This week I finished an altered art book. What started with a "bind your own book" kit, this evolved into a Gypsy's Journal. Maybe because from my travels this summer and feeling free to roam? Who knows, but it was a fun project for me.
I used some techniques in this journal I've never tried before, including hand sewing a sound element with the bells and matte medium transfer with heat. I was very pleased with the quality of most of the transfers. My Gypsy journal is not only pretty, it has the sound of a tambourine when you pick it up.
Here are some pixes from my "Gypsy" book. I am going to also post these to O.G. in this week's challenge. Enjoy!
Gini | September 07, 2009 4:52 PM
Can I say first that I think your Bra Purse is spectacular?!!
Woohoo what fun!
Your Gypsy journal is great, what a clever idea with the tambourine sounds and all those dangly bits!
I particularly like the tarot pages and the whole journal is joyful, it's obvious looking at the pages that you have had loads of fun making it.
Happy crafting!
Gini
xx
Melisa | September 07, 2009 5:05 PM
Great theme for a journal. I love the spangles and dangles!
Rosemary | September 08, 2009 6:34 AM
I love this and I'll copy it over to Opus Gluei! What a great project and I love the new techniques that you've learned. I would probably say that your roaming travels this summer contributed to this Gypsy journal!