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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Peek-A-Boo

I thought I would share a little Christmas present I made for Max. Max is the almost two year old of my dear goddaughter Emily. He's such a sweet little boy.

Paul and I often check out the free little libraries on our walks and I picked up a peek-a-boo zoo board book a few months ago. The minute I saw it I knew I was going to alter it for Max.

It's what was in my little woven package I wrote about a few weeks ago. 





There were five peek-a-boo pages....and working on it during the focused and somewhat heavy time after Margie's death was good therapy for me. It got me out of my head and emotions and into something simple and creative. (If you are reading this in an email and the photos are oversized and distorted I recommend you link to the blog by clicking on the title.)

I didn't take any before photos...but each page featured an animal that you could peek behind the wings....or arms...or feathers or something. I altered/covered parts of all the pages.








4 comments:

  1. MaryAnn, your idea and your execution of same are both BRILLIANT! I can so imagine this sweet project was a balm and lift for your heart in the first fullness of grief following Margie's death. This is a gift at so many levels ❤️

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    1. Thanks Dotty! I had all kinds of ideas after of how this could have been better...but I was happy enough with it. And it was the perfect little project for me during a tough time.

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  2. Such a sweet and creative idea!
    Kathy

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    1. Thanks Kathy. I think I might be looking for more books to alter. It's a fun way to repurpose...and personalize.

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