I made Connie a little envelope wildflower journal for Christmas. It has photos of the wildflowers we've seen on our many hikes together. This is my second attempt at making a little journal using 2-1/2" x 4" colored envelopes. The first one was for my granddaughter's 19th birthday here.
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The cover of this one is also fastened with silk ribbon, buttons and beads. This time I slipped some extra photos under the ribbon.
The pages contain stickers and floral papers but tucked inside each envelope . . .
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. . . is a photo of a wildflower--this a Painted Trillium--with the date written on the back.
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I alternated green and yellow envelopes. Tucked in this one is a photo of White Hepatica.
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At the beginning I tried inserting two pics in each envelope but the journal was way too thick and stressing the binding. But I managed to tuck in 2 here and there.
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In one of the centerfold pockets I inserted a photo and seed packet of Giant Butterbur--a plant we saw at one of the gardens in Lake Placid. We were always in awe of the size of these gigantic leaves and I found some seeds online.
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Page 6 Trout Lily . . .
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Page 7 Red Trillium and that's it. I forgot to take photos of page 8 and the back--go figure!
On another note . . .
The World University Games are being held in the North Country including Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington and, of course, Lake Placid.
There are signs all over--How Wilmington Does Winter, How New York Does Winter, etc.
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The cauldron in Lake Placid. We've been watching the games on ESPN+ :)
For my December birthday and starting January 3rd, Little Farmhouse Flowers will be delivering a bouquet of tulips every Tuesday for 6-weeks. And at the same time they will pick up our food scraps for composting. I love that idea!
That's all for now :)
Enjoy your week!
Copyright 2023 Barbara Schaffer
Your envelope journal is delightful. What a sweet and thoughtful gift. Enjoy your mid-winter tulips!
ReplyDeleteFlowers everywhere. Your journal is very sweet. Did you print your own tiny photos? It's a very special gift.
ReplyDeleteThe journal is absolutely delightful. What a lovely gift.
ReplyDeleteI imagine the hype isn't as heavy as when the Olympics came to town, but still fun to have the competitions to enjoy.
That is such a cool birthday gift--gorgeous flowers!
What an incredible gift. I love all the small details and adding the seed pack of a favorite flower was such a sweet touch. I'm sure she is treasuring it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll share your beautiful tulips with us. What a nice thing to look forward to.
Where is the snow? we have had none since a first little dusting in December.
What a fantastic little journal. That took an amazing amount of organization. It is gorgeous and she will truly cherish it. I love the thought of a bouquet every week! I used to compost everything myself, but now we have a weekly pickup and it is so wonderful. We have so little that actually goes to the landfill now. Happy belated birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and creative gift - such a celebration of flowers - and a friendship! A bouquet every week in winter - what a joy.
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