Tuesday, April 30, 2024

DONATED TO 'dAFi' FOR AUCTION on 5/11/24***SOLD***

I've donated three of my handmade journals to dAFi for their upcoming Auction on 5/11/24  Auction Begins at 12 NOON EST ***SOLD***

dAFi  - Disabled Artist Foundation, Inc. Is a great non-profit organization run by a wonderful group of folks. They energize through the arts and give free art packages to financially qualified disabled artists.

LINK to UPCOMING PREVIEW AIRED ON 5/9/24

LINK TO AUCTION ON 5/11/24

The journals I've donated with original POST Dates on my BLOG :

Envelope Steampunk Travel Junk Journal ~ FEB 16, 2024

AUCTION LOT # 42

One Sheet Wonder Mini Album-Stamperia, 'Mechanical Sea World' ~ FEB 7, 2024

AUCTION LOT # 41

Envelope Junk Journal Tab Binding Stamperia, 'Lady Vagabond' ~ NOV 8, 2023

AUCTION LOT # 43

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Meander Accordion Mini Art Journal


 I created this Mini Meander Accordion Art Journal that measures approximately 3.25 x 2.25 inches. I used 140 lb watercolor paper that measured 9 x 12 inches. For the front and back of the journal I used 2 pcs of chipboard covered with silkscreened lokta paper. I Used Stamperia and 49 and Market rub-ons. It stores nicely in a mini vintage tin. If interested in the technique to craft and assemble the journal, checkout 'Sea Lemon' on YouTube, she provides an easy to follow tutorial for this style journal.

Monday, April 22, 2024

Mini Collage Art Journal in a Vintage Tin


Enjoyed making this Mini 3 Ring Collage Art Journal. Measures 2.25 x 3.25. Cover is '49 and Market Cardstock Sherbet-Tidal Wave Collection'. Pages are handmade Lokta Paper. Used asst'd die cuts, mini ephemera, stickers, rub-ons, words & quotes. Tim Holtz 3/4 inch binder rings.

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

Japanese Stab Binding Journals


Three journals bound using a 3-Hole Japanese Stab Binding / Bookbinding Method and all bound with handmade papers; Lokta Cardstock, Lokta Printer Paper and Natural Mulberry Paper. Bound with hemp cord and each adorned with a bead. Used Cork Fabric by adhering two pieces back to back to create front & inside covers. Journals measure 5.5 inches square and fit nicely into 'Penn's Spells Quality' Vintage Tobacco Tin. Great method for binding single pages. If interested 'Fineberg Art Studio' on YouTube has an easy to follow tutorial for this book binding technique.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Scrappy Scrap Box Scraps Junk Journal

Created this from practice bits & discards in my scrap box. End result was a fun, chunky art junk journal. Canvas for the spine and an attempt at Slot and Tab Binding Method with a variety of washi tapes to save the day! Using a hodgepodge of my scraps made for a fun challenge with an interesting result!

 

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Slip Knot Stitch Binding Collage Book


I used a Slip Knot Stitch Binding and an old Tab File Folder to create this collage book. I adorned the binding with natural irregular stone beads. The Collage Book measures 4 x 6 inches. Includes quotes and Tim Holtz Eccentric Remnant Rubs and Stamperia rub-on transfers. I also used a variety of Background Collage Papers, Washi Stickers, Frames & Die Cuts. Inspired by 'Made By Martha' on YouTube.

 

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Accordion Envelope Mini Book


I constructed this accordion envelope mini book with a handmade decoupage box using Tim Holtz collage Entomology Paper. It measures 3.25" x3.5". Kit Davey on YouTube has an easy to follow tutorial to make this book from envelopes. Make your own or use envelopes you have. I used The Paper Studio 'Ephemera' Scrapbook Paper Pad to create 12 envelopes and folded tag inserts plus the chipboard cover. Used hemp cord with rolled paper beads as tie closure.

Zine Obsessed!!

I've been making zines! I've never made any before, but I was inspired by Katie Gebely and her colorful, abstract zines over at Col...