My inspiration for Carol’s journal was the very first picture of four people sewn onto a page. It was probably in someone’s family photo album at one time. The person who made it was most likely using materials she had available such as ribbon for the grid around the photos.

I added the bottom of two cabinet cards as pockets but the photos still did not want to stay where they belonged so I did have to glue the photos in. That page turned into part of the cover, which started its life as a tri-fold photo holder. Almost all materials are vintage/antique and aged to go together if necessary. Stuffed full of vintage ephemera and off it goes to its new owner!

Thank you Carol L.!