Tuesday, January 24, 2012

I am soooo hooked!

I want to make a book every stinking day!
Who knew it would be so much fun?!?!
I finished binding this one last night. It's purposely devoid of images because I'm going to use it to journal all the quilts, crafts and sewing projects that I make. I want the art in it to be MY art, pictures of the things I make.
Before you get bored looking at my pictures...if you want to see how the truly talented do this just go to Youtube and search for "remains of the day journal". You'll see all kinds of inspiring video "flip throughs". I love watching them.
I'm already planning two more journals. One for our trip to NC last summer and one for Crystal to use as a baby book.
But for now, have a look...

 I seem to like having bits of things sticking up over the top. When I see them in other books, they make me want to investigate. lol
 The embroidery is from a pillow case that was my Grandma Laura's. She's the one who inspired my love of quilting.








 Scraps of some handmade stationary that my friend Paula gave me 20+ years ago. That's almost vintage. Right? I can't wait to start collecting vintage papers to use in my journals.































Thanks for looking!

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

That one is my favorite so far!!

tawnya said...

Awesome!

Anonymous said...

Love the book! Love the sexy fingers also. ;)

Trish said...

shhh!!! My husband reads this! ;)

Carin Winkelman said...

Ooooh, Aaaaaah, pretty pretty pretty! I love it! And you have some fabulous paper (said the pretty paper addict). ;-)

Sharon said...

Lots of lovely space to fill up!

jan b. said...

Love that you used the embroidered piece inside the cover ... particularly since it has sentimental value. Great job!!!

Trish said...

Thanks, Jan! I've been saving that pillowcase for years and years, never knowing exactly what to use it for. It was the first thing that came to mind when I decided to make a journal of my own projects. I think my Grandma would smile about it. :)

Halle said...

The embroidery piece inside adds a wonderful touch! Lovely ROD.

Chantel said...

I love it. You are so creative. Wish I was!