Princess Bubbles Creates

Since I wasn't truly happy with some of the results the other day I thought I would try Gelli printing on them. I am definitely happier with them now.  The colors don't look all that vibrant nor can you see the iridescence in the paint.  Too bad, it is quite pretty.  The extra layer of paint adds depth and more interest.

I have to say that I LOVE messing around.  I had no predetermined purpose for any of things I colored.  I set out a stack of paper, fabric and doilies.  I got a wash basin and put a damp piece of fabric in the bottom.  I then sprayed some Tulip fabric spray paint on to the fabric.  After which I layered a piece of paper and did the same thing.  I continued layering and spraying until I had used up all the pieces with which I started.  Sometimes I sprayed water also so that the colors would run a bit more.  The pieces near the bottom ended a more muddied color because I used every color of spray I have.  I knew that would happen but decided to just go for it anyway.  I am not a big fan of muddied colors so I may have to add more color to those pieces to brighten them up a bit.  The pieces on the top of the stack are more clear bright colors and I am happier with those.

This past Saturday I decided to go to a couple of yard sales.  I haven't been to a yard sale in years.  I used to go almost every Saturday when the boys were small.  It was fun to find them some toys and books.  Well, I read about a needlework sale and figured I needed to check it out.  I also read about a church sale and since the two were close together I decided I would go to both of them.  Unfortunately, the weather didn't co-operate and the needlework sale didn't yield much.  However, the church sale was inside and pretty darn good.  I found a roll of vintage velvet ribbon and a needlebook.  I love the victorian looking roses on the needle book.  This is the first needle book I have ever found and I love it.  There are still some needles in it. I think I have found a new thing to collect! I am linking with http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/

I made a  bit of progress on my block.  It still need a lot of work though.  I have to say that I am really disappointed with how it looks in the photo.  I know it isn't finished but ugh.  Nevertheless I will press on. I am linking with http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.ca/

Since Sharon is away and there is no Take a stitch Tuesday I though I would show you more of my journal.  I printed the verse on velum.  I think it makes a lovely overlay on top of the illustration of fruit.  I had a lot of fun putting this journal together and now I am having fun adding some embellishments to it.

I started this journal quite a while ago.  I consider it finished but not really.  I recently took a mini workshop on line that inspired me to work on the journal again.  Here is one page from that journal.  Stay tuned for more pages.

I hit the mother load of vintage laces yesterday!  So exciting!  I went thrift store shopping with my beautiful daughter in law and we couldn't have picked a better day to do it.  The vintage laces had just been put out the previous day so I had a huge pile to go through.  I spent $10 and got a grocery bag full of treasure.  I am really looking forward to using them.  I will likely dye some too.  I post a few of my favorites but there are so many more.  I am linking with From My Front Porch at  http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/   Check out the beautiful things that are posted there