As one of nine children growing up in Sydney we had to create our own fun of course, no such thing as computers, DS' etc. One of the winter activities was to create what we then called "conversations". They usually revolved around boy/girl themes and depending where the conversation stopped after counting and moving our fingers back and forth as the conversation moved, questions like "tell us who you boyfriend is?" would be asked. I am sure we all ended up running madly around the house driving our mother crazy.
Anyway, these are my "Alphabet Conversations" using the same folding method we used as children. Mind you I had never folded them so small until now. Try folding a 7cm square and then you'll know how small these are. Enjoy my Alphabet Conversations!
Hi Gemma these are fun and I know how hard the 7cm square is to fold! I like the colours and the drifty black lines. THe final piece will be intriguing!
ReplyDeleteOh man! I remember these! You would spell out something by going back and forth with your fingers in them, and whatever panel the other person picked, what was under it was a big surprise!! But no surprise that there are beautiful letters under yours Gemma...what a great idea!! (NINE sibling???)
ReplyDeleteLOVE these Gemma... takes me back a few years, but ours were covered in childish scrawl, not these elegant letters. Congratulations on the folding.
ReplyDelete......this is a gem Gemma,,,,,,,,,,,,,a gem. 3D is the go
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing! so funny, I remember too... The letters are very elegant. Congratulation for the miniature folding. Gosh!
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona, I did fold a smaller one to see if I could do it and of course it is possible but difficult. I am invisaging an "alphabet conversation" wearable art piece in the form of a necklace, but let's see what develops. I still have to sew up my 2010 ALaW 2nd alphabet.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for lovely comments you are too kind.
Fabulous - I remember playing that game in school - we always wanted to see who our true love or friend would be. You'd have to use knitting needles to work these babies!
ReplyDeleteSooooo cute!
ReplyDeleteGemma , these are beautiful and a very elegant twist on a favorite childhood memory. I am in awe of the folding.
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