Here are the signatures (groups of pages) for the Remains of the Day Journal that I showed last time. It's not too late to sign up, but sign ups are on hold while our self described "school marm" is off on an adventure. Info is on the link above. Anyway, what I love about Mary Ann's class is that I'm using up stuff I've saved for a long time but haven't had the right place for. This is the book for odd scraps of personal ephemera, not treasured collectible pieces. For example, the bird piece above is from a PapayaArts water bottle box that I cut up. The open space has the clear plastic still, so it will work as a see through pocket. On the right packet above, the outer cover is a plastic PapayaArt sleeve from some greeting cards I purchased. It's such nice, heavy plastic that it will make a great storage spot for other remains from my day. Here are some more pages that will serve as backgrounds for journaling/picture taking etc. Telling the story of my day in a visual diary form.
This spread has a vintage tag, a piece of a magazine advertisement for Earth Angels Toys (the red chair-not sure the artist, maybe Jennifer Lanne?),a scan of a calling card, scrap of fabric, new scrapbook paper, childrens writing paper, a magazine article with paint samples, an Addison Endpapers' business card, an old envelope piece, and a playing card cut up (the flower bouquet).
Are you seeing what I mean about the remains of the day scrap? No, I didn't say crap!
This spread has music paper, graph paper, new scrapbook papers, a Wee Wonderful's postcard and a snippet from a freebie magazine's cover that arrived just as I was stitching away.
A photo from my blog long ago, a childrens writing pad cover,ledger paper and red notary seal.
A crepe paper outside wrapper, an old magazine page.
Some scrapbook paper, a security envelope (another thing new to me thanks to Mary Ann) with a bit of a Sabrina Ward Harrison gift card for Papaya Arts peeking through, an old picture from a magazine (wouldn't you love to know the caption?), and the inside of a crepe paper label.
Scrapbook paper, the back of a Sabrina Ward Harrison gift card, some scrap thread knotted in a bow,a bookmark illustrated with chair drawings,security envelope and business card from Ruby Lang.
A Sunset magazine tear out order card,music paper,scrapbook paper and plain green paper. Basically, I think you get the idea, using non-precious items to make background pages on which you can journal any way you choose. I am going to follow Mary Ann's lead and document my days with photos and notes etc. I'll keep showing you as the journal progresses. These pages are sure to change a lot.
Here's Mary Ann's sneak peek, (I love this video!):
Beautiful book!! I just finished a similar post on my blog and talked a bit about some of the scraps I was finally able to use in my rotd journal. It is so interesting to hear some of the story behind each piece of paper--because most everything we collect has some kind of story attached to it! This part of the story is something others aren't always able to gleen from our journal pages but it's often one of my favorite parts of the journaling process.
Posted by: debra cooper | January 04, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Your pages look great! I'm waiting for my new sewing machine to be delivered and am itching to get started on my pages.
Posted by: Deborah | January 04, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Wow, so absolutely fabulous. I love the way your mind works.
everything is so wonderful together.
Have a fabulous week.
cari B.
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | January 04, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Your journal pages are looking good Pam. I can't wait to get started on mine, but I've got to finish up a few things first. Did get my cover made, so I'm on my way!
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | January 04, 2010 at 12:36 PM
wait....I get it all except the "non precious" bit!! It's all spectacularly precious looking to me!!
oh i am itching to register for this class! when is PAYDAY???
: )
Posted by: Susan Jurges Gilman | January 04, 2010 at 02:06 PM
Pam - your pages are great! As I said in my last comment I went and signed up - and have been sewing for days! Go take a look at my blog to see what I've been up to.. Funny how 2 (or many!) people can do the same project and the results are so different!
Posted by: Melissa | January 04, 2010 at 04:19 PM
I love your journal....and your blog ROCKS! I found it today and will definitely stop by often.
Posted by: Ophelia Staton | January 04, 2010 at 04:27 PM
I think what has struck a chord with this class is the use of all these bits that are beautiful, but not so useful...I can't bring myself to toss that lovely little label and now this journal is the perfect place.
I think all that are participating also feel a little giddy seeing everyone who saves the label off a water bottle!
I think it was you that said ..."no scrap is too small - keep it all" in one of your classes and now I have scrap galore:) Will we all be featured on one of Oprah's hording shows 10 years from now?
Your pages are beautiful!!!
Posted by: Lisa | January 04, 2010 at 05:32 PM
I'm loving this class too. Love the scraps that you have saved! I was fortunate and found a box of old envelopes/bills and receipts that belonged to my husbands grandfather......I'm using it all with wild abandon! I think I'm addicted. a little bit.
Posted by: Robin | January 04, 2010 at 06:32 PM
Awesome ... your pages look so dang great! I'm still in the gathering stages, but, you've given me more ideas as to what boxes, bags and folders to look in! Love it.
Posted by: KateinCleveland | January 05, 2010 at 07:04 AM
Girl, your book ROCKS!
Posted by: Tracy | January 05, 2010 at 10:01 AM
I am truly inspired! Thank you!
Posted by: ali | January 05, 2010 at 01:42 PM
Thanks for sharing your pages-they are SO inspiring! I got frustrated w/ my sewing machine today and resorted to gluing some papers and plan to sew over them later. But I'm going to stick with it-the results are wonderful!
Posted by: psmullican | January 05, 2010 at 05:01 PM
wow, your pages are great! this class looks like a lot of fun! i'm going to have to sign up right away!
Posted by: nicole austin | January 05, 2010 at 11:51 PM
what a magical little journal!
i miss you, sweet, freckly friend!
Posted by: Kimberly Mahr Kwan | January 06, 2010 at 02:20 PM
LOVE IT!!! Thank you so much for sharing! Loved your pages, loved your notes about what is on the pages, and got a kick out of a lot of the stuff you collected! You rock!!
HUGS!!!
Posted by: maryann | January 07, 2010 at 03:02 AM
i am in love love love with this...
kiss kiss
m
Posted by: margie | January 07, 2010 at 05:46 PM
Wow Pam...love your journal...can't wait to start sewing mine...had to share your great post, fondly, Roberta
http://con-tain-it.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/01/wednesdays-workbook-remains-of-the-day-1.html
Posted by: Roberta | January 07, 2010 at 08:05 PM
Great!
Thank you.
Posted by: Goji | January 09, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Pam - your art is always an inspiration to me! And I am so grateful that you share the links to so many wonderful people. I am going to sign up for the class when the fabulous Teacher returns from her vacation. I am so excited to participate! Thank you!
Love,
Elise
Posted by: Elise | January 10, 2010 at 08:53 AM
would love to try this...thanks for sharing!! looks a little daunting...but i am sure it is liberating once you get started!
blessings,
danielle
www.thevintagedragonfly.typepad.com
Posted by: Sngbrd1997 | January 11, 2010 at 05:05 AM
Lovely !! Love all of the Vintage goodness !! :)
Posted by: Miss Rhea | January 13, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Fabulously inspiring! Thank you very much for that post. I love collage and hope to someday incorporate paper into my clay work in some way.
Posted by: Katie Coston | January 18, 2010 at 01:21 PM
hello from the Philippines! fantabulous! Thanks for sharing! It's eye candy for me! Better than chocolate!
Posted by: patsy | February 06, 2010 at 01:52 PM