Saturday, June 13, 2009

Fabric Covered Art Journal

The Saturday Workout Challenge was perfect this week, because it was something I needed to do anyways. Fabric Art. I had bought a little picture/scrap book thing that was falling apart and on sale for like $1 at Tuesday Mornings. It was covered in some ugly fabric and it was kinda falling apart. So, I bought it with the intent to recover it and decorate it.

This week I also got interested in a Soul Journaling on-line group that my friend Emily told me about, so I thought this would be the perfect thing to use for that as well.
I used Golden's digital grounds on the fabric, let it dry and then printed a few things on the fabric and stamped a few things on. I had some fabric markers and so I colored in a few things.. and then I used alcohol inks in mini misters and just played with it. After it was all dry, I glued the fabric to the book (I had already removed the old fabric). Then I used black duct tape to re-inforce the "binding" area where the book folds, and put some black and white ribbon on top of parts of the tape... Now, I just have to sit down and do the actual journaling!
SO, here is my first ever fabric project, and my first ever art journal: (I do think it looks much better in person than in these pictures)
If you haven't done so already, check out my giveaway in my previous post.
Peace & Love-
Risa

13 comments:

  1. Oh this is gorgeous. what a beautiful art journal. I love this especially the fairies and also that wonderful saying ... you have definitely weaved some magic here
    Hugs June xxx

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  2. I love your journal!! Wonderful art.

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  3. this is gorgeous, i especially love the stamping on the back, you have some fantastic stamps! :)

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  4. Wow - this is awesome. Gorgeous work.

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  5. Wow this is stunning.
    Incredible design. Love them.

    Thanks Risa for your fabric art to SaWo.

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  6. This is such a beautiful soul journal, I love the quote... about touching the world and making it smile... I will hold that thought today. Happy Sunday! Roxanne

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  7. Fabulous book cover. Love the art work.

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  8. A great project and I presume you are entering it in the Charisma challenge as you have linked it through Mr Linky. Thanks for joining us this week.
    xx Vee

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  9. Fabulous creation. Love that journal. Thanks for joining us this week at Charisma.

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