hi all, gosh welcome to spring! the sun is shining and it's 50 degree- nice. a couple of days ago it was a balmy 68 degrees- wonderful! hope the sun is out where you are, what a rejuvenating orb. yea for spring!
well, this travel journal listed in my etsy shop, is made for this time of year.
cover of "botanique"
this journal measures 6" X 8 3/8" with 50+ pages; a combination of vellum, writing, linen, sketch, and watercolor papers on which you may journal, sketch, draw, paint, and glue. The cover was created from a 1929 children's music book, with a trinket cluster attached to the o-wire binding.
"trinket cluster"
with 3 pewter charms.
cover page
an original page from the music book. i love the piano keys on the inside front cover.
divider 1
the name and date page with 2 bottom pockets and 3 double sided tags tucked in. i have done some machine stitching on the divider pages.
back-side of divider 1
3 bottom pockets with a large double-sided tag and a treble clif clip.
divider 2
each divider has a full page pocket with top opening- except this mail page- there are 2 half page pockets here, one is a top opening with a half circle opening and the other is a slit pocket. the 2 large butterflies are little pockets as is the square "bee". these will hold tickets, stamps or any little mailing item that you have.
back-side of divider 2
4 side pockets on this divider back, one is paper lace. there is a large "iris" tag slipped in and a "bee" pocket on top of the side pockets.
carte de vistes
this is a half page from an 1800's photo album. there are 2 oval picture frames on this side and...
2 rectangular frames on this side. perfect to personalize and embellish.
divider 3
3 bottom pockets here with a large tag with a iris printed on a vintage book page and bamboo clip.
back-side of divider 3
there are 3 side pockets here, aren't these papers wonderful? they are bobunny's "country garden" collection, so fun.
1930's bingo card pocket pages
there are 2 bottom pockets on the front of this bingo card, with a spiral clip.
the back-side of the bingo card has 2 bottom pockets with a tag slipped in the top pocket.
divider 4
three bottom pockets here with a large triangle clip and large tag tucked in.
back-side of divider 4
with 3 coin envelope pockets and...
and...
3 tags tucked in the envelopes with cotton string pulls and tiny tags tied on the strings.
thank you everyone for looking, return tonight and peek at another storybook journal "sea side".
bye for now, -rebecca