Cowgirl Jessica!

My friend Melinda's daughter, Jessica is quite the cowgirl. She is graduating from high school and appreciates hand made things instead of store bought gifts. I recently had tags published in the RubberStampMadness issue for "Days Gone By". I made a different book cover for Jessica than the one that I submitted because I wanted to find a leather piece from my stash that represented a saddle. Congrats as she earned a few ribbons over the weekend in a barrel racing competition! I added quotes on the back of each tag for her.

I did make the inserts for the tags that was different than the original submission.  I separated the pockets using sewing instead of grommets.  The accordion folded book contained four pockets with a map background of areas where her family has taken camping trips.

This is one of the quotes that I added to each of the tags.

FYI - I'll be posting my original book later.

Bookmark for Judi

The request was to make a bookmark with a photo or an interesting fact about yourself. My dilemma was using a childhood photo when I only have about three to choose from.

I decided on a photo when I was three (enlarged)..... and being the cowgirl was easy. I used a clear plastic tag. The collage was made after first applying the alcohol inks.

I couldn't resist sewing and adding the suede trim at the bottom.

Cowgirl Annie

I absolutely think the new Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades are FAB!


A dark brown Copic marker was used on the black metal after it was lightly sanded. The same color marker was used to change the gold color name plate to coordinate with the bingo card.



I've taken a Copic marker class from Allie and it was definitely worth the time and $$!



Allie taught me the technique for altering the star chipboard. This special technique gives so much dimension to such a small item! She'll be happy to teach you this technique, too!



The vintage photo was from my stash and I thought the little girl in the photo looked like a precious cowgirl. So I gave her instant history as Annie Oakley! The trim at the bottom was purchased from a delightful quilt shop in Arkansas.



Everything was mounted onto a black matboard and edged with a copper pen. Copper eyelets were inserted. The final touch was the twine knotted for hanging.