I'm thrilled to finally be finished with a year long journal rotation with a group of artsy friends. I'm sharing my second to last spread today and will share the final one with you soon. This is one of my favorites in the rotation. The owner loves vintage laces, trims and imagery, so I tried to combine those things into a mixed media project in her chosen color scheme, denim and ivory.
First I set the stage with some drama by using a damask stencil and Distress Stains. While my texture paste was wet I poured on chunky glitter. It caused the color to intensify in those areas, which was quite an unexpected pleasure. I chose a found relative by Tim Holtz and a butterfly from his botanical ephemera collection. The chipboard letters and star brads are also TH.
I found several bits of note taking in an old book I bought. This one was explaining the process of doubt, which intrigued me very much. I layered it over a die cut chippie then cut off the bottom and adhered some favorite (hoarded) trims.
Next, I raided my stash of true vintage papers and found this beautiful envelope. The lady reminded me of the same girl I had chosen for the opposite page, so I decided she would be the grown up version of this pitiful girl. Isn't she proper?
I arranged a bed of laces for her and adorned the collection with a filigree metal piece from my sweet friend Remya in India.
Some of my laces are from my very dear sewing friend that passed away this summer. I treasure them and think of her and softly hum her favorite hymn while I work, "How Great Thou Art...."
To the side I layered a vintage coat ticket with a Prima packaging tag and a tassel. The spread is so big I could hardly photograph it all. I hope you have enjoyed this peek. I have missed this type of work and so enjoyed playing again. Hugs, Autumn
How lovely these are - 'vintage haberdashery' is what comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous spread Autumn - love the blues, and the ivory against it is beautiful.
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Maxine
So beautiful
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable pages , Autumn, so very beautiful, with the old images, on the blue background .
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dorthe
Fabulous pages, Autumn. I love the denim/ivory palette. All the vintage ephemera & fabric are perfect together. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI found it quite hard to drag my eyes away from your utterly gorgeous background and I just love how you toned the embellishments to match - stunning! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous Autumn and what a great story these pages have! I used to love altered book/ art journal rotations and cherish those I have amassed. Wishing you and yours a blessed holiday season. And many thanks for sharing your beautiful blog and art.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful for me to see how there is so much love in every little detail. Thank you and Merry Christmas dear Autumn.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful spread! Jeri will love it!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful and expertly crafted! The denim and ivory is a definite winner as is the found relative with the butterfly wings, not to mention that stunning lace and the metal filigree (I've just ordered some of those myself from China - it will take a month to get here!) You always select the perfect elements and turn them into something even more beautiful! They magically become much greater than the sum of their parts! I'm sure the owner of the journal will be absolutely delighted - I know I would be!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Autumn. Gorgeous use of the found objects and lovely texture. Happy creative week, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteSO many lovely things on this journal layout. It is very elegant and your background reminds me of velvet. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow such a beautiful vintage creation. Lovely work.
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Annette DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/
This is just beautiful! I agree, the pictures of the young girl and older girl are a very good match.
ReplyDeleteYour creation is just lovely Autumn.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours a lovely Christmas and I hope to be back to normal blogging come the new year.
B x
Absolutely Exquisite Autumn!!! beyond gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteJackie xo
Absolutely ADORABLE Autumn!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Very Merry Christmas!
Susi
Beautiful - love the colours and the wonderful vintage ephemera.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Utterly charming with the vintage vibe, gorgeous colours and inclusion of found objects. I loved reading the details of humming your friend's favourite hymn as you created with her treasures.
ReplyDeleteWhat an accomplishment in getting this journal completed! Your vintage pages are beautiful and I love the results you achieved with your textured background. I do love your vintage findings, especially your "proper" lady - she is beautiful! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteOh boy I don't know how I missed this one Autumn. What beauty in blue!! There is so many fine and delicate details within this stunning project a true homage to all that is vintage and a treasure for us all to see. YOU are AMAZING ..
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs Tracey xx
What a gift it is to be here visiting your blog this morning, Autumn! I ADORE your vintage pages! Wow, your background is spectacular and reminiscent of old wall paper. Your old notepaper and envelope are two wonderful scores and look so pretty paired with your hoarded trims and laces. What a treasure to have your departed friend's trims, and sweet of you to share them on something you may never get to hold in your hands again. Sort of sharing your memory of your friend and blessing someone else with her gifts. Oh, I too love this hymn, and am thrilled every time I here our praise band sing it.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous details, Autumn! Sadly, I can't remember whose journal was whose, but I know your artsy friend is going to treasure these pages! Still haven't gotten my little one back yet. Now I'm off to see your orange/pink one. Sending hugs your way!
Such beautiful pages Autumn!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very happy and joyous Christmas!
Alison xox
Pretty
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.
Anila DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/...
love this! nothimg more to add to that :-D! thanks for playing along with us at the STAMPloratinos Mixed Media challenge this month!
ReplyDeleteWow. Lovely and thoughtful. Beautiful and sweet. Thanks for playing along at HLS and ARTPlorations, Autumn.
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful project - love the color combo - thanks for sharing your project at the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Challenge
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this! Thanks so much for sharing with us in the Love To Craft Challenge Blog's December "Anything Goes" challenge!
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Irena, LTCCB DT
Beautiful details. Love it. Thank you for joining us at Altered Eclectics this month. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteStunning work as always Autumn! I adore the colour. Thank you for sharing with us at Altered Eclectics this month. Sammy-x
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