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

Viva la Frida. Teal & Floral Frida Journal.

Occasionally, someone will ask me who my favourite artist is.

It's difficult to pick one, but a name that usually springs to mind first is Frida Kahlo's. 

A picture of Frida taken fifty years before I was born.

One day I hope to travel to Mexico and walk the same streets she did.

To me, she inspires strength, unapologetic passion, and unconventional beauty.

When I found this Coyoacán themed floral fabric, I immediately thought of Frida. 

I finished putting the journal together today and listed it in our Etsy store. 

If I do get to go to Mexico one day I will take a journal like this one with me!

Pages from Frida's journals:

Happy creating!

- Sam