Chunky Travel Junk Journal

This Chunky Travel Junk Journal measures approximately 4" x 6".

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)

Vintage Book Finds!

Great Find!

Color in the Garden Fragrance in the Garden ~ Copyright 1953

The Ready Reference Yearbook 1932 ~ Copyright 1929

 

 A Year In My Garden ~ 

Copyright 1938

If you'd like, you can view a slide video flip through of the three books below: Music: Dreaming - Helios

Magnolia Flower

"Magnolias are prized for their large, magnificent flowers, they are vibrant and fragrant and also packed with plenty of meaning.

• Magnolia flowers represent many qualities, but especially endurance and perseverance.
• Magnolias also symbolize beauty, purity, love, and joy – depending on the color.
• In Victorian floriography, magnolias embody dignity and pride.

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 

More Mini Blizzard Books

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:

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

 https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/another-happy-day 

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Enjoy The Little Things - Many Mini Notebooks

These 7 mini notebooks (or often called mini jotters) were a great little busy project on a rainy day.

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.

These little laminated notebooks measure: 

4" x 4", 4" x 3.5", 3" x 4", 3" x 3" and 2" x 3".

 

Who doesn't love a mini?!

 

There are two short video flip throughs below - ASMR

 

 

Miniature Blizzard Books

These miniature Blizzard Books measure approximately 1.75 × 2.5 inches. The pages are folded from Sumi Art Paper (washi/rice paper). The orange book, including both its pages and cover, is folded entirely from the same handmade paper from India. The covers for the other three books are folded from screen-printed designs on recycled newspaper by Norman's Printery, which I believe are no longer available.

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. Everything is made entirely by folding—no sewing, glue, or staples required!

Paula B. Krieg also offers easy-to-follow tutorials for both projects on her YouTube channel. In one video, she explains how to calculate proportions, customize the Blizzard Book/Card Carrying Case, and in another demonstrates the folding process. In another, she shows how to fold the Pleated Closure Book Cover. 
 

Colorful Finds !

Time to step away from the craft room and head out for a little shopping therapy! Found these wonderfully colorful pieces of tableware.
 

Very delighted with the treasures I found 😊! 

 

After all, they say...Presentation is everything!