Three-Fold Christmas Envelope Journal
Here’s my newest pretty journal, made from 3 recycled envelopes and covered with paper hand towels (fronts) and wrapping paper (backs). Each pocket holds a plain card in holiday colors, perfect for writing messages, journaling, or keeping track of presents you give and receive. Enjoy!
New Classes Announcement!
I’m all set to teach 4 classes at my local Ben Franklin craft shop in Grass Valley, CA in September! Woot! The classes are Making Paper Purses (Sept. 5); Art Journal Making (Sept. 12 and 13); Coffee Sleeve Mini Album (Sept. 19); and TP Tube Mini Album Sept. 26). All classes run from 12:30-4:30 pm. Note that the Art Journal Making is a 2-session class on Wednesday and Thursday.
Below are images of each project I’ll be teaching.
Call Ben Franklin now to register; classes are limited to 8 students. 530-273-1348 or you can register in person.
New Art Journals and Purses!
Today I finally took photos and got some videos made of several new journals and purses that I have completed. These journals are quite complex and take around 22 or more hours to complete, so I likely will not be making more just like these.
Portrait of a Lady Journal
Lilac and Lace Journal
Pink Peony Journal
These purses are some that I shall be teaching at my upcoming art classes, both locally at Ben Franklin and in NH at the League of Craftsmen in October. I shall also be teaching this journal: Ladies Diary Journal
Stay tuned for more details on these classes!
New Treasures from my Magical Studio

Christmas Envelope Journal
Hello, all. Just thought you’d like to see what I was up to over the weekend, playing with some new ideas!
Watch this little video here!
Memory Albums for Mom – Mother’s Day Gifts
Treasured Memories, photographs, meaningful moments
These beautiful mini albums from Fiber Fancies are such a lovely gift to honor the special women in your life. I love creating meaningful gifts for loved ones that they will treasure for years to come. Each album is a one of a kind work of art that you can personalize for your gift recipient–or maybe you want to treat yourself to one to record all of your special moments! Each album is made with fun and whimsical pretty pockets, papers, inserts, extra cards, and other surprises, which make the album perfect for customization.

These mini albums are just gorgeous when given as is, but if you’d like to create a special memory album for Mom, here are some ideas:
♥ Pasting special photographs in the album, or on the backs of the special album inserts
♥ Journaling a few memories of Mum or the family, and leaving blank pages for her to add to it
♥ Jotting down special poems or quotes that remind you of her
♥ Writing down songs you remember her singing to you, or favorite books she may have read
♥ Love letters or words of appreciation (you could even seal one in an envelope and tuck it in one of the album pockets as a surprise). Even more meaningful–have different family members (siblings, grandchildren, spouse) write surprise letters to tuck into the album for mom to find
♥ Include little mementos in the pockets if you wish. An event ticket from the past, pressed flowers, a special charm, and so forth
Let your imagination go wild, and have fun creating! Mum will be so pleased when you present a lovely memory album to her.
To see video of the albums so you can get a glimpse at the interior goodies, such as papers, tags and pockets, go to this page:
To order please visit my About page HERE and scroll down to the order form
Place your Valentine Orders Today!!
Gentlemen, do you want a unique and special gift for your Valentine? I will make a custom, hand-bound journal for you, featuring love notes, poetry, photos of the two of you, ticket stubs, or whatever you want me to add to celebrate your wonderful relationship. Place your order Now, to assure your love tokens reach me and I have time to create and ship your personalized album to arrive before Feb. 14th. Send me a private message to place your order! (Yes, women can order for their sweeties, too.) Here are 2 sample album covers; other options available. Don’t delay; order today!
New Mini Albums!
I’m thrilled with how my two new mini albums came out! One is made with recycled TP tubes, which create the vertical pockets. The other has pockets made from recycled coffee cup sleeves, which are used on take-out cups. I had fun covering the pockets with pretty papers and making tags for writing journal notes, pasting in photos or ticket stubs or writing poetry or prayers or secret wishes. Enjoy the two videos here!
Secrets and Treasures Mini Album
And a third video, this one featuring a jewelry/treasure box that I created from a recycled cashew tin. Enjoy!
New Purses & Treasures!
I’ve been immersed in making more paper purses and other treasures, and finally got them all added to the pages. Check out some of the new additions!
Here is a small trinket box I made from a recycled tube that once held duct tape and a scrap of wallpaper.
I also had fun making a couple of mini albums, one with pages/pockets made from sleeves intended for coffee cups,the other from recyled, flattened TP tubes!
Finally, I made a couple of sewing accoutrements, also out of recycled, flattened tubes, this time with fabric and lace trims. Enjoy!





