Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Julie's XY&Z and Finished book

Hi Gang! Here is the end of the first alphabet, and how it was put together into a concertina book. I folded the alphabet shorter than the page size of the book, so it stands out when opened, to give a 3D look. Then I lettered a quotation about 'lettering' in white ink under the alphabet. The whole book is 2 1/2 x 3 inches, so it's a wee thing! Hope you like it. Now back to the polkadot alphabet! Julie Gray

10 comments:

  1. Holy moly that's tiny! I made a concertina as well (it's almost done) but it's much longer! I love the background and the way your letters are all connected. Beautiful work!

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  2. That is gorgeous!! Not only the letters but the rich color as well. Bravo!!

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    1. Thank you! It's a pastepaper background... I have to make more, as I will use this for a book exchange, so I will not have such dark colors on the ends so the letters show up better. Always fidgeting...

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  3. A very creative concept. I particularly like the way the letters standout... clever thinking.

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  4. This looks amazing! So clever.

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  5. so creative ! your background paper is really lightening your letters.
    I'll try to do it for myself

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  6. What a gorgeous way to set off your alphabet! I love the way the letters physically stand away from the pages, as well as the contrast of the black against the vibrant colors of the pastepaper.

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  7. Hi Julie - I've been delayed in commenting (and missed you in Portland - sigh) but just wanted to say that i love how this has worked out - and I love the scale/size as well. It's a little gem, and I think it was inspired to make the alphabet shorter than the book so it stands out - love the effect!

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