‘Have a Heart’ Strings Made of An Old Book’s Pages

Aren’t these little hanging hearts sweet? I found a tutorial on how to make these on Tif Fussell’s blog, Dottie Angel: http://dottieangel.blogspot.com/2011/01/have-heart-how-to.html

She has several more photos of these in the tutorial.  I wanted a set of my own. Sorry my apartment is not so bright. I hung this first set I made in the hallway.  I taped them to a ribbon I had hung on the wall, since I am renting and wanted to avoid tape marks.  I plan on making another set to send to my daughter. I hope they will arrive alright in the mail. I plan to carefully fold them up one string at a time and insert into separate envelopes.

Tif Fussell’s work I find absolutely amazing!! An album of hers on Flickr is called “Mossy Shed” and consists of photos of her cottage by the sea and her two airstream trailers. Here is the link to her album https://www.flickr.com/photos/dottieangel/sets/72157615085561711/ Looking at her photos is entering into a lovely world filled with arts, crafts, dainty aprons, patch worked pillows, and lampshades turned into mobiles covered with patches of floral fabrics. Her home is a collage of loveliness. Her clothing is equally beautiful. I have lost count of all the comments I have seen of women wanting her wardrobe.  Many of her dresses she has found at thrift shops. She alters them adding lace, mixes of other fabrics, patches of floral pockets and slips with collaged hems. I find her work utterly inspiring! She has a book out called “Granny Chic.” I want to order it soon as I get some more work. She certainly makes granny chic adorable.

Well I am enjoying these little hearts hanging in my apartment. If you feel inspired to make your own, please check out the tutorial and enjoy!

 

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