Second set of signatures completes Dianne's journal

Once again, I apologize for not visiting everyone's blogs, even over the weekend. I spent much of Sunday working in my weed infested garden. When not there, I was putting the final touches on my house in preparation of my company. I sure could have used a man or six this weekend. I'll share photos soon.

These are the pages from the second set of signatures for my friend Dianne. If you want to see what she has already done with the cover, please see this post on her blog.

The first page is one of my shaving cream papers. Remember, Dianne doesn't just journal, she also draws lovely pictures to accompany her words. That's why her pages are more bare than the previous recipients' journals.

Green page is actually a secret pocket.

Yep, that's a rubber stamped bird.

Couldn't resist stapling the tickets which will add yet another writing surface. "How to make a bow" was one side of a ribbon holder (what ribbon came on).

Page on right from an old answering machine or scanner manual (can't remember which).





Top right is a dress label.






Coffee container became a tag holder.

The page on the right flips back (see below). For some reason, I couldn't cover it.

I thought Dianne might be able to use her imagination on the $1000 Beer.

Stitching is supposed to be lines for journaling. This is also a pocket for keeping sketches and ideas.

This is the back.

Today's blog artist is not just a journaler, she is also a calligrapher. Mountain Mermaid describes it as "lettering," I call it brilliant. I first found her blog during OWOH and was truly impressed with her skills. Although I believe her name is Lisa, her profile is a bit sketchy. One thing I do know is, she lives in Colorado, near the Arkansas River, the same one that I showed pictures of yesterday. Her photos show a river less polluted and more beautiful, though (before it runs through Kansas). Please visit Mountain Mermaid today and check out her art, her lettering, and her lovely photos of her surroundings.