The Blue Book

For the better part of a few days I experimented with some mixed media techniques I used for a book back in February. This time I repurposed a cover of the book A Pocketful of Years which seemed like a great title for a journal that could possibly contain memoirs, or serve as a guestbook or wedding book. For now I'm just calling it the blue book. It was fun tea staining paper, lace and other ephemera to embellish the torn edge pages. I'm also really pleased with the buttons, charms and ribbons I found for the cover, which are a mixture of modern and vintage pieces.

- Sam

Journeying in to 2014

I like to keep a journal and sometimes, when I let my thoughts flow quickly onto the page, I learn something about myself, somewhere around several pages in!

I've always known stories are important to me, and that certain types of stories hold more appeal to me than others. 

Then, a few days ago, six words appeared, heavily underlined, on the page in front of me: journeys, adventure, mystery, wonder, magic, love. I quickly recognised them as elements within the stories I enjoy the most. 

At the same time, I arrived at the realisation that I want these elements to be incorporated in my work. 

So, in 2014, expect to see more of these ingredients in my work, starting with this repurposed journal I finished yesterday, now available on Etsy.

- Sam