Then and There

I have been visiting some local thrift stores this week and want to share with you what I have found. First of all let me just tell you how much I love second hand shops. I love riffling through things looking for the perfect something that I didn't know I needed. Being a maker adds to the excitement I believe because I look at everything with the question "How can I use this?" in my mind. At thrift stores I see things that I wouldn't normally find in a store and my imagination takes off.

Now that I am back to making junk journals I look at everything and think how can I incorporate that. At thrift stores and garage sales it seems so much easier to me because those items have been discarded in a way and no longer have a set purpose any longer. The person that owned them no longer wishes to use them for their purpose. So they are up for grabs to do anything I choose.

I don't think there has ever been I time that I came out of a second hand store with nothing new to be creative with.

I made a video sharing the treasures I found.

Hope you enjoy!

There is a community garage sale coming up next weekend and I'll be sure to share what I find.

I am back!

I am back to making stuff. I took a break for a couple years. Well not completely, I could never stop being creative all together. For the most part though I did take a break. I tried my hand at other creative outlets and have come to the conclusion that paper is my biggest passion. Oh and books. Lots of books! All the books!

There is just something about books that thrills me. I love reading them, writing in them, painting in them, and even tearing them apart to make new ones. Yes, that's right. I am back to making junk journals, smashbooks, or whatever you want to call them.

I made one for myself after watching some youtube videos by Nik The Booksmith (she's amazing) and a few other really talented ladies, and have not been able to stop since. I loved the process of making the book as much if not more then the finished product.

 Here are some of the books I have made just since the beginning of the year.

I even made youtube videos sharing many of the books I've made. Some with explanation and some with just music as I flip through the book. You can see them here. I will be posting new videos soon and will post them here on the blog also as I do.

I don't k now why I ever quit making books, but I am back at it and have no plans to quit any time soon if ever. They are so fun and versatile. They can be used as glue books, photo albums, guestbooks, travel journals, baby books, or any other thing you can think of.

Let me know if you share my passion of books, and leave any comments or questions you might have. I would love to talk to you about books.

Hello Again


Time to start again with a fresh new look and new creations. Join me on a new journey into art and creativity.