She a Journal by Lynne Moncrieff
11:00Hello
(Cover of Journal/Book)
Working in journals/books is very much a personal exploration. I can only speak from my own point of view and maybe it is just indicative of the way that I generally work whether collage, assemblage, etc, I find that the project grows as you work in it and a discussion unfolds in my head which is where the free flowing journaling appears, allowing my thoughts to quickly tumble out, without care over penmanship, it is very freeing to work this way and something I was hesitant to do for some time, believing writing had to appear neat.
The book shown in this post (and the video I will be sharing on social media) is probably a starting point as I feel the need to later, add words, to give a representation of my thoughts as I worked with the images.
Supplies
Instructions
This is a photo of the CraftyBoard Journal with the extras provided and I need to add that Bookrings are also provided.
With Walnut Ink (crystals dissolved and decanted into spray bottle), muslin and tissue paper were sprayed.
I will share photos from all the pages but to give a wee insight into details, here is a step photo where with a dip pen, I journalled onto the photobooth image. For the circle, stencilled and cut out from more painted cardstock and again free flowing journaling with inky blots.
On all pages, I journalled directly onto the page. Again, I work with a loose, free flowing style, quickly scribbling down thoughts relating to the particular theme of the journal and I love making inky blots by collecting too much ink on the dip pen.
Another page where I journalled and added a circle.
The book in its prepared state along with the bookrings which are supplied but I knew I would bind the book either with dyed twine/sari ribbon.
A circle was stencilled/cut out from painted cardstock before layered with stained muslin.
I don't tend to gravitate towards Idea-ology/Tim Holtz products but I remembered I had a pack of photo booth images kicking around. The size was perfect for the focal of the pages for this journal and later I know I will add words (possibly typed) to convey a theme which was brewing in my head as I worked on this journal.
On page 7, a torn Rice Paper butterfly rests on top of the journaling.
Pages 9 & 10
If the Pearl Inks become a little thick, I decant into a small container, top up with a little water and agitate before dipping in with a dip pen to journal and make inky blotches.
Pages 11 & 12
Wishes
Lynne
1 comments
This is amazing. I really do love neutrals and I keep wanting to try the walnut crystals. Just a lovely piece of work xx
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