December 23, 2008

Yule Be Happy


Here are a few of the bookmarks I just finished. The fronts are gesso stamping, with paints and glaze. The backs are the top ply of paper napkins. (Don't throw your paper napkins away, people. You never know when they can be used to hold your place.)



I was noticing how silently the peace of the Yuletide has fallen upon our neighborhood. I wanted to show you some photos, so you can feel the peace, too.

Here are some of the warmest lights of the season.

The B & B, with White Chocolate Saint Nick visiting.
He loves the fire engines in the fire station next door.


There is much activity in the stone cottage, baking goodies for Milk Chocolate Saint Nick,
who is visiting next door.


Zip, the Wonderdog, keeps watch upon kitty pat Cat, who can smell the holiday cookies.

I think the trees of the neighborhood are particularly full and beautiful this year.
You can see Diane's Christmas Zine, and one of Hanna's kitty pats, both of which were so kindly bestowed upon me in love and generosity. (Also, because I hinted and begged a lot.)


I am wishing you a great Christmas Eve, a beautiful Christmas morning, and thankfulness all Christmas day.

Thank you for being here.
You make life fun, interesting, and inspirational for me.


Next up: Chris uses one of her bookmarks at Christmas dinner and is asked to leave the table.

17 comments:

3rdEyeMuse said...

the bookmarks are AWESOME!

merry, merry & may your holidays be full of laughter, great food and even better company! ~M~

Ro Bruhn said...

Beautiful book marks Chris, I never throw napkins away, they are the basic ingredient in my altered book backgrounds and I use them on my canvases. Merry Christmas again.

lynne h said...

merry, merry christmas, chris!

i LOVE your neighborhood -- i'd be quite happy to have a white chocolate st. nick pop by ours... and those trees. man, those trees ARE full and nice. xo

notmassproduced said...

hey - i love ypur sequin angel and the bookmarks and the light shows and the cute little houses - they're fab. have a lovely Christmas x

MB Shaw said...

Love your bookmarks, napkins are the best for collage. The interest of thin/semi-transparent layers always pulls me in.

Hope you have a lovely holiday full of all the things that make you smile.

Anonymous said...

Ed will be expecting his bookmark in the mail. Happy holidays to you and the lovely spouse. Go see Gran Torino you will both love it!

Anonymous K

Anonymous said...

Napkins make such wonderful layering papers...beautiful!

Merry MERRY Christmas Chris!!

x..x

Lorraine said...

Have a superb Christmas full of merriment and laughter..you have certainly made me laugh with your wit over the last couple of months. I love your napkin bookmarks very arty looking

Anonymous said...

But what if there is some spaghetti sauce on my napkin, do you still want me to save it for you?

Love Stella

Leslie said...

Love your bookmarks, and as for the neighborhood, we'd so be caroling with hot chocolate or something.

Merry, merry.

Anonymous said...

Hope it drips down your arms you are so filled with creative juices for the coming year... keep me smiling, grrl, you do it so well.

Anonymous said...

you're the best xmas gift a grl could ever hope for :-) your art is the best, dirty napkins included !!!
lots of love, joy & hugs for xmas & the new year,
s&r

Chris said...

Dear s&r;
Sarcasm is welcome on this blog, but let's not lay it on too thickly...
love,
Anonymous C

e.beck.artist said...

hope your holidays were as joyful as your art ....

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!

SO glad you got your package before Christmas, that is so great!

Take care and have a wonderful Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

These are great bookmarks. They make you want to read. And playing with the ribbons is an added bonus. Thanks Chrissy!

Anonymous said...

These are great bookmarks. Thanks Chris.