Miniature Journal Pendants are Available

Well I’ve finished the 1^st batch of my mini journals and added some chains & chords. Since I’m using these little clip art squares from an old catalog, they feature different pictures on the front & back covers, it’s fun sorting through the book looking for two I like together. I particularly like the one with the old typewriter and adding machine keys. One of the nice things about them is that they are so lightweight, nothing heavy around the neck. I’ve listed a few in my Etsy shop.

Miniature Journal Pendants

I’ve been working on these for a few weeks. I was inspired by a metal charm in the shape of a book. I decided to recycle a bunch of junk mail, scrap paper, magazines and clip art from an old letrastat catalog (picked up in thrift store). I’ve never handmade a zine or book before, I figured a mini one would be a good start. The journals only have about 8 pages, depending on how small you can write, you could jot down your favorite words, spell out your loved ones name one page at a time, or paste in mini photos & use it like a locket. Not sure yet if I’ll just be adding ball chains, or making ribbon or chord necklaces, or just listing them as the pendant alone. How would you hang or list them?
Coming up in the jewelry section of The Reformatory.

Handmade Journal

Handmade Journal, a photo by b-a-boop on Flickr.

OMG I admire people who craft handmade journals so much more now that I made my 1st one. A couple hours just looking through my collection of buttons, fabrics, scrapbook paper, lace, etc. Then almost a full day on each of the front & back covers - switching out items, rearranging buttons & such. I know I’m way too persnickety & indecisive. I only knew I wanted the glove on the front. 

It was a gift for my sister-in-law Roberta’s birthday, and the glove had belonged to her Aunt. I did better with the inside pages as I chose just to decorate them randomly with some watercolor & a few inspirational words.

Also check out Roberta’s Blog & Etsy shops too.