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Saturday, 23 June 2012

Changes Book - Challenges - ZeusandZoe,BITW and Scrap our Stash!

Well here it is finished! I'm entering it for the challenges at Zeus&Zoe, Bird is the Word- Change and Scrap our Stash - Homecoming.  I've used so many mixed media elements in making this and enjoyed it so much.  Thanks go to Mitra at MITRALEE, (you'll find the link here to Zeus&Zoe)  for sending me some fantastic goodies to work with and for encouraging me to start crafting again following my move.  I'll let the photos speak for themselves but if anyone wants to know any techniques or about any products just ask me.  Here goes........................
FRONT COVER


BACK COVER



PAGE TWO & THREE
PAGE FOUR with TAG detail











PAGE FIVE & SIX 










PAGE SEVEN
My journalling is on the back of the tags on pages 7 and the back cover and reads -
"Six months ago, I thought I was never going to feel optimistic about my future. Trapped in a loveless marriage to a man I barely recognised as the man I married.  Heavy drinking was taking it's toll on his body and his refusal to recognise this or seek help plus the way he treated me filled me with despair.  The local alcohol addiction support unit showed me a way through and helped me to find a home here in Wellington. My life has changed and I love all the trees which surround the garden.  I love feeding the birds that come every day singing me awake and thank God for guiding me here."

 I hope you like my book and thank you so much for any sweet comments you leave me, I'm so encouraged by you all. xx
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21 comments:

  1. Julie Tucker-Wolek23 June 2012 at 06:43

    Wow!! This is GORGEOUS! I loveeeeeeee all the textures and colors!!!

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  2. ANUPAMA CHOUDARY23 June 2012 at 08:32

    I love the naturalist look of your book. Your journaling is so heartfelt. I am so glad you are crafting again. God bless you.
    Hugs from India

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  3. Unknown23 June 2012 at 09:26

    Jean..

    I am so happy to see this! You used chipboards too?

    You should join our challenge at berry71bleu if you used chipboard..Here is the link..
    http://berry71bleu.blogspot.com/2012/06/june-challengechipboards-chipboards.html

    I admire your courage...I wish you the best in every endeavor you take. You are very strong and admirable woman!

    Thank you again for joining our challenge at Zeus and Zoe..

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    1. jeanie g23 June 2012 at 12:37

      Hi Marivic I've linked it to berry71bleu too. Thank you so much for the link.

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    2. Unknown25 June 2012 at 06:49

      You're welcome Jean..

      Am glad to see your work over at berry71bleu! It is truly gorgeous! Thank you!

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  4. Valerie-Jael23 June 2012 at 10:53

    Beautiful work, great to see you really crafting again! Valerie

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  5. Mitralee23 June 2012 at 10:56

    oh honey, I am crying just a bit. So happy for your joyful book!! Marivic said it so well. Love what you did with the trees!!! HUGS from NY!

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  6. FiKenward23 June 2012 at 19:19

    So happy to hear that you are on your way to living the life that was intended for you. Being surrounded by trees and bird that alone can have a healing effect, a bit like the sea I love the sound of the waves. Beautiful journal to love, you've created a work of art and hopefully now you are back onto the road of creativity, and what a wonderful friend Mitra is to have sent you something to help get you back into the swing of it all. Take Care Fi

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  7. Cathy24 June 2012 at 17:16

    Such a gorgeous creation Jeanie and a beautiful way to express your thoughts and feelings.. LOVE IT!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Berry71Bleu :)

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  8. sandi25 June 2012 at 06:12

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is just awesome! Love every page! Just fabulous! Tks. for playing along with us at Z&Z! Yeah!

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  9. Angela25 June 2012 at 06:27

    Fantastic! I just love it!!

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  10. Bellaidea25 June 2012 at 14:13

    Great work!Thanks for playing with us at Berry 71 Bleu

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  11. Denise Price26 June 2012 at 05:02

    Your book is lovely. I like how you used the corrugated cardboard. It looks strong, which I think symbolizes the strength it took for you to find a new life. Hugs!

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  12. Heather Jacob26 June 2012 at 07:01

    oh Jeannie how wonderful ... you have the magic back .. I commend you for having the courage to face the pain .... grief is so difficult but we can only move on with life when we are prepared to face the pain and you have done that ....this book is a testament to your growth ... magical news .. love it xoxox

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  13. Serene27 June 2012 at 10:57

    As promised on the SOS blog, I came to check out the rest of your fabulously gorgeous mini book. I got sidetracked yesterday and wasn't able to check out your blog but I made it today and boy, am I glad I did. The book is wonderful with so many details and special touches but I'm more touched by the story behind it. Good for you, Jeannie. I don't know you but I'm proud of you for having the courage to change your situation. I wish you much happiness (and sunshine in the UK) and hope that you will continue to create because you are very talented.

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  14. Elizabeth27 June 2012 at 14:19

    Hello Jeannie, I've just popped over from SOS intrigued to see what the rest of the book is like and it's brilliant ... lots of beautiful - love the colours too. We have a lot in common, you and me, and our back stories are very similar ... the only difference is that it all happened for me just over 20 years ago. It takes a lot of courage to walk away and make a new life but it is so worth it :) Wishing you all the best for the future. Elizabeth

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  15. Ella Swan29 June 2012 at 04:44

    What a great project Jeanie - congats! And thanks for playing along with us at Berry71Bleu

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  16. Keren Tamir29 June 2012 at 06:54

    wow this is fantastic and TFS at B71B

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  17. misty29 June 2012 at 10:52

    This immediately caught my eye from the b71b linky wall! So gorgeous!!!

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  18. jaz lee1 July 2012 at 23:25

    Wow your Love nature project is outstanding.love the details and everything about it! Thank you for playing with us at Zeus & Zoe and thank you for sharing your beautiful project.

    love
    jaz

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  19. Sandie9 July 2012 at 18:49

    This is equisite, adore it sooo much ...x

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