Moore's instructions were to use one sheet, 22 in. x 30 in., Fabriano Artistico, 140 lb hot-press, watercolor paper. WAM, where I work, didn't have this paper available. I just needed a sheet of paper 30 inches wide or long or however it was measured, preferably a watercolor paper that would be soft enough to bend, but not crack when folded. I was given a 22 in. x 30 in. 250 gsm (140 lb), sheet of Rives BFK print making paper. It worked like a dream.
The book measures 8 1/2 in. x 10 in. (Maybe I folded something incorrectly because Moore's journal measures 8 in. x 10 in. It's sewn with a simple 3 hole pamphlet stitch. I used some crochet thread I had hanging around. Before sewing the pages together, I paste-papered the cover. The Rives BFK held up well to the paste and acrylic paint. I also found a tiny, hourglass charm to use as a dangle. I sewed from the outside to the inside so I would end up with a tail on the outside to tie the charm to.
Some of the pages have flaps which if you don't like you can tear off. I'm not sure how Moore arrived at 16 pages as not counting the covers, I ended up with 18 pages to write and decorate. 20 if you count the covers. No matter, plenty of pages to keep a monthly journal. I'm using this journal for my April Friday Five Good Things that happen during the week.
I divided each page in half and used a number stencil to number the days. I used another stencil to draw the dingbats between each day.
The Rives BFK is delicous to work on. It takes colored pencil, watercolors, Tombow markers well. I've had a bit of an issue using a Sharpie pen as it smears slightly if you erase pencil lines. Oh, well. Wabi Sabi
From classes and workshops I've taught, I'm always amazed by the number of people who say things like I can't draw, I can't do that. So I printed out a coloring book image of a robin, colored it with colored pencils, and pasted it on the page. I used a photograph I printed out on the previous page. Just to show people they don't need to draw. Photos, clipart, stickers, rubber stamps, stencils, collage will all work.
This shows the robin page flap opened up as a 3 page (6 day spread).
If you enjoy making your own journals, this is a very easy book to make. Besides Fabriano Artistico and BFK Rives, you could also use Arches Text Wove though you would have to fiddle with the measurements as the paper does not come in a 20 in. x 30 in. sheet.
16 comments:
Your journal looks wonderful have fun teaching the course. Hope your week is great. Valerie
Nice journal. I've forgotten about Tesha Moore. Wonder if she is still big into art or if she has faded from the scene a bit. I like your pretty blue cover and your little page details. Happy Monday. Stay dry. Hugs-Erika
I hope it fills
I thought I read somewhere that she had a stroke a couple of years ago.
This is such a great idea - I really love your journal, too! I love to scrapbook, but never even thought about this before. VERY COOL!
It's a very easy book to make. Can be used for all sorts of things
Wow, your journal is amazing! I enjoyed seeing how you made it 😀. It was fun seeing the pretty robin to capture spring too! Wishing you a happy new week! J 😊 x
I'm glad I finally saw the first robin of Spring. Now I can stop whining about winter. =^,.^=
Great journal! Have fun filling it! (And I hope your class is overflowing with students!) :D
The paper is a joy to work on. And I hope people sign up for the class, too.
It's a blessing when people lead these workshops with an eye to making people relax and feel comfortable about their limitations. "show people they don't need to draw." Yes! You let them focus on what they _can_ do. Sweet! I look forward to hearing how it goes :)
So many people in these workshops are afraid of art. Like something catastrophic will happen if they can't make a botanical drawing of an apple. I just want them to enjoy what they do. Show them they can do things they didn't think they could and maybe expand their horizons a little.
you are so talented. And you teach classes - ... wow. I have always thought of creating a journal but being the obsessive compulsive type that I am - I would go crazy making one and then have to make a hundred. It's best I steer away from that tempting hobby. I like what I've seen so far.
CJ I really love this!!! Your journal is beautiful! Thanks for the link to the video!
Make them. Scatter then around to use or give them as gifts.
thanks Stacy.
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