The following post is part of "Digging Deeper" a collaboration of artists participating in a project where Seth at The Altered Page asked for re-posts to share with your readers again. The "Second Time Around Journals" in the following re-post have been a part of my art world for 26 yrs now. Because of these Journals I have grown, learned and even shared as an artist. I love them....I use antique and vintage book covers filling them with worn, torn, aged and sometimes not so old papers to help keep the creative juices following. Each Journal is filled with possiblities to help you grow as an artist. I believe every artist has a story to tell and each Journal is the start of some wonderful stories. Although I do not have any of these Journals listed online for sale at this time, if you are interested in purchasing one, please contact me. I am working on orders for a few shops and once those are complete I will be listing some in my Marketplace shop and I always welcome request!
Something New Something Old Originally posted June 2, 2005
For months I have been reading and enjoying the blogs some of my fellow artists and friends have started and decided I had put off starting my own for long enough. So here it is for the world to read. My blog is a place to share with you some of my everyday thoughts, my latest creations and keep you updated with what's going on with Debbie Overton Designs.
Normally I would share these thoughts and creations within one of the many journals I have made over the years making it for my eyes only. Since I decided to join the blog world I thought what better way than share my "Second Time Around Journals". They are created with old book covers and filled with vintage book pages, watercolor papers, scrapbook papers, old receipts, BINGO cards, old letters, torn and tattered papers that can be written over, painted on, doodled on or whatever I am so inclinded to do. Here are a few photos of some of the journals I have been making since I was pregnant with Colby my 21 y/o. The first one I made I carried with me everywhere. I used it to journal my thoughts, draw, test paints and techniques and more. Since I use book rings I can add or remove papers whenever I want. I have been know to take a page and use in my collage work or find an interesting paper, punch holes in it and add to the journal for future use. During my 6 month check up, a girl at the doctors office saw me doodling in one while waiting and asked if I sold them. At the time I didn't, but I quickly told her yes and I would be happy to bring a few by in a few days for her to choose from. Four days later I stopped by the office with 6 journals and sold all 6 of them.
Since I use old book covers, they vary in size and content. I usually tie on a vintage ribbon or two and then add more embellishments as I come across things of interest with each journal. The covers are always left as is so that each individual can make it their own. Sometimes I don't add anything to my cover as I enjoy the look and feel of the old book in my hands. If you are interested in ordering one, email me or you will find them for sale on my website.
For almost 22 yrs I have sold these journals to friends, neighbors, gift shops and given a few to art friends all because I carried one with me to my 6 month check up. I have orders to fill to ship to shops on the east and west coast and in between, plus I am participating in a local Art Show starting tomorrow and need to finish up a few things.
I will be back hopefully with a few pics of the Art Show once I figure out how everything works here.
Until then, create and have fun!!!!
Debbie
Normally I would share these thoughts and creations within one of the many journals I have made over the years making it for my eyes only. Since I decided to join the blog world I thought what better way than share my "Second Time Around Journals". They are created with old book covers and filled with vintage book pages, watercolor papers, scrapbook papers, old receipts, BINGO cards, old letters, torn and tattered papers that can be written over, painted on, doodled on or whatever I am so inclinded to do. Here are a few photos of some of the journals I have been making since I was pregnant with Colby my 21 y/o. The first one I made I carried with me everywhere. I used it to journal my thoughts, draw, test paints and techniques and more. Since I use book rings I can add or remove papers whenever I want. I have been know to take a page and use in my collage work or find an interesting paper, punch holes in it and add to the journal for future use. During my 6 month check up, a girl at the doctors office saw me doodling in one while waiting and asked if I sold them. At the time I didn't, but I quickly told her yes and I would be happy to bring a few by in a few days for her to choose from. Four days later I stopped by the office with 6 journals and sold all 6 of them.
Since I use old book covers, they vary in size and content. I usually tie on a vintage ribbon or two and then add more embellishments as I come across things of interest with each journal. The covers are always left as is so that each individual can make it their own. Sometimes I don't add anything to my cover as I enjoy the look and feel of the old book in my hands. If you are interested in ordering one, email me or you will find them for sale on my website.
For almost 22 yrs I have sold these journals to friends, neighbors, gift shops and given a few to art friends all because I carried one with me to my 6 month check up. I have orders to fill to ship to shops on the east and west coast and in between, plus I am participating in a local Art Show starting tomorrow and need to finish up a few things.I will be back hopefully with a few pics of the Art Show once I figure out how everything works here.
Until then, create and have fun!!!!
Debbie
What a great business beginning! you just never know where blessings will come from....but your journals are wonderful - so of course they just sell themselves!
I really enjoyed reading thru your blog...the "beau" letters are a real treasure.
connie
Posted by: [email protected] | July 2009 at 09:07 PM
Love these journals with their wonderful aged book covers. I just love old books too. Can't resist those worn covers and pages. Thanks for popping in to my blog as well and saying hi. It is so nice to hear from other bloggers!
Posted by: Kim Palmer | July 2009 at 02:58 AM
I love these type of worn, recycled and reused journals. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ginny Gaskill | July 2009 at 02:20 AM
These are so great Debbie. I love the look of old book covers and old those pages. It doesn't get any better than when you put the two of them together. Glad you reposted!
Posted by: Seth | August 2009 at 10:07 PM