Saturday 1 December 2018

SMALL YET PERFECTLY FORMED JOURNALS...

In the middle of tv preparations for Monday, and a very early start.  We will be on our merry way to Peterborough at 5.15am - aaaagh.  The products are up now on the TV Schedule (12 and 4pm) - https://www.hochanda.com/TvSchedule#031218 - exciting, and we are raring to go.  At least we will be by the time I've packed the makes, demo boxes, meals, coffee and suchlike.  Many of the makes are much bigger than usual, and an absolute feast for the eyes!  Please don't miss!

Now my small but perfectly formed images for this evening begin with this teeny tiny little tickets junk journal by Helen Chilton.  All held together by a large paperclip.  Which reminds me you will see another use for a large, very pretty paperclip on Monday too. 
Helen's mini journal cover ......


Followed by the pages inside...








Very cute!

Sandra also made an adorable little shabby chic journal recently.....








.....Filled with CI stamps, images and more.  I also had another beauty of a mini journal to show you by Flo, but that's going in an issue of Creative Stamping soon, which will also have some of our stamps gifted with it too - certainly one to look out for!  Which reminds me we also have projects in the new issue of Craft Stamper as well I believe, although I haven't seen a copy yet.

I also started a new junk journal a few weeks ago, which was the main theme for our weekend of Art, Stamp and Play.  Still lots of pages to fill inside, but here are a sample of the beginnings.....




Keep a lookout because you will also see this journal in it's entirety on Hochanda on Monday too.  All will be revealed soon.  I do so love the latest A4 background papers used in this, I'm even making rather lovely Christmas cards using them as well.

Will you be watching?  Do leave a comment, we love reading your comments!

Back soon,

Jean x


22 comments:

Pat said...

What fabulous work from Helen and Sandra and also wonderful work from yourself, and must try to get a copy of Craft Stamper to see the different projects and also Flo's contribution. Am looking forward to seeing your shows on Monday too Jean. x

Unknown said...

What beautiful, inspirational journals.

Flo Langley said...

What a feast! Wonderful inspiration. Have a great time on Monday. Looking forward to seeing the show.
Flo x

Jean Hardy said...

Thanks Pat - enjoy the shows! X

Jean Hardy said...

Thanks Pearl, they are rather lovely I agree x

Jean Hardy said...

Thanks Flo, for everything x

pearshapedcrafting said...

What fabulous journals - great inspiration! Wishing you a safe journey down! Looking forward to seeing the shows! Hugs,Chrisx

Jean Hardy said...

Thanks Chris, and for your packages too, all packed! xx

cuilliesocks said...

WOW absolutely gorgeous journals, beautifully created, loving the images and colours. Have a safe journey and see you on TV, Kate x

Jean Hardy said...

Thanks Kate. Hope you enjoy xx

Cocofolies said...

I will be watching the shows Jean!!
Thank you for this wonderful inspiration, all these mini albums are very beautiful.
Have a great time today!
Coco xx

Craftychris said...

I absolutely love these! I have your shows recorded and will watch tomorrow, can't wait! xxx

Titbelsoeur, mixed-media addict said...

I love journals, and these are really awesome ! a great source of inspiration.

Gerrina said...

A wow beautiful journals filled with so many beautiful stamps! Super to see how each has its own feel'and style! Hugs, Gerrina

Jean Hardy said...

The shows were fun Coco, think I’m actually enjoying them now?!xx

Jean Hardy said...

Did you like the new stuff Chris? It proved quite popular I think. Hope you enjoyed xx

Jean Hardy said...

Me too, love making them from scratch now as well - great to custom to suit yourself xx

Jean Hardy said...

They are sooo nice to make and decorate x

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

The two shows were great Jean and I think the fabric pieces seemed to go down really well. Your journal is looking fabulous and I like Helens too. I enjoyed making mine and will try to do more journaling if I can next year. It’s something that’s quite new to me but it is a great way of showcasing lots of different stamps and papers. I’m pleased that the shows went well for you. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

Jackie PN said...

Oh my! The journals on this post are just gorgeous! The pages overflow with beauty!
I have to say that tiny journal by Helen just made me smile- I just think it is the sweetest!
thank you everyone for the inspiration!
Jackie xo

Jean Hardy said...

Thanks Sandra, the shows did go well, and the variety of makes were wonderful. Hope you do get to do more journaling in the new year xx

Jean Hardy said...

Thank you Jackie, I’m loving the journals too xx