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I was out treasure hunting and look at these fascinating items I found! I don't know anything about them other than they appear to be handcrafted. I also found two interesting books that I couldn't pass up, which I'll post separately.
Here are the two books that I just couldn't leave behind and brought home from my treasure hunt.
DANCING COLORS PATHS OF NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN ~ Published 1992
SEVEN ARROWS by HYEMEYOHSTS STORM
Copyright 1972
Below are two video flip throughs of the books...
Music:pixabay; Dreamwalker's Path; Captain_Sleepy/Sacred Earth Dreams; Captain_Sleepy
Variety of vintage ephemera with a combination of Tim Holtz papers was used.
Filled with lots of pockets, tags, tabs and space for journaling.
Below is a short video clip:
(Music: Spatial Awareness-Charlie White)
Great Find!
Color in the Garden Fragrance in the Garden ~ Copyright 1953
If you'd like, you can view a slide video flip through of the three books below: Music: Dreaming - Helios
"Magnolias are prized for their large, magnificent flowers, they are vibrant and fragrant and also packed with plenty of meaning.
The scientific name “magnolia” dates from the 1700s and pays tribute to Pierre Mangol, a French botanist.
Symbolic of many qualities, making them an incredibly diverse statement flower. One of the primary meanings of magnolias revolves around endurance and perseverance. This relates to the toughness of the flowers and the astonishing longevity of the species – magnolias have been around for millennia."
According to Petal Republic
These miniature Blizzard Books measure approximately 1.75 × 2.5 inches. The pages are folded from Sumi Art Paper (washi/rice paper), while the covers are made with Bauhaus and Marble Design Papers from Pepin. Each book features 14 pockets and a pleated-closure cover.
To make a book this size, you'll need a piece of paper measuring 5.5 × 26 inches. I cut mine from a roll of washi paper to achieve the required length. For the cover, you'll need a piece of paper measuring 5 × 12.5 inches.
I followed the instructions in Hedi Kyle's The Art of the Fold to create both the Blizzard Books and their pleated-closure schoolbook covers. The entire project is made by folding alone—no sewing, glue, or staples are required.
If you don't have a copy of Hedi Kyle's book, you can also find the video tutorial links I shared in a previous post.
Below is a short slide video:
I used Echo Park Scrapbook Papers, pastel lined index cards and colored cardstock for the pages of these mini notebooks all bound with The Cinch.
I was out treasure hunting and look at these fascinating items I found! I don't know anything about them other than they appear to be ...
