Fused Plastic Journal, Tan with Brghtly Colored Stitching

This fused plastic journal uses four shopping bags from two different stores.  The printing on the bags can be seen through all the layers.  Looks like shadows and things -- I think it looks cool.  The closure and the spine are reinforced with the scrap from the fused plastic process.  Nothing wasted!

The bags had orange and green printing on them so who was I to argue with the color scheme?  heh  In reality, Joey and I couldn't decide which color would look best, so I used both.  heh.  The perk is that it has two bookmarks now, one in each color.

Here's a shot with the tie or wrap removed so you can see the stitches better.  Definately a book to feel good about using!

Size - 5.5 x 4.25 inches and is 1.18 inches thick
Paper - 240 pages (both sides) of 24 lb recycled writing paper

Recommended Uses

• Writing - Yes
• Sketch - Yes
• Washes- light
• Stamping -Yes

This journal is available at Whistlin Dixie - Dillsboro, NC.  

White Fused Plastic Journal - Recycle Reuse

Another book in my journey to make something beautiful from the bin (waste bin that is).  Vibrant and tactile, this journal is a keeper.  Fused plastic takes time and patience but knowing that I'm keeping these pieces from the landfill, or worse, destroying our already suffering marine wildlife makes the work so fulfilling!

I've designed a unique closure for this book and made the tie or wrap out of the handles of the bags.  Again, nothing wasted!  Maybe that'll be my new moto. *wnk* 

It just begged for brightly colored stitching, so out came Joey's favorite - Lime Green - cord.  Matching bookmark.

The process creates unique pieces.  Even with the same materials, this book can NEVER be duplicated exactly.

OHHH!  This journal was featured in the Etsy Treasury Color me Joyful!  Sweet!

Size - 7" (17.8 cm) x 5" (12.7 cm) and 1.18" (3 cm) thick
Paper - 240 pages (both sides) of 24 lb writing paper

Recommended Uses

• Writing - Yes
• Sketch - Yes
• Washes- light
• Stamping -Yes

Fused Plastic Journal

Ok, have I told you that I hate to throw things away?  Well I do!  We, as a society, get so much stuff!  All that stuff we buy comes in packaging and is nicely put into bags for us.  Packaging and bags are a real problem for the environment --- so here's how I'm repurposing the plastic bags that I (and my friends and neighbors) get while shopping.

This book is made from three shopping bags.  It's completely unique.  Even if I use the same bags again, the finished result will be different!  Isn't that awesome!

Ok, the outer cover is a deep purple with the tan webbing over it. There are copper bands that wrap around the piece.  The tie is also from the fused plastic and secured with a button. The stitching and bookmark are a luscious purple thread.  Yummo!

The inside of the cover is a rich copper and features a flysheet (decorative and protective page) made from a booklet that Teavana dropped into the bag. Nothing wasted!

The pages are hand torn and they lay flat so it's really easy to write, sketch or stamp in this type of book! 

Size - 7 x 5 inches and is 1.18 inches thick
Paper - 240 pages (both sides) of 24 lb recycled writing paper

Recommended Uses

• Writing - Yes
• Sketch - Yes
• Washes- light
• Stamping -Yes

This journal is available at Whistlin Dixie - Dillsboro, NC.