A few weeks ago Susan and I got together to make a box for our unbound book; and we also used the time to choose some papers to make a 'container' to hold our envelopes from one of our previous books.
It was fun going thru Susan's paper drawers and choosing papers that would work.
We selected a brown one and a kind of zebra one. Not the best of explanations, but I'm sure you're with me.
So having selected our paper, I headed home, and independently we made our 'containers' for our envelopes.
We smiled of course when we got them together for a quick look to see where we'd gone with the same materials.
Susan had created a lovely folded pouch which she wrapped loosely with some leather thronging. She had chosen to use the dark side of the paper.
I had chosen to use the lighter side of the paper and made a slightly more structured envelope with a clip to close it.
As ever, they both work beautifully together, yet they are uniquely their makers' own.
It was fun going thru Susan's paper drawers and choosing papers that would work.
We selected a brown one and a kind of zebra one. Not the best of explanations, but I'm sure you're with me.
So having selected our paper, I headed home, and independently we made our 'containers' for our envelopes.
We smiled of course when we got them together for a quick look to see where we'd gone with the same materials.
Susan had created a lovely folded pouch which she wrapped loosely with some leather thronging. She had chosen to use the dark side of the paper.
I had chosen to use the lighter side of the paper and made a slightly more structured envelope with a clip to close it.
As ever, they both work beautifully together, yet they are uniquely their makers' own.
This looks wonderful Fiona!
ReplyDeleteThanks Louise - I must admit I do love making packets!
DeleteWhat beautiful papers, especially that crazed pattern - as if the paper has been crushed and flooded with ink. Yet again the similarities in packages highlight the synchronicity you and Susan share in these projects.
ReplyDeleteMmm Lesley - it's delicious isn't it? I think it might be from Thailand? Yes, the similarities do work well, but our palettes are usually opposite - so I smiled at me going light and Susan going dark - again!
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