The gypsy in me

LOL, I'm sure that to some of you, this piece is the ugliest thing you have ever laid eyes on. But today for me, this is the most beautiful thing I have ever made, 2nd only to the one I'm going to make next. These are snippet rolls made from scrap fabrics, trims and lots of asst fibres. I am addicted to making these.

This one is done in earth tones with subtle bits of gold glimmer threads peaking through. 

Snippet rolls are meant to be cut up and used in junk journal projects. But this one brings out the gypsy in me so just might have to look at it for awhile.....my precious....

Boho gypsy Journal cards

Hi everyone,
I just finished these journal cards to add into a boho gypsy style journal that I am working on. Long process for this journal. This journal will eventually be for sale, but not sure when. So just sharing bits and pieces with you as I go along.
These cards are made on very sturdy paper board, decorated with design papers and vintage repro images of lovely bohemian beauties. The last little embellishments are snippets from my boho fabrics that I have been making up and selling on line. So cute, thanks for taking a peek.

1997 I think

Hi everyone, 

well tonight I took a step back in time. 1997 I think.

I stumbled upon a visual journal paste book I made, one of many I've made over the years. Most books I can't show you because they are personal with my personal writings, stories and experiences. But this one is blank, waiting to be filled in. It's far from complete, but I think I may have to work on this one again. I love the composition in each page layout, each set of pages different from the last some colour coordinates, while others had themes. I actually know what was going on at that time period of my life. Its very primitive lol, it was one of many paste/collage books I did long before they were called journals, or junk journals. I've been making this type of journal since I was 14 (and that was 1974) Gosh, I would give anything to see some of those books. Many I burned or shredded right after I finished them. This journal is a story yet to be written, and now I have the urge to work on it again. Enjoy!

  

I've become an ink stamping hoarder

Hi everyone,

Ok so maybe not a hoarder, but it got your attention right?

Yesterday I cut and sorted paper for 24 signatures(that's another story) and all of the off cuts were so cool looking that I thought I should save some for washi tape and belly bands for my journals. I was only going to make a few, but I was by myself, only half watching the TV and the next thing I knew i had a whole tub full and ran out of paper. They look so awesome, I cant wait to start using them in some projects. A big thank-you and shout out to Natasha from Treasure Books on YouTube (here is the link to her video:  https://youtu.be/2wcmWk4Q9no ) for reminding me (well not just me) that I have ink, stamps and paper, and I could do this ahead of time to have a little stash or hoard...
Natasha, you are a genius! ;p
Drool and Enjoy!

Artists life put to music

Ummmmm I wonder how this tune goes

You can judge a journal by its cover.

You can judge a journal by its cover, if that's all you have made so far. 

I'm far from finished and already I know I'm addicted! 

What started out yesterday being a bunch of scrap fabric pieces, turned into 2 panels approx 10 x 20 inches and a snippet roll from the really small scraps.

The fabric pieces started out larger, but I cut, tore, then sewed some together, then cut in half again and sewed more pieces in between.

When I finally had the 2 panels, I sewed all the small bits to make a snippet roll. I've started adding trims and beads and I just cant leave it alone.

These 2 panels will be for 2 upcoming gypsy style journals finished size approx 9 x 6 and may have a flap over closure (still undecided)

My next step is to cut fabric to size, finish the edges and start embellishing each square space.

But I am so excited at the results so far, can't stop smiling, and had to share it in progress.

I will share progress and finished, when I put the books together.

Thx for looking!

Snippet bands

Hi everyone
For me it is day 18 of being at home. Some days are good and others not so good. Yesterday I surfed a little on YouTube and pinterest and saw some various forms of snippet belly bands and decided to create a few of my own. I started with a 1" x 8" strip of heavier chip board (cereal box would work) and then used scrappy bits off my table to create these lovely bands. They could be used to decorate a page edge, or as a long belly band or even cut up in snippet clusters. Either way they are so darn cute and super fast and easy to make, I had to share. 

If you are looking for a fast easy little project, why not give them a try. I'd love to see your creations.

Mini tutorial - tin can die cuts

Hi everyone, 

just thought I would share a quick photo tutorial of cutting tin can lids using the sizzix/bigkick machine. 

1st thing was to wash a can lid. 

Then using the first die I had handy the heart die, I chose the size I wanted and cut out. I did go back and forth to insure a good cut, but you can also add a shim under the die to make a better cut.

After cutting, I still had to use plyers and go back and forth a few times to remove from waste area.

But dont throw away the off cut, straighten with the players and it becomes a frame.

Not done yet.....

I then got out an embossing folder and put both pieces through the machine again.

The results are awesome!

The off cut makes a lovely frame and I used the cropadile to punch holes for brads and dangles. Bonus is the different colors from back to front.

Use in your journals, make jewelry, Christmas ornaments and more.

All of this is experimental, use at your own risk, and the edges of the tin can be sharp so wear protective gloves if you feel necessary. See photos below.

Thx for stopping in.

Mini notebooks for journals

Hi Everyone,

Had a few moments to myself to be creative and so I made these little notebooks to add as little inserts to my journals. They are so fun and fast to make, its the embellishing after that takes up time.

the papers used inside the books are scraps that would have easily been discarded, how fun that they turned out so cute and they are functional too!

I used the coral rose print for 2 of them. This print is one of my own and you can download here and print to make your own creations. You are free to use for art creations that are for resale, no back credit required,  but I would love if you would show me what you make with this printable.

Happy Creating!