I decided to finish my journal even though not all the pages are complete, better to do these things while the instructions are fresh in my mind, such is my apalling memory.
I sewed a contrasting fabric down the spine
I learnt a couple of new transfer techniques, I really like the quality of the print
The journal has quite a few sewn elements, on this page I used some old wrapping yarn to add a bit of texture
The bird has escaped (I know not where) but is set to return when I find it!
33 comments:
Margaret , this is just stunning, i love your oriental theme.....what a treasure...jenxo
i went back for another look, lol at your kids eating fortune cookies... if you send me addy i will send you some of my kimono fabric that you might be able to use somewhere...jenxo
Wonderful & vibrant colours. I love the theme. I'm sure the children did enjoy helping if it involved eating !
A lovely journal M, great job!! :))
this looks such fun and I love the journal you have made and embellished. Thanks for sharing.
Amelia.x
Well Done! Your journal looks nice and thick with lots of fun and interesting ephemera throughout!
xo
jeanne
beautiful book and looks like you had a great time!!
Ilike what you did and you are right about doing things while instructions are fresh in your mind!
Beautiful colors, beautiful images, and full of touchy, feely textures. Absolutely gorgeous!
oooo M it's delightful from cover to cover ... wonderful theme and of course your special touches ... really fun turning those pages I'm sure!
Good kids helping you out too!
oxo
It's beautiful. I'll just live through you for awhile yet...
I love how you used the fortune papers. I wouldn't have thought to do that (I may "borrow" your idea!) And the wrapping yarn (raffia here) makes a great organic texture- very Asian looking!) Lovely journal. A treasure!
Beautiful book...
Margaret, thank you so much for your comment on my blog.
I really appreciate words coming from such a great artist like you.
hugs,
Eliza
hola margaret!!!they are lovely!!beautifull!!creative!!inspiring!!! me encantan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!muchos besos !!!!!
oh wow hun this is just stunning love the images,and the oriental theme,that is going on,just brilliant hugs cheryl xxxx
It looks fabulous! I love a good chunky journal with lots of texture thoughout it!
The colours are wonderful! What a treasure this is!
The oriental theme you chose is perfect. I love all the fabric, fortunes, sewing, and oriental images that make this a truly lovely work of art. I really like the end product and I suspect you will have an awesome time filling it with wonderful thoughts.
positively gorgeous journal!! thanks for sharing such beautiful pages!
I love this, thanks for sharing. You did an amazing job! Riki
Margaret, your journal is fantastic. I like the Oriental look of it very much!
I adore your journal! Thanks for the great up close photos which makes it so easy for us to admire it even more!
it really turned out wonderful...I love how the red pops out...I have never done any kind of transfers...I would like to try to transfer on fabric....
This is so lovely ... I miss working with the Oriental flavor ... thanks for such great eye candy ... Linda F
Margaret
your journal is amazing and I'm so glad you changed your theme!
Little gems such as the raffia paper, origami pocket and the overall colour - wonderful!
Your work is beautiful. I have become a follower :-)
Simply fantastic, and the photos are great eye-candy.
My mother used to say she had a memory like a steel sieve....
I feel like that most days now...
your works are so creative and inspiring!
Oh Margaret, I just never found the time to do this, altho I signed up for it (late) :(
You have done a fantastic job to it honey. Off to see what Carole is doing next :) XXX
These journal pages are beautiful, Margaret... glad i found your blog...will definitely be back....cheers! Steph
I love your journal, Margaret!!! Stunning!!!
Hugs
Oxana
Oh Margaret this is fabulous!!!! You did a great job! Marva
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