What a big thrill it is for me to be included in the premier issue of Artful Blogging Magazine! Not only am I fairly new to the art of online journaling but my blog isn't even finished....I want to get to that soon.....really.... just wait! I have lots of lovely ideas swirling around in my head. What really tickles me the most is seeing my photos in print! The magazine is on newstands now and also available from Stampington.com It's wonderful to be included with some really lovely artists blogs...
Speaking of lovely artists.... I have been invited to a party at Kari's to celebrate the premiere ! And in keeping with the festive atmosphere I'll share a little project I did last summer.
My friend Carolyn asked me to make the favors for her wedding.....it was so lovely and I was so happy to make a little contribution to her fairytale.
A simple paper cone on cardstock, folded paper stars and a bird stamped on a medallion
Do this over a hundred times
Then add a sachet of robins egg blue candy tied up with pink ribbon and hang from the back of each chair. Simply Lovely!
Thanks for the invitation Kari and thank you to the editor Staci!
Your favors are beautiful! How sweet of you to make them. I had to laugh when you said, "Do this over a hundred times." I know that feeling, when I really get myself into something! Thanks for sharing these! Simply lovely indead!
Posted by: *Heidi* | August 08, 2007 at 01:43 PM
lovely artful idea, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: jennalee | August 08, 2007 at 01:56 PM
So sweet! I love the simplicity of cream and black music paper....
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | August 08, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Nicol, these are just lovely and sweet...and how lucky your friend that you made these for her very special day...
Posted by: lori | August 08, 2007 at 02:35 PM
These are so sweet, lovely for a party favor i think!! And congrats on being in the magazine!...i went looking for it today and none of the barnes & nobles (i went to 3 of them) had it...guess i have to order online (darn, cant wait to get my mitts on it!!)
Posted by: Lina | August 08, 2007 at 02:54 PM
Totally lovely....dare I ask how you make your stars so flat, mine are always so bulky!?!?!?. Thank you for contributing and many congrats...
Posted by: tamy | August 08, 2007 at 03:17 PM
Congrats on your article! Thanks for sharing the paper cone tutorial. I love cones! I love everything you make!!
Posted by: Sandy | August 08, 2007 at 03:18 PM
What lovely favors!
Posted by: Bessilu | August 08, 2007 at 04:24 PM
What lovely favors!
Posted by: Bessilu | August 08, 2007 at 04:25 PM
The wedding favors you did are just gorgeous! I love them but don't know if I could do 100 of them!
Congratulations on being featured in the premiere issue of Artful Blogging as that is quite an honor. I just love all of their magazines and I can't wait to get my copy of this one!
Posted by: Lisa Thoms | August 08, 2007 at 04:30 PM
Nicol, these are so very sweet. do it over a hundred times, that's the hard part! But they turned out lovely I love the bird and the "lived happily ever after" ribbon!
When my eldest girl got married, we made cones out of paper to match the bride's maids skirts (a light blue silk plaid) I had color copied...we did it over 275 times (sigh) but they too turned out great too.
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | August 08, 2007 at 05:00 PM
I love the idea of hanging them on the chairs too!
Posted by: Miss*Laurence | August 08, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Absolutely love your vision! Your dolls are wonderful by the way. I vow to welcome one into my home one fine day.
Val
Posted by: Valerie | August 08, 2007 at 05:18 PM
These are absolutely devine.
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | August 08, 2007 at 08:13 PM
Those are gorgeous! Did you stamp the bees on the ribbon too?
I will be working on my little doll bed some more tomorrow. so please stop back by if you have time!
I am savoring my copy of The Artful Blogger- reading every word and devouring the lovely photos! What a wonderful thing, to see all my favorite Bloggers together in print!
Congrats on the ink!
Posted by: Kim Sherrod | August 08, 2007 at 08:36 PM
I somehow missed out on the "Artful Blogging" party - but I did rush out and buy the book the day it went on sale. I have followed your work since the days of the Hollyberry Hill catalogue and continue to be amazed and delighted at what you create. I too am new to blogging and found the book very inspiring.
Posted by: Dorian | August 08, 2007 at 09:36 PM
How beautiful!
Posted by: Michelle Cummings | August 08, 2007 at 10:35 PM
You make it look so easy. Beautiful.
Posted by: Fiona | August 09, 2007 at 12:31 AM
Lovely art . It is beautiful
I'm glad to have found your blog . I love it .
Mélanie xxx
Posted by: Mélanie | August 09, 2007 at 03:41 AM
Fantastic idea Nicol! I bet with a few changes in cardstock colors you could make them for a baby shower, a special birthday...The possibilities are endless.Thanks so much for sharing your fancies. Congrats on your Artful Blogging article.I'm sure it's lovely.(as soon as my copy arrives I'll get to see what everyone is talking about) Susan
Posted by: miss maddies | August 09, 2007 at 03:48 AM
Beautiful favours and congrats on the inclusion in Artful Blogging, looks great!
Posted by: Christine | August 09, 2007 at 04:17 AM
What a good friend you are! These favors are so lovely.
Posted by: dawn | August 09, 2007 at 05:36 AM
Congrats on a wonderfully written article!! Your words about your dolls being a labour of love, and the time it takes to create them really resinates.
Your wedding favors are beautiful. What a lovely gift!
Posted by: rochambeau | August 09, 2007 at 06:08 AM
Nicol..I have the magazine (which seems to flying off the shelves) and your artcle was wonderful. (GREAT photography, too!)Congrats!!
Posted by: Donna O. | August 09, 2007 at 08:01 AM
Nicol.....
Congratulations.....and I love the favors. You are sooo clever.
Kimberlee
Posted by: edgar and edgar | August 09, 2007 at 08:04 AM