Monday, August 15, 2011

French ephemera journal MAMA swap

Our on line art swap group had this French journal swap. My partner was Holly More. This is what I made for her. Above are the center pages, I made the oval frames from card stock and covered them with rayon seam binding and I made the little yellow flowers and the leaves from silk ribbon. I used jeweled brads for the cream colored frame.
I made the pocket on the left from some pretty material and trimmed it with vintage lace and ribbon. The flap on the right folds out and there are some surprises inside.
These are the first pages, a double pocket on the left with a cloth tag and a framed picture of Marie on the right.
Here is the cover, I did some embroidery and added seed beads but they didn't show up in the photo. The flowers are the singed ones that are so popular. I so enjoyed making this for Holly and I know she liked it as she told me she did, that always makes it worth while when your partner likes what you created for them. TTFN

6 comments:

GerryART said...

I just read your Comment regarding glamping. Do you not blog about your glamping trips?????

Unknown said...

Hi Wanda, It is your partner, I hope you had a great time! Glad you are back safe and sound.I still have 12 more days of classes but was on the computer looking for wonderful French images, one of my class projects is going to be part of your exchange gift, Oh so much fun! I love doing stuff like that! Hugs and thanks for the visit! Grandma has to go back to Art college now, lol, Hugs my new friend, Marilou

debi said...

Wanda, your journal is stunning! Holly will love it!

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Your handiwork is beautiful! Thanks for popping by to say hello! Have fun glamping on your next trip! :)

It's Really Me said...

Very nice work. You are so very talented. Hope all is well with you.

Holly Moore said...

Oh it is so lovely in person. One of my favorites is the oval framed Maries 2-page spread you have in the first photo. And the covers are amazing!! Thank you so much Wanda!