My Flat Susan Book from Annette
Can you begin to imagine how I felt when I saw the parcel and, knowing what was inside, opened it. Just look at those tiny drawers, they held all kinds of bits and pieces and that book in the middle ....
That's the tiny book fanned out on the right of the photo, oops you can hardly see the Australian Flag just against it, sorry. Now I will show you a selection of the pages, not all of them, for fear of making this blog too long for you all on a busy Wednesday.
Look at all the bits and pieces I can journal on
It is jam packed with goodies to work on
Don't you just love those rosettes
Gorgeous papers and stamping by Annette
Love how some pages have bands across
and some have pockets
In fact on some pages there are pockets on pockets. Lots of journalling so I will have an abridged version of Flat Susan's antics when her adventures are over. Just in case you don't know who Flat Susan is here is a link to her blog. And just in case you signed up for her adventures she is still going around. She has finished her trip to America almost (with Darnell at the moment) and is then going on to Oz and Spain before landing back here in the UK to begin the final stages of her journey.
I cannot thank Annette enough for this beautiful piece of art that she has made. The idea came from the fact that I asked each participant to make a tag to send to the next person. I asked that they include a photograph of this tag on their blog post about FS's adventures so that I could copy it for myself. Annette came up with the idea of making a book to keep them all in - so that is where her idea was born (and boy am I glad she did, I have always admired her work and now I have some - chuffed to bits).
Sorry this has been a long post Julia but I felt sure 'peeps' would love to see what I got from the uber talented Annette. Now for my desk as it is at the moment
Yes, the parcel is still there
* We have been busy tidying the garage since I got home, a couple of hours each day and then I can hardly move with the aches and pains in my back - hence a slow job - no crafting etc. But heck - you got a treat seeing my lovely gift above. Just had to share.
Pop along to Julia's to see what others have been up to but get a cuppa first, you are in for a treat.
37 comments:
Hi Neet,
What a cool book from Annette! WOW! What a fun project; can't wait to see how you fill it up and all the notes on Susan's travels.
I made you a tag so I didn't want to post the photo on my post. You'll get one especially for you!
It's nice getting a jump on WOYWW posts!
Happy WOYWW
Peace, Kay (no # yet)
Wow that was so sweet to get such a gorgeous treat in the post to get that book is amazing. I'd just be flipping through it constantly. Happy WOYWW hugs Nikki
My Desk Here
Aaaw, it was a pleasure to make it for you Neet, glad you are enjoying it, I look forward to seeing it filled with FS's adventures around the world!
Saw this on Annette's blog awhile back and was blown away. BLOWN away. She does such fantastic work, doesn't she? I've even called her the Queen of Embellishments, but maybe I should add the Queen of Drawers, too. Fabulous post. Fantastic book!
Bleubeard sends his hugs and love. Sorry I don't have a number yet, but Julia is still sleeping and I wanted to get a head start.
I don't use my heat gun that I use for embossing we own a heat stripping gun for paint if left on a spot to long it will start to burn the wood hugs Nikki
Oh good you got your FS gift! That is such a wonderful gift and Annette is so talented, what a treasure for you and FS. You will be busy for months getting all the data filled in on her trip......LOL
Have a great week
Krisha no# yet
It sure is a treat to see Annette's lovely creation! Awesome, awesome, awesome!
Wow! An amazing book to keep FS's exploits in. Now don't strain too many muscles of course, one only needs an arm or two and a head for crafting. :) Hugs and Happy WOYWW! Nan G #15
It is pure magic and amazing and Annette is such a star. I was the lucky recipient of one of her creations. Sadly she is leaving here and just when i moved to her city, I hope I get to see her before she leaves.
I cant wait to get FS, is she on her way to me?
Bridget #4
Wow, that is one gorgeous keepsake for FS and her adventures! What a work of art - and when Annette has been packing again! Have a great week. Helen 7
I adore that book!!What a delight.i love the idea of Flat Susan.
Judy #31
Wow....I'm speechless. That book is truly stunning and what a lovely thing to keep.
Hugs,
Annie x # 32
Anette is a real gem of a person! She is in the throws of moving again and has made Julia a gift too...I don't know how she does it! This is indeed a masterpiece and so glad you showed it. I have tried to keep up with FS and where she is in the world, it feels like ages ago since she was with me right at the beginning of her world tour. #28
Wow that is a real treasure of a book. How exciting to receive something so wonderful through the post. It's not only visually appealing but it also looks very tactile too. How could you not want to turn and savour every page. Good to hear Flat Susan is still travelling the world :) And like you. we've caught the Spring Cleaning bug too. Only it's not our garage but our attic. We've been meaning to do it for years. We're also tackling it in small doses lol. Pxx
Hi
It's been a while I know, since I last managed to link up but I'm back now and just popping my head round the door to say hello!
That is an awesome book/box!
Thanks for sharing your creative space and I hope you have a good week too.
Neil #10
Yes I saw FS on Darnell's desk sitting on her traveling case. So fun. And Annette did an amazing work of art all wrapped up with love.Truly extraordinary. Lucky Lady
Be well Carole #44
Such a beautiful gift Neet--thanks for sharing it.
Hope your back feels a bit better soon
Love Chrissie x
Wow...what a gift. No wonder you were overwhelmed! It is absolutely astonishing..all that detail. Annette is a very clever crafter - I wouldn't know where to begin.....
Hugs, LLJ 22 xx
I am just picking my jaw up off the floor - wow, Annette has made the most fabulous piece of art for you Neet, it really is spectacular - not surprised you are pleased! It is a stunner for sure.
Take care of that back! Hugs, Anne xx
What a fabulous book, how lucky are you. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Bring it to VS for a nosey pretty please, x
Oh my - you must have been blown away on receiving this wonderful gift!! It looks like it goes on for ever, with loads of little, hidden gems. Have a wonderful week (how could you not?!?!?!) Chris # 23
How fabulous! Annette sure has put some hours into this - so many little details - I can just imagine how you felt when you opened it!! Chrisx 79
Oh Neet, this is just amazing, wish it were mine lol!
I will have to come back later and have a better look.
Thanks for stopping by at mine and happy crafting, Angela x 50
Totally stunning - she is a clever little crafter isn't she. x Jo
Wow wow wow wow what a brilliant parcel to receive and you are the most worthy to get it too. It is going to be ages before Flat Susan comes home therefore heaps of thought can go into the contents. Can you pinch yourself just to make sure you are not dreaming the book. LOL and we are not seeing things, Sorry I can't see anything on your desk more interesting than that book. Yoda sends his hugs and love.
Eliza & Yoda
Happy WOYWW
It is fantastic and will be so interesting to browse the adventures of FS via such a treasure. Can't wait to see it for real. Annette is so clever at making books like this.
Hope you had a great trip and look forward to hearing all about it. Easy on the garage dear now you're home.
Jo x
wow what a stunning peice of art work thank you for sharing ist gorgeousnesss with us all ...you will really enjoy journalling in it ..know all about FS now been doing the rounds ..hope your pain eases soon crafty hugs andrea #11
Goodness, there is so much work in this! Karen #33
Neet, what a stunning gift. Just beautiful. What an amazing time you are going to have outing everything together.
Margaret #46
Neet this is AWESOME!! My chin is on the floor at all that gorgeousness. You lucky lucky girl!! Happy WOYWW and thanks for the earlier visit, Cindy x
This s an amazing journal, just had to come back for a better look. You are one lucky lady. So much detail, it must have taken an age to make.
Happy crafting, Angela x 50
Hi Neet
I saw this on Annette's blog last week, but now you
have shown even more it looks even more amazing, FS will love it.
have agreat week
janet #5
What a wonderful project and how lovely to see it in close up. Flat Susan has had a real adventure.
Sandra @52
Wow that is really stunning - thanks for sharing it with us happy WOYWW - Nicky #30
That book is just stunning, what a fabulous parcel to receive x
What a treasure that book is! I am sorry to say I did not post a picture of the tag I made...I sent it along to travel with Flat Susan! I did take a photo of it though so I will have to put it up on my blog for you. I am still enjoying following her travels.
Hi Neet, that is the most gorgeous book it must have taken her ages to do!
Thanks for your lovely comment on my triptych, funny thing is I had only entered about 4 challenges before yesterday but yesterday in my sleep deprived state of stress about MIL being in hospital again I scrolled down and found lots of challenges I could enter - and did. Not humongous amounts, but more than 5, and I have to confess I totally forgot to look at the rules, or the limit of 5 - as you say not many blogs do it now. We gave up limiting the number of challenges long ago, it wasn't worth the hassle.
Cazzy x
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