Rainbow Weaves

I was going to pass on this 2nd in a becoming annual community art show and fundraiser, for lots of reasons.

You can see last years,"Check this Out!

here.

Then I was in the library, and our wonderful head Librarian and I had a mutual admiration session, and I left with a book to participate.

Even before I got home I was filled with ideas.

Deconstructing involves, heat, moisture and patience.

This is what my work desk looked like!

Check out WOYWW

here

I wanted the journal to be used, and realized the books pages were too crumbly to be up cycled.

Four individual signatures were bound with a 3 hole stitched binding, incorporating 

watercolor paper, 

fine writing paper

110 lb card stock 

heavy weigh decorative paper

for multiple uses and media.

The signatures are bound into the cover with satin ribbons, so all are removable, and more could be added to replace them.

There are 2 ribbon bound interior pockets for whatever, and a pocket on the front and back cover 

with a tag added, just for fun.

and of course a book mark of hand dyed silk ribbon with glass leaf charm!

The front cover has embossed Hearts and hand lettered embossed title.

The elastic band keeps it closed as you stuff it to your hearts content!

Wrap the band on the back cover when not in use.
I'm including and envelope full of all the cut offs and bits and bobs I didn't use, for your enjoyment.

Are words necessary?

Deskers all, know that the simple act of creating and sharing the creation is enough to contribute to the end of suffering for all beings.

This is what peace looks like!

I'm using up lots of bits and bobs  from my valentine drawers and splurged and bought that conversation heart stamp set (mid left) at the Thrift shop last week for fifty cents!

Hugs all around!

Comments and questions welcomed.