JOURNAL CREATIONS

The Wonderful World of Journals

There's lots of journals being created 

in Blogland and I happened into this 

"Journal World" 

when Wanda Buxton 
@  Roses in Winter
sent this gorgeous journal to me.

The fabric and lace she used was so 

beautiful and the colors were perfect 

for my home! 

Little pockets are filled with 

small delights...

 and treasures! 

  

Ooh-la-la's galore!

Thank you Wanda for such an 

incredible work of art!!  
Visit Wanda's Etsy to see her 
lovely creations
@  http://www.etsy.com/shop/
Rosesinwinter?ref=em .

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Wanda & I were doing kind of a 
journal swap so here is a couple pics 
of what I created for Wanda. 
This was my very first journal and I 
wasn't all together sure how to go 
about making a journal. 

I had a lot of fun though and I think 
Wanda liked it. I used some great 
silhouettes I found for my theme and 
the ideas grew from there.

As you can see I used fabric, lots of 

lace & trims and many pretty scrapbook 

papers. I really had fun making this! 

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My longtime friend, Cheryle saw Wanda's 

journal and wanted one for herself too. 

So I found this darling tea themed fabric 

for the cover of Cheryle's.

Cheryle has a special love for the 

"High Fashion" scrapbook papers that 

are on the market now so that became 

my interior theme for the journal. 

I added some paper dolls and 

special treasures to make it complete.
  

And of course, Cheryle loved it!

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Now you don't think I'd leave out my 

adopted Sis "Edie" do you? 

I made a fairy book journal for 

"Edie" to put pics of her little 

"Sweetie Girls" in. I included a 

pic of the oldest grand in the front. 

This fairy paper was perfect for 

what I had in mind... 

with lace pockets for paper treasures... 

a glittery peacock bookmark...

a paper dolly...

special swan note papers...

a beautiful fairy paper doll... 

and a special place for a pic of 

the littlest grand! 

 ~ Marie ~

XOXO

Oh Marie, I ADORE the journal you 

made for me!! It is so gorgeous! I 

have a very special place now to add some 

pics of my granddaughters. The lace you 

used is incredibly beautiful and the papers 

inside are so perfect for little girls. 

Thank you Sis for such a lovely work 

of art!  ~ Edie ~

Now back at ya Sis! 

This is my first attempt at a journal too 

so I used what I know best... 

paper, stamps, stickers and some images 

courtesy of The Graphics Fairy. 

(gotta love that gal) 

An "M" for 

my Queen Marie Antionette!

A place to count the peacock chicks 

as they hatch! 

Everyone needs to write down their 

"Happy Thoughts"...

and inspirational words for creating.

I couldn't leave out Marie's 

"Busy Bees"! 

Plus little memory photos to 

pull out of the two of us.

I loved making this little journal 

for you Marie! Enjoy!!  ~ Edie ~

(This post is a collaboration of Marie & Edie.)

We'd like to give a special note 

of thanks to Rhonda of 

Rhonda's Originals Etsy 

and Rhonda's Originals Blog. 

Rhonda has the most gorgeous 

images to use in crafting and 

creations of all types!! 

Please stop by to see her when you 

have a chance and let us know if 

you don't just love her wares! 

Until we meet again...

love and blessings to all of you! 

Marie & "Edie"

Bleach Pen Art from "Edie"

 I wanted a larger image of the Eiffel Tower for a 

project and decided I was going to try something 

different... Hmmm... I wonder how well you 

can draw with a bleach pen? 

(bleach pen about $5 - already had Eiffel rubber stamp 

for basic image $0 )

 It took some practicing on scraps of denim.

(my first attempt looked more like an oil derrick!) 

Shake your pen very well. 

Have light pressure when squeezing tube. 

Practice Practice Practice!

I waited about 15 minutes then rinsed well, 

used a little soap on it, rinsed some more...

 and Voila! 

A great Eiffel tower image for my handbag project!

This is one of my Treasured Memories Handbags 

made for a very special lady's going away party.

The Bonjour Handbag. 

Every bag I make is unique. I can use clothing 

you've saved from a loved one to make a bag 

that uses that fabric. Hopefully I will be selling 

some handbags on Etsy soon.

(front pocket holds a water bottle 

and sunglasses)

This dear friend is a scrapbooker so the 

scissors is a perfect "charm" for one 

of her loves in life. 

(back of bag has 3 pockets - the jean pocket 

is perfect to slip a cell phone into) 

I use various fabrics and always include 

a large inside pocket with a slot for a pen. 

(inside of bag)

The possibilities are endless for bleach pen art!  

I just know you want to try it!!

Hope you enjoyed this project idea from 

"Edie". 

Til next time... 

"Edie" & Marie XOXO