I've been busy making new one-of-a-kind journals for the craft sale in early December.
"Under the Sea" Journal (101)
This is one of my favorites from the new set.
This one gave me a chance to try a few new techniques with mixed media collage. On a background of black felt, I spread some previously dyed gauze along with some scraps from a quilting project.
I love the way the colors POP on the black background.
It made me think of coral reefs and tropical climes.
The starfish button is from my friend, J.
Here's a shot of the entire journal cover spread out.
Detail of the Starfish Button closure.
Detail of the coral-dyed cheesecloth.
The Huntsman Journal (100)
Here you can see the entire journal cover spread out.
On a background of black felt, I combined scraps of green velvet, unfurled ribbons with a nice sparkle, and green feathers. Something about this journal reminds me of Robin Hood or The Huntsman (from Snow White).
Detail of the button closure.
Red Spice Journal (105)
Composed Fabric, made of recycled quilt scraps,
covered with a silk sheer and stitched into a new fabric.
Detail of the Red Spice Journal.
Detail of the button closure, made from polymer clay.
Lady of the Lake Journal (106)
Composed Fabric, made of recycled quilt scraps,
covered with a silk sheer and stitched into a new fabric.
The blue and red plaid make me think of a summer time picnic at the Lake (any lake).
Detail of the button closure.
You can also see some of the recycled threads trapped into the composed fabric.
Circus Journal (107)
Composed Fabric, made of recycled quilt scraps,
covered with a silk sheer and stitched into a new fabric.
Detail of the button closure, made from polymer clay.
Hearts - Quarter-size Journal (98)
Composed Fabric, made of recycled quilt scraps, paper, threads, and other bits
covered with a tulle and stitched into a new fabric.
More to come ...
2 comments:
They are all so unique and beautiful!
That's one of the best uses of cheesecloth I've seen in a long while. And yes, the color just pops!
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