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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

paint + stitching + composition books = grungy journals

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So, at "back to school" time I found these composition notebooks. You know...the black and white ones that we used to use in school? I guess they do still use them, but now you can find them in all sorts of colors and styles. But, I went for the cheap ones. Yes, the 40 cent/each ones!

I wanted to jazz them up so I coated the front and back covers in gesso, then put many layers of acrylic, and topped it off with some wild free-motion stitching and vintage lace! Here they are!

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I think I may have these for sale at the craft show I'm preparing for in November! I think they're fun and turn a plain notebook into prettiness! More details on the craft show soon!



Friday, September 2, 2011

Some artwork...

Before the storm kicked in I had some time to finish up a journal and card for a friend whose birthday was yesterday.

C Journal Front

I think it turned out nice!

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Her name starts with a "C" so that's why I used that Scrabble letter. I wanted it to close so it served as the clasp.

Here's a view from the back...

C Journal Back

Sorry that the photos aren't the usual. I had to take them outside since the power was out.

Here's her card...

Birthday Floral

Birthday Floral

Hope you have a great weekend!