Monday, September 28, 2015

BURLAP JOURNAL

I welcome this Monday with sleepy eyes; and a full heart : )
I just spent a lovely week with one of my (2) daughters and her family.
They came to visit from beautiful Montana~ with 3 of my (7) grandkids!  WAAHOOO~
(Please note - that is a Very Big wahoo: )
They left before dawn this morning to go home.
(insert tear drops here)
 But! My other daughter and her family will be here in just a few days!
I am ultra blessed~ (yikes, I've gotta get bed sheets washed!... : )
Here is a Burlap journal   TOTALLY and COMPLETELY
inspired by Lilla from (click>) Just Lilla's blog
I saw one of her notebook/journal/photo holders last year and had to try it.
I have entered this journal case in the "SIMPLY NEUTRAL TUESDAYS" event found at  (click here >) Apples Apricots
Blog!!  This is my first 'linking' : ) I'm starting to feel all grown up! lol
I find the most beautiful things on this blog; and those who visit and follow Wen.

OK, This case was a gift for my sister~
The outside is burlap (it opens from left to right) and ties shut with a pretty 1" wide twill tape (seam binding.)


The inside is lined with a lightweight muslin type fabric. I did some stamping with a harlequin stencil & 'script' stamp.   On the right is a burlap 'pocket' and the left side pocket was made from some cotton (extra wide) lace/edging. This was not too difficult, and lots of fun to do!
I filled the inside with a card (below) and several vintage post cards and misc. ephemera~ The left side pocket is large enough to hold a paper notebook or even a 'tablet' or Kindle.

This is the card I slipped into the book.  It was made with Maja Design scrapbook papers from Sweden.  ( >)  Maja Design  They are gorgeous!  They rip, tear, and 'distress' beautifully. I added the little wooden boat and anchor (I made a teeny sail from linen)~
There is a strip of burlap on the card (following the burlap theme of the case) and a bit of Gesso medium added for texture~
This was a gift for my sister as she took a journey of sorts - to a Ladies Retreat with her church.
She was working thru some difficult times with the help of Jesus : )

On the front I sewed some scrapbook paper, corrugated board and burlap. Then added some bits of this and that.  I lined the edge with laces and a banner style bunting (I guess you call it!?!)  I glued some white buttons on a heart I 'die cut' (>)   from a Sizzix die  (I used a piece of natural batting for the heart.)

Thank you!! ever so much for looking in today~
Blessings to you,
Karen O

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12 comments:

  1. Marie Lost Bird StudioSeptember 29, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Oh, I just love your gorgeous burlap journal, dear Karen. You should link up with Wen's simply neutrals Tuesday:)
    Thank's for your visit.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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    1. Roosterhead DesignsOctober 2, 2015 at 12:32 PM

      I did get brave and 'linked-up' Marie!! You are a true artist and it is such an privilege to have you visit!
      thanks for the encouragement; I needed that! ; ) Blessings to you~

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  2. Sue @ Miss Phoebes PerchSeptember 29, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Your work is lovely and I am glad that you are posting. I love your blog! Sue

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    1. Roosterhead DesignsOctober 2, 2015 at 12:30 PM

      I love your blog too! What an honor to have you stop by!

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  3. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageOctober 1, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    Wow! This is so beautiful, and looks like it would be so fun to do! I do love the neutral colors of course. So very nice to have a visit from you!

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    1. Roosterhead DesignsOctober 2, 2015 at 12:29 PM

      Thank you Jacqueline! Was an honor to have you visit~

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  4. Lace Age GirlOctober 4, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Karen,

    Your burlap journal is a lovely choice for the Simply Neutral party. I like the pocket on the angle. You have some other gorgeous work on your blog, too. Thanks for sharing with us.

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    1. Roosterhead DesignsOctober 5, 2015 at 7:01 AM

      You are so kind!! Thank you for looking in today! (I like finding inspiration on your blog!! : )~Karen

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  5. AppleApricot WenOctober 5, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Thank you so much for joining the party Karen! I feel honoured that you picked my party as your first link up ;) Your burlap journal is simply gorgeous! And I love the beautiful sea inspired card you enclosed. I'm so sorry to be late in my visit Karen, but we're dealing with a lot of hardship in the family at the moment. I'm really glad though to meet you and your beautiful blog. You have a new follower! :) Sending you hugs xx Wen

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  6. Roosterhead DesignsOctober 5, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I am overjoyed and privileged!! Thank you so very much Wen~

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  7. DortheOctober 24, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    What a wonderful a burlap journal you have created, everything is beautiful, and a style I love, Karen, and your card inside is so sweet
    with the little ship, (could have been here, a summerday ) , the gorgeous distressed edges and the burlap.
    Thank you for showing, and hug, Dorthe

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  8. Roosterhead DesignsOctober 24, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    Thank you Dorthe!! So glad you like it. The papers I used were from Sweden, so perhaps it Was there- on a summer day! : )

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