Poetry Journal
Better late than never! Here is my poetry journal that I altered. I used one of my favorite childhood pictures and part of a nursery rhyme that I love. I thought the "home" theme for the journal was appropriate with the shape of the journal. I hope to fill the book with many poems and journals entries!
I altered the book by painting it first then adding some art paper that I created in the week 1 challenge. I also added some fabric leftover from an old project and faux stitching rub ons. As usual I used Collage Pauge to adhere everything to my project - I love that stuff! I used a grubby tag for my childhood quote.
Not sure how the Week 3 challenge will go because i have a broken sewing machine! Uggh. Maybe I can alter a bag instead?? I'm sure i will figure it out - looking forward to it!
This is great! You are so far ahead of me... I am just starting to think about what to do for my poetry journal/notebook. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour poetry journal is lovely and your background papers turned out fantastic! Can't wait to see more as we go through this Artistic Mother workshop..
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies, im not sure if im ahead or behind?? Not to worry.
ReplyDeletei only got my book yesterdvy...started to gesso todvy...cant' wait to catch up...and you thought you were behind!!!love your journal...xxx
ReplyDeleteYour poetry journal is awesome. I love it! Week 2 officially started this past Saturday; so we have another week and a half to complete the journals. So you are ahead of schedule. That gives you plenty of time to do the poetry and photography assignments and time to think about what you are going to do about the tote. You're doing great.
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thats too funny, for some reason i thought i was way behind!
ReplyDeleteVanessa, this is so good! did you make the house shaped journal? love that idea. Modge Pauge is good stuff alright. I have so many different gel mediums right now... can not decide which to settle with.
ReplyDeleteHere is a thought on the lack of sewing machine - print a copy of your journal onto printable canvas and then hand sew it layered over some other cool fabrics onto a pre-made tote or bag.... i can see it in my head, sewn on with a black floss or some bright color, perhaps add a fabric flower too!
Thanks Shona, I do have an old sewing machine that i picked up at a thrift store recently but i need to get some oil and needles for it and figure out how to use it - the settings are very strange but i think i can buy an old manual online. I think i will alter a bag though for the next challenge. I didn't create the house shape, it was purchased like that but you could very easily do it yourself with the bind-it-all :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so very beautiful! I love the shape too and the colors are so stunning - love it, Kristin xo
ReplyDeleteI love it- I love the tag- I am playing catch up, your journal has inspired me!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
Hi Vanessa, your blog have so many great ideas. I was reading a card making book this morning where I saw your blog address and after visiting a while, I'm hooked. Thanks so much for all your creative ideas.
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