If you're looking for my original blog hop project and tutorial for this embroidered book using stencils & Kraft-Tex, it has moved to my website.
You can see the updated version of this post and tutorial on my website or check out the full listing of my mixed media tutorials.
If you're looking for more inspiration from the original blog hop, you can still see those posts here:
February 15
February 16
- Gwen Lafleur <-- now available on my website
- Teri Lucas
- Tristan Gallagher
February 17
WOW WOW WOW
Posted by: Carol Baxter | February 15, 2017 at 11:12 PM
Just beautiful Gwen! Thanks for the tip of using versa mark with the Pan Pastels.
Posted by: Jill McDowell | February 16, 2017 at 05:03 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Nicola | February 16, 2017 at 05:26 AM
Love this!
Posted by: Terryhonstead | February 16, 2017 at 06:26 AM
Gorgeous Gwen! Seriously!
Posted by: Janet Joehlin | February 16, 2017 at 06:30 AM
Beautiful! You've given me some great ideas on how to use my Kraft Tex. Thank you.
Posted by: Pat Gonzales | February 16, 2017 at 06:40 AM
Looks like fun to do embroidery.
Posted by: Amruta | February 16, 2017 at 06:48 AM
I am such a fan of journals...and I've not used Craft-tex before. I really enjoyed your tutorial and lovely pictures. I can't wait to try it out. IF I am reading correctly, the edges of your cover were left raw with the stitching along the cardboard inserts?
Thank you!!!
Posted by: Anita O | February 16, 2017 at 07:09 AM
Wow, what a project! I have added kraft-tex on my list of must haves!
Posted by: Julie | February 16, 2017 at 07:11 AM
So extraordinary, Gwen! Wow! So happy you are on the hop! You're such an inspiration!
Posted by: Mary C. Nasser | February 16, 2017 at 07:16 AM
Great ideas
Posted by: Carolyn | February 16, 2017 at 08:04 AM
Awesome project - thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Allison Church Bird | February 16, 2017 at 08:10 AM
Love the stitching.
Posted by: Beth in IL | February 16, 2017 at 08:32 AM
These both look great! I am going to check out the Kraft- tex, I love the look of it! Beautiful job!
Posted by: Marge Taylor | February 16, 2017 at 08:35 AM
I love these. I have to make some myself. Thanks for the tutorials. :)
Posted by: Robin Donnelly | February 16, 2017 at 08:44 AM
Beautiful! I love the fact that you used the stencil but then actually used it as a base design for your stitching, I never think about the multiple types of uses for stencils!
Posted by: Michelle | February 16, 2017 at 08:50 AM
Thanks Anita! Yes, I just cut them and stitched, the edges are raw. That's where the fact that Kraft-Tex is actually paper is a nice benefit... no fraying! The edges are nice and clean.
Posted by: Gwen Lafleur | February 16, 2017 at 09:58 AM
Thanks Jill! That's a technique I don't use nearly enough, but it's SUCH a gorgeous effect!
Posted by: Gwen Lafleur | February 16, 2017 at 09:59 AM
Love this!! Especially the stitching. They are beautiful! Thanks for sharing Gwen!
Posted by: Debi Vought | February 16, 2017 at 10:34 AM
Dear Gwen,
Decisions, decisions....stone or chocolate...Thanks for the demonstration...
I am excited to use your Ornamental Compass Screen & Ornamental Petals Screen with the Versamark.
Posted by: Gracie Wieber | February 16, 2017 at 11:25 AM
So creative!!! Love this and want to give it a try:) The stitching really adds to the look of it!
Posted by: Dyann Cox | February 16, 2017 at 11:28 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Marilyn Hughes | February 16, 2017 at 11:46 AM
Oh my goodness! WOW! THese are just amazing!
Posted by: jean marmo | February 16, 2017 at 11:48 AM
Thanks for showing how you embroidered on it and thanks for the tips. Great projects.
Posted by: Carol DeLater | February 16, 2017 at 12:01 PM
So many great tips! And I said "wow" too. Just amazing.
Posted by: Candace B | February 16, 2017 at 12:03 PM
Thanks so much Gracie! Those are two of my favorite stencils... can't wait to see how that turns out! It's a fun technique :)
Posted by: Gwen Lafleur | February 16, 2017 at 12:04 PM
WOW! IS RIGHT!!!! This would make amazing gifts for the next Christmas Season...always planning ahead :)
Posted by: Carol Samsel | February 16, 2017 at 12:11 PM
What a FABULOUS project!! That embroidery is a show-stopper!! Just gorgeous!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janis in ID | February 16, 2017 at 12:46 PM
Love this idea! Your book is beautiful!
Posted by: JenCozz | February 16, 2017 at 01:14 PM
Amazing!
Posted by: Patty Bocciarelli | February 16, 2017 at 01:27 PM
Beautiful and original creation... I love this!!!
Posted by: Michele | February 16, 2017 at 01:52 PM
Just beautiful! I would never have thought of doing embroidery on the Kraft-Tex!
Posted by: Cindy Langston | February 16, 2017 at 02:22 PM
You did some great work there. Thank you for the tips!
Posted by: karen | February 16, 2017 at 02:52 PM
Thank you for the pan pastel tip. Your journal cover and journals remind me of the leather stamped and gilded book covers that my father found when he was stationed overseas. I loved them and used them on my library books.
Posted by: Judith Clarke | February 16, 2017 at 03:03 PM
I love how this fabric holds up to hand stitching! Thanks for all the tips....I think my shopping list...which is actually a small notebook is going to be getting a fancy cover!
Posted by: Dotti C | February 16, 2017 at 03:07 PM
These are absolutely stunning!
Posted by: RL Reff | February 16, 2017 at 03:12 PM
Gorgeous! Thanks for the great tips on using Kraft-tex, I may have to try it!
Posted by: Lisa Marie | February 16, 2017 at 05:13 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Debra Hallamek | February 16, 2017 at 05:31 PM
I love that you stitched on the paper. This is a cool product! Good luck everyone! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
Posted by: Angela Short | February 16, 2017 at 06:32 PM
Stunning! How long did this take? Also, where do you get yout elastics? Love these. The inside covers are as beautiful as the outside and the pamphlet covers are amazing.
Posted by: Dee Spillane | February 16, 2017 at 06:57 PM
I love the stencils you used for this beautiful project!
Posted by: Catherine Lenoci | February 16, 2017 at 06:58 PM
Thanks Denise! Um... the embroidery took a while - I worked on it a little at a time over a few weeks so I'm not sure how long it took. 8-10 hours, maybe? I'm not fast with that stuff. Actually assembling the book and doing the inside ones was a few hours. For the elastics, the ones I used on the inside I found at JoAnn, and I ordered the one-end elastics from Amazon (they're both Tim Holtz.)
Posted by: Gwen Lafleur | February 16, 2017 at 07:38 PM
Just beautiful! Love Kraft-Tex.
Posted by: Brenda Trisko | February 16, 2017 at 08:46 PM
Wonderful!
Posted by: Lori Schoen | February 16, 2017 at 08:48 PM
Your notebook covers are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial. I want to try this!
Posted by: Pam | February 16, 2017 at 09:51 PM
So beautiful, great ideas in here.
Posted by: Chris | February 17, 2017 at 12:55 AM
Beautiful! I would love to try this Kraft Tex paper.
Posted by: Annie | February 17, 2017 at 01:27 AM
I love this project. Great colors and techniques.
Posted by: MelodyJ | February 17, 2017 at 03:02 AM
Great project - I am always in awe of sewing projects.
Posted by: Susan Skipper | February 17, 2017 at 03:51 AM
I love making journals and your ideas are great. thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: TheresaMP | February 17, 2017 at 07:08 AM