A Journal for Grace and Peace Doves

 This little journal was created for Grace who is about to celebrate

here 13th Birthday. Her mother, Francie, is my hairdresser.

Now Francie asked me to create

a journal for her first daughter, Amalia,

when she turned 13 which was two and a half years ago

(Amalia's little journal)

and

now that it is Gracie's 13th Birthday she asked her mother

if she could also have one of those keepsakes

so

once again using another Pre-raphaelite image by Rosetti

called "Roman Widow" I created this little journal 

for her.

I used this recycled Battenburg lace tissue box cover for the cover

of the book - it was just the perfect size

which I manipulated, dyed

and

sewed it together in the centre

 

and this is how it looked when finished.

 

I added several layers of silk dyed lace, lace fabric

embroidered organza, silk and rayon fabric,

costume jewellery

and added some very old gold silk braid

from my stash. 

 

 

 I called it "Sweet Memories" for the times

when Grace can look back at what

she has  entered into her

journal.

 

 

 

Grace is a "nature" girl so I added a few bird images

 

with some French accents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

♥♥♥♥♥

As Christmas is approaching I decided to create, along with my

angel cards, some of these Peaceful Doves

 

 

which are now available in My Etsy Shop

 

They might be just the right addition to your 

Christmas Tree, as a Mantel decoration

or

a wall decoration. 

 

 

It is hard to believe that we are only 6 weeks away from

Christmas once again! I am sure many of you

too are thinking of gifts and decorations

at this time - I always love the idea

of keeping it simple!!!

Wishing you all a pleasant weekend enjoying what

you most love

and

thanks again for your wonderful visits and comments.

xox Suzy