Sunday, June 14, 2015

Romantic Book Bundle

This piece is comprised of multiple things that had nothing to do with each other originally.  It sold quickly at one of my shows.  It's a very simple assemblage, that has a romantic vibe.



I don't have a before, but, I started with a book fragment.




It had no cover, and some of the pages were missing.  I used watered down pink paint to tint the edges of the pages.  You can read one of my previous post on using paint as "dye" HERE.

I also tinted a salvaged French book page and decoupaged it to the spine.  A ballerina image from The Graphics Fairy was used for the cover.




I even tinted the hemp twine slightly, and, finished the bundle with a few sprigs of lavender.




I thought about adding something more, but, didn't have time.

Obviously, the lady who purchased it, thought it was fine the way it was.

Simply romantic.
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18 comments:

  1. SandiJune 13, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    I LOVE making book bundles. Yours is gorgeous Rosemary!!
    Hugs~

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  2. Nancy CarrJune 13, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Rosemary, you are so creative. I would never even think of something like this. This is lovely. xoxo

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  3. CynthiaJune 13, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Very pretty

    Cindy

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  4. Anne's Attic - DesignJune 13, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    I love it, it is so beautiful! Jo

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  5. JudyJune 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Rosemary! I think this book is a prize! How fragile and vintage looking with the perfect "Rosemary" additions to make it a piece of art! I would like this for my oval cherry side table that sits next to my lovely distressed hutch!

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  6. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 14, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Love this! A great way to use some of my lavender. Love the idea of tinting the book edges too.

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 14, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Very pretty and romantic looking, Rosemary!

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  8. DonnaJune 14, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    I love it, Rosemary! I don't think it needs any further embellishing, it is wonderful in its elegant simplicity:)

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  9. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 15, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    I think it's beautiful just the way it is. So pretty!!

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  10. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 15, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Very pretty! Love it and glad it sold.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  11. AnonymousJune 17, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Oh how I have missed visiting your beautiful blog! It was great catching up on all of your wonderful and inspiring projects this morning. Leave it to you to make even a fragment of a book look so special and artistic, love it!

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  12. Ivy and ElephantsJune 18, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    The book bundle is so romantic! I love the cover graphic that you chose.You are always coming up with the most beautiful surprises!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  13. Ivy and ElephantsJune 18, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    The book bundle is so romantic! I love the cover graphic that you chose.You are always coming up with the most beautiful surprises!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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