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Thanks for joining in with the giveaway over the weekend. The random number selector chose Gracia so congratulations to you, G.

Last week I found some old papers and books at my local recycling shop. There was a box with old sheet music, some maps and two books missing their covers and spines- one was a gardening book from the 1960's and the other was about mountaineering. Over the weekend I had fun (the kids did too, actually) cutting up the tattered pages and collaging together these 'alpine condition' cards. I made some sets of three for this upcoming market I'll be attending, and some more for friends. 

Have you seen this beautiful murmuration clip? Happy new week.

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19 responses to “alpine conditions”

  1. Nichole Avatar
    Nichole

    Wow. That murmuration video is jaw dropping. And those cards are lovely!

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  2. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    those are really lovely

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  3. teawithhazel Avatar
    teawithhazel

    the cards are lovely and thanks for the murmuration link..it was spectacular..

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  4. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    Beautiful photos. I love the style of those sorts of books from that period.

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  5. Isidora Avatar
    Isidora

    wow, beautiful cards!

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  6. Merja Avatar
    Merja

    Gorgeous cards, Melissa! And that video is amazing.

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  7. elisa Avatar
    elisa

    Beautiful card Melissa, I love the contrast of black and white background and vivid flower color.
    The video is stunning and its music too. Yesterday I took some pics to a little flock of birds flying above the building in front of mine. It was mothing compared to the murmuration video!

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  8. louana Avatar
    louana

    Love the cards! See you there 🙂

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  9. Jannette Avatar
    Jannette

    What fantatic cards!

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  10. caireen Avatar
    caireen

    These are really lovely, m – and the clip was inspiring – as are the 2 women Xx

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  11. Polly Avatar
    Polly

    Love the cards, really cool.

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  12. Tammy Bruce Avatar
    Tammy Bruce

    That was a wonderful video! Thanks Melissa

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  13. Miss Smith Avatar
    Miss Smith

    You and your children are so clever, those cards look fantastic. I love the reckless cutting up of old books, I feel a thousand librarians’ chilly stares upon me as I hack them up!

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  14. GRACIA AND LOUISE Avatar
    GRACIA AND LOUISE

    Lucky luck lucky me. Gosh… how thrilling. This news has quite made my morning all the sweeter. Thank-you.
    (And your alpine collections are beautiful.)

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  15. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    youre most welcome, gracia. 🙂

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  16. sloane Avatar
    sloane

    I have a dream to live by the mountains one day. Perhaps it is that dream that makes me love these cards so much. The simple graphics and bold color paired together are absolutely stunning.

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  17. aqeela Avatar
    aqeela

    Wow, amazing clip (and fantastic cards too) – thanks for sharing,
    Aqeela xx

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  18. GRACIA AND LOUISE Avatar
    GRACIA AND LOUISE

    Oops, I probably should have given you my address… do you want me to send you it via email?
    g xo

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  19. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hi gracia,
    oh, yes please! then i can arrange for the book to be sent to you. x

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