Monday, July 18, 2011

Marie style french journal

The cover made from vintage linens and lace and embroidery. This is a swap with an on line friend Kelly Deal at dreaming of vintage.
Streets of Paris pages, I thought this might be something you would see at the Paris fair. The pocket on the right has a mini album in it for more tags, ephemera, photos, and such it is a double pocket so small tags can be added in the front pocket behind the bike.
Here you see the inside page that set the theme for the journal, a picture of Marie, and the pocket on the left holds a tag with the Eiffel tower on it.
Notice the lovely cut work on the right hand side, it was part of a napkin that was stained and worn, I used the good part to make the page. On the left is another pocket decorated with handcrafted flowers, the pocket holds another mini journal, that makes 2 extra journals in the album.
I wanted it to be pretty for Kelly when she opened the box so I tied a 3" ribbon around the journal and added a pretty rose. And yes she did like it.

3 comments:

Pretty Ragged Threads said...

What a beautiful journal. I am crazy about anything French. All the mini journals are an added treat. Your work is fabulous. I also want to thank you for your kind comment on my blog.
Hugs, Jackie

Dreaming of Vintage said...

Wanda, I want to thank you again for such a beautiful journal! I will treasure it forever!
Hugs,
Kelly

Unknown said...

Love that journal, wow we are a great match! ! Hugs Marilou Have fun on your trip!