Monday 11 October 2021

Bookmarks

Today I have a quick post as I want to join Mia for her Craftlandia Challenge 8 before it closes. I was shocked and saddened to read that her friend, who helped run the challenge died in the summer, so I wanted to keep supporting it, as it would have been easy for Mia just to let it go. I am so glad to see that she now has some new helpers, so I hope the challenge goes from strength to strength. The theme this time is books, so I thought I would share a set of bookmarks that I painted for Christmas presents last year and never shared.

I really enjoyed making these and was pleasantly surprised by my results. I made them by following a tutorial on Skillshare by the amazing Sharone Stevens. Her classes are so easy to follow, she never rushes and always sounds calm and encouraging. I enjoyed doing the backgrounds best, I found the drawing quite a challenge.







I finished them off by die cutting the hole and adding some embroidery thread. I hope you like them.


Supplies:
cardstock: Water colour paper
Ink: Gansai Tambi watercolours
Other: DMC Embroidery floss

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. 

26 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

WOW these are brilliant bookmarks Hilary and love all the scenes you painted-beautiful
carol x

Cat Craig said...

Hilary, these are simply stunning and gorgeous. I love the tranquil scenes- They're quite perfect for a bookmark or even a frame!

GerJanne said...

These bookmarks are so beautiful. The backgrounds and the drawings are very delicate. I can imagine yoy've enjoyed the classes.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Really sweet and classy bookmarks! Love your painting and drawing, wow! Well done for helping Mia!

aussie aNNie said...

Beautifully designed book marks, stamps and love those colours...xx

Greta said...

You drew the images? Fabulous! Everyone of these is beautiful, Hilary!

brenda said...

Each one of your bookmarks has a really elegant style to them Hilary.

B x

Witchcrafted Life said...

These bookmarks are truly beautiful, Hilary - and all the more so given how they came into being. What a sweet, caring way to help support Mia.

Autumn Zenith 🎃 Witchcrafted Life

Mia said...

Like them? No! I ADORE THESE BOOKMARKS, Hilary. And I LOVE your drawings. I did not know you draw so this was a very pleasant surprise. Thank you so much for joining Craftlandia Challenge, my dear friend. It is true that I decided to keep running the challenge to honor the memory of Ana. I send you a BIG hug and many many kisses.

papierelle said...

Oh wow, they are all so beautiful and I love this CAS design!!! All bookmarks exude such a calm, exactly the calm that you need to read. And the very best!!! One of these bookmarks is mine !!

Ashwini Rao said...

Exquisite, my friend! The designs look so neat, with monochrome and silhouettes and they are really peaceful to look at. I really loved looking at them. Your skills are increasing too! Way to go! :)

Mac Mable said...

Your bookmarks are so peaceful, creative and absolutely beautiful Hilary. Fabulous drawing too x. Thanks for sharing these Hilary x.

I Card Everyone said...

Hilary I more than like them! They are so beautiful - you've been keeping your artistic skills under wraps? We want to see it ALL! So talented!
Beautiful drawings, gorgeous wash of color, and delightful little tails, too!
=]

Rajani Rehana said...

Super blog

Leslie Miller said...

Wait, you drew these? I'm in awe of your skills. These are so beautiful. Each gives such a sense of peace and tranquility, which is just how I feel when I'm kicked back with a good book. I'm sorry to hear about Mia's friend. This disease has taken too many friends away.

Bunny said...

Great bookmarks. I'll take reading a book in my hand any day over reading them on a computer. [Bunny]

coldwaters2 said...

WOW these are so beautiful Hilary the softness of the colours and the images are perfection brilliant work
hugs
lorraine x

Bonnie said...

These are beautiful bookmarks, Hilary! What a lovely Christmas gift!

Christine Alexander said...

wonderful collection of bookmarks, such beautiful scenes ♥

nancy littrell said...

I do Love bookmarks and Love your backgrounds for all your bookmarks. You hand drew all your images? I am impressed. Love them all...TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Diana Moriel said...

Wow! Your bookmarks are really beautiful, the backgrounds look perfect and your drawings are so well done. You have a new follower for your blog. Thank you so much for joining the Craftalandia Challenge!

Carla Cremonesi said...

Wonderfull bookmarks, I love all.
Hugs,Carla

Linby said...

These are so tranquil and atmospheric - lovely work.

Ros Crawford said...

I absolutely love them! Sheer beauty!

wannabcre8tive said...

Your bookmarks are all so lovely.

Loll said...

AMAZING artwork on each of your bookmarks, Hilary! They are so beautiful and a wonderful gift to give to friends. So happy to hear that you are enjoying drawing your own images. You are so talented!! xx