Leanne Shawler, Artist

I haven't heard if my partner received hers yet, but I sent it over a week ago, so I think its safe to share what I made for her here. My swap partner told me she liked to repurpose. So I did. I took this expandable file... And made it into this: The pretty shell image came from the ever amazing Graphics Fairy , which was perfect because my partner wanted the colors of a sunset over the water, and here I found this perfect image. Below is a close up of the buttons. Some new, some old. I cut up the folders to create pages. A cut on every other folder so that each page is also a pocket, which is tied shut with ribbon, seam binding, cheese-cloth, fabric strips. A couple of pages. The goal was to provide space to put in photos, journal, and I also added some goodies into the front pocket to further embellish. This page has one side covered in sheer fabric and a Green Paper image (I think), with a repeat of the shell image. The other side has old ledger paper to write on. I also se...

It's late but my summer time swap book is finally ready for mailing. With any luck, my summer book is awaiting me at the post office. Pam of Frippery hosted the swap. I think this might be my most favorite thing I did on it, and aside from having the button for a while, it just kinda came together. Need to remember this for next time, I think!