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    Inspired by Pinterest

    February 5, 2015 - By 

    As I’ve said many many times…I spend a lot of time on Pinterest. I’m often inspired by the images I see. I’m not one to completely copycat but tweak the design a little for my own use. Sometimes it’s color combos that make me run downstairs to create. Other times it’s the curve of a line, interesting texture or a simple splat of ink that has my mind whirling.

    Before a stomach bug took me out of commission for a couple of days, I was inspired by this image and my new found interest obsession in weaving, to create this card.

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    Actually I made a couple cards since I had strips cut.

    The cards in turn inspired me to create this journal page.

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    The Yogi tea tag was a serendipitous find in my stash.

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    Another Journal complete

    February 1, 2015 - By 

    I pried myself away from weaving long enough to create a decorative cover for my completed journal.20150129_7400

    I’ve been calling this my white journal since the dust jacket was white.

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    Just painting the outside white seemed a little too boring for me especially when you look at all the lovely colors peeking out from the edge.20150129_7404

    Wrinkled and wonky pages…love them!!

    white journal collage

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    Journal vs altered book

    January 22, 2015 - By 

    I found this simply wonderful book at a rummage sale last Fall. It had a tattered and faded dust jacket hiding the purple goodness underneath.IMG_0119I wish the color showed a little more true in the photo. You’ll just have to believe me on the luscious color.IMG_0118

    I purchased this book since it had a sewn binding which makes for a much more stable book when altered.

    Before I begin, I really want to make a decision about journal vs altered book. This could make a really fun medical theme book. Perhaps a little gruesome. Not sure. I need to think this through a little more.