I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

Simple Journal Pockets

October 20, 2021

These Simple Journal pockets are just that – simple! They can be made in a variety of sizes and are a perfect accent for your journals.

I started the project by using some double sided pattern paper. This gives the pocket a wonderful strength. Choose the size you wish for (these are about 4 inches by 4 inches once folded. You will need to cut the paper 4 inches wide by 8 inches long and score with the bone folder at 4 inches. This is folding the 8 inch strip in half.

Decorate the fronts with book text and photos and take to your sewing machine and stitch up each side. Once sides are stitched trim off access text and threads.

Decorate the fronts with buttons, word art, more tags, etc.

Inside the pocket add coordinating pieces of double sided paper and tags. Tie off the tag with some hemp cord.

Idea to note: I could have added extra embellishments like bits of lace, butterflies, verses etc.

Midnight Dreary Gothic Arch Card

October 18, 2021

“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary…”

I was in the mood for a little more Halloween during my creative time today and made this Gothic Arch. Quote is from Edgar Allen Poe “The Raven”, image from my own cabinet card stash (scanned of course), pattern papers, buttons, chalk, old book text.

The trees should really be bursting with color here. Finally had a real cold spell last night (turning the furnace on) and that sparks fall. Trick or Treat will be here soon enough!

Tea Stained Vintage Paper Journal

October 14, 2021

Today, I am sharing this Tea Stained Vintage Paper Journal with you. It has lots of open space for writing, but beautiful sepia photos, lace, tags incorporated throughout as well.

I started by tea staining both file folders (the journal cover) and mixed media papers. I love how staining (tea or coffee) can give such a wonderful time worn feel to a project.

I cut the cover (File Folder) larger then the signature of mixed media papers and hand sewed it into the book. Inside the front and back covers I made pockets to tuck tags, ephemera, etc. in.

The pages in the journal were decorated with vintage photos and tags that were printed on double sided matte photo paper. I also added some mini envelopes that were embossed on my Sizzix and a giant tea stained envelope in the middle of the book.

Little bits of various antique laces and mother of pearl buttons were added throughout the journal as well. Reproduction 1897 Sears catalog pages were added throughout.

October Travelers Notebook Pages

October 12, 2021

Today, I am sharing a Travelers Notebook layout pages for October with you. This two page spread incorporates pattern papers, ephemera (Old Sears Catalog), washi tape, K & Company Pumpkin shapes, script tag, and a Tim Holtz Halloween dolls photo.

The swirled pattern paper is neutral enough to be written on when journaling starts. I sliced the Tim Holtz paper dolls with my paper cutter and placed the edges along the edge of the journal.

Autumn has really been lovely here. We still continue to have a lot of rain, but today was 80 degrees in Michigan. Not too shabby! I hope you are enjoying the last days of Autumn whatever corner of the world you are in!

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