A Day Trip and L.I. Book 3

Thursday, we took a day trip to both Conyers and Covington. There is a store that we love to visit called Furnishings and Fabrics. The front half of the store is all furniture and home decor while the back is rows and rows of textiles and fabrics and trims. They always have unusual fabrics and range from $5/yd up tp $35/yd. They often have tables with end of bolt pieces for $1 - $5/yd. This time, the trims were 50% off. It is always worth the trip.

This trip we went to browse. We weren't hunting for something specific. I did find 2 corresponding fabrics that I am going to make a large tote bag with.

In the home decor and gift section I found this box of speckled eggs.
There are 60 eggs in this box for only $9.95! These will be great for decorating and crafting. (totally thought of you, Dawn) I also liked them because they are on the small size and a few are cracked in pieces. It all works.

We left the store, had some lunch and then headed back toward Covington. There are several antique malls and stores to check out, but with Shelby in tow, we visited only one. She is way too interested in all the goodies and wants to touch only the biggest, breakable things!

I had the Junk Whisperer with me, so it is always like having 2 sets of eyes while I shop. Here is what I took home with me.

I found this doll down one of the very last aisles. She is completely intact with all of her parts.She was only $8 which was a surprise. These doll parts go for quite a bit. I see alot of ladies crafting with these. She is a bit stained on the back, but in excellent condition. She definitely needs a new dress. I will try to find something sweet for her to wear. She is currently sitting on my sewing hutch nestled in with all the fabric.

I found this set of 6 picture frame mats which I will scan and use in some artwork.

Pair of pink birds which are already sitting on the window ledge in my studio.
This decorative box is not old, but it is the perfect thing to store my growing collection of handmade tags.

Lastly is this handsewn table runner. I just loved the images on this fabric. It is on a table now in my studio. I love to day trip and find little towns and shoppes along the way. I have kept the company down to a minimum this summer, so hopefully we can get around to some great places.

Lyrical Interpretation: Lee's Book

Lee's book is very interesting. It is an old book that would have held a collection of 45rpm records. It is very clever and perfect for the round robin. The song she picked has some unique lyrics and I have never heard the song before. I don't know if that is good or bad, but I struggled to find some meaning in the words. Here is what I created.

"and if you don't believe the sun will rise," "stand alone and greet the coming night."
"In the last remaining light"
Here is the 2 page layout.This style of art is very challenging for me. I don't typically "see" what I want to do in my head first. I usually sit down and start putting the pieces together. Not comfortable with this. It is definitely a stretch.

I have 2 books left to go in the round robin. Vesna's has already arrived and then Julie's is last. I hope I can find some inspiration for the last 2 books. Wish me luck!