means that it was a good model project, right? Whenever I try a new book form, I expect to make a ton of mistakes and this one was a great example. Regardless, I think it's rather pretty, and it gives me the impetus to try another one. The book is 4.5" wide x 5.5" high x .75" deep, and I'm loving the cover in spite of all the craziness last week with chemical reactions between alcohol ink and stamp pad inks.
I'll ensure that the cut edges are all coloured on the next one so they aren't so visible.
The morning sun has been shining like a red rubber ball here for some days, and the heat wave is truly amazing. This morning is the first cooler day we've had in a while and a 7:30 am walk had us at 25 degrees C.
I'm sure by now you all know that I'm a rabid environmentalist, and that enthusiasm usually shows up in the studio with recycling/upcycling/reusing and etc. This past week, though, a handheld turbo something-or-other that attaches to the vacuum crapped out, and I decided it was time I put my brain to the test. I found some directions online for a repair, and tore the thing apart. I'm happy to tell you that the thing does NOT have to go into the landfill, and I managed to not only take it all apart but put it back together.
I feel a huge need for us to do something more to save the planet we occupy; we need to be conscious of everything that goes in the landfill. Our small town has just started a recycling program and I'm delighted to see this. What's happening in your area? I'd love to hear about ways in which you and your community are working together to make a difference.
