This is how I created it.
Fabric/Paper made of vintage maps, raw silk, tissue paper. This fabric will be used for the journal cover and page hinges.
resulting fabric rubber stamped and additional paint
random machine stitching added (gold metallic thread)
untreated canvas painted with multiple layers of water color
canvas cut down to size, embellished with rubber stamps
travel dates machine embroidered on each page
"hinge" stitched to each page
page pockets created using water color paper and decorative papers; dates ink jet printed
example of how these pages will fit in the journal - used Cinch machine to punch holes - oh so easy!
book board cut to size; fabric/paper adhered using my favorite method of gluing book pages: 50/50 PVA glue and methyl cellulose. Back cover made in a similar fashion using decorative paper. (Poor planning - I didn't make enough fabric/paper and knew I could never duplicate it!)
The journal is approximately 2 inches thick. Rattail threaded threw holes. Stood the journal on end between two covered bricks and placed a 1 inch pvc pipe over top to enable the tying of the rattail firmly in place but still give the pages wiggle room.
Here's the finished journal. The next time you see it, it will be filled with memorabilia from our trip!
31 comments:
Pat, this is an awesome travel journal. I know it will be filled with wonderful memories.
Thank you for participating in this very special Pink Saturday. I hope you will send your visitors over to comment and help us to raise more money for the next Miracle Makeover.
Hi Pat, This is an amazing travel journal!! WOW!! I adore your work.
XO
Cindy
Love this journal, what a great start.
I always enjoy your work.
Thx for sharing.
LL
What a great travel journal. Love that idea. happy pink Saturday
Wow - there's some really cool ideas in your journaling techniques!
Love it!
Leann
A very nice way to record all the great times along the way on y our trip.
Pat, This journal is a perfect example of why you truly are the"Artful Diva" It is so creative and so beautifully executed. What a beautiful memory keeper it will make.
So cute....so clever....
Such a clever idea, to make your own travel journal. I have never been to either, so I am really looking forward to your posts this fall when you go.
For now, I wish you a beautiful pink weekend.
The trip sounds delightful! And I love your lovely travel journal. One of my dear friends does the same - Makes for such sweet family travel memories! :)
Pat, you've created a beautiful journal, and a great tutorial. How exciting to be planning a trip to Spain and Portugal. Your going on your trip during a beautiful time of year. I hope you'll make a few photos of pottery for me. I'll look forward to your photographs. I'm sure they'll be awesome. Happy pink.
~Emily
The French Hutch
You are very talented and creative, and your travel journal is so pretty!
Oh, how wonderful to go to Spain and Portugal for your special birthday, how terrific! You deserve it, nice and talented lady! I love the journal and can't wait to see your pics and to read about it. Hugs, FABBY
Another awesome and inspiring piece! Thanks for sharing!!
HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Sarah
What a gorgeous journal! You've taken so much time and love to create it. I don't doubt you'll enjoy filling it up along the way. :)
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I LOVE journals and this one is wonderful - you did a beautiful job on it. Looking forward to seeing it full after your trip this fall - lucky you!!! Thanks for stopping by my site and hope you have a fun pink weekend!
I love journals! What a cool post today! You are one crafty and creativelady!
Wonderful creation! You are very talented! Have a wonderful weekend! Twyla
Thank you for visiting, my son died 21 years ago, the hurt is not so intense anymore.
Where are you visiting Spain and Portugal from? My Dad from Borneo made a great friend from Portugal. their friendship lasted a life time.
Your blog background is very unique. I like the post today as well.
It really has been delightful this diary, I hope you complete it with happy experiences.
so cute! great job
Don't forget participate in my party next tuesday "Step by step on tuesday"
HPS!
XOXO
That is awesome!!!
Don't you just LOVE making new books?
I took a workshop from my good friend Marit, and we learned "Japanese book binding", But I am sure your hole punch is so much easier!!
Can not wait to see it full!!
Thanks for sharing your process!!
xxDaniella
What a unique album, it will be fun to fill it with memories!
What a unique album, it will be fun to fill it with memories!
Ciao Pat, that's an awesome travel journal, wow! Great job, it's really delightful!
Happy Monday ahead! :)
Oh my goodness, I LOVE it! You artful Diva! Could I link to your blog about using vintage maps someday?
so cute!
xoxo
Love this journal.
My "Step by step on tuesday"
http://todassomosreinas.blogspot.com/
I live in Portugal!! what are you going to visit here? I live in Porto area :) what a great choice. and Spain is lovely too! yupee...
Thank you for sharing your journal. I too quilt and seeing your fabric was a joy.
You asked if the ornament was a family treasure... While it is, it is not one that was passed down. When we were in Germany we purchased it.
Have a great week.
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