New collages in my Mini Art Journal

A short video of my Mini Art Journal is posted here.

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Mini Journal - Coptic and French Link Stitches

This mini journal was made for a friend's birthday. I used the traditional Coptic and French Link binding method instead of SeaLemon's version that I used here and here. Since this journal is small (3" x 4"), I wasn't concerned about the cover and signatures not being structurally stable. 

I'm in a bookbinding/journal making zone lately and I'm loving it!

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New collages in my Mini Art Journal

A short video of my Mini Art Journal is posted here.

Here are the new collages:  

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Light Blue Journal with Scallop Duct Tape - Coptic and French Link Stitches

This is my second attempt at making a Coptic and French Link stitches art journal using  Sea Lemon's YouTube tutorial. My first journal using this method of binding is here.I'm still working on mastering the correct stitch tension but I'm happy with the outcome. I used a discarded book cover as is since it was in good shape and has a beautiful blue color. The edges where I removed the original spine is covered with pastel scallops duct tape. The finished size of this journal is 5.25 inches x 8.75 inches x 1 inch. 


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Yellow Blue Art Journal - Coptic and French Link Stitches

I was inspired to make this art journal after watching Sea Lemon's YouTube tutorial on making a journal using the Coptic and French Link stitches. I used the weaving/mending samples as the front and back covers. The black thread tension is slightly off but I’m happy with my first attempt. I will definitely give this stitching combo another try. The finished size of the journal is 5.75 inches x 8.5 inches x 1.25 inches. 

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Slow Stitch Journal -

Here is the short video of this art journal, click here.

I finally brought out my Slow Stitch Art Journal and started creating in it. I do admit that hand stitching doesn't come naturally to me. This past work week has been a bit challenging. I found solace in focusing on creating a design and stitching it. This act became somewhat meditative.

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Happy Weekend!

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New collages in my Mini Art Journal

A short video of my Mini Art Journal is posted here.

Here are the new collages: 

Thanks for checking out my blog!

Happy Weekend!

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Red Flame and Purple Journals - Practice

Last night, I organized my journal making materials and supplies. I found these two fabric covers that I had kept unbound to use as samples for workshops. Instead of letting them sit, I cut up some drawing paper and bound both journals. The red flame journal is bound using the French link stitch and the purple journal uses the gathered long stitch. It was nice to practice binding just for fun. Great way to relax from the day.

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