Romancing the Sea Vintage Journal

I have another handmade vintage journal to share with you today.

As you can see by the post title, it's called

"Romancing the  Sea."
This journal is made from upcycled chipboard
and is covered with denim.

I machine-stitched around the entire journal
edge after it was made.

Cover photo

Spine

Back cover

Front detail

Closure

Top view of pages and ribbon embellishment

Ribbon, lace, fiber and charm tassle

If you would like to see the video of this journal,
please click here and you will be taken to my YouTube channel.

This journal is for sale in my Etsy Shop, PorchSwingDesigns here.  SOLD

The digital kit used to make this journal can be found
at ScreechOwlStudio on Etsy.

Thanks for stopping by!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Shabby Rose Mini Journal

Hi there~

I'm back to share a Mini Journal with you.  It's the first I've made and I think it's so pretty!  It's a lot different than the vintage journals I usually do because this one is a soft-sided, lace embellished mini.

*please click on images to enlarge them*

Front Cover

As you can see, it has multiple types and colors of lace draping from the cover.

I used white, cream and ecru colored lace and finished off with some
beautiful soft turquoise lace that is encrusted with pearls and sequins.

The shabby flower on the cover is made using various laces,

tulle, cheese cloth, and a rose bud.

Back Cover

Spine

Inside pocket on front cover

Inside pocket on back cover

 Flip pocket and journal spot

If you would like to view the video for this mini journal, go here: 

This journal is for sale in my PorchSwingDesigns shop on Etsy, here.


Digital kit used in the making of this journal is called "Shabby Roses" and can be found at SenecaPondCrafts on Etsy, here. 


Thank you for stopping by to take a look at what I've been making!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Sail Away Vintage Journal

Hello there,

I have a new Vintage Journal to share with you!  I love living close to the ocean, so I was inspired to make a journal that reflects the sea.

*click the photos for a larger view*

Front cover

This journal is 7 3/4" x 5 3/8" with a 2" spine. It has 2 handsewn signatures (sewn with a 3-hole pamphlet stitch), holds 84 pages, counting fronts and backs, and has lots of space for journaling.  Many of the pages are coffee or tea stained and oven baked. It has charms attached to the spine on a removable chain.

It contains tags (many with charms), ephemera, bags, pockets, envelopes, tuck spots, corner flaps, 2 paper clips, and some Prima Seashore metal clips and more! It closes with a Tim Holtz hitch post and a black stretchy clip.

The cover is reinforced with "Tyvek" for added strength and is made from a food box which was cut to the size needed.

Spine with charms

Back cover

Inside front cover and first page

An inside page with pockets

 Chunky with lots of pages!

If you would like to see more, please click on this link:  Here.  It will take you to my YouTube video where you will see a full walk through.  Please subscribe while you're there.

(SOLD)  This journal is for sale in my Etsy Shop:  Here.   The name of my Etsy Shop is PorchSwingDesigns.

Digital kits used in the making of this journal are from:

ScreechOwlStudio on Etsy:  Here and Dreamz, Etc: Here. 

Thank you for dropping by to see my handmade crafts today.  I really hope you will decide to follow me here on Blogger and that you will return often to see what I'm sharing.

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Victorian Women Journal

Hello there,

I have another journal to share with you but I'm going to have to share it with you in the form of a video instead of photos, as I usually do.  I forgot to take photos before I mailed it off but managed to grab a screen shot from the video, so will share that here:

I hope you will take the time to watch the video~

 
Since I'm so new at making vids, I hope you will be patient with me while I learn!  lolMost everything is explained in the video, so let's roll it...

I'm really enjoying making journals and hope that I inspire others to make them as well.  :)

Thank you for stopping by!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮