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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

heart songs


i feel like when it comes to the creative side of my life, i walk around with a flickering light bulb over my head most of the time. and then, every once in a while, that light bulb will burn bright, and i'll combine several of my favorite things to create the obvious....



....a blank doodle journal! the cover is an original doodle (not a print) finished on a piece of hand painted paper, and the journal is sewn using a 6-needle coptic binding method. there's lots of blank paper inside, along with some fun decorative papers in polka-dot and black-and-white gingham (i could never have enough of it!) . this journal was not only fun to create, but i must admit i think it's one of my absolute favorites.
thank you, mister light bulb.

you can find more information and photos here.


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23 comments:

  1. Alexandra MacVeanOctober 14, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I want this journal! Can you save it for me, please? :)

    (hugs)

    Have a super day.

    PS I'm having a party Saturday...won't you join me?!

    http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/2009/10/its-magical.html

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  2. Diva KreszlOctober 14, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    May you continue to have many more light bulb moments...your fans truly love the work that comes of them!

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  3. BeedeebabeeOctober 14, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Oh my goodness...Do I ever LOVE THIS!!! Your artwork, on one of your beautiful books...it can't get any better!...you'd better run into that magic studio of yours, and get busy making more, more MORE!!!! ....and, as far as light bulbs, I think yours is ALWAYS ON! Hugs, Paulette ;)

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  4. DodaOctober 14, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    That is absolutely gorgeous. I am a sucker for gingham too!

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  5. Becky ShanderOctober 14, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    I love the peachy-pink blush colors and seeing these shades just brightened up my day. Thank you!

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  6. Kelly WarrenOctober 14, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Oh, Lori, I love this! I want one!

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  7. LROctober 14, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    i love how you combined your favorite things into this stunning journal; look forward to seeing more.

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  8. Kathryn ZbrzeznyOctober 14, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Oh my goodness...again! This is wonderful and fun and happy and...Happy Light Bulbs to all of us!♥

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  9. SandiOctober 14, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Elvie, thanks so much for the congrats and hearty welcome, as a journal maker myself, I am so in awe of your Coptic stitch, just beautiful. Sandi

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  10. VeronicaOctober 14, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I love that sun shinny yellow.

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  11. Lisa HoltzmanOctober 14, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    I love this journal. The cover art is so happy, it makes me smile : )

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  12. SaraOctober 14, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Oh, Lori...this is most definitely my favorite!! That little bird just makes me want to sing and dance..so cute! :)

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  13. Martha LeverOctober 14, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    LOVE this one Lori!!!. Love that little birdie. Makes my heart sing!!!

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  14. PrairiePeasantOctober 15, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Perfect in every way. Life is good to have those moments where everything clicks together.

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  15. Cristi Baxter ClothierOctober 15, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Original and creative. Love it!

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  16. KOctober 15, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    Ohhhh, how beautiful it is! Love every single element of it.

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  17. Lauren MaurerOctober 15, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I'm in love with that little birdie! I'm headed over to the shop to take some closer looks!

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  18. presiousOctober 15, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I love the way the hearts represent the notes to the song of the bird :). So very cute. This is one of my favorites :).

    Give me a little more time and I will be able to make a "some" purchases from your studio :).

    I'm holding my breath! I'm almost there!...lol

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  19. Sarah AndersonOctober 15, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    this is stunning Lori, I love it :) I want it!!!!! That bird is so cute :)

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  20. Susan -October 16, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    What a cheerful journal! Love the color and the sweet little bird!

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  21. julie kingOctober 17, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    love this and i see it sold very quickly. i'm not at all surprised!

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  22. DebbieOctober 22, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    How adorable! I love the color, the drawing, and the lettering!

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  23. aaaaOctober 25, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    yea, handmade little notebook!!

    looks fantastic :)

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