Two fabulous artists with two INCREDIBLY different personalities!!! I think Donna scared DJ a little!!
DJ's pages, page wraps made out of fabric and the gorgeous spine on her book,
Jacquie did her book about her mother. The picture on the front is actually an altered picture of her mom.
We had a music break to dance and celebrate Eileen being the first one that finished her book!! And it is AMAZING!
Eileen did her victory dance and Jacquie got DJ to shake that thing! (and if you know how quiet and sweet DJ is you understand how awesome this is!)
CASSIA, DONNA and KARMA
As they always do, Bill and Donna treated everyone to a limousine ride and a nice dinner. These dinners are always a lot of fun and this one did not disappoint!
The paint all over my hands matched my nail polish!!!
DJ (left) OLGA and CASSIA
I know both these wonderful ladies from home!
Way too soon it was over!!!
SPINE
DISLIKE: In hindsight I woud have used much thicker fabric on the spine. The fabric is beautiful but way too thin and the spine is really really flimsy.
SOLUTION: Take it apart and put it back together with a stronger spine.
LIKE: I like the colors and the bird
DISLIKE: I hate the way the writing with acrylic paint came out (especially since I screwed up the T).
SOLUTION: Gesso!!!
BACK COVER:
A COUPLE OF THE INSIDE PAGES:
LIKE: I love the super heavy gesso (Liquitex) and the colors. It is wonderful to use the same colors throughout the book (black, teal and mustard) because you do not have to worry about putting the pages in any kind of order. The circles are a theme throughout the book (I LOVE circles). Used different things to make them.
DISLIKE: These are 6x6 pieces of watercolor paper. We cut them from huge sheets and since they did not fit in the cutter and I could not see myself measuring square by square I tore them. Didn't do such a great job. Some are 6x6 and others are not. It doesn't really look bad but I would like it to be more even.
SOLUTION: Do it better next time!
Right side page of the layout above is part of the FABRIC WRAP. The fabric wrap is exactly what it sounds like. You sew pieces of fabric together and embellish and then use it to "wrap" your signatures. LOVE IT.
LIKE: A thick yummy book with many many pages.
DISLIKE: TOO MANY pages!
SOLUTION: Since I have to take it apart to do the spine again, I will probably divide this into two journals (since I did double what DJ suggested!).
It was an awesome weekend. The energy was electrifying. I can't wait until our next art adventure!!! Your journal is beautiful.
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Your journal is gorgeous, and I can't believe you're going to take it apart. But since I know you won't be happy until you do, go for it! (Though I do think you're nuts).
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What a fabulous keepsake. Do you give them away as gifts ,store them, write in them? What do you do with all the great stuff you make?
ReplyDeleteI think it's just gorgeous Elena!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to see it in person!!!!'
This looks great, Elena! And I always love seeing pics of classes/workshops - I've never been to one, but they always look like so much fun and such a great creative atmosphere to be around everyone together creating. Glad you had fun, and love the book.
ReplyDeleteOh, and one more thing.....I've been dreading the appearance of any photos of my "victory" dance, but the one you posted isn't all that bad. Thanks for that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a luscious journal. Great idea to take it apart and make 2 journals. These photos are fabulous, I feel like I was a little birdie sitting on your shoulder. Thanks so much for sharing.
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