ohmygosh, it's nearly easter! time sure goes fast.
here is my newest journal which i will be listing in my etsy shop tonight. i just loved the graphics of this little book i found, called "the posy ring" from 1903. isn't it fun? i thought it would be perfect for a baby journal. so here it is...
baby journal "posy" cover
it measures 5.25" X 8.25 with 50+ pages in a combination of vellum, vintage lined writing, vintage linen, sketch, and handmade papers. i have created 4 dividers that are also full page pockets with top openings, embellished with pockets, paper lace, seam binding ribbon, 12 monthly baby information tags and vintage buttons. there is also a 1940's bingo card and an 1885 carte de visite frame. there is a...
"trinket cluster"
attached to the name tag which is attached to the sturdy o-wire binding with seam binding ribbon.
original end papers with a name plate
2 more original pages
an original page with a poem called "the child's world"
divider 1
with a welcome home name tag which creates a pocket.
each divider has either a metal, leather, or velvet page turn tab.
divider 1 backside
4 side pockets one is paper lace, and a top pocket with a little strip "handle with care" pocket. the first 2 monthly information tags are tucked in.
each facing page of the backside of the dividers is a vellum page and an original poem page from the book.
you will also receive a book mark created from the spine of the book cover.
divider 2
has 3 hand sewn side pockets with a tag on top creating another pocket.
divider 2 backside
3 more handsewn side pockets with month 3 and 4 information tags slipped in.
vintage 1940's bingo card
there are 2 pockets here one is a "cute as a button" strip pocket. a growth chart tag is tucked in.
vintage 1940's bingo card backside
there are 2 side pockets with the 5th and 6th month tags slipped in.
divider 3
with 2 bottom pockets and a "my firsts" tag creating a top pocket. months 9 and 10 tags slipped in.
divider 3 backside
2 bottom pockets here with a baby buggy cutout creating a top pocket with the 7th and 8th month tags tucked in.
1885 carte de visite
here is a little picture frame from an 1885 photo album. it is embellished with vintage lace and buttons, seam binding bow, 2 tiny tags attached with a tiny safety pin. the printed vintage baby image tag pulls out with a crescent moon charm pull and the backside is ready for a sweet baby photo.
carte de visite backside
embellished with paper lace, hand stamped swirls and paper flower cutouts. it's ready to slip another baby photo in.
divider 4
this last pocketed page has 3 bottom pockets one is paper lace and a printed vintage 1st birthday card creating a side pocket with a hand stamped shipping tag tucked in. there are also the last 2 monthly information cards slipped in one of the larger pockets.
divider 4 backside
there are 3 coin pockets with...
3 tags tucked in
"posy" open
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