At last I've taken some photos of my journal!
Remember a few weeks back I told you about Carole's on-line Journal Class.
It has been such an enjoyable class of learning the basic
techniques of making a journal.
I've found the process very therapeutic and relaxing!!!
Just what I needed having retired in April!
It involved some sewing, so I was re-united with my
I also got to splash paint, tea and coffee about with gay abandon!!
I've found the process very therapeutic and relaxing!!!
Just what I needed having retired in April!
It involved some sewing, so I was re-united with my
sewing machine after a long absence!!
I also got to splash paint, tea and coffee about with gay abandon!!This is the first of three signatures (pages that make up a book).
Surprise, surprise it has a French theme!!!!!
More to come - sometime soon!
Have a wonderful week dear friends!
What a fabulous journal!! - you get to use your creative talents and include your love for -all things French- I really look forward to seeing more.
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Absolutely beautiful work, the journal looks amazing. You must be feeling pretty proud of yourself.
ReplyDeleteIt must be the weather here,(cold and rainy) but my sewing machine and I have been re-united as well this week. Such a good feeling!
Take care and can't wait to see your next project.
Pam
Gorgeous! Love all the details. I've never tea or coffee stained so would like to give that a try. Learning to sew would be a good thing too. Have a great week. :) Tammy
ReplyDeleteLove the french theme!! Beautiful! Have a lovely week! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe journal is beautiful. Wishing I'd taken the course as well now as I know several people who have been doing it and their journals are all so lovely.
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Love the pages Shane! Special the flower ones :)
ReplyDeleteLove these pages, they are wonderful, I am so glad you decided to share them. You do quite well with that sewing machine and with Carole as an inspiration, well, what is there to say. xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteHi Shane,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your pages and especially the theme.
I was working on my journal to-night. Isn't Carole's class amazing...I have enjoyed it and seeing what everyone else is doing.
Yes, teatime to-gether would be so delightful.. Guess it will have to be a cyberspace affair..sigh...
Now back to work..
xoxo
((((hugs))))
Maggie
Oh how I love your book, that little angel fabric tag is so sweet. Make friends with your sewing machine, it will help you create magic. I lay in bed at night still sewing in my mind.
ReplyDeleteI'm following your blog now, I'm so behind in reading everyone's blogs. Take care, Rhonda
Well Shane it is just lovely! It looks like it has been so fun to make! Thanks for sharing! Look forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteoooo SO very lovely your pages are Shane!
ReplyDeleteYou must be thrilled with how they are turning out!
paper and fabric go so nicely together, don't they!
oxo
lovely lovely lovely. It's been a great class hasn't it ?
ReplyDeleteNo I didn't join in the swap. The old leather baby shoes were my grandmothers. I keep them in my jewellery box. I sould display them really. I love them
So lovely ... and so romantic!
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Bonjour Shane
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for coming over to my little blog. I totally agree with you about the previous life theory(smile). I love, love things about French.
Oh. Your journal is so adorable. It will be so fashionable to carry one in my big bag for all the inpiration.
Julie in Mel xx
Ahhhh - beautiful. You might like a peak at my latest Paris book creation since you like french things :-)
ReplyDeletePS thank you for your lovely comments about my journal. I don't have gesso just use PVA glue & dilute it to wash over the tissue. It dries shiny & transparent.
ReplyDeleteHaven't got much in the way of equipmet - no scanner & a very old printer but I did enjoy trying the TAP paper. xx
What a beautiful blog! Thank you for stopping
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Jane
Flora Doora
Hi Shane,
ReplyDeleteI love your pretty journal and what fun you must have had, making it. The French theme is fabulous.
Happy weekend
Carolyn
What a beautiful journal...thanks for coming by and signing up for my giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
amazing journal!
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Beautiful journal, I love everything about it so pretty and feminine.
ReplyDeletethank you for popping over to see me, it is great to have you as a new friend and follower.
I'll be dropping by often,
Best wishes,
Angela.
Hi!
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to meet you; looks as if we have more in common than our blog lay-outs, and Irish ancestry...we love Mary Green's work as well as journals!
Your journal is lovely; I need to make time to begin my own. So you enjoyed the online class on journal making? I am going to have to find one of those myself.
I am looking into the book "Trinity" you mentioned on my history blog, I'm looking forward to reading that as well.
Thank you for following both of my blogs. I am now following you now and I am looking forward to more great posts from you!
Have a super day,
Lisa Bass
Oh my! if you listen carefully you'll hear me squealing with delight in Switzy!! love, love love your journal, totally fab! Great textures and super combination of your images! Margaret
ReplyDeleteWhat a serene hobby - beautiful materials and on a dainty scale. A lovely vintage chic look!
ReplyDeleteLove these pages ,they are so romantic !
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That burlap pocket is a really nice page!
ReplyDeleteI love the lace in your book (it's the GOOD stuff!) I am only just today starting Carole's class. Good thing she has it available indefinitely! I am excited to do what everyone else has been doing for a month or more already!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Shane! I really like the French theme and especially the roses.
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