Change of Pace

As a little surprise for my cousin's upcoming wedding, I have put together a memory book AKA paper bag album. Her bridesmaids will be wearing black and silver and carrying neon flowers...sounds very chic. I have created this album with that color scheme in mind.

The ribbons to the right are attached to squares of cardstock which can be used for journaling. They slip into the bag openings.


In addition to the pages for the toast, cake and first dance, there are also pages for photos of the bride, groom, wedding party and families.




To personalize the album I incorporated parts of the wedding invitation.



Do you think she'll like it?


© Nancy Lefko

Treasures Arrive at my Doorstep

The multi-talented Fannie Narte is also among the most generous and kind art bloggers I have met since my arrival in this blog world.

Fannie celebrated her one year blog anniversary with an incredible ten day giveaway. She gifted lucky bloggers with the most astounding gifts of art and I was indeed one of the lucky participants. The spectacular art quilt, "Words Can Make the Heart Sing" was my prize and I couldn't be more thrilled. The scan cannot possibly do justice to this amazing piece of art. The stitching is incredibly intricate and the colors sublime. You must visit Fannie's Etsy shop to see her art quilts for sale, in addition to the other fine work she offers.

In addition, every participant, win or lose, had their choice of an ATC hand embellished print and I chose the glorious, "Take That Leap." It will serve as a wonderful inspiration in my studio.

Having run out of superlatives to describe Fannie's work, I leave it to you to visit her website and blog and see for yourself the magic that lives there.

My sincere thanks, Fannie, to an artist with a heart as big as the sky.

Featured art © Fannie Narte

Monday Artday ~ Opposites

This is my first submission to Monday Artday.

Please visit this wonderful blog for a peek at some outstanding art.

© Nancy Lefko

Featured in a Treasury

My sincere thanks to the talented artist Debra Linker for including my artwork in her "Living with an Artist Can Be..." Treasury on Etsy. I am always deeply flattered when someone of great talent takes interest in my art.

Thanks, Debra.

Illustration Friday ~ Enough

For Celia, Norman's love was always ENOUGH.

© Nancy Lefko

Inspire Me Thursday ~ Polka Dots

This is my first submission to Inspire Me Thursday and what better way to start than with Polka Dots! Gotta love 'em ! I know I have great fun adding them as texture to my backgrounds. And I do believe they even conjure up a bit of childlike innocence.

© Nancy Lefko

Check This Out !!

There are some wonderful and generous people in this blog land and I have just found another by way of Karen Mowrey's blog (thanks, Karen!) This is a giveaway for the most delicious quilt imaginable and it is presented by the Old Red Barn Company.

For a chance to win, enter by leaving a comment at the Old Red Barn Company anytime before midnight, Tuesday, July 22, 2008.

Please see my side bar for a picture and direct link, by posting it there I receive 5 extra entries!

While you are at the Old Red Barn Company blog, make sure you read on and enjoy a number of wonderful posts and photos.