Nik the Booksmith's' challenge..........

......well that gave the brain a good workout. 

 Here is the very amateur video I made.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9CX5WGpw-c&t=80s

I apologise for the inky finger and the rather rude looking sponge.
It really was the best kind of mind stretching fun. Something I might try again in the future.

Nik has created a Playlist of  videos here. There some wonderfully creative people out there.

 Just in case the sound isn't clear we were  marooned on a "Deserted Island" with only the items in our "fanny pack". We were allowed paper, one type of glue, scissors and needle and thread.  We could then chose only four other items to make a journal.  I chose Distress ink,  my widest washi tape, 1 yard of sari silk and a bookcover.

Unfortunately DH has been in hospital with a couple of infections for the last week so all crafting is on hold.  Hopefully he'll be home today or tomorrow.

I don't suppose ..........

.......that anyone will see this as it is so long since I posted but I wanted to make these notes for my own record.

Last week we went Sew Not Strawberry Jam  , one of my favourite places in the whole world.  We went for a workshop with Viv of Hens Teeth .    What a delightful day, Great teacher, delicious scones and cakes from Sam and great company.

A welcome from the geese,

 

and this is what we made,

 Mine is last on middle row.

I have not been idle, I have made several journals of differing sizes but the main thing that has kept me occupied is this.

I was bowled over by a You Tube video from Luna Rozu  called Book of Pockets. I watched it in awe several times and finally decided I had to try making something similar.  Oh what fun. 

I really need to make a video to show all the hidden places.

Now I am going to have a go at Nik the Booksmith's latest challenge.  Making a journal with only 8 items.  This already has my brain in overdrive, great stuff.