I'm currently putting together the insides of my fabulous scrappy journal for Mary Ann Moss's class, Remains of the Day.  This is just exactly the kind of thing I like to do!  How about a few photos?

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Lots of secret pockets and bits that unfold.
 
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Below is one of my favorite unfolding elements:

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I have managed to use so many bits and pieces.  Above, you can see some samples from my Technique-a-Palooza class.    Below, you can see a transparency I printed (in error) for a page I made years ago.  I finally managed to use it!  Hooray!

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Above is part of the brochure that came in my Studio Calico kit. 
Below is a piece of hand painted paper that I've had kicking around for about four years.

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 Below is a photo of several of the pages stacked together.  I love all of those funky edges!
 
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I can't wait to finish my pages, finish the book and start filling it with lovely memories! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

84 thoughts on “Sew, Cut, Repeat

  • Could you do my book for me? Yours is just awesome!! I haven’t started sewing yet but I sure am looking forward to this.

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  • Could you do my book for me? Yours is just awesome!! I haven’t started sewing yet but I sure am looking forward to this.

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  • Could you do my book for me? Yours is just awesome!! I haven’t started sewing yet but I sure am looking forward to this.

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  • Could you do my book for me? Yours is just awesome!! I haven’t started sewing yet but I sure am looking forward to this.

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  • Isn’t wonderful to finally find a place for all those fabulous scraps and bits that were too cool to throw away!

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  • Isn’t wonderful to finally find a place for all those fabulous scraps and bits that were too cool to throw away!

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  • Isn’t wonderful to finally find a place for all those fabulous scraps and bits that were too cool to throw away!

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  • Isn’t wonderful to finally find a place for all those fabulous scraps and bits that were too cool to throw away!

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  • beautiful – i especially love the butterfly one – the second photo
    hope you have a wonderful holidays

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  • beautiful – i especially love the butterfly one – the second photo
    hope you have a wonderful holidays

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  • beautiful – i especially love the butterfly one – the second photo
    hope you have a wonderful holidays

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  • beautiful – i especially love the butterfly one – the second photo
    hope you have a wonderful holidays

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  • gorgeous album… i did NOT know that your sewing machine made those jagged stitches.. haha! anyway, you are a genius. 🙂

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  • gorgeous album… i did NOT know that your sewing machine made those jagged stitches.. haha! anyway, you are a genius. 🙂

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  • gorgeous album… i did NOT know that your sewing machine made those jagged stitches.. haha! anyway, you are a genius. 🙂

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  • gorgeous album… i did NOT know that your sewing machine made those jagged stitches.. haha! anyway, you are a genius. 🙂

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  • Such inspiration Julie… I can’t wait to get started sewing bits together … might just be up all night in front of my sewing machine!!! LOL. Those butterflies are so lovely!!!
    Scrappy Holidays 😀

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  • Such inspiration Julie… I can’t wait to get started sewing bits together … might just be up all night in front of my sewing machine!!! LOL. Those butterflies are so lovely!!!
    Scrappy Holidays 😀

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  • Such inspiration Julie… I can’t wait to get started sewing bits together … might just be up all night in front of my sewing machine!!! LOL. Those butterflies are so lovely!!!
    Scrappy Holidays 😀

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  • Such inspiration Julie… I can’t wait to get started sewing bits together … might just be up all night in front of my sewing machine!!! LOL. Those butterflies are so lovely!!!
    Scrappy Holidays 😀

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  • Amazing use of scrappy bits and pieces! I especially like the use of the envelope window and the strip of butterflys.

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  • Amazing use of scrappy bits and pieces! I especially like the use of the envelope window and the strip of butterflys.

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  • Amazing use of scrappy bits and pieces! I especially like the use of the envelope window and the strip of butterflys.

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  • Amazing use of scrappy bits and pieces! I especially like the use of the envelope window and the strip of butterflys.

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  • Oh, Julie, your projects are ever so beautiful! They are “eye candy,” indeed. You have a God-given talent!
    Thanks also for responding to my questions/comments. I am impressed that you truly care about the people you’re inspiring.
    Recently, I have been to scrapbooking stores, and I am finding that artists are reluctant to share their tips and secrets. So, how can beginners (like me) ever advance in this fun hobby?
    This is why I am happy to have discovered your blog and techniques on Scrapbook Memories TV. I send you my heartfelt thanks for everything you share!

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  • Oh, Julie, your projects are ever so beautiful! They are “eye candy,” indeed. You have a God-given talent!
    Thanks also for responding to my questions/comments. I am impressed that you truly care about the people you’re inspiring.
    Recently, I have been to scrapbooking stores, and I am finding that artists are reluctant to share their tips and secrets. So, how can beginners (like me) ever advance in this fun hobby?
    This is why I am happy to have discovered your blog and techniques on Scrapbook Memories TV. I send you my heartfelt thanks for everything you share!

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  • Oh, Julie, your projects are ever so beautiful! They are “eye candy,” indeed. You have a God-given talent!
    Thanks also for responding to my questions/comments. I am impressed that you truly care about the people you’re inspiring.
    Recently, I have been to scrapbooking stores, and I am finding that artists are reluctant to share their tips and secrets. So, how can beginners (like me) ever advance in this fun hobby?
    This is why I am happy to have discovered your blog and techniques on Scrapbook Memories TV. I send you my heartfelt thanks for everything you share!

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  • Oh, Julie, your projects are ever so beautiful! They are “eye candy,” indeed. You have a God-given talent!
    Thanks also for responding to my questions/comments. I am impressed that you truly care about the people you’re inspiring.
    Recently, I have been to scrapbooking stores, and I am finding that artists are reluctant to share their tips and secrets. So, how can beginners (like me) ever advance in this fun hobby?
    This is why I am happy to have discovered your blog and techniques on Scrapbook Memories TV. I send you my heartfelt thanks for everything you share!

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  • That looks like it was a BLAST to make! I love your use of the envelope windows!

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  • That looks like it was a BLAST to make! I love your use of the envelope windows!

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  • That looks like it was a BLAST to make! I love your use of the envelope windows!

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  • That looks like it was a BLAST to make! I love your use of the envelope windows!

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  • wowzers! that is completely stunning…i love all the techniques you used!!

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  • wowzers! that is completely stunning…i love all the techniques you used!!

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  • wowzers! that is completely stunning…i love all the techniques you used!!

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  • wowzers! that is completely stunning…i love all the techniques you used!!

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  • what can i say but WOW 2 THE WEEEEEEEEE!!!–i’m totally feelin’ this book–if i ever have time or make time–i will make one for sure—you are a total inspiration to me gurlipoo!—love ya!

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  • what can i say but WOW 2 THE WEEEEEEEEE!!!–i’m totally feelin’ this book–if i ever have time or make time–i will make one for sure—you are a total inspiration to me gurlipoo!—love ya!

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  • what can i say but WOW 2 THE WEEEEEEEEE!!!–i’m totally feelin’ this book–if i ever have time or make time–i will make one for sure—you are a total inspiration to me gurlipoo!—love ya!

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  • what can i say but WOW 2 THE WEEEEEEEEE!!!–i’m totally feelin’ this book–if i ever have time or make time–i will make one for sure—you are a total inspiration to me gurlipoo!—love ya!

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  • Wow!! This is incredible, Julie!! Love how your journal is coming along!
    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!! xo

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  • Wow!! This is incredible, Julie!! Love how your journal is coming along!
    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!! xo

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  • Wow!! This is incredible, Julie!! Love how your journal is coming along!
    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!! xo

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  • Wow!! This is incredible, Julie!! Love how your journal is coming along!
    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!! xo

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  • LOVE your pretty, pretty pages! I’m so in love with the huge stack I managed to make this week that I couldn’t bear to be away from them as we visited with family over the holidays so I brought them all with me! I even started journaling on the loose pages–I couldn’t resist! In fact, I’m scheming how I can get away from the crowd for a little journaling retreat–thank goodness I have a family that understands my weirdness and accepts me anyway 😉 Have a great Christmas!

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  • LOVE your pretty, pretty pages! I’m so in love with the huge stack I managed to make this week that I couldn’t bear to be away from them as we visited with family over the holidays so I brought them all with me! I even started journaling on the loose pages–I couldn’t resist! In fact, I’m scheming how I can get away from the crowd for a little journaling retreat–thank goodness I have a family that understands my weirdness and accepts me anyway 😉 Have a great Christmas!

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  • LOVE your pretty, pretty pages! I’m so in love with the huge stack I managed to make this week that I couldn’t bear to be away from them as we visited with family over the holidays so I brought them all with me! I even started journaling on the loose pages–I couldn’t resist! In fact, I’m scheming how I can get away from the crowd for a little journaling retreat–thank goodness I have a family that understands my weirdness and accepts me anyway 😉 Have a great Christmas!

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  • LOVE your pretty, pretty pages! I’m so in love with the huge stack I managed to make this week that I couldn’t bear to be away from them as we visited with family over the holidays so I brought them all with me! I even started journaling on the loose pages–I couldn’t resist! In fact, I’m scheming how I can get away from the crowd for a little journaling retreat–thank goodness I have a family that understands my weirdness and accepts me anyway 😉 Have a great Christmas!

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