I just sent off my block for a "block" party hosted by the wonderful Elizabeth of Creative Breathing. The party was to celebrate her 300th post. She asked all those who were interested to create a 5x5 cardstock block and send it to her. In return she sent out the most beautiful blocks, created from her amazing vintage card collection. This is the adorable block she made for me.~
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Don't you think it's just the cutest!?! If you haven't(which I am sure most of you have)please check out her amazing blog. She has posted all of the sweet blocks she created, plus those made by all her super talented readers.
This is the Cuckoo-Clock Block I created for the party~
First off, I must admit this was my very first paper project. I don't scrapbook and I have always been so intimidated by all the tools and options out there. I find all of the choices so overwhelming. So, I knew I needed to have a clear idea of what I wanted to do. I started with the idea of including things that I knew we both loved, blue birds, mushrooms, cuckoo-clocks...there was my idea, a cuckoo-clock! After all, one of my very favorite projects of Elizabeth's was this adorable felt cuckoo-clock~
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So, that was my inspiration and putting it together was a matter of trial and error. While the finished product is far from perfect. I think that it expresses my love for all things whimsical and my love for all the beautiful things Elizabeth has created. She is a generous and talented woman, and I thank her for being one of my very first flickr and blog friends. Here's to 300 more posts Elizabeth!!! Thank you for teaching us how to be Creative Breathers!
XO~Bekah
