This is one of Heidi Swapp's online classes that I turned into a Christmas photo/journal! This flip book is constructed with 3 chip boards, 1 for the back, and the two that flip to the left and right........
this is of the left side flipped........
This is with both the right and left flipped open........the wreath on the front is just glued on the left half so you can still open it with the little boy still standing on the right side......
Then on each of the sides their are 6 cards that are folded in half to make it super easy to just add your photos or journal whatever it is you want........I plan on using it for my yearly Count down to Christmas.......I just thought it was a little different and kind of unique the way it was constructed......so if you like to learn a new way to Journal go to Heidi Swapps website and sign up for the online class.......and it's only $ 10.00.
I have wanted to do a sewing/stitching journal for a while and thought what better time to start the New Year 2021..........hopefully we will be able to get back in the classroom and create this fun way to document your stitching and sewing........ the cover of this is so special because they were bought in France years ago and I have saved them for several years knowing that someday they would be used for a class........I have a limited amount ....this is what the cover looks like.....we will be decorating it but will leave it in its natural color........
As you can see the embossing is beautiful.........I did try to paint one to bring out the embossing but decided I liked it better in it's natural coloring. This photo below is the front cover with some writing on the bottom right hand corner........if anyone knows what it says I would love to know......hopefully it will be okay with what we are going to use it for.
This is what is on my worktable at the moment and tryin to figure a few things out for future classes "IF" we will be able to get back in the classroom in 2021.............but for now I just wanted to show you a couple of things I am working on!
FYI.......
Yep it's pretty nasty outside today..........so I have decided to stay in and create away..........hope you are too! Happy Monday!
Jackie, This folder from France is beautiful. A piece of art work for sure. I love this old French Nouveau look. A fun class not to miss!
Adam has professionalism and quality in his leather work. Wonderful pieces! He seems to have picked up talent from grandfather and mother. This will be a journey to watch. Can't wait! Best Wishes Adam.
Posted by: Mary H | 10/28/2020 at 02:03 PM
French writing on bottom of journal is just someone's name : P. Desbeaux. Below that is the name of the town he/she is from: Caussade, France which is in the region of : Tarn-en-Garonne which means a a town, Tarn, by the river Garonne.
Maybe I should start a sewing journal for 2021. That would be a new project for me!
Thanks for the idea of the class with Heidi Swapp - I will look into that, as well.
Mary in Oregon
Posted by: Mary Herman | 10/27/2020 at 12:52 PM
Put me down for the sewing journal! I SOOOO hope we can get back to classes! Love all you do! Stay warm!
Posted by: Susie Watkins-Pike | 10/26/2020 at 02:37 PM
Love you beautiful work! Have fun on this freezing day in Yukon! It's cold here in Idaho, too!
Posted by: nancy hazelbaker | 10/26/2020 at 09:37 AM