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Friday 6 March 2009

HERE IS WHERE I FELL ASLEEP.........

The theme on Big Art Adventure today is bookmarks.............I just had to play along as I have a real soft spot for bookmarks, evidenced by the drawer full I have by my bed!! I try and buy a bookmark wherever I go as a reminder of the event or trip, they maske great cheap souvenirs.

Anyway, this is my entry.


The dangle on the end of the bookmark is an old radio valve, I found a box of them in a junk shop ages ago and without even knowing what they were at that point, bought them as they were fascinating and had such potential!!!

16 comments:

Jo Capper-Sandon said...

oooooo how tactile and delicate looking. You could sell these on an Etsy for a small fortune Sue.

Rosie said...

Now that's an expert bit of recycling - useful and beautiful too! Love the beading and good to have you with us in this challenge.
Love
Rosie ABAA

Anonymous said...

wow I wish I had your outlook of items...who would have thought a radio valve would make such an amazing bookmark! I can see jewellery in the same style too.

Carol Q said...

that is one ace tassle - I want one! brilliant idea recycling an old valve- bet a lot of people wouldn't even know what they are any more.

Maureen said...

That is really lovely Sue, you have just reminded me I have some unused peyote beads, must find them.

Jaqi said...

This is stunning, the colours are beautiful, have you ever considered selling them? I would buy one, email me if you are this is beautiful, well done , Jaqi

Linda Vincent said...

Fab-u-lous! You are on to a winner with this Sue.
Just gorgeous.
Linda x

AngelaC said...

What a fantastic way to use old radio valves!! This is a seriously gorgeous bookmark Sue, fantastic work. I've got loads of bookmarks too (hand made and bought) but I can never find one when I need one!!

Lynn said...

Absolutely beautiful bookmark !

AliMayes said...

Stunning. I wish I had your imagination and vision!
Ali xx

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous! It would be a lovely piece of jewelry too!

vintage wil said...

Oh this is beautiful !!love it.

jasminduft said...

Wow! Gorgeous! Absolutely stunning! Fantastic colour combination too. It makes a great gift! Congratulations!

RubyMay said...

Wow...this is stunning. Who would think you could make such a beautiful piece using a radio valve...this has got to be the most amazing bit of recycling ever !
Like everyone else I think you could make a fortune on Etsy x

Sarah said...

lovely book mark - but no wonder you fell asleep - I don't think a book on the economics of bee keeping would keep me awake either! :)

ooglebloops said...

Saw this on Linda and Rosie's blog - beautiful!!!