The time arrived to capture my moment - an image for this magical group.
An optional theme - one that i happily embraced: [new]
What is [new] to me?
I look around, and my eyes settle on a [new] project that Madison and I have been working on together - Kusudama flowers made from book pages. I discovered them here, along with links to some wonderful tutorials.
I love that we have created something [new] by using something old, and more than anything, i love that we have learnt something [new] together.
Those look great! I like the books in the background too. Cheers! Jason
Posted by: Jason Thompson | July 17, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Michelle...these are beautiful my friend...I have a stack of old books...I will try them...and think of you all the way...xoxo
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | July 17, 2009 at 12:21 AM
These are lovely lovely lovely.
I just may have to try.
Posted by: Ramona | July 17, 2009 at 01:30 AM
i am going to try as well, what a really nice activity to do with your girl such closeness here ...
Posted by: elk | July 17, 2009 at 02:20 AM
My daughter and I started playing cello together last September. It has been an amazing experience and wonderful to share in the new delights and frustrations together. I love that I am able to show her that it doesn't matter how old you are you can always start something NEW.
We will have to try these flowers together, I love them.
Posted by: Enchantedmama | July 17, 2009 at 06:20 AM
I think I may have to follow suit and see if B and I can have a go at these! Thank you for the inspiration you gorgeous thing!
Posted by: Marni | July 17, 2009 at 09:11 AM
these are lovely, thank you for sharing! I might try these with my daughter.
Posted by: Tracey | July 17, 2009 at 09:30 AM
these are lovely (and so is the composition for your photo). i think i'm going to have to try myself. . .
Posted by: Leah | July 17, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Goregous, Beautiful!
You are so talented, in every way.
Love the flowers. Love the image you captured. And love the meaning behind it.
MWAH
Posted by: Narrelle | July 17, 2009 at 01:15 PM
oh those are so lovely! thinking about all the different ways they could be used around the house.
Posted by: erin | July 17, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Absolutely beautiful! I've had a go at a basic kanzashi but these look incredible.
Posted by: Kirsty | July 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM
oh they are so adorable
off to check out the instructions!!
Posted by: sapa | July 19, 2009 at 08:09 AM
My son and I recently folded 50 paper cranes to hang from his ceiling in his bedroom. I have always loved playing with paper, but it was especially wonderful to share it with him. I love these little Kusudama flowers! What a great project to share with you girl.
Posted by: Michelle | July 19, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Thanks for the inspiration. I've just posted my creations with a link back to here (ok?).
Husband is not too please about the desecration of his high school hymn book. oops!
Posted by: tea with lucy | July 29, 2009 at 11:12 PM
these are so very beautiful. thank you for sharing
Posted by: midge | July 31, 2009 at 10:19 AM
I love the combination of old and new, crisp and aged - jusr beautiful - thanks for the link
Posted by: Sara | August 12, 2009 at 05:17 AM
Wow. Could you make a tutorial for that flower??
Posted by: kompliment | May 31, 2010 at 11:17 PM