Thursday, October 9, 2014

Nature's Blessings Journal

 Back in August I mentioned I had decided to participate in Karla Nathan's "Nature's Blessings" journal page swap.  My beautiful handmade journal arrived in the mail this week.  There are three signatures inside, each made up of six page sets decorated by the other participants.
 Karla made the covers and binding and added these sweet charms on the spine.  The rules of the swap were for half of the pages to be blank so the recipient could decorate them on journal on them.  I didn't photograph the blank pages but they all feature pretty papers and some decoration, as well.
 I will forgo the commentary and just let you enjoy all the eye candy.







So much inspiration I can't wait to play in this book!  If you would like to see more of the pages from the swap you can visit Karla's recent post here.  Many thanks to Karla for hosting this event.  I am thrilled with my book and all the gorgeous pages!

12 comments:

Art and Sand said...

Oh, my goodness!

What a beautiful book and I love the idea of keeping some of the pages blank.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

It is gorgeous! You will be so inspired when you use it! Beautiful inside and out! Hugs!

CATHY said...

wow what a GREAT swap - this is amazing! But I know she will get a wonderful one in return : )

Into Vintage said...

Lovely to see everyone's unique and beautiful interpretation of the theme. A true keepsake!

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said...

What a gorgeous and unique treasure for you to keep!! Love all those pretty papers together and the lace and charm binding....so pretty! Now this is some lovely inspiration! I'd love to sit down and make one of these up! :) Wishing you a lovely weekend Kathy!! xo Holly

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

I can't believe how detailed these pages are. Thanks for sharing your beautiful journal.

Laurie said...

Soooo lovely! This makes me want to get mine out and work on it! I'm sure you were thrilled!

Blessed Serendipity said...

What a beautiful treasure. I would be afraid to write in it. It is gorgeous!

xo Danielle

Annette said...

Very pretty. I love seeing all the various ways people do the pages. Smart to keep some blank, too.

must love junk said...

This is just gorgeous! What a great idea :)
Susan

BethBoothe said...

I participated in this Swap as well ;)
I LOVE my Book!!!!!!!
Your pages are beautiful, as are mine. I like to just sit and look at my book ;)
Unfortunately, there was only one signature and email in my book.
But it was nice to connect with that one artist!!!!! Hope to do this again! Beth Boothe

Maureen said...

Wow, what a lovely book and wonderful keepsake.