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!

 

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"

 

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.

 

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 !
 

A Little Color

A photo I took this summer at a local Butterfly Garden

A little color from the muted shades of beige and gray this time of year.

..." butterflies represent renewal, inner strength, and the incredible power of transformation. They bring with them a sense of joy and happiness, instilling in us hope and optimism."  

If you'd like to learn more, The Nature Blog provides interesting reading about the butterfly and it's meaning and symbolic significance. If  you're interested in some facts about the Monarch Butterfly check out the National Wildlife Federation.

"A restful moment is a perfect moment. But we have to be open to it, and receptive to anything that gives us peace of mind with no side effects. It can't happen if our minds are set to be drab and dreary."

~ An excerpt from 'A Cherokee Feast of Days'        
                      ~ February 1

Zhen Xian Bao ~ Chinese Thread Book

I created this Chinese Thread Book following instructions in 'Ruth Smith's Folded Secrets -Paper Folding Projects'. She had a series of 4 Booklets I purchased. In this one I used Kraft Paper for the base of the boxes and decorated with coordinating scrapbook paper. The paper belt strap closure I made out of washi tape which is a Hedi Kyle Design and you can find a tutorial here on Paula B Krieg's channel. And if you're interested, 'Paula B Krieg' on YouTube also offers a Full Playlist on Zhen Xian Bao Tutorials.
 

If you'd like to see a few other Origami Chinese Thread books I created, I posted them on  February 18, 2023 with photos and included a bit of history about these books. Below is a short video of one of them showing the interesting interactive structure.

Monday Wash Day

 

Wash on Monday

Iron on Tuesday

Mend on Wednesday

Churn on Thursday

Clean on Friday

Bake on Saturday

Rest on Sunday

 ~author unknown

      

Found an old weathered wood plank that was just the thing I was looking for. 
I painted myself a Vintage Laundry Sign, I distressed it and hung it up in my laundry room!

I'm always up for a bit of history. If you're interested in learning about antique household equipment and housekeeping as a part of social history check out
Old & Interesting. Learn how yesterday's everyday objects are today's antiques. Take a look at how these items were used and how people managed their home life.