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Faux Tag Spread

In a previous Cocoa Daisy project, I created a tag using the October Glow Creative Ki t paper to serve as a bookmark. I loved the idea so much that I decided to use it as a template throughout the spread. By tracing around it and then shading in the edges, I was able to mimic the look of layered paper and give my pages extra depth without the bulk. It creates a dimensional effect that makes the tags look like they’re tucked right into my notebook. To keep that “layered paper” look going, I added strips of washi tape from the Planner Kit to the top and bottom of each 'tag'  Washi is one of my favorite ways to bring in more texture without overwhelming the page. It frames the sections nicely and it also helps divide my to-dos from my daily schedule. On the left-hand side I used a Top 3 box to focus my priorities, then scattered in task lists, appointments, and reminders for the rest of the day. I also I divided my tasks into AM and PM lists I do this quite often because it makes...

Fiber Frenzy


 Every year the Textile Center holds a fundraiser called Fiber Frenzy.  Artists donate any handmade fiber item to the Textile Center to be purchased.  The gallery manager saw me prepping for class on Tuesday and asked if I could take this open topped box and add some fiber art to it.


I had to have something lying around, right?! Well I had this....
Painted Paper with Lumiere by Jacquard
Spackle Stencil painted with Neopaque by Jacquard


And this....
Marbled Muslin with Shaving Cream Technique
Rust Dying on Sew-In Interfacing
But I finally settled on...

Black Tape resist technique with some hand painted doodles.

...and I got a $10 gift Certificated to the annual Garage Sale!

 


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