Sunday, August 05, 2007

Beyond The Garden Gate

Thank you to everyone who has cheered me on during the creation process, the birds who dropped feathers, friends with postage stamps, Ewan Gardam for all ways luring me with more ribbon and buttons, Kaizer Crafts for the little tabbed album (joy to work with), Papier Valise for the little garden gate that started it all and most of all Lady Edith Holden and her Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady from where all the wonderful illustrations came.




42 comments:

Amy Nabors said...

what a beautiful album!

Linda Manning Findley said...

absolutely stunning .... the finished book is wonderful .... Linda F

Roos said...

wouw , this is so great and beautiful .

susan opel said...

Such a gorgeous creation! Makes me want to settle down with a cup of tea and a Jane Austen novel!

Us said...

oh my that is gorgeous!

love it all...

Kelly Fowler said...

what a neat album! i've never seen that line of paper/product before. really lovely.

Anonymous said...

Simply gorgeous, such a beautiful album. Love it!

Maureen said...

Wow, beautiful Mandy!!!!

Anonymous said...

that book is just so beautiful!

You are making me jealous - I am hanging out to get scrapping - but I have so many other things on my plate right now - I have not had time!

Anne Thompson said...

Wow! This is so beautiful! Anne

Linda Manning Findley said...

Mandy I have just nominated you for the Rockin' Girl Blogger Award ... check it out http://therartsook.blogspot.com ... Linda F

Anonymous said...

It is stunning. Breathtaking. I wish I could see it in person.

Brigitta said...

wow what a beautiful and stunning little book, absolutely gorgeous!!

Judy said...

Wow Mandy, your book is delightful. I really like all the fine details in it, your taste is equisite.
Thanks you so very much for your lovely comments today on my blog too - much appreciated.
Ciao for now

Rika said...

Gorgeous work!

Unknown said...

my goodness! every time i visit your blog there's some new eye candy! LOVE these recent projects, they are just so beautiful!

Vinnie said...

whaou !
absolutely awesome !!!

Audrey said...

What a beautiful creation. I love the colour tones you have used, just beautiful.

Bidi44 said...

It's marvellous!!!

Melissa said...

This is beautiful!
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such kind comments!
Smiles-
Tootie

Jill said...

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

Kip said...

this is georgous Pearl!

Mandy: Less is Bore! said...

You wanna read something freaky...?! I was just thinking about such a little garden gate, and how I could maybe make one myself just like we did in High School...And then create an album or LO with that...

It's gorgeous! It's beautiful and magical, and your banner is adorable as well! It's so right, so old fashioned, it's very appealing!!!

Keep it up, your beautiful art!!!

Someone who's got the same lovely name...Mandy

Karen Salva said...

this is fabulous! I love your images and the softness of all the color pallete. Very fresh and unique!

Sandy said...

Oh my gosh, this is absolutely awesome.
Stunning book. Love them.

Beth said...

The book is magnificent. Congrats on its completion!

Nan said...

Wow! This is so beautiful. I love this theme and you really brought it to life!

Willy said...

Wow... this is absolutely stunning. What a fabulous piece!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous booklet.

Unknown said...

Oh My-simple stunning!

Anonymous said...

Stunning - but may I please give you a gentle reminder that if you post a link to your blog on Mixed Media Monday, you also need to give us a mention, and a link back to us. Thanks, Diane

ShabbyInTheCity said...

OH gosh Mandy! Beautiful!
My wedding dishes are Country Diary with these same images :)

http://cgi.ebay.com.my/MINT-Noritake-Country-Diary-Edwardian-Lady-Salad-Plate_W0QQitemZ290255678855QQihZ019QQcategoryZ20692QQcmdZViewItem

4ft9inchcreator said...

1st thankyou Mandy

Oh my gosh your work is beautiful
I have book marked now!

I have to thank Shelagh!

hope to meet one day

Angella

Marjan said...

It's a piece of art, I lookes it over and over again and still see new things. Really really beautifull!

SueLovesCherries said...

Hello from New England! You've done a fantastic job with this book! And I like the title, too - it would have been the perfect name for my blog (if I ever decide to change it, I'll give you credit for the inspiration!).

LW said...

Oh how beautiful.
What a lovely Album….

Louise

bluemuf said...

Oh My!!!! I am so glad you posted this lovely treasure. It is so beautiful and I need some time to look at the wonderful pages over and over.

Karen

Anonymous said...

Ooh ! This is Beautiful !!!

Cape Cod Rambling Rose said...

So GORGEOUS, Mandy! I just love the colors and design. You always put a romantic touch to your creations!

Vee said...

So pretty that my jaw is hanging open. What a wonderful project and I do hope that you are keeping it for yourself.

Thank you for all your nice visits and sweet comments at my blog. I always enjoy them.

meandering pearl said...

this garden is a delight! ewam gardem ~ what a shop! its closed down now :( beyond the garden gate, thats thought provoking stuff!!! hope your day is radiant!

Dorothy said...

What a beautiful album you've created! Creativity is such a wonderful gift to have. I have just started making some holiday cards and I have lots to learn, but I'm determined to craft some pretty cards. I think with each one I make, they seem to look better.

Thanks so much for visiting my Christmas blog and leaving a comment for me. I really appreciate all comments! You have a very nice blog and I'll be looking over it again.