Small Journals

Petite and portable, this small journal is perfect for travel and carrying in a bag for making notes and quick sketches.   

The small format also allows me to use some of the papers left over from larger projects.

I like the way the "Bottle Cap Button" looks oversized in this proportion.......

Here is your art challenge:  Get out the lovely papers and materials that you have saved from other projects and make something wonderful.

Alcohol Inks on Glossy Paper

    I have been using alcohol ink on heavy glossy paper with some fun results.  The colors do unexpected things as they are layered and become permanent when dry.   

Here I have made book covers using hand painted paper inside and out.   

This little book could be used as a journal or notebook and is has been posted for sale on Etsy.

And as you can see, I'm still making the bottle-cap buttons.  They make such nice closures for the cord.

If you haven't experimented with alcohol inks, you might enjoy the results.  There are some good tutorials online..... click here for an example.   Have fun!  

More Fun With Bottle Caps

OK, so I think I'm on a roll with this bottle cap thing.....  It's way too much fun to play with and I can't seem to stop.  As you can see there are still some unused buttons waiting for their books so there must be more to do.    I've been so busy making the books that I haven't gotten them listed on Etsy yet, but that will happen soon.   

So many beverages, so little time.... pass me a cold one and a bottle opener please.

Bottle Cap Buttons

Fun with bottle caps!   

I have been making bottle cap buttons embellished with stamped polymer clay centers.   The edges of the bottle cap are hammered and holes are punched into the metal from the back.   Polymer clay is pressed into the center and a rubber stamp is used to embellish it with design.  Holes are opened up through the clay.   The buttons are baked to cure the polymer clay and with the metal backings, they are very durable.     

This journal is posted in my Etsy shop.