My Autumnal Journal

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I don't know what ever inspired me to work with these colors and this theme, but I just got started and it was so much fun I kept going!

There's a spot on the inside cover for a memo or title...and antique sheet music and vintage storybook illustrations on the first page

Vintage wrapping paper and a pumpkin tag

Vintage movie schedule and trading stamps

More book illustrations and vintage paper ephemera...

and wrapping paper scraps...

vintage jeweled trim...

It's 8 pages, decorated on each side, to make 16 pages to fill up and finish!

The cover is decorated with a vintage doily, button, and antique black silk bow, plus an illustration from an antique storybook!

I've just listed it in my handmade Etsy shop, Twice Shy Restored.

Comments

Sandy said…
FANTASTIC!!! Love the book and all the fun autumn colors. I think my favorite page is the little boy peeking from under the table leg.

I got your sweet little thank you gift and love it! I will post on it and leave a link back to you. I adore the layered paper flower embellishment. I have put it on my inspiration board where I can admire it. Have a super sweet week and thank you for the congrats on our new family member.
September 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Jingle said…
I love this! Lots and lots of happy paper! Thank you so much for sharing it!
September 14, 2009 at 7:24 AM
The Other Side of Me said…
Hi Laurie,

You did a fantastic job on this book. I love it. It would be the perfect book to capture this Halloween. I am off to check out your Etsy store! Thanks for visiting my blog. I really enjoy hearing from you!
Tammy
September 14, 2009 at 7:36 AM
Linda Sue said…
Wow you have been busy! Beautiful job, very sweet!
By the Way- who is the next word of the week person??
September 14, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Anairam said…
What a lovely book - very pretty in all its autumness! I am afraid that I am a very messy journal keeper, I am sure to spoil this little beauty if I were to keep a journal in it. By the way, who did you pick to choose weekword this week?
September 14, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Anairam said…
Re weekword - Oops, no, I wasn't volunteering - I chose one just a few weeks ago. Let's rather wait to hear from Natalie ...
September 14, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Lydia said…
Laurie,

I love this book ! ...the seasonal colors, ephemera, everything!

And I especially love my special little gift!!!....and cute card and warm, wonderful note. My friend Sevan was helping me get ready for the show when I received it. My eyes filled with tears, and my heart filled with love. Thank you my artist sister friend.You are so dear.:)

xo Lydia
September 14, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Christine said…
This is georgeous!!!

Blessings,
Christine
September 15, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Caroline said…
Isn't this lovely! Perfect for the season! Have you chosen someone else to carry on the Weekword?
September 15, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Anonymous said…
Wow. Looks like great pages to scribble with.

Mike
www.mikeleonen.com


Twitter: AboutParenting
September 15, 2009 at 11:13 AM
● Sandra Dieckmann Illustration ● said…
I particularly love the one with the little cats in the corner...very nice !!!
Have you chosen this weeks weekword author?
x Sandra x
September 15, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Sandy said…
Laurie,
Your sweet gift tag is at the top of my post today! Love it!
September 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Pretty Things said…
I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it OH so much I love it.

(Did I tell you I love it?)
September 15, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Spotted Sparrow said…
It's so cute and perfect for the season.
September 16, 2009 at 6:16 AM
Coralie Cederna Johnson said…
Laurie, This is a fabulous journal! Did you do the spiral binding too? I've always wanted to learn that method though I think it takes certain tools to accomplish this. Your artwork is such an inspiration to me! Love the autumn colors and all of your creative uses of ephemera! LOVE IT!!!
September 16, 2009 at 6:30 AM
Viola said…
Wonderful journal, Laurie! Simply gorgeous! Hugs, Viola! :-)
September 20, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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