Get The TechniqueIf you haven't seen it yet, check out February's Living for some inspiring, luxurious, handmade Valentine gift ideas. Corinne Gill worked on the story "Gifts from the Heart" along with several other editors, and she passed along some photos from the shoot to share.
1 Inspirations boards!!! Isn't it amazing to see how a story comes together? The background in each photo was painted on the panels in the background.
2 Keving Sharkey tying the perfect bow.
3 Finished candy box
4 More behind the scenes...
5 The surfaces were inspired by Rothko, one of Martha's favorite artists. This is the residue left from painting the surfaces.
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From: christine | 2/11/10 at 6:16 pm
i hadn't noticed the rothko surfaces before. so stellar.
love these behind the scenes shots.
From: Emilia | 2/12/10 at 9:52 am
I wish I could find the clear bird stamp set to make the bookplates in 'from the heart'. Am I not looking in the right place or have they been sold out for awhile?
From: Paul | 2/12/10 at 8:33 pm
Love Love Love all the behind the scenes photos. keep them coming!
From: handmadecharlotte | 2/13/10 at 9:35 pm
i love inspiration boards!! great post!