This weekend, I completed a Mary Ann Moss- style travel journal for an upcoming trip to Mexico. Several months ago, I took her "Remains of the Day" shabby journal online class.See the two other journals I made from her class Here and Here.
I used Mexican themed fabric on the front cover, free-motion stitching and tape. I sewed it onto a canvas base to give it body. I zigzag stitched the edges and then added a sheer tape to finish them off.
The back cover is a hand-sewn fabric swatch on felt made by Robin Olsen that I bought at our Portland Art Collective Show last year.
Here's what the journal cover looks like opened all the way. The tie is made of Dupioni silk, free-motion stitched with black thread.
For this journal, I wanted to add more pockets for postcards, photos and other ephemera that I collect on the road. One of Mary Ann's ideas that I really like is using security envelopes with windows. Every part of this journal is made from fabric or paper scraps from my studio.
For some of the pockets, I used UPS label envelopes with a glued back and clear front.
For other pockets, I sewed decorative-collaged paper on each end and across the bottom. On this page, three pockets await to be filled. Now, I'm ready for Mexico!
7 comments:
I really like your travel journal, I'm sure it will hold wonderful memories of your trip to Mexico. The fabric is great!
You have made just the best journal...it's colorful and so full of goodies inside.....everything you will need to make memeories of your trip......
Have a great time.
Beautiful and colorful journal, I can't wait to see it before you leave!
This is a great journal Paula. I am inspired to put more fun pockets in mine now.
This is great, Paula. I like how you left plenty of room for journaling with beautiful images already on all the pages. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.
Absolutely fabulous!! I also look forward to seeing this filled with all of your adventures.
You are so ready for your trip and to commemorate each day of your adventure. I just love what Mary Ann Moss does and her spirit. Safe travels and Happy journaling...
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