Stash To Treasure Saturday

This little journal was another one of my

"it took forever"

projects.

For the past year,

I have been squirreling away little altered tags and collage pieces.

Not sure what they would become.

I wish I remembered to take photos of the pile I was working with.

This little rosette is more likely 2 years old.

Most of the papers are collage papers by Tim Holtz.

There are a number of tags with decoupage paper napkins.

The collage pages feature reproduced vintage images from 

Tim Holtz, Land of Nods, and my personal collection.

The right page above is coffee-dyed parchment

with paper and a floral image sandwiched in the middle.

This page is a flip with a tag tuck spot.

(I am learning the junk journal lingo,

be patient with me, please)

Old book pages, paper doilies, coffee-dyed paper fill out the journal.

One last collage, which includes bits of lace, buttons and floral trim.

The tags are treated like a book pages.

This little cutie will make it's way into my Etsy shop soon!

Thanks so much for visiting,

and wading through the long post.

hugs,

Kim

My Very First Paper Bag Journal

I have used nearly all vintage items for this journal.

Exceptions:

Paper Bags

Cardstock

German floral scraps

Metal charms

Postcard image

Tim Holtz decorative tapes

and photograph images are from PaperWhimsy.

The journal contains 3 side pockets and several tuck spots,

all of which contain tags.

Now available in my Etsy shop.

Happy halfway to Saturday!

hugs,

Kim

Let's Give This Another Try, Shall We?

(click here to be taken to the shop)

 

 

I had to do it.

I have reopened JOYous Paper etsy shop.

 

I have been having far too much fun with paper lately.

These items have already been listed.

I have plans for many more coming soon.

 

Remember,

ATCs must be mailed by tomorrow,

please check the swappers' list to check the status of your ATCs.

 

enJOY a sweet evening my friends,

Kimberly

Round Robin - Round 8

My latest page for

Kindred Souls Art Group's

Round Robin

is for Lynn's Journal.

 

Her chosen theme is

Vintage Paris

in whites and ivory.

 

 

 

I used a genuine antique tintype photo.

 

The back is simply papered with

antique French book pages.

 

enJOY a sweet weekend,

and your blessings,

Kimberly

Steampunk Journal Swap

I created this Steampunk Journal

for my partner in my latest swap with

blissfullARTswaps Yahoo Group.

 

enJOY a beautiful week,

and Your Blessings,

Kimberly

Making Lemonade Out Of Lemons (Limes)

Mary at Green Paper has decided to make her challenges a monthly event.  The first week of each month, she will provide beautiful images from her collection and challenge us to create something new using those images.

I eagerly printed September's images onto fabric a week ago.  Pulled Mary's wonderful images of actress/singer Lillian Russell out of my printer tray, only to realize that my ink cartridges needed changing and everything was green.

Disgusted and hating myself for being so wasteful, I put the fabric sheet aside and pretty much forgot about it until this morning.

I was planning to make the journal in sepia tones, but now it is green and purple.

A glass of limeade anyone?

I am linking to Mary's Green Paper Challenge.

enJOY,

Kimberly

Please scroll down 2 posts for today's 50 day bash post.

Having Fun With New Fabric Projects

With my first show of the season just 2 weeks away, the crunch is on.  I have been making fabric covered journals, these 2 will be headed to the antiques mall, they sell as fast as I make them there.

Making a variety of fabric tags, I am loving the white burlap.  I purchased a huge supply, with a few home projects in mind, but have been using it in my crafting.

This is a little pocket fashioned from a small vanity scarf, vintage buttons and an antique French postcard reproduced onto fabric.  I really want to fill this little pouch, but have creative block and for now it remains empty.

Anyone who has ever purchased from me during Christmas is familiar with my long knit stocking Faeries.

I have made and sold dozens over the past few years.

Well, the time has come, I just finished my last 5 large knit stocking faeries.

I don't think I will be listing these in the shop this year, but will take them to shows and/or the antiques mall.  If you are interested in one of them before they are gone, please email me (kimlaws@verizon.net) and I can bill you through Paypal.  They are $14.00 each plus shipping.

Thanks for visiting today

& please scroll down for today's Birthday Bash post.

enJOY Your Blessings,

Kimberly

Promo For The Book Little Birds

Check out this utube video for Little Birds, I am so excited to have a project included with these other amazing artists. The book is due out soon and the publisher notified me that my copies are on their way!

enJOY Your Blessings,

Kimberly