Provence custom made album for Tanja

Album front cover has a beautiful silver foiled pattern with french words as the focal point

I've added personalised names at the top, distressed the title black and added beautiful soft paper roses

Metal key hole is by TIM HOLTZ- there is a key hanging from the spine too

Photo matt also doubles as a pocket! The opposite page has a flap for extra space

Here is the flap extended

There is an extra page/flap here with the purple. Which i have hand embossed and distressed

close up of the tag on the flap

Flap opened

another extra fold out bit

the other side of the fold out has a library pocket with tag

beautiful silver foiled paper to the RHS

opens to reveal all this room!!

extra tag hidden in the pocket

I love this soft girly page

back of album

Here is the 8x8 album I’ve made for Tanja and her daughter themed Provence.

When I think of that region in France , i think of  lavender and the green, flowers, springtime, fresh and classical yet modern and funky. 

There is a touch of silver foiled paper throughout which gives this album a really classy feel- I’m not sure that I’ve photographed it that well but you can see slivers of the silver throughout.

I’ve added lots of extra flaps as well as generous journaling areas. A sprinkle of silver metal daisy embellishments and lots of ribbons – to which photos can be slipped underneath.

LOADS of stamping with lots of images throughout.

I wanted a real Paris – France feel to this album so I’ve added a few French words as well as some postage mark shabby chic stamped images and the odd eiffel tower!

There are 12 pages plus fold out pages 8x8 paper bags.

I hope you like it Tanja- Its softer and prettier in real life than my photos :-)

xxxLeonie

soul searching journal- shabby chic

I am so excited to share with you a paper bag soul searching journal!!

My Paper bag books/albums are so versatile- their pages hold photo’s memorabilia and journaling.

But I believe they are less intimidating than a blank lined book or a blank page.

There is PLENTY of room here for photo’s- nooks and crannies for memorabilia too! This book is perfect for storing your favourite quotes, photos and anything that inspires you and lifts your heart

I have 12 pages here that’s 3 bags folded into 6 pages with 2 sides- yes they really are paper bags!! These ones are pink/mauve.  Don’t forget there are also 3 open ends to slip in photo’s memorabilia, ephemera- whatever your heart desires. The book itself is 6 ¼ x6 ¼ inches.

I have “cheated” some extra space with many fold out pages and panels too!

Embrace the journey into the spirit and soul and express yourself within the pages.

Rediscover and free your creative spirit

Healing through embracing your fears and expressing yourself

Give your thoughts wings to fly

Delight in moments of inspiration

And embrace lost moments from the past

I've had a fascination with journals since my mum gave me one as a little girl. It’s rich velvet cover and that “new book” smell has always stayed with me.

I have now found myself collecting as well as creating special one off journals.

There's something magical about those inviting blank pages- full of possibilities, an invitation to express yourself.

There's no right or wrong- no judgment- just a quiet place to reflect, express and create.

My Journals are my friends for life-

My wish for you is that this journal should be a friend for your life- a place to explore.

To share within - your insights, wisdom and awareness. All that you have gathered during your life’s path.

For when we open our hearts and follow our dreams, we bring love and light into the universe.

Wishing you joy.

A perfect to give as a gift – or if it touches your heart and inspires your soul just keep it for yourself!

CLICK HERE for more photos or to purchase

Either give it blank or fill it with photos for a really personal gift.

Let my work inspire you to record your memories to keep forever.