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My sweet friend Nathalie turned 40 while I was visiting her. And I certainly couldn't show up empty handed to her birthday party. But what do you give an artist? Well, I decided to give her a hand made journal. Here it is all wrapped up.
Here's a peek at the covers — front and back — and just a few of the inside pages:
I'm excited to see what she does with it!
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P.S. If you'd like to learn how to make a journal like this one, I'm teaching a special two-day weekend workshop at The Ink Pad in NYC on October 19 & 20.
What a beautiful gift, I’m sure she’s as excited as you are to start using it! I’ve just started making my own journals myself recently and have to say I’m in love with the process!
What a beautiful gift, I’m sure she’s as excited as you are to start using it! I’ve just started making my own journals myself recently and have to say I’m in love with the process!
What a beautiful gift, I’m sure she’s as excited as you are to start using it! I’ve just started making my own journals myself recently and have to say I’m in love with the process!
What a beautiful gift, I’m sure she’s as excited as you are to start using it! I’ve just started making my own journals myself recently and have to say I’m in love with the process!
What a beautiful gift, I’m sure she’s as excited as you are to start using it! I’ve just started making my own journals myself recently and have to say I’m in love with the process!
Oh, Julie!! I got all mooshy and emotional…wow. What a heartfelt handmade treasure. Beautiful gift.
Oh, Julie!! I got all mooshy and emotional…wow. What a heartfelt handmade treasure. Beautiful gift.
Oh, Julie!! I got all mooshy and emotional…wow. What a heartfelt handmade treasure. Beautiful gift.
Oh, Julie!! I got all mooshy and emotional…wow. What a heartfelt handmade treasure. Beautiful gift.
Oh, Julie!! I got all mooshy and emotional…wow. What a heartfelt handmade treasure. Beautiful gift.
Love love love getting something handmade….you know someone’s heart went into the gift! I know Nathalie was tickled pink when she opened that!
Love love love getting something handmade….you know someone’s heart went into the gift! I know Nathalie was tickled pink when she opened that!
Love love love getting something handmade….you know someone’s heart went into the gift! I know Nathalie was tickled pink when she opened that!
Love love love getting something handmade….you know someone’s heart went into the gift! I know Nathalie was tickled pink when she opened that!
Love love love getting something handmade….you know someone’s heart went into the gift! I know Nathalie was tickled pink when she opened that!
Wow what a stunning journal Julie, beautifully made and decorated in your own inimitable style. An amazing gift that I’m sure the recipient was delighted to receive.
Huge hugs x
Wow what a stunning journal Julie, beautifully made and decorated in your own inimitable style. An amazing gift that I’m sure the recipient was delighted to receive.
Huge hugs x
Wow what a stunning journal Julie, beautifully made and decorated in your own inimitable style. An amazing gift that I’m sure the recipient was delighted to receive.
Huge hugs x
Wow what a stunning journal Julie, beautifully made and decorated in your own inimitable style. An amazing gift that I’m sure the recipient was delighted to receive.
Huge hugs x
Wow what a stunning journal Julie, beautifully made and decorated in your own inimitable style. An amazing gift that I’m sure the recipient was delighted to receive.
Huge hugs x
Beautiful. I made a junk journal once (not with gorgeous portraits like yours) for a friend and then she never used it. How great to give to a friend who shares your passion.
Beautiful. I made a junk journal once (not with gorgeous portraits like yours) for a friend and then she never used it. How great to give to a friend who shares your passion.
Beautiful. I made a junk journal once (not with gorgeous portraits like yours) for a friend and then she never used it. How great to give to a friend who shares your passion.
Beautiful. I made a junk journal once (not with gorgeous portraits like yours) for a friend and then she never used it. How great to give to a friend who shares your passion.
Beautiful. I made a junk journal once (not with gorgeous portraits like yours) for a friend and then she never used it. How great to give to a friend who shares your passion.
From reading Nathalie’s blog, I know she loves your beautiful gift. And I would love to learn how you make this journal, must check my calendar to see if I can take your class, fingers crossed 🙂
Peace,
Donna
From reading Nathalie’s blog, I know she loves your beautiful gift. And I would love to learn how you make this journal, must check my calendar to see if I can take your class, fingers crossed 🙂
Peace,
Donna
From reading Nathalie’s blog, I know she loves your beautiful gift. And I would love to learn how you make this journal, must check my calendar to see if I can take your class, fingers crossed 🙂
Peace,
Donna
From reading Nathalie’s blog, I know she loves your beautiful gift. And I would love to learn how you make this journal, must check my calendar to see if I can take your class, fingers crossed 🙂
Peace,
Donna
From reading Nathalie’s blog, I know she loves your beautiful gift. And I would love to learn how you make this journal, must check my calendar to see if I can take your class, fingers crossed 🙂
Peace,
Donna
Perfect gift!
Perfect gift!
Perfect gift!
Perfect gift!
Perfect gift!
Beautiful gift! Love all the pages in it especially the tree page and the portrait which is of Nathalie???
Beautiful gift! Love all the pages in it especially the tree page and the portrait which is of Nathalie???
Beautiful gift! Love all the pages in it especially the tree page and the portrait which is of Nathalie???
Beautiful gift! Love all the pages in it especially the tree page and the portrait which is of Nathalie???
Beautiful gift! Love all the pages in it especially the tree page and the portrait which is of Nathalie???
what a really gorgeous book and gift for your friend-love the cover!!
what a really gorgeous book and gift for your friend-love the cover!!
what a really gorgeous book and gift for your friend-love the cover!!
what a really gorgeous book and gift for your friend-love the cover!!
what a really gorgeous book and gift for your friend-love the cover!!
Gorgeous!! Sounds like y’all had a blast last week!
Gorgeous!! Sounds like y’all had a blast last week!
Gorgeous!! Sounds like y’all had a blast last week!
Gorgeous!! Sounds like y’all had a blast last week!
Gorgeous!! Sounds like y’all had a blast last week!
What a sweet gift, one I know I would enjoy! Thanks for sharing
What a sweet gift, one I know I would enjoy! Thanks for sharing
What a sweet gift, one I know I would enjoy! Thanks for sharing
What a sweet gift, one I know I would enjoy! Thanks for sharing
What a sweet gift, one I know I would enjoy! Thanks for sharing
What a great gift! Such a gorgeous journal!
What a great gift! Such a gorgeous journal!
What a great gift! Such a gorgeous journal!
What a great gift! Such a gorgeous journal!
What a great gift! Such a gorgeous journal!
Julie, it is a beautiful gift. And, it’s a way to combine your art in a special way.
Julie, it is a beautiful gift. And, it’s a way to combine your art in a special way.
Julie, it is a beautiful gift. And, it’s a way to combine your art in a special way.
Julie, it is a beautiful gift. And, it’s a way to combine your art in a special way.
Julie, it is a beautiful gift. And, it’s a way to combine your art in a special way.
Wow, what a wonderful & beautiful gift!
Wow, what a wonderful & beautiful gift!
Wow, what a wonderful & beautiful gift!
Wow, what a wonderful & beautiful gift!
Wow, what a wonderful & beautiful gift!
unique art on pages! particularly loved last one, teal and pink – beautiful combination of colours . Nathalie is a lucky girl 🙂
BTW – I am using stencils designed by you in my art journals! couldn’t write this in your previous post.
unique art on pages! particularly loved last one, teal and pink – beautiful combination of colours . Nathalie is a lucky girl 🙂
BTW – I am using stencils designed by you in my art journals! couldn’t write this in your previous post.
unique art on pages! particularly loved last one, teal and pink – beautiful combination of colours . Nathalie is a lucky girl 🙂
BTW – I am using stencils designed by you in my art journals! couldn’t write this in your previous post.
unique art on pages! particularly loved last one, teal and pink – beautiful combination of colours . Nathalie is a lucky girl 🙂
BTW – I am using stencils designed by you in my art journals! couldn’t write this in your previous post.
unique art on pages! particularly loved last one, teal and pink – beautiful combination of colours . Nathalie is a lucky girl 🙂
BTW – I am using stencils designed by you in my art journals! couldn’t write this in your previous post.
Such a great gift! I am excited about the notion of collaborative art between you as Nat works atop your foundational pages!
Such a great gift! I am excited about the notion of collaborative art between you as Nat works atop your foundational pages!
Such a great gift! I am excited about the notion of collaborative art between you as Nat works atop your foundational pages!
Such a great gift! I am excited about the notion of collaborative art between you as Nat works atop your foundational pages!
Such a great gift! I am excited about the notion of collaborative art between you as Nat works atop your foundational pages!
Well, Happy 40th Birthday to Nathalie!! I am sure she loves her journal and will fill it full of happy pictures from her milestone Birthday celebration.
Well, Happy 40th Birthday to Nathalie!! I am sure she loves her journal and will fill it full of happy pictures from her milestone Birthday celebration.
Well, Happy 40th Birthday to Nathalie!! I am sure she loves her journal and will fill it full of happy pictures from her milestone Birthday celebration.
Well, Happy 40th Birthday to Nathalie!! I am sure she loves her journal and will fill it full of happy pictures from her milestone Birthday celebration.
Well, Happy 40th Birthday to Nathalie!! I am sure she loves her journal and will fill it full of happy pictures from her milestone Birthday celebration.
Wow! That gift is more like gifts, many gifts! Lucky Nat, she should turn 40 every year.
Wow! That gift is more like gifts, many gifts! Lucky Nat, she should turn 40 every year.
Wow! That gift is more like gifts, many gifts! Lucky Nat, she should turn 40 every year.
Wow! That gift is more like gifts, many gifts! Lucky Nat, she should turn 40 every year.
Wow! That gift is more like gifts, many gifts! Lucky Nat, she should turn 40 every year.
The second to last woman sure looks like Nat.
What a terrific present!
The second to last woman sure looks like Nat.
What a terrific present!
The second to last woman sure looks like Nat.
What a terrific present!
The second to last woman sure looks like Nat.
What a terrific present!
The second to last woman sure looks like Nat.
What a terrific present!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Wow Julie, This is a wonderfull gift you maded. Made and given from out of your heart. That’s treu beauty. I think Nathalie will be very pleased.
Wow Julie, This is a wonderfull gift you maded. Made and given from out of your heart. That’s treu beauty. I think Nathalie will be very pleased.
Wow Julie, This is a wonderfull gift you maded. Made and given from out of your heart. That’s treu beauty. I think Nathalie will be very pleased.
Wow Julie, This is a wonderfull gift you maded. Made and given from out of your heart. That’s treu beauty. I think Nathalie will be very pleased.
Wow Julie, This is a wonderfull gift you maded. Made and given from out of your heart. That’s treu beauty. I think Nathalie will be very pleased.
Nathalie is so lucky to receive such a beautiful gift. It is so great to see all of your different techniques used. Would love to take the class.
Nathalie is so lucky to receive such a beautiful gift. It is so great to see all of your different techniques used. Would love to take the class.
Nathalie is so lucky to receive such a beautiful gift. It is so great to see all of your different techniques used. Would love to take the class.
Nathalie is so lucky to receive such a beautiful gift. It is so great to see all of your different techniques used. Would love to take the class.
Nathalie is so lucky to receive such a beautiful gift. It is so great to see all of your different techniques used. Would love to take the class.
Love the journal and it is no wonder that Natalie loves it as well…Question…..Do you have a online class on making a journal just like this? Is that a copic stich journal? I want to take the class…..please, please
Love the journal and it is no wonder that Natalie loves it as well…Question…..Do you have a online class on making a journal just like this? Is that a copic stich journal? I want to take the class…..please, please
Love the journal and it is no wonder that Natalie loves it as well…Question…..Do you have a online class on making a journal just like this? Is that a copic stich journal? I want to take the class…..please, please
Love the journal and it is no wonder that Natalie loves it as well…Question…..Do you have a online class on making a journal just like this? Is that a copic stich journal? I want to take the class…..please, please
Love the journal and it is no wonder that Natalie loves it as well…Question…..Do you have a online class on making a journal just like this? Is that a copic stich journal? I want to take the class…..please, please
Also, when will we see your cha sneak peeks..?
I know cha changed the name, but at this time cannot remember it.
Also, when will we see your cha sneak peeks..?
I know cha changed the name, but at this time cannot remember it.
Also, when will we see your cha sneak peeks..?
I know cha changed the name, but at this time cannot remember it.
Also, when will we see your cha sneak peeks..?
I know cha changed the name, but at this time cannot remember it.
Also, when will we see your cha sneak peeks..?
I know cha changed the name, but at this time cannot remember it.
Man!!! In love with this journal and live on the wrong coast. Grrrr! Lovely work, as always.
Man!!! In love with this journal and live on the wrong coast. Grrrr! Lovely work, as always.
Man!!! In love with this journal and live on the wrong coast. Grrrr! Lovely work, as always.
Man!!! In love with this journal and live on the wrong coast. Grrrr! Lovely work, as always.
Man!!! In love with this journal and live on the wrong coast. Grrrr! Lovely work, as always.
What a wonderful gift to Natalie. I am sure will love it!
What a wonderful gift to Natalie. I am sure will love it!
What a wonderful gift to Natalie. I am sure will love it!
What a wonderful gift to Natalie. I am sure will love it!
What a wonderful gift to Natalie. I am sure will love it!
This is a beautiful journal! I’m sure she loves it and will get lots of use out of it. How fun to do a journal page every day in this journal! 🙂
This is a beautiful journal! I’m sure she loves it and will get lots of use out of it. How fun to do a journal page every day in this journal! 🙂
This is a beautiful journal! I’m sure she loves it and will get lots of use out of it. How fun to do a journal page every day in this journal! 🙂
This is a beautiful journal! I’m sure she loves it and will get lots of use out of it. How fun to do a journal page every day in this journal! 🙂
This is a beautiful journal! I’m sure she loves it and will get lots of use out of it. How fun to do a journal page every day in this journal! 🙂
Lucky Natalie! Beautiful book.
Lucky Natalie! Beautiful book.
Lucky Natalie! Beautiful book.
Lucky Natalie! Beautiful book.
Lucky Natalie! Beautiful book.