Monday, December 5, 2011

inspiration monday


one of the many things i ♥ about Christmas is listening to all the wonderful hymns and carols!  i have too many favorites, though,  and there isn't enough room in my little journal to include them all......so,  i decided to just add another page!  i took a piece of the arches textwove paper that i used for the accordion journal,  and folded it randomly.




then, using my microns and koi watercolors,  i added a title to the front.




then i started to add some of my favorite Christmas music titles inside......





until i had filled up the page!





then i added my new page of carols to the accordion journal by matching up the folds and punching three holes down the middle using my needle.




i used a piece of white waxed linen thread to sew my carols-page in,
(i used the pamphlet stitch, shown here)




and then i tied the threads into a knot.




and now i have a little "journal within a journal" that's filled with all kinds of
fabulous Christmas music inspiration!

{materials used:  arches textwove paper, micron pens,  koi watercolors,
derwent watercolor pencils, waterbrush, graphite pencil, waxed linen thread, needle}







30 comments:

Unknown said...

Absolutely fabulous - I was singing along as I read them

It's freezing here and snow up north, so getting into the Christmas spirit.

Heather said...

i love this! your writing is beautiful!! thanks for sharing..this made my morning!

Shelley Malone said...

AHHHHHHH You are KILLING me with your creative genius!! This is so inspiring!

Beth said...

Oh my goodness, you've done it again, Lori! I think the day I stop being amazed by your work will be the day that I quit believing in Santa Claus... :)

Dymphie said...

Lori, your lettering and drawing looks delicate and bold at the same time. You're the best! This lovely addition to your holiday book is so very cute ♥

Jeanette said...

Lori, You are a well-spring of clever ideas! I LoVe the journal within a journal idea and what a spectacular feature in your already wonderful book! Wishing you all the joys of this wondrous season! Hugs & love, Jeanette

r said...

Gorgeous as always!

Ave Maria is my favorite! My sister jokes that I'm going to walk down the aisle to it...who knows! Which is your favorite version? I quite like Josh Groban's :)

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rrARTz said...

i love your book and can't wait to see what comes next!!!!!

Nancy said...

I love it; would make a wonderful Christmas card as well...You are so talented....

Have a great day

MarveLes Art Studios said...

Oh, this just gets sweeter and sweeter. I love song titles, and song lyrics! Sweet AND Beautiful.

ellie said...

lori, i have LOVED your letterLab class and was just thinking as i looked at your 'yet another fabulous' creation if you had considered doing a class on creative thinking? you come up with the greatest ideas and while i know that we all have our own styles, i think that we learn so much by looking at how others create.
thanks again for being fabulous you!

linda (dots n doodles) said...

What a superb way to remember Christmas. As always your lettering and art is so good. You give so much inspiration in your blog.

Mary C. Nasser said...

Gorgeous and inspiring!!
Love how the pages looked filled with color and lettering!

Thank you for the Monday morning inspiration!

All the best,
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

mauihumv@gmail.com said...

Love it...what a wonderful way to journal the holidays:)

Margaret said...

You're just too clever!!!! lol
Margaret xx

Mona_63 said...

WOW!!! Wow!!

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

Just as beautiful as can be...now that would put anyone in the Holiday Spirit!

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Donna said...

Fabulous Lori! It was a great idea too! Love it!
D~~~~

Atticelf said...

What a great idea! So festive...ho-ho-ho!

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

Wonderful journal idea and fabulous painting and coloring. I love most Silent night and Ave Maria.

Createology said...

I can hear the carolers singing. Your little journal is joyous!

rachel awes said...

your lettering DOES sing, dear one. la la love to you.xo

Charmingdesigns said...

Love seeing all your lettering styles in such a wonderful way

Cheryl Gebhart said...

Very clever way to add extra pages - and your journal is a lot of fun.

Anonymous said...

Lori, I just found you via Pinterest and am so happy I did. I'm now a follower here and have added you to my own list of faves and have given your blog a little head's up on mine today.

What a FUN blog you have! I am sure that when my followers come over here it is going to make them SMILE!

Blessings,
Diane

Isabel said...

Love love!!! How adorable and beautiful:O)

Twyla and Lindsey said...

Just beautiful! You amaze me! Twyla

Renee Troy said...

So nice to be visiting again Lori. Been going thru health challenges over the past few months but I'm back feeling like my almost old self. It's so comforting to see a familiar art friend and her playfulness.
Have a creative holiday filled with joy and good health.
Renee
www.reneetroyartonline.co (new)

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