“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
This is so true. Aside from running some errands and yoga, my weekend was spent in the studio creating. I was on a roll. I had a great glue day. My husband laughs when I say that but really sometimes it seems like things fall apart right at the last moment but this time everything was falling into place as it should.
I had music and coffee helping me as I turned text blocks into books. I finished 36 books for the shops this weekend. Of course all the sewing had been done before so it’s not like I was starting from scratch but still I’m quite impressed with what I accomplished. I also had to take pictures of all 36 books so I can add them to my Etsy & Artfire shops.
The best part is that even though I was physically tired, my creativity was all fired up and thinking of new projects. I can’t wait to go to the craft store this week in search of some supplies.
I also finished The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters. I know this has received some mixed reviews but I enjoyed it. I will try to do a write up of it soon, and you know this means I finished my R.I.P. Challenge! I read The Leavenworth Case and The Little Stranger to complete the Second Peril. Yay. More on reading challenges and other books in progress soon.
Awesome header 🙂
Thanks for posting the pic 🙂 All of them are lovely, and I totally agree with the quote…i m glad you had a fantastic weekend.
I have wanted to read Waters myself. Congrats on finishing the RIP Challenge 🙂
I’m quite impressed with what you accomplished, too! I love my little “Italian” book from you; I haven’t written in it yet, because it’s too special, but I do admire it on my shelf often. Isn’t it wonderful when things seem to flow smoothly?
I bought The Little Stranger for my Nook, and I can’t wait to read it! I might not get it done for the RIP V as I’d planned, but at least it’s in queue.
Veens – Thank you! Just getting into the Halloween spirit 🙂 I felt so much excitement about my creative projects. That spark had been a bit MIA so it was nice to recapture that! You must read Waters. She’s so good.
Bellezza – Aw, I love hearing about my little journals out in the world. But you gotta use it – there’s always more waiting! haha… Hope you get to read The Little Stranger. It reminded me of an old ghost movie. You know, the type that relies more on setting the scene rather than going for gory details.
Love your header, Iliana!
Yay about your accomplishment! And congrats on finishing the RIP Challenge! I think I’ll have to give up on the reading challenges I’d signed up as I don’t think I’ll be able to complete them on time plus my mood dictates what I read and most of them don’t fall into those challenges catagories. Oh well, at least I’ve fun reading the books. 🙂
I look forward to hearing your views on The Little Stranger!
Wow, you’re on a roll!
Great books – I love the beading detail.
I cannot wait to get my hands on that Sarah Waters book – after reading Affinity, I can only imagine how effective it is. Glad you had such a great weekend; I love your header!
I love my little journals from you and am always impressed at the new work!
I love that Saint-Exupery quote! Creating things is indeed wonderful – suddenly I miss all the craft supplies I left back home. Also, I’m so glad you enjoyed The Little Stranger!
You are so creative! Your books are beautiful. I am glad you liked The Little Stranger – I really enjoyed it too.
Melody – Thank you! I’m all in the Halloween Spirit! 🙂 My reading challenges are pretty much at a standstill. I enjoy participating but I won’t be completing any others this year. Things are busy over here and like you I’m a “moody” reader so challenges can be a bit of a problem with that. haha.
Anna – I just hope this creative streak lasts a while 🙂
jenn – Thanks. That’s one of my favorite parts, deciding which beads to add. So many pretty colors! I hope you’ll enjoy The Little Stranger it did remind me a bit of Affinity with regards to the atmosphere. Very different from Tipping the Velvet.
jenclair – Ah, thank you! I am now thinking of making some larger books and with different material. We’ll see how it goes!
Nymeth – Isn’t it great? Now I need to go back and fully read you review of The Little Stranger. I still think the scene of the dance is my favorite part. I don’t know, I could just really envision it!
vivienne – Thank you bunches! Wasn’t it a great book? She’s wonderful. I’m glad I still have two other of her books waiting for me.
Your books are wonderful! Very nice 🙂
I like your Halloween header also.
Did I read once upon a time (probably a long time ago when you were still in Dallas) that you took a book binding class? I’ve always really been in awe of your creations. So lovely.
Looking forward to hearing what you thought of LIttle Stranger. I have read really mixed reviews, but it seems people still like it either way (maybe just not as much as they expected.).
This is a silly question, but is there a way to subsribe to follow up comments? I don’t see a little check box to do so.
bookworm – Thank you Naida!
Trish – Yes, I was in Dallas about 2 1/2 years ago. Took classes at the Craft Guild of Dallas which is amazing by the way. Thank you so much. I don’t have a follow-up comments box. My poor blog, I’ve not updated it in so long and I really need to revamp it to make it a bit more up with the times 🙂
Those are lovely–it must have taken you hours and hours to complete them all. But all in time for the holidays!