The above shots are process shots from the final days of my ATCs for the October exchange and then a shot of the finished ATC (of which I made three identical ones). My process varied a bit this month.... ultimately in response to my thoughts on the theme itself and my desire to give my recipient the whole story rather than a segment of the story.
In the end, I've come (over the last day or so) to realize that, for me, this ATC bears an unwritten subtitle: "Life Happens."
As I wrote to my recipient today in preparing to mail off the card, "Life Happens" - and yet in the process, something beautiful is created.
But, I know you all well... so...
Don't worry - I don't think the turtle has no free will.
Don't worry - I don't think the turtle really just sat around waiting.
And still... "Life Happens" - and when it does, look!
These are so great! I love them. I still have not had time to get back in the swap and I am a week behind with the CMP. These boys (26 and 10 months) are wearing me out. :) I can't wait to get back on track. I have been knitting. I will post some pics and blog ASAP.
Amy
Love the itty bitty story and the title makes it even that much better.... How wonderful... and a beautiful reminder to keep our eyes open DAILY. :)
I haven't read the book you talked about, the one about the blue boy, but this series reminds me of what you said about it. Love the contrast of the colour and the black.