In honor of the trip to Scotland with my youngest two, I commissioned travel journals from the creative Holly Klump . She recycles paper from various sources for her handbound books. The ones I requested have recycled computer printer paper - the old fashioned, lined sort, grided paper and blank paper, along with travel-themed maps, books, etc papers. These are what Holly calls "tattoo" journals, with a wonderful little "tattoo" on the front cover. In honor of our trip to Scotland, my DS (Kille's brother gamma)'s journal has a "Nessie" on his. Mine is purple of course - it has been my theme color for at least 17 years now. These would make great spinning or knitting journals for fiber enthusiasts.
I also found this painting on a flour sack from a Ghanese artist
for whom Holly is helping market work. I am fortunate enough to work with some very talented and creative people. One of them is a recovery room nurse who paints. She has painted ceiling tiles above the pre-anesthesia spots patients stay in while waiting surgery. She frames artwork for people using frames she finds at second hand and antique shops. So, Paula framed this piece for me, and the cubist piece of Kille's brother alpha. She does a very nice job.
I happened on to Holly's site seeking a journal for my eldest son (Kille's brother alpha) to keep records of his beer brewing efforts. He is legal (25), and I gifted him brewing equipment for Christmas last year. His tatto is a beer stein....
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