Several years ago I made this "envelope book" at a class I took in Kansas City. At the time I had no idea what I was really going to do with it. I have a hard time thinking when I am in a class - my brain revolts when it is commanded to be creative with a 2 hour timeline.
When we decided to build a house about a year later I grabbed it off the shelf and began to fill it up with ideas. It turned into a really fun project . I threw all sorts of things in here.
Any excuse to cut, paste, color, doodle, stamp, draw, paint, punch holes, &/or staple without having to do a lot of thinking is what I call a good time.
I feel so much better knowing I'm not the only one who's creativity goes missing during a class. I like to think I'm putting it on hold so that I can absorb all that the teacher has to offer and all that's going on around me. Maybe it's even true!
Love your envelope book - I'm a fan of anything with pockets. It turned out great! So glad your sister pointed me in your direction. I'm enjoying your blog!
Posted by: Terri | 04/22/2011 at 07:13 AM
I wish blogs had a *like* button similar to Facebook. :)
Posted by: Judy H. | 04/22/2011 at 09:00 AM
Good to know there's hope for those forlorn books made but still sitting empty on the shelf. Welcome to the world of blogging!
Posted by: M | 04/22/2011 at 11:05 AM
hey was that the class you took from jeanne elmer? she's the one that gave me the great recommendation for the paris flea market! you know...the flea market where i got you some cool shiz but haven't mailed it to you yet due to my extreme laziness.
Posted by: moss sister #3 | 04/22/2011 at 01:09 PM
No. I took an unstructured (or some name like that) class from Jeanne Elmer that was great though - I used her format for several other things I made. You got me stuff at the paris flea market that you haven't sent me? Maybe you could give it to the easter bunny and he will make a special trip? I mean while he's delivering the baskets to the kids in the neighborhood and all.
Posted by: Carol | 04/22/2011 at 01:26 PM
Carol, Hello, Youre book is wonderfulits always fun to doodle paste and cut:). I follow your sister and just came here to say welcome to blog world and hello,
Have a great day,
Linda
Posted by: Linda | 04/22/2011 at 03:34 PM
Love the look of this envie book, great job, looks like a fun project!
Posted by: Robyn | 04/23/2011 at 10:00 AM
You Moss sisters make the best journals! I'm sure no scrap goes to waste in your homes. What lovely ideas!
Posted by: Jannie Mc | 04/23/2011 at 12:16 PM
I love your sister and now I love you! Couldn't agree more about being creative within a specific time frame. I really like the way you ended up using the envelopes. Obviously, creativity runs in the family!!
Posted by: Debra Mason | 04/23/2011 at 12:32 PM
visiting from your sis' blog...so enjoy your travels and art and even recipe pics! cool envie book...great way to use it for remodel ideas...
Posted by: Dianne | 04/26/2011 at 09:28 AM
How does your brother keep up with you two?
Posted by: Diane | 06/09/2012 at 04:46 PM