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On Monday when Karen and Kelley came over we decided to have dessert first...because Karen had brought us a delicious chocolate pudding cake and ice cream. It was still warm from the oven!! Here's Kelley having a panic attack over her cake :-)
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Here's Karen enjoying every moment of her cake. Luckily no one took pictures of me licking up the pudding that fell on the counter!
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We made hand-stitched art journals....it took a few minutes to get the hang of the stitching, even though Karen was a great teacher....I had a hard time with the first two or three signatures but after that everything came together. I still have a little bit to do, but overall I'm pretty happy with how it came out. I used white muslin on the cover and painted it with Gesso so I can paint or collage or do what ever I want on it and it'll remain sturdy. Inside is a mixture of watercolor and drawing papers. I'm planning on taking it on our summer vacation in July.
Love this post, I like to read about what other families do everyday. I love the fact that you have ladies you get together alot with and have a crafting day. Inspiration!!
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I had the best time Monday!!! Even recovered from all the stitching & am planning the next book. Thanks for hosting us, Catherine!
ReplyDeleteso much fun - thanks for sharing. I wish I woudl have been there!
ReplyDeleteI had a great time on Monday (and lunch on Friday!). I put the binding on my book after I got home and am giving it to Dr. Wood - she LOVES to journal. I showed her the book today and she loves it! I am in the mood to make more books :) And by the way....I do have a photo of you and that chocolate :-D
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