Using the Good stuff

 When I saw Karla's challenge, I looked around my studio, and saw a new very plain black journal lying there.  I have been thinking of coming up with something to help me stay on track with all the blog swaps, giveaways, physical addresses, thoughts about blogging, and ideas that I wanted to keep in mind.

 I used some of my antique lace, some new felt leaf trim, and old beaded necklace, and most importantly a piece of old bling from my hoards of vintage rhinestone jewelry.  If it hadn't been for the challenge, I think it would still be in the pile, because I haven't wanted to use it.  Anyway, I came up with this blogging journal.  I sure had fun creating it on March 5, 2011

 It was dark, and my lighting was not very good either, but in a way, I kind of like the way pictures turn out in my studio after dark.  It usually has an antique ambiance to it.

 I also used old wall paper in the back cover, these paper roses (prima) and these lovely millinary leaves from the Speckled Egg.

An old button and elastic with key attached is the latch for my journal.  I am pleased with how this turned out, and I would like to thank Karla for her wonderful challenge and the link party!  Karla's Cottage  is one of my greatest inspiration blogs.

The back inside cover is done in the vintage wallpaper.  Just love the old flocked papers!