Crafting a Journal

I was not expecting to make another journal, but the inspiration came from Amy at Crafty Cat on Youtube. It's a grunge denim cover, & an old pair of jeans was on the top of the fabric pile, so why not.

How did I achieve this glorious grunginess? Ripping, machine stitching, adding fabric, lace, cheese cloth & thread, & staining with ink.

Front cover. The journal is 6"x9" with 2 signatures, total 80 pages.

Back cover. The shoestring closure is sewn at the spine.

 Inside cover with pocket

Claes Oldenburg

An artist who liked to make big fun things to make us take notice has died,

Claes Oldenburg 1929-2022.

This is one I have visited at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis.

Dear Mom

 Dear Mom,

Thanks for being such a terrific model. I believe this composition of blacks and grays was a great success. I hope you like it.

Your loving son,

James

James Neill Whistler 1834-1903