Daisies and Raindrops Book Ornaments
created the Daisies and Raindrops Book ornament when I found an old copy of this book (Blanchard, Amy E. Daisies and Raindrops. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co, 1882. Print.). So, a few years ago, my son-in-law’s grandmother, departed this world. So, I had the privilege to go through some of her belongings. As you might imagine, everywhere you looked, you could find treasures from her life. I was going through bags of silk flowers, old Christmas ornaments, ribbons and wrapping paper, when I ran across a few children’s books.
The books were in very rough shape with tattered bindings, falling yellowish pages, pencil scribbles from little hands, and age spots. As I opened the books, I saw that the most marvelous black-and-white illustrations decorated the pages. In fact, the etching quality of these illustrations was remarkable. One of these magnificent books was Daisies and Raindrops. So, in my desire to rescue these illustrations, I created the Daisies and Raindrops Book ornament to add to the Old Books Ornaments Collection.
Daisies and Raindrops Book Ornaments Design Process
My main goal was to preserve the magnificent illustrations that you could find within the pages of these books so they could be enjoyed by future generations. I carefully cut the illustrations making sure the brittle paper would not break. Next, I glued it onto empty ribbon spools. Then, I used a decoupage technique to preserve the illustrations. To accentuate their age, I used antique lace and ribbons to decorate them. This way they are reminiscent of traditional Victorian Valentines. Finally, I added a mix of glass and plastic beads that added an even more nostalgic touch.
The Stories in the Daisies and Raindrops Old Book
This book contains wonderful etchings that illustrates the following children’s stories and fairy tales:
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- All of Us Kittens
- Little Round Dot
- Raindrops
- The Dog that Had no Home
- The Family of Daisies
- The Flower that Smiled
- Violet and Pansy
Specifications
Year Designed
2019
Size
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- Extra Small – approximately 2.0” x 1.0” x 5.0”
- Small – approximately 2.5” x 1.0” x 5.0”
- Medium – approximately 2.75-3.25” x 1.0” x 5.75”
- Large – approximately 3.5” x 1.0” x 6.75”
Materials
Cardboard, paper, lace, ribbons, glitter, wire, beads.
Note: Given the handmade nature of the ornament, all ornaments are different. The pictures depict just one sample of the ornament.
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