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Sunday 17 June 2012

Father's Day Card and a Bookmark

This week, apart from knitting my julekuler's I've also found some time to stitch this cool retro-looking bookmark. The design comes from the recent issue of Cross Stitcher and it has been designed by Emily Peacock. (My first 'Peacock' in my collection of cross stitches, hopefully the next ones will follow in the future)


I loved stitiching it - the colours are vibrant, intense, they mingle well and the pattern is so simple that you just can't go wrong with it. I simply love Emily Peacock's retro looking designs for their boldness and geometric touch :) 





For the upcoming Father's Day in PL I've made this card for my dad:



Looking at my recent creations, you can clearly see I've been in "the stripy mood" recently :) Retro rules! Next week is going to be EXTREMELY busy and crafty as I'm preparing for my 2nd fair next Saturday. I'm hoping to paint some more pieces of glass this week. Excited to see some more freshly painted stock!

Time to head over to Hand-made Monday place, which is Handmade Harbour blog. Follow me and see what other crafty people have been up to.

18 comments:

  1. You book mark is super! i love the colours and design, it jumps out without looking gaudy, just really fun!

    in reply to the comment you left on my blog, i use peabo porcelain enamel paints and yes they are bake on.

    good luck with your second fair! x

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  2. love both the bookmark and the card, would love to make a card with a hot air balloon on, very fancy

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  3. Like the colours in the bookmark. Good luck with your next fair, have fun!

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  4. I love how striking the colours are in the bookmark and a little bit more unusual in the design!

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  5. This book mark is really eyecatching i loved it as soon as i saw it
    Have fun at your 2nd fair and dont forget to network xxxx

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  6. Your bookmark is great, what bright colours. I expect you Dad was pleased with his lovely card, it looks like a lot of work has gone into it. Ali x

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  7. Getting stock ready for a fair can be all consuming so I'm glad you found time to make your wonderful card and bookmark, I'm sure they must of been well received.

    Jan x

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  8. Gosh, your bookmark is really zingy! I love the colours just my sort of thing!

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  9. I love that bookmark the colours so vibrant and sure it will be loved along with the card

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  10. I adore your bookmark - the colours just sing! I'm sure your dad will love his card.

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  11. Your bookmark is great - I love the different size letters, makes it very individual. I bet your dad was really pleased with in. Good luck with your fair. Hope you have a good week.

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  12. I really liked the card best of all, excellent use of colours.

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  13. I really like the cross stitch - the colours are so vibrant. I hope that you have a really productive week.:)

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  14. She designs such gorgeous things doesn't she? The bookmark is lovely, so vibrant. And the card is lovely too - the colours are subtle but work so well together.

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  15. My piece of fabric in the kit wasn't big enough unfortunately but I'm planning to raid my stash and stitch this as a present for someone.x

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  16. Love the gorgeous bright colours and I too am a fan of stripes :-)

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  17. I really love the brightness of the book mark and the card's lovely,especially the hot air balloon!

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