another new journal , yea! this one is a travel journal called "at the sea side" listed in my etsy shop here:
cover of "at the sea side"
this little journal measures 4- 7/8" X 7- 5/8" and was created using a 1917 children's story book. it has 50+ pages with a combination of vellum, lined writing, linen, sketch, and watercolor papers on which you may journal, sketch, draw, paint, and glue. with a trinket cluster attached to the owire binding.
trinket cluster
with 3 charms and a fishing lure.
an original name page from the little story book.
divider 1
the name/date page with two bottom pockets and a facing page- an original picture from the story book. each divider page is a full pocket page; some with a half circle opening and some with just a straight top opening.
back of divider 1
with 3 side pockets, one is paper lace, and a large tag slipped in. each tag is double-sided with room to journal or place a picture on. each facing page after the divider is vellum.
divider 2
with 3 hand sewn side pockets and a velvet page turn.
back of divider 2
with 2 hand sewn bottom pockets. each page in this journal is hand stamped and inked.
1930's bingo card pocket page
there are 2 bottom pockets on the front of this bingo card.
backside of bingo card
with an 1800's cartes de vistes frame embellished with vintage lace, buttons, ribbons, fibers and a sanddollar and tiny starfish.
divider 3
with 2 side pockets attached with copper brads. isn't this paper great? made by "wube"
back-side of divider 3
with 1 side pocket here.
divider 4
a large printed vellum pocket is attached to this page with 2 brass snaps and another velvet page turner.
back-side of divider 4
3 coin envelope pockets here.
partially opened envelopes which are lined and have...
three printed tags tucked inside with specialty ribbons for pulls.
"at the sea side" open
thanks so much for dropping in and taking a peek. this weekend i will be taking in some flea markets, vintage book stores and junk shops looking for some more broken, raggy, beautiful books! yea! i love doing this! forecast: 65 sunny - doesn't get better than that. enjoy your weekend, i'll pop in again next week. goodnight, rest well! -rebecca