3 machine embroidered bookmarks February Crafting

February, February, it's usually a slow craft month. 

And for the past few years that is especially true for me.

But it is lucky 2013!!

Luckily, I'm more organized this year and have started to make stuff every month.

I've even picked a theme for this year.

2013 is my Official "Year of Enchantment".

Having a theme for the year is a good idea.

I came up with this theme because I saw the movie "The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey" and was enchanted by it. 

I don't know why. 
Maybe it was Richard Armitage as Thorin.   
Works for me that is....

Anyway, I've always liked fantasies and this year, for some reason, I've also deeply interested in a Celtic things and the Renaissance period.

For this month, I've spent a little time, (Okay, a lot of time) thinking and creating stuff for the official "2013 Year of Enchantment". 

This year watch for posts with designs of : 
dragons, magical creatures, owls, 
and ... well, anything that comes to my mind.

My BEST ideas come right after eating chocolate....
Try it sometime... It may work for you.

I have spent the last 2 weeks working on some 2013 Year of Enchantment bookmarks (after inspired by Valentine chocolates-LOL). 

Doing this project was sort of an "Unexpected Journey" for me,  because it was the FIRST time I've  used my Brother Sewing and Embroidery machine for an embroidering project.

 I opened my cyber wallet and got some fantastic deals on lots of "stacked" designs from Embroidery Library.  I chose designs that were narrow and long and of course I was limited by the hoop size (4x4in).  

As in most of my creations,  I start with "my own " idea on " how to" construct the items (always an unexpected adventure for me). 

And in all of my creations, in the actual manufacturing of them, I  had to tweak the process, selecting the right materials, colors, glue, thread etc.   I've got a great deal of experience in how to "fix" flubs- LOL.


Below are the first creations of "2013 the Year of Enchantment".


Reading is Magical!!
With 3 white embroidered unicorns on stiffened felt, and with colorful ribbons, these bookmarks has some pals to help you discover the magic of reading.

There are also some magical  pals embroidered on sparkly paper.

All Fired Up for Reading!
These bookmarks have 3 reasons to get fired up about reading.  Three colorful fiery dragons on white sparkle fabric with long colorful ribbon "flames" of tails, can get you started on your unexpected reading journey. No fire extinguisher is needed or wanted for this fire.

Be Wise and Read 
Whooo?   Whooo? Wants to become a little smarter and wiser?
Owl Power times three!!! Stacked on white or gold sparkle fabric, these colorful owls with colorful ribbons or feathers make reading a real hoot. 

What do you think, did I deflub  the bookmarks, good or what???