Thursday, August 25, 2011

File Folder Journal

One of my trips this month took me to Guemes Island and an art retreat with Seattle and Vancouver, BC friends. One of my goals was to complete a file folder journal. I first read the instructions for this journal in the January/February 2011 issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors in an article by Heidi Sekovski and Karin Winter on making art from office supplies. My friend, Robin Olsen, made her fabric version of the journal seen HERE.

I like the idea of removable cards to write on both sides and add drawings or photos. The cards fit into neat little pockets made by folding the file folder up and sewing it into place. CELESTE brought her sewing machine and I had fun using different decorative stitches for the edges of the cards. Her blog shares photos of our retreat. Below are the next set of pockets and cards. I used a teabag colored distress ink pad to tie the pages together and give it an aged look.


Here's the back cover-
I've had so many wonderful experiences this summer- the beach, the mountains, art retreats and workshops, bicycle rides and hikes. It's felt so good to be outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. Our summer came late this year in the Northwest but has rewarded us with many sunny, warm days. I plan to chronicle my summer in this little journal.

5 comments:

Robin Olsen said...

This turned out great Paula! It's hard to believe we started with the same project our styles make them look so different. I've yet to do any little drawings in mine, but the potential is still there.

celeste said...

yeah for art retreats and inspiration from friends!
i have yet to make one of these right....maybe in November...

lilylovekin said...

This looks like a great journal for recording all your adventures. I'm glad you've had such a good summer.

Dayna Collins said...

I'm glad I got to see your journal in person at our last meeting. I love the variety of mixed media you have incorporated into your beautiful journal.

Dayna Collins said...

I'm so glad I got to see your journal in person at our last PAC meeting. The variety of mixed media elements you have incorporated is stunning!