Thursday, March 11, 2010

Handmade Journal Cover.


Hi friends! I know I've been hit and miss the last few weeks but I just can't seem to get caught up! I am so behind on projects needing to be finished that it has my head spinning. Several of these projects are requiring much more time than I had anticipated with a few of them being given as gifts over the next few weeks.

I did however, finally finish the above journal cover that will be going to a very close friend for her 5 year wedding anniversary next month. She wanted a vintage feel and that was right up my alley. I used a gorgeous vintage image from my LUNAGIRL CD collection and a sheet of the Classic K boxed paper collection from K and Company for the background.

I created the flower embellishments by taking a sheet of aqua blue card stock and glimmer misting it with a pretty blue and then wetting and wrinkling it several times. I did the same thing with a darker shade of handmade paper and trimmed all the layers with stickles. The centers are rhinestone cluster brads from Oriental Trading Company. The cover will go over a coordinating backing attached with binding rings and filled with lined journal paper. I am seriously relieved that it is done and on to the next project as we speak.

5 comments:

  1. Hi Cindy,
    This journal cover is fantastic. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
    I'm sure your friend will be pleased with the gift.
    Looking forward to seeing what comes out of your studio next!
    Hugs,
    Anna

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  2. Hi Sis and friend,
    I LOVE your cover,it is sooooooooooooo beautiful,i love the vintage lady and style...i love all your things you made,
    thanks for sharing,it is awesome my dear,dear friend
    warm loving hugs
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  3. What a lovely gift to a special friend. Are those peacock feathers peeping through.

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  4. Yes,Jacky they are peacock feathers that I also purchase from Oriental trading Co. They came in a large package that only cost a few dollars! Check them out on the link above. :)

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