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Tuesday 20 May 2008

tilda loves books!!

another day another challenge, today i am showing a book mark i have made for the magnolia challenge, which this week the theme is " beads" !! used loves me~wild hearts paper, standing tilda with bow, books stamps, some glitter pens and loads and loads of beads from my stash. one problem how do i secure the ends (any ideas anyone ??) think i may do some more of these , but must think about how to secure those beads!!
aaron on his school trip today, sailing, abseiling, rock climbing, you name it ,they are doing it!! have to keep myself busy crafting , keep my mind off it!! (such a worry mum!!)
just to let you know baby elsie may, came home yesterday!! mum and baby are doing so well, still 3 weeks until her due date!!! lewis and myself and been next door , and she slept the whole time!! (even with our talking and lewis playing ball??)
have a good day, relax and enjoy!! byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee xx

14 comments:

Vicki May said...

oooooo beautiful idea, now how to secure those beads. Well I'm afraid the was I know means taking them all off again. Put first one or two beads on, then double up the thread so both ends meet and the beads are on the bottom. Then continue to thread other beads on the top. You can then secure the two ends together. Think that would work. Really love the bookmark, again such lovely colours big hugs Vicki oxo's

Anita Knits said...

Hi Vanessa. You need to take the thread over one bead and then thread back two beads, made a knot between two beads, thread through another two beads, knot, do it again do it once more put a bit of clear nail varnish on and end of thread, cut very close to main thread. The nail varnish helps to strengthen the end and stick to the main thread. Hope that makes sense. I think I'll have to try these they are great, and it would use up my bead stash.

Aija said...

Very beautifull bookmark, good idea to use beads. Also the books looks great.

Jo said...

Wow! you come up with some great ideas...it's wonderful! Don't know if I can do this challenge cause I don't think I own one single bead! Can you believe it!!

Murielle said...

Very wonderful!!
I love it!!!

Unknown said...

I really like this, I must see if I could come up with something similar, would be great for a prezzie for Andy too. I have loads of tiny beads that came with an ebay purchase....but I am really not sure I would have the patience - Hugs Chrissy

tracie said...

fabulous bookmark, I love it - the beads are gorgeous :-)x

My Paper World said...

I love your cute bookmark Nessy! xx

Angie C said...

What a great bookmark Vanessa and love the beads too. Sorry, can't help with how to secure them

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous bookmark, what a great idea.

milli said...

What a lovely bookmark! Great way to use the beads!

Kari said...

Great bookmark!!! Love the beads and the colors!!

ella bella said...

wow i love this the beads are gorgeous and love the tilda on the books great idea :)

Maureen said...

Great bookmark and I really like that image!