Chaos and Art: Creating Journals and Memories

Monday, November 8, 2010

Creating Journals and Memories

I just completed the Remains of the Day journal that was commissioned by Sue in Massachusetts. Sue is a quilter who loves Hawaii and the color blue. She sent me a packet of personal ephemera to add to the pages of her book, as well as some fabric that I used to create the cover, but what really touched my heart were the cards she saved from special people in her life. Her mom, her sister, a good friend. How wonderful to be able to add these treasures to her journal! I had such fun creating this keepsake and I'm so grateful she trusted me with her precious memories. I'm mailing it to her today and I can't wait to hear what she thinks. I'm also grateful to Mary Ann Moss for her awesome class and inspiration. Thanks to the Divine Ms. Moss, I now view EVERYTHING as fodder for a future project.
And I love it.

I'll leave you with a few photos of Sue's journal:

front

beaded spine

Sue's 4-H ribbon

The hula girl folds in half to fit inside the journal

Susan

11 comments:

amanda jolleyNovember 8, 2010 at 8:47 AM
How cool to be commissioned to make a journal. So did having parameters by others make it easier or harder to put together?
amanda
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loverofnewfsNovember 8, 2010 at 9:10 AM
This is a wonderful journal. You did great work on the commission. Sue should be very happy with it. Congrats on the start of your blog. My kids keep pushing me to start one, but I haven't taken the leap yet. Keep up the great work.
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ElenaNovember 8, 2010 at 9:21 AM
I love your journal! I have made several of them and am totally addicted! The colors on this journal are wonderful!!! Good for you and LUCKY Sue!!!
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AnonymousNovember 8, 2010 at 9:28 AM
great job on your blog and rod journal....love your colors on the blog too!
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Rita A.November 8, 2010 at 10:36 AM
What a wonderful journal. Your customer is so lucky. This will be such a treasure for her.
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Laure Janus ~ Little Joys StudioNovember 8, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Amanda, it is cool but it does present a challenge. When someone buys a journal they know how it looks and they like it or they wouldn't buy it. When I custom make a journal it's up to me to get a feel for who the person is and what they want and then create it. I always wonder...what if they don't like it? Thankfully that hasn't happened yet!
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Briana, MANovember 8, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Beautiful Journal, Laure! Congrats on your commissioned piece, as well as starting this blog! Looks fab!
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MickiNovember 8, 2010 at 5:16 PM
The journal looks really fabulous. You did a great job on it. I love the look of your blog, too.
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PurrplekattNovember 9, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Just gorgeous! You did such a wonderful job, she is going to love it. :)
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Laure Janus ~ Little Joys StudioNovember 9, 2010 at 1:05 PM
I hope so, Purplekatt. BTW: Kitty + tiara = LOVE.
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JennyNovember 9, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Your journal is gorgeous Laure...or should I say Sue's journal is...love your work...

Jenny x
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