When I made the first one I made loads of notes on the techniques I wanted to improve on, so although I am still not where I want to be with these journals, the finish on this one is a definite improvement on the first.
I used the fabric which I dyed a couple of weeks ago when I was so inspired by Jane Dunnewolds DVD's. The cover is made from a linen fabric. The spine and decoration on the front are cottons and the slashed piece is muslin. I used felt tip pen to 'doodle' on the cotton before stitching down.
The lining is also cotton which I have started to 'doodle' on, again with felt tip pens.
The pages were painted with watercolour paints.
Close up of the rag rug spine.
Have made a start already on journal number three. These are really fun to do.
29 comments:
This is really beautiful. I now know what is 'wrong' with my art - I have not dyed any fabric for ages! I have been relying on a rather large stock of fabric acquired from friends and relatives but not much of it dyeable!! THANKS
Oh this is absolutely gorgeous Lynda. I wish I had some of your energy - all I did yesterday was curl up on the sofa with a book! I;m going to try some of Traci's doodling later!
What gorgeous juicy colours you've used. I can see that this is something else to add to my ever increasing list of things to try.
This is just beautiful Lynda! You always do such fabulous work.
I LOVE these journals! And, these papers are so nifty inside. You are just too inspiring Lynda. I think I need to bottle up some Creativity ala Lynda and sell it for millions.
Joanna
Wow! Another tremendous journal. I love the doodle flowers. Where can I get my Creativity a la Lynda potion?
This is fabulous. I asked Carol if you and she could send some of your mojo magic to me. I really could use it. ;-)
What a funny creative power.Well done!
Fantastic!!i love the colours! how do you keep the pages inside?
Oh I love it, the colours glow, it has worked out fabulous, I am still looking at my papers, hehe
I want some of that potion too plese. These journals are so inspiring Lynda.
Lynda I love this new direction that you're working in, these journals are really very cool.
Fabulous. I love the colour, it zings and your doodles are just great.
Hugs, Alis
It's beautiful Lynda!
The colour is gorgeous, and the texture, and the drawing, and...
Oh, I'm going back to my sewing table! My fingers are itching...
Hi Lynda - I thought the first journal was fantastic but this is even more gorgeous! Love the depth of the colours. The frothy spine really sets it off. Debbi B
Stunning again Lynda and you can see the enjoyment you are having spilling out onto the pages. Well done you.
Kudos! You are amazing, brilliant, awesome and obviously disciplined and dedicated. I'm inspired -- as always.
Another beauty :)
Beautiful work Lynda! I love the yellow-orange colour! Gorgeous!
WoWzy !!!
Fantastic Lynda as usual--I love the colour such zing.
Lynda, this is just gorgeous!!! I wanna play with it....
Wow! I love this it's stunning. Beautiful colours too.
Amazing, just stunning, you do wonderful work. What is the textured peice down the right side???
Really wonderful work! I love the border with the open edges. (hoping this is correct english ;-))
catching up with posts. These journals are wonderful! think I'll get DVD. Your work is very beautiful. always inspirational.
Lynda, I love visiting your blog...
There is always so much inspiration to be found...
Orange is one of my all time favorite colors so I love this! Gorgeous work as usual.
this is a awesome journal... I love the bright colors you used! What a fun project...
I never thought much of making a decorative journal until I saw this one. It is gorgeous!!! I will have to come up with something, however, for the bead journal project I signed on for. sigh.
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