Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Journal Covers and such....

All six covers together.

Upholstery scraps, 5 by 5.

Heavily tea dyed fabric, 6 by 6.

A little bit of everything, 6 by 6.

Tea dyed ribbon and fabric, love the red with the black and white, 6 by 9.

Tea dyed fabric and lace. Tried to used up a lot of scraps, 6 by 6.

Lots of dark scraps, upholstery fabric, etc. Ribbon ties, 5 by 5.

I spent most of last weekend dying fabric, sorting fabric, going through ribbons, lace and buttons. I am taking my first online class from Mary Ann Moss. Hop over to her blog and check it out. We are making this great journal. I - being the over achiever that I am - decided to make several journal cover and then of course journals. I figure I go through them at an alarming rate anyway, I might as well make my own.

These six are my first covers. They are so fun to make. Just about anything goes. I like the small intimate ones, yet I can see that the 6 by 9 size will be the one I work on first. Just a lot more space to make intricate pages with. I will share these as they evolve. Hope you are all working on something fun.
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11 comments:

  1. BeaDecember 22, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    You have been busy! Aren't these wonderful. Now you are all set for the new year. :)Bea

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  2. Jane Jeffress ThomasDecember 22, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    How awesome are these journal covers. I love what you have shown us. Love your blog too.

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  3. Terri KahrsDecember 22, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Ohhhh, Elizabeth, these are outstanding! I can just imagine you sorting through your treasure to make these beautiful journals. Sounds like you're really enjoying the class. Holiday hugs, Terri xoxo

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  4. LindartDecember 23, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    I LOVE these covers! Like a cozy blanket for your journal! I love the ones with the strips that wrap round and round - like opening a special present every time you open your journal!

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  5. TimareeDecember 23, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Your SIX covers look great. I haven't even made ONE cover. I've got lots of inspiration though after looking at everyone's. Not that that ever does any good as once I look at MY fabrics my muse just goes her own way!

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  6. Julie Ann Rachelle Interior DesignDecember 23, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    These are amazing!!!! I have to catch up on Mary Ann's class now that I am home from vacation.
    xoxo,
    ja

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  7. UnknownDecember 25, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    When you get on a roll, you really get on a roll! these are wonderful, I love them all.....

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  8. .Trudi SissonsDecember 26, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful selection and work on these fabric coveres!!! I'm inspired. - I read your tea/coffee dye instructions - thank you for those and the freebie - Happy New Year!!!

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  9. RobinDecember 29, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    These are all just stunning! The colors and textures you put together are simply amazing!!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    I am loving these journals Elizabeth!! I am actually on the verge of purchasing an inexpensive sewing machine for the Salon ~ now actually feeling compelled to do that. Your covers are scrumptious.
    xo,
    Gaye

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  11. vintage wilJanuary 15, 2010 at 3:33 AM

    Ohh they are all gorgeous!!great image and colors!!!

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