Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Early Morning Winter Sky

...as though the colors have been painted across the sky with an artist's brush.

Curious about Red Skies? Nature Science explains why Sunrises and Sunsets are more beautiful in winter now.

Friday, February 16, 2024

Envelope Steampunk Travel Junk Journal


A 4 x 6 inch Chunky Steampunk Travel Envelope Junk Journal, 3 signatures, lots of journaling cards, embellishments. Tim Holtz Linen Tape used for Tab Binding with a leather belt/band closure with extra notches for expansion :) Used two 8x8 inch Stamperia Scrapbook Pads; 'Voyages Fantastiques & Around The World'.


 

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Diagonal Pocket Fold


Diagonal Pocket Fold Notepads. Multi pocket structure Inspired by Hedi Kyle from her book, "The Art of The Fold". Complete folding instructions in her book. Uses Origami techniques - no gluing! Folded from a 9x12 in paper. I used 'Peaceful Meadows' Scrapbook Cardstock from "The Paper Studio". I added notepapers...some with a pamphlet stitch & some with a small colorful elastic to create a 'midori' style notepad.

Here is a previous posting on my blog with photos.

 

Thursday, February 8, 2024

One Page Wonder Mini Album


Created this 3 in. sq. One Page Wonder Mini Album using Caio Bella; "Le Repubbliche Marinare" Scrapbook Pad to decorate. Base is 12 x 12 inch black cardstock. Added a Ribbon closure & handmade box using coordinating papers from the pad. Album inspired by 'Curio By B-Spoke Designs'. To make a custom box check out 'Stampin' Up!

 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

One Sheet Wonder Mini Album


Created this 3" sq Mini Album using 12" sq. black cardstock as base. Decorated using 8" sq. Stamperia Scrapbook Pad; 'Mechanical Sea World' with Jute Twine closure. Album Inspired by 'Curio By B-Spoke Designs' 3.25"sq. Handmade Box. Check out 'Stampin' Up!' on "How To Make Your Own Custom-Sized Boxes"

 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Mini Leather "TWINCHIE" !

A mini leather journal - A "TWINCHIE"! - 2"sq. journal - Used a piece of scrap leather I embossed, used deckled edge handmade papers - 3 signatures, 48 pages, 3-hole pamphlet stitch with a hemp cord tie. Made a box for it using Tim Holtz papers.

 

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Mini Collage Art Journal


This is a piece that I cut off from a journal I had already bound. It measures 1.5 x 4 inches. I decided to salvage it and created a collaged Mini Art Journal !

 

Origami Spring Basket

I discovered an easy to follow video tutorial to construct this sweet origami basket demonstrated by   Easy Origami and Crafts .   Used a 12...