Sunday, January 25, 2009

Journal Cover

This little soft journal is made with leftover papers like old calendars, file folders, boxes, sugar sacks, National Geographic inserts, Maps ......you get it. Stuff. Stuff that some would/could/should throw away. I used the little crayon face on the cover with other collage elements.

This inside page is all collage with very little bits of white paint and stamps. I will be teaching the construction of this journal April 11th in Waxahachie at the Crafty Scrapper.
Back tomorrow,
Sharon


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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 8:46 PM

    Oh, my. Isn't this just so lovely?! You can make art out of anything Sharon...napkins, scraps, flour sacks!

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  2. debiJanuary 25, 2009 9:35 PM

    I love your journal! That's really beautiful!!
    Have a great week,
    Debi

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  3. JanetJanuary 25, 2009 9:44 PM

    Darn! I wish I lived in Waxahachie! At least for a couple of days! That's a great little journal. With all the scrap paer I have I could make a bunch of these.

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  4. PatJanuary 25, 2009 10:05 PM

    Love the cover and the page!!!!!! You bring new meaning to the words "waste not, want not." Just beautiful.....BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Pat

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  5. Tammy BurksJanuary 25, 2009 10:48 PM

    Thanks for finding the beauty in cast off items and being such an inspiration. I made my first journal page today and I think this may be something I fall in love with.

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  6. Ro BruhnJanuary 26, 2009 12:30 AM

    I'm glad you have made one of these journals too. I get such a buzz working in mine knowing I've just used up scraps and odds and ends to make it. The art inside seems to have more meaning, nothing pretentious.

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  7. jgrJanuary 26, 2009 7:36 AM

    Sharon, how gorgeous! And to think you made it out of scraps--WOW! Now I'm going to dig out the Atlas, to see where Waxahachie is . . .

    --Jane

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  8. DarlaJanuary 26, 2009 9:55 AM

    Makes me want to up and move to Waxahachie - where ever the heck that is. I would rush to sign up for any class you teach.

    Darla

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  9. ShabbySheepJanuary 26, 2009 10:36 AM

    Hi, I found you through Tambo's blog. We are rug hookers and live in the same town. Actually she is my mentor/teacher.
    We have both decided to move outside our "comfort art" and explore journaling. Wow, what an inspiration you are. Glad I found your blog. I've done two pages so far and I'm so glad I found a place to put all the found things I have been saving for years.

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  10. Kate RobertsonJanuary 26, 2009 10:50 AM

    I love that you showed where that small piece of art went. The journal looks incredible. I am sure your student will have so much fun.

    Kate

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  11. ShopgirlJanuary 26, 2009 1:05 PM

    Hi sweet lady!
    I don't remember where I found it...it has been ages ago.
    If you like...click on my banner and save it to your computer...then you will have it...what a wonderful idea...I think it would be lovely for you to do the dancing girls...I want to see it if you do...
    Hugs, Mary
    I will be so happy to continue Ruth, Thank You

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  12. ShopgirlJanuary 26, 2009 1:05 PM

    Hi sweet lady!
    I don't remember where I found it...it has been ages ago.
    If you like...click on my banner and save it to your computer...then you will have it...what a wonderful idea...I think it would be lovely for you to do the dancing girls...I want to see it if you do...
    Hugs, Mary
    I will be so happy to continue Ruth, Thank You

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  13. FionaJanuary 26, 2009 1:12 PM

    oh that is so inviting! Looks wonderful. Any chance of a show and tell of the book construction some time? And it's recycled things too - love that also. One of my hobby horses........

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  14. ZoranaJanuary 26, 2009 1:18 PM

    You should do an online class with that journal! Don't we all want to have amazing journals made of flour sacks? Teach us..... please.

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  15. SueJanuary 26, 2009 4:08 PM

    I am sorry I have not commented in so long. I truly love your work as you know! I have just had my hands full with life.
    I love this cover, you work such magic with your hands!

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  16. reaganJanuary 26, 2009 5:16 PM

    Very pretty Sharon! Your tip of using the gel medium got me experimenting with the crayons. The glazing liquid works like a charm:-)
    xoxo
    Pam

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  17. JackyJanuary 27, 2009 2:44 AM

    Beautiful journal...love the humming bird!!!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 27, 2009 4:13 PM

    Just loved it. Your attention to detail and still keeping with fun, Is most inspiring.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 6:02 PM

    I sure wish I could be a fly in your studio to learn your techniques! You have such wonderful style!

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  20. SherriJanuary 27, 2009 11:03 PM

    I cannot wait!!

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  21. DianeJanuary 29, 2009 5:55 PM

    Beautiful Sharon. Very, very clever and so inspiring =)...just added you back onto my blog! When I had it re-designed in December, I lost all of my links. Must keep in touch =)

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  22. Ann Christine DennisonFebruary 04, 2009 6:09 PM

    These are really lovely!!!

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  23. *jean*February 12, 2009 10:29 AM

    beautiful journal!!

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