Sunday, December 25, 2011

Take a Word - Print

There's nothing like nosing through a used book store and finding treasures.  I love the scent of old books,  and I always wonder from whose library they've come.   My lady here is courtesy of Ms. Inman,  book page from Maya at Scrapbookgraphics, elements from Irene Alexeeva.   Thanks for stopping by!

18 comments:

Kaylene said...

A lovely tribute to books. Happy New Year

Judy said...

Stunning vintage piece, Bev, lovely elements!

Grannie Annie said...

I love this sweet vintage piece Bev...I agree old books are wonderful I love how they look together on the shelf with there aged patina.

Yvonne said...

Gorgeous piece, Bev! Love those rich looking elements :)

johanna said...

you are so right... the smell and haptic feeling of a book could never be replaced by an e-book. to be surrounded by a library is one of the best environments i can imagine! great piece!

Junibears said...

I love old books and your piece is stunning Bev. Beautiful work.xx

linda said...

Beautiful piece, Bev! I have found old books with photos, notes, pressed flowers and other things in them. I love thinking about who might have put them there and why they were kept.

Taluula said...

Ahh, I see it is advisable to open a used book with care, Bev. Since what you have created inside yours is beautiful. Vintage and gorgeous.

peggy gatto said...

Clever and pretty!!!

Lins Artyblobs said...

I've got a thing about vintage books too, this is smashing.

Silvia(Barnie) said...

It's a wonderful creation, I love the scent of old books, too.

Faye said...

Wow, this is gorgeous.

Kathy said...

All these beautiful elements come together in a very effective and lovely composition!

Bill said...

This is so rich and beautiful to look at it!

Electra said...

I second Bill's words, couldn't have said it better myself!

Faye said...

I love used book stores too, Bev. This is so beautiful. Love the yellowed pages.

Ozstuff said...

Exquisite in every way. I love the look and scent of old books too. Beautiful work.

Bella~Rose said...

Love the vintage feel