Last weekend, I made a new travel journal for an upcoming trip to Mexico. The cover is created with fabric swatches ironed onto a fusible backing then Kantha stitched with similar-colored embroidery threads. Celeste Douville crocheted the blue flower. It's similar technique to the stitched journal that I made in January for my New Orleans vacation.
Each signature end is covered with some deli paper gelatin prints. I like to paint a few journal pages in preparation for traveling.We're learning a variety of Neuland techniques in our calligraphy class this term. The lettering is walnut ink with watercolor plus inline Neuland letters.
Flow Magazine inspired the flower watercolor paintings.
Each signature end is covered with some deli paper gelatin prints. I like to paint a few journal pages in preparation for traveling.We're learning a variety of Neuland techniques in our calligraphy class this term. The lettering is walnut ink with watercolor plus inline Neuland letters.
Flow Magazine inspired the flower watercolor paintings.
Paula, I love the colors of your Mexico journal! Will enjoy seeing it filled up!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Paula! Love the colors, stitching, end papers and the calligraphy! What a fun journal for your trip.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Paula! Love the colors, stitching, end papers and the calligraphy! What a fun journal for your trip.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous fabric and stitching! Looks like the perfect journal to me. And you have a great start on the pages! Can't wait to see when you've filled it with memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your comments. You'll be able to see the final journal when I get home.
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