Another final board.........that you may have seen before/one I did earlier!!!!

This is the Snetterton Pine twig, completed for hand in.  It was this design that gave my project a truly 'Oriental' rather than just a Chinese feel, being in my opinion a very Japanese influenced set of imagery. It uses  a pine sprig, picked up at Snetterton Dog'd trust (see earlier blo post!!!) at around the time of the awful Japanese earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disasters.  Pine is a symbol of fortitude and endurance qualities prized by the Japanese and displayed during this terrible time. The Japanese also prize ancient crafts and have continued to practice them.  This is represented by the hand made papers, corrugated paper and gold work/beading on both cards and paper.  By way of contrast the Japanese have not been bound by the past and have embraced modern technology. Their designers lead the world and are not afraid to use different techniques and materials, especially in fashion. This is represented by the acetate print card and the revit style eyelets. Lastly the Japanese have a very minimal style of interior design and the simple one image card and tote bag design try to emulate this.

This card also was designed with the partially sighted/blind in mind. It can be felt and smelt due to the gold thread and beads embroidered image, which I soaked in 'Seasonal Spice'.  As a result the card smells of pine and could be a Christmas card.

I hope you like the final products I produced for this design, as I feel it marked a turning point in my F.M.P. and upped my game , from the simple paper and 3d temple jar designs I started with..........wonder if you agree?!!!!