Saturday, May 22, 2010

Journal # 1

So for the last week or so, I've been working on four different custom journals for my friend, Catherine. Each one is going to be a gift for someone on graduation day. Catherine sent me a list of each person's likes and interests so that the journal could be tailor-made to their aesthetic. This one was for someone who liked the prairie, the midwest, beige and red, and the woods.
:: cover ::

:: vintage sewing pattern ::

:: old book page and printed ephemera ::

:: turn over this page and there's a surprise ::

:: a pocket in the back with small notebook ::

Each book is made with one of a kind inclusions. For example, the pocket above was part of a handprinted banner I received as a gift. I regularly scout for old picture books at the thrift store to add to my collection of paper bits.

If you would like to commission a journal like this, please contact me for more information.

Stay tuned for Journal # 2...

2 comments:

  1. Dear Marianne,

    I'm the owner of this beautiful journal. It is just perfect. I'm so excited to write in it + cherish it. It is lying on a little red table in my bedroom right now. Thank you so much, your work is beautiful.

    All the best,
    Michelle

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  2. Hi Michelle,
    So happy to hear you like it!
    Thank you for the feedback.
    Best,
    Marianne

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