Sewing Pattern Journals

 

Hello my friend !

I'm back with another Junk Journal.

If you like thrifting like I do, you probably find patterns available

all the time for about a dollar.

Before I get started I like to scan the covers into my

computer. Then I can use the images again for paper dolls

and greeting cards.

I used scissors to open the envelopes.

Love the Bell-Bottoms!

To give the covers extra stability, I used a piece of

Reynolds FREEZER PAPER.

One side is plastic coated and the other side is not.

With the coated side up place cover on top

right side up.

Carefully ironing the two layers together.

Trim extra freezer paper with scissors.

I had some extra papers I want to add to the journal.

They are thin and one sided,

 so I backed these with another piece of freezer paper.

This is another cover.

I used fabric to cover holes and tears.

This is the inside cover.

I used a zigzag stitch on my sewing machine

and went around the outside edge.

The signature was sewn by machine.

To make the ruffle edge, I cut a long strip of tissue paper

and pushed it through the sewing machine an inch

at a time and tucking under as it was sewn.

I like to add tuck spots.

The instruction guide can be included.

If folded it an also be made into a pocket.

A gathered strip of tissue can make a rosette or flower.

I have a pad of extra large ledger pages.

That's a short flip through

to give you an idea of what's inside.

This one is my favorite-

I liked the loose threads and added some buttons.

I made just a few.

To finish

I wrapped them up with

 some wrinkled vintage seam binding-

Things to make with extra pattern tissue-

This wreath here-

and years ago I decoupaged my dress form.

I'm just about finished with getting ready for

my Holiday Boutique. 

These journals would make nice gifts for friends

that like to sew or enjoy fashion.

Thank you so much for being here-

It is so fun to share with you !

XO Lisa S

Old Wood Spool PUMPKINS

 

Hi friends!

Happy First Week of Fall-

My very favorite time of year!

Just a super quick craft idea today.

A friend gave me some old empty spools last week .

She thought I could use them.

I decided to make some rustic

 place card markers for seating at Thanksgiving Dinner.

I had a roll of orange jute in my gift wrapping stash.

I just wrapped each spool, single layer with the jute.

Went in the yard to find a stick for a stem.

I found a pinch of Spanish Moss in my craft supplies'

I pushed some moss in the spool hole, then pushed in the twig.

These could be finished at this point if you want to make a 

small shelf sitter!

They can sit on a shelf throughout October and November.

I cut a 4'' piece of wire and made 2 loops on the end with 

needle nose pliers.

I poked the wire in the opening-

I cut small leaf shapes out of brown paper.

I wrote names on the leaves-

I need to make some more before Thanksgiving!

The wire is strong and will hold a thick card 

without falling over.

Here are more ideas for spools -

Thank you so much for letting me share with you!

xo Lisa S

Tea Bag Art for Junk Journals

 

Hello my friend !

Are you a tea lover ?

I love iced tea on a hot day-

I use these 'family size' bags to make

SUN TEA

The bags are twice the size of regular bags.

Just need 2 to make a pitcher .

We fill a glass pitcher with cool filtered water, add 

tea bags.

( 2 large or 4 regular )

Set out in the sun for a couple hours.

The sun heats the water and it makes delicious tea.

To begin your art project, you will need to start saving

tea bags...lots of tea bags!

Let them dry a bit and then empty the bags.

Throw the used tea in the garden!

Some I left as bags.

Some I opened and laid flat to continue to dry.

You can wash your bags if you wish.

I liked them stained.

Have you ever noticed, YOGI tea bags have 

encouraging messages on the tags?

I decided to keep them.

They are tea stained and grungy-

I used Matte Mod Podge and a brush

for this project.

I used a hand written letter and some 

pressed and dried flowers.

I used some Mod Podge 

to adhere the flowers to the letter.

I covered the flowers with a tea bag and

smoothed it out with the brush.

Then used Mod Podge over the top of

tea bag.

I used a second bag on the back side.

Then let them dry.

One bag folded in half with pressed flowers-

It looks translucent !

This almost reminds me of delicate Rice Paper.

I don't mind the tiny flecks of tea in the paper.

When the bags were dry and cut open at the base,

I made pockets-

This Elderberry tea had lovely purple stains.

Fill openings and cover and seal with

Mod Podge.

Let dry.

The back is a pocket too-

They can be used as tabs or bookmarks.

These were made with dried flowers and photos.

The possibilities are endless for these tea bags.

Pieces become soft and pliable when dry.

They can be sewn, painted, inked, stamped, glued, dyed....

you name it!

Next week I will be making-

Tea Bag Snippets!

Remember these?

How to make a Paper Snippet Roll

Thanks again for stopping by!

I hope you have a wonderful week.

xo Lisa S