Yep finally put my sewing machine away and finished up with the Making Zen sessions I wanted to have a go at.
I made another fabric book from my son's old jeans along with a coaster from the hems. Add those to the pocket bag and not bad for a pair of old jeans with still some denim left over too....
Think I might wear the pocket bag after my op save carrying my phone in the house. We'll see.
I did a few more of the zen paper sessions and put them all on a page in my journal.
I used up left over bits and pieces in my mini journal (it's only 3"x 2")
Just realised I hadn't dated the pages so have sorted that now.
I fixed the tab on one of my walking boots which broke.
I started the Artistic Advent Course a week early as I now have a date for my surgery
Monday 1st December 2025 1.30pm,
and really couldn't be making a journal with one hand.
I have gone private and opted for the cheaper out patient procedure rather than the theatre one. So just me and the surgeon! Eeeeekkkk!
The journal pages are 7" x 5" and the cover a little bigger. The cover session (above) was a bonus as well as the journal construction using 2 signatures sewn onto the cover.
Day 1 is on Genesis 3:15 of a verse which points to Jesus but right at the beginning of the Old Testament, that revelation itself blew my mind!
I loved doing the pregnant lady so replicated it in my actual Bible using just watercolours.
I also updated the 2 margin pictures I had done over 3 years ago. I have better technique and paints now and added my signature paint splatters as well.
Finally I had some paper napkin pieces left over from the journal page so added them onto the first page in my mini journal.
Took a photo with my hand for scale and I guess the last times with my hand before surgery in a few days.
See you on the other side next week.
10 comments:
I always love to see your journal pages they are so beautiful. Well done in fixing the shoes and the bag is brilliant, love it. Wishing you a very happy woyww. Hugs Angela x9x
Well done on all the upcycling and mending, you’ve done brilliantly! That bag will definitely be useful post op xx
Hugs LLJ 1 xx
So many great projects on view today. Saying a prayer that your operation goes well and heals quickly. Hugs Angela #4
I hope the surgery goes well and you recover quickly so you can get back to 2-handed crafting! Love the projects this week, as always. Happy WOYWW and take care. helen #2
I love all your makes especially the denim ones. Good luck with the surgery and hope you heal well after.
Hugs,
Annie x #12
Your stitching on the bag is lovely. I am really into the whole idea of visible mending at the moment I just don;t have any clothes that need it LOL! Your journal pages are stunning as ever but I particularly like the edge pictures. A very cool idea, beautifully executed! Happy day late WOYWW!
Mary Anne (5)
Beautiful journal pages and a lovely sashiko bag from the jeans pockets. Good luck with your op
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 7 xx
All the best for your surgery tomorrow BJ. Sorry for the generic comment but I wanted to let you all know that I have been and visited before I go to #1 son and girlfriend's for a late lunch. Stay safe and Happy belated WOYWW. Sarah
Ooh lovely pages and your denim makes are brilliant, I love reusing old jeans too. Fair play on fixing your walking boots too. Kyla
Hi BJ!
I hope today finds you on the mend from surgery yesterday!
Lovely journal pages. You have such talent.
Creative & Quick Healing Blessings!
~Kelly #13
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