Chunky Junk Journal Lapbook

Video below is a flip through of this Chunky Junk Journal Lapbook that I created. I’ve donated it to a great cause, an organization called dAFi – Disabled Artist Foundation, Inc. I believe it will be up for auction at their next online event in November. Here is the link to the event if you are interested or if you’re just a junk journal lover!

 dAFi 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.

 

Roasting Marshmallows

Did you know Roasting Marshmallows dates back 125 years?!

If you're curious, here's a link to "The Delicious History of Roasting Marshmallows"
 

Mini Origami Fabric Pouch

For this Mini Origami Fabric Pouch I used fabric from a collection by Zen Chic called Celestial for Moda fabric. 
 

This mini pouch only required two pieces of 10 inch square fabric plus ribbon or cording for your drawstring. Check out my previous post for a link to Julie Cefalu's Youtube for an easy to follow tutorial to make these origami pouches.

The perfect little size to hold my handmade Sunset Scallop Sea Shell book!

If you'd like to make your own sea shell book check out an easy to follow tutorial over at Sea Lemon.

Here is a video Flip Through of this Sunset Scallop Shell Book.

Origami Fabric Pouches

 

I pulled out some coordinating fabrics from my stash and sewed a few more of these quick and easy Origami Fabric Pouches.

 You only need two 15.5 inch square pieces of fabric for each pouch plus ribbon or cording for your drawstring. Beads are optional. I used fabrics from Riley Blake and the Cotton+Steele Collections.

 If interested you can find a simple to follow tutorial over at Julie Cefalu’s YouTube channel from The Crafty Quilter.

Gerbera Daisy

Gerberas, also known as African Daisies are symbolic of joy, beauty, and a sunny disposition.

Can't help but smile when you receive a lovely bunch of Gerbera Daisies!

Nuts-A-Plenty!

 

     The squirrels are 

       going NUTS!!

Mini Pumpkins!

Some of the world's largest pumpkins have weighed in at more than 2500 pounds!

Did you know the largest Pumpkin Pie ever made was over five ft. in diameter and weighed over 350 pounds! It used 80 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 36 pounds of sugar, 12 dozen eggs and took six hours to bake!