rose Journal has now been posted off to its new

owner in Australia.

Wishing every one a wonderful upcoming week creating or doing what you most love to do.  A special thanks to all my new followers and to everyone who has commented on my

new header.

Love Suzy xxx