I added some new art journals to the Etsy shop. With the out-of-state move coming in 3 weeks--yikes!! Note to self: time to find a place to live!--this will probably be my last shop update for a while.
It's fitting that these are my last creations and a farewell and homage to Mexico the land that I love but am leaving behind. The covers of the Mexican Papel Amate Journals incorporate an original piece of Mexican folk art hand painted on paper made from pounded amate bark. This is an ancient tradition still practiced and probably undervalued here on the Texas/Mexico border. I've tried to add as many authentic Mexican details as possible including end papers in Mexican oilcloth and binding fabric also purchased over the border. Hopefully, I'll be making a few more of these in the future. I love the vibrant paintings and have stocked up on as many as I can afford to bring with me to Colorado.
I've also included a couple of File Art Journals.
And a few scrap paper packs.
As for me, I'm taking a break from packing to add some of the newly found printable labels I've downloaded online to my journal--whooo-wee!
I'll be back with those links in a bit if you're interested in accumulating a few lovely labels for yourself.
Can't wait to see you all and be neighbors (sort of) again! Hope the move goes well!
Posted by: Lorren Havens | January 25, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Yes, please! Links would be great.
Good luck with the move. I find the thought both exhilarating and terrifying at the same time.
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson | January 25, 2010 at 09:45 PM
LOVE your journals-they are gorgeous!!!
OOOOOOOOH LABEL LOVE!!!!!! Thank you for sharing the links!
I LOVE your purse that I bought from you last year. I'm still using it and get soooo many compliments on it!! :)
Posted by: kelly | January 25, 2010 at 09:48 PM
Your journals are great and yes please share the label links! I love labels!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | January 26, 2010 at 08:43 AM
Oops and meant to add...good luck with your move and your new chapter!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | January 26, 2010 at 08:44 AM
oh moving is NOT FUN! Good luck with everything!
and OH MY GOSH! YES! Please share the label links! I'd love to fill my ROD journal with more labels!
Posted by: Robin | January 26, 2010 at 06:38 PM
Yeah. I bought one. :) I just fell in Love with the Red Bird 1!!!!! I will think of you every time I use it.
Posted by: Darlene | January 28, 2010 at 07:56 PM
Love your journals. Found your blog today and will definitely return.
Posted by: Ophelia Staton | January 31, 2010 at 10:20 AM