I am having so much fun taking Mary Ann Moss' Remains of the Day online class. I'm stealing time here and there and loving the inspiration over the holidays. Mary Ann doesn't know it, but she even kept me company while I did the holiday dishes. I brought the laptop into the kitchen, started one of her videos and happily listened and watched her create while I puttered in the sink. It was so much more enjoyable doing dishes and talking (or listening) about creating. Above are some of my inside pages in progress. Here is the front cover:
and the back cover:
the spine:
and the inside of the cover. That's a little muslin pocket to hold goodies:
Having completed my cover, I've moved on to the inside pages. I'll show you more of that the next post, but here's a teaser:
Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve everyone!
Looks lovely!
Posted by: Catherine | December 31, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Love it! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Laura K | December 31, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Pam - this is so great! It was a splurge but I went and signed up after reading your blog (Mary Ann should give you a commission because I bet I'm not the only one!)
I need a fresh breath of inspiration to start my new year....
Happy New Year to you and your family!
xox
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | December 31, 2009 at 04:48 PM
I've been enjoying doing the class as well, but I am a little behind - hopefully my cover will be finished later today. Yours looks wonderful.
Posted by: Christina | December 31, 2009 at 05:43 PM
I love the older, antique feel to it, but still keeping bright vibrant colours. Looks great.
Posted by: Dale | December 31, 2009 at 07:36 PM
This is so cool! Unfortunately, I have no sewing maching. But, I'm completely inspired by what you've created. Great job!
Posted by: Sallie Ann | December 31, 2009 at 08:26 PM
this is beautiful.
Posted by: Sandy | December 31, 2009 at 08:45 PM
It looks like a yummy class, Pam! If I ever find my sewing machine again, maybe I'll take it! I sure loved your Journaling class at Art Fest a few years ago. You're the best!
Hugs,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila at Halo Hill | December 31, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Pam, your journals look wonderful and Mary Ann Moss's workshop looks to die for! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year to you and your family.
Cheers
Posted by: Michelle Schafer | January 01, 2010 at 06:14 AM
How can I thank you enouf for turning me on to Mary Anns class????? I am sooo darned STOKED!!!! Love it! Its the first online class I've ever done! Love what yours is turning out like!!!!!!
Posted by: Debi | January 01, 2010 at 07:00 AM
that is soooo gorgeous!!!! and soo inspiring!
I got my very first sewing machine for Christmas! now I need to learn how to use it! lol BUt, I want to make somethign like this!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
B
Posted by: Beth Perry | January 01, 2010 at 07:12 AM
very cool indeed = Happy New Year!
Posted by: gina armfield | January 01, 2010 at 09:58 AM
i love how you stitched words on the spine.
Posted by: Ludid | January 01, 2010 at 12:19 PM
how beautiful!!! you are so inspirational! Thanks!
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea B. | January 01, 2010 at 04:39 PM
I signed up for the Mary Ann Moss class too after seeing your wonderful cover and sneak peak at the pages! I am gathering supplies to start my cover and I have a bit of hunting to do. Love the hunt!
Happy New Year to all!
Posted by: Lorraine | January 02, 2010 at 07:47 AM
Fabulous! Your color choices are always so joyful.
Posted by: Tina | January 02, 2010 at 09:41 AM
I love the colors, so bright and cheery!
What a unique journal it will be, looks like fun, i'm getting tempted ;D
Posted by: Ellen | January 02, 2010 at 11:23 AM
I'm sitting here before sunup on a freezing cold morning just surfing the web for blogs. The beautiful pics in yours helped warm my heart even if my feet are half frozen. Your journals are beautiful and a great way to start a new year.
Posted by: Sandy | January 03, 2010 at 03:59 AM
ohohohhhhh....so lovely. i wanna do it! thanks for sharing. cannot wait to see more!
Posted by: susan gilman | January 03, 2010 at 10:29 AM
I am loving this class too- it's so much fun!! Your book is fabulous- if you want to see mine go to http://maigirlz.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/01/like-shopping-for-a-14-year-old-girl.html and scroll down a little.
Happy New year!!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | January 03, 2010 at 04:46 PM
Please post it when you finish!!! I really wanted to take the class, but not great on the timing. Wish I was a craft monkey, I love her witty sense of humor.
Posted by: Sabrina Sane | January 03, 2010 at 06:34 PM
I am loving this class too. Wish I had more time to work on it. I finished my cover and used scraps from the fabric journal I made in your class.
Posted by: Lisa | January 04, 2010 at 08:08 AM
Thanks to you Pam, I signed up for Mary Ann's class and am loving it! I've had to step WAY out of my box as I'm a needlework designer and work for perfection. No mistakes allowed (unless I'm reproducing a child's sampler). Wow, has it been fun.
BTW, your blog is such eye candy. I've printed out several of your photos and projects and taped in my boring work planner just to make me smile when I see them. Thank YOU!
Posted by: Tracy | January 04, 2010 at 08:37 AM
Your journal looks wonderful! What a great way to do the dishes. I can't wait to see more on your pages. I always appreciate your sense of design. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Vickie | January 04, 2010 at 08:44 AM
I think it's great! Does she explain how to make the cover?
Posted by: Yolanda | January 10, 2010 at 04:53 PM
yep! the cover is part of the class too.
Posted by: pamgarrison.typepad.com | January 11, 2010 at 10:54 AM
I am going to sign up on the 16th!!! thanks....
Posted by: chantal johnson | January 12, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Hi, Pam -
I just happened onto your blog from someone else's blog (don't remember whose it was now), but thank you for your inspiration. Thanks to you, I found out about the Remains of the Day class and have now finished my first journal. Also I LOVE the color combination of your journal cover - so pretty!
Posted by: kristi | February 15, 2010 at 03:12 PM