My youngest daughter and her husband are being true sponges soaking up the culture while living in Okinawa. For Christmas they shared a touch of their culture with me and send me a November Kokeshi doll and three origami Kokeshi bookmarks.
I thought I would try making a bookmark but after close inspection, I decided I should probably stick to coloring and forget trying to fold little tiny pieces of paper to make a doll. Naturally, I turned to digis and I found Miyahko Fan at Whimsie Doodles. Looking through my stash, I discovered Chinese coins that I thought would compliment the bookmark. The rubberstamp I used says Faith, Hope and Love. I hope that my creation is not offensive to either culture.
Now that is one stuuning bookmark, its gorgeous xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh wow Tammy,this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs Heidy
I love Kokeshi dolls and that one is gorgeous, as are the bookmarks.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful creation too. Cute image and great detail.
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Denise xx
Very cool, and I love that your daughter's gift inspired YOU to create something. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is gorgeous....and coloured to perfection! (as always)
ReplyDeleteJoyce xx
Gorgeous!!! Love the addition of that coin too. So very pretty Tammy!
ReplyDeleteLynn
This is so cool! Love the way you tucked the bookmark in and added the coin. Linda
ReplyDeleteWonderful- love the image and your great coloring. Very cool fiber and coin-love that embellishment in the bottom corner too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! your coloring is fabulous. Thank you for sharing your inspiration pieces with us too.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! And I love your take on the bookmarks xx
ReplyDeletei LOVE asian looks and flare and these are just gorgeous! your card & bookmark are absolutely fabulous!
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So pretty! I'm sure the Okinawan's will love this card! If your daughter was smart, she'd send you the 5 or 50 yen piece-which have holes in them to put on your Japanese card! Great card!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Japanese dolls and tags that you received are beautiful. Your tag is every much as pretty as the ones you received, even if the paper isn't folded. The coins are a real bonus touch
ReplyDeleteTammy, what a lovely job you did on your card. The embellishments and stamps all coordinate so well!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous. Well done!!!
Ha.. looks like me at age 7. haha.
I hope your daughter is having a good time over there and enjoying herself.
What a cute card and I totally agree about the paper folding. I loved these little dolls though and saw them in so many places in Japan. Are you saving yor cents to go and visit Tammy? It is a wonderful country!
ReplyDeleteIt is stunning Tammy, fabulous colouring, very tasteful!
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Ooh, I love this! The coloring is fab. Love that corner die cut! My Mom lived in Okinawa many years ago, and I've spent hours staring at those little folded dolls...think I'll stick to coloring too LOL!
ReplyDeleteThe little Japanese doll is sooo cute as are the bookmarks....looks like someone did a lot of work on those!! I love your oriental card, too....the image is adorable!! You have colored it perfectly and the oriental coin is the perfect detail...you did a beautiful job on this, Tammy!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling Tammy. I love the corner embellishment, and your coloring is super. I can never color black hair!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing work on these sensational bookmarks, Tammy!! Love the folded paper dolls most of all!!
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