Since the book is now in both English and Deitsch (PA Dutch) it will be a Dos-à-dos binding and this will be the middle spread both endings to the book in either language. Loving this layout!! Rather thank cramming both languages in each spread, I felt this gave the text room to breath and the images as well.... it has been fun!

Since we didn't have class this week- I have been asking my artists friends and husband for feedback. They all voted this background. I know the layout cut Dad apart, but I kept his face on one side and I am really set on an offset family rather than centered. Also this illustration took me the longest (about 60 hours) so I don't want to resize to make smaller, here's what I got. Email me feedback if you have time. <3

I just registered a copyright claim for Penny Olive!! Really exciting. Now I just have to waiting approximately 8 months for it to be process, lol!

Some ideas..... Cover idea 1 Presentation

I've been slightly irritated by Penny Olive's hair. I love the yarn- but felt that the curls were lost. Found this perfectly spirl curly yarn at AcMoore and am just loving it!!! This is more like what I imaged she'd look like :) I just have to test print the super close up shot and see how the newer hair holds up....

Working all weekend to finish the layout and get a test print early next week :) © 2015 Rachel Yoder Art

A few previews- some have multiple background options. I am loving the font! Finally found one I love! Still considering hand-lettering ??!! Feeling like I'm over the design hump and it's smooth sailing from here to printing :) Rachel Yoder Art © 2015