Ended Official BYC 2021 Summer Fair—Handcrafts Contest

[janiedoe]

OK, so here is my official entry. If you'd like to see the full walkthrough of the book, please take a look at the video on my youtube channel. Vampire Junk Journal

This is how the book looks when sitting on a display case. There is an elastic band that keeps the book closed and the tassel is on the edge of the book.
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The corners are antiqued bronze corners. The cover is made of a silkie stretch black material. The gold leaf ribbon is on the front and back of the book.
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The tassle has sari silk ribbons from India. There is a Vampire killer stake attached to it, along with some real garlic powder in a miniature bottle and some "holy water" in another bottle.
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The first pages you come to has a sealed envelope with a letter in it. The letter is written by the books "owner" telling you why she kept this journal as she hunted down the Vampire that turned her into one.
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Through out the book you'll find lots of pages to write or create on. As well as many journaling cards, bookmarks, envelopes, pockets and much more!
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In some of the pockets you might find other items that relate to the story of the book itself.
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This is a bag with a decorated peacock feather in it.
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Pockets with note cards and ephemera.
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There might be a few hidden notes and other surprises in the book as well.
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One such surprise is a "found" journal or Vampire's Little Black Book
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A glove
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There are a lot of pages in the book that are perfect for writing or drawing on. Lots of various types of ephemera and cards. It took me about a week to create this. I was creating this for a journal swap in a group I was in, but then decided to keep it. LOL I hope you enjoy. I have others, that aren't so dark. They are still packed away from my last move. If I find them in time, I may post more!

That's very interesting. My granddaughter loves journaling and is very artistic. I'm sending her a link to your YouTube video. Btw, good job on the pictures!

 

[Wyndsong]

That's very interesting. My granddaughter loves journaling and is very artistic. I'm sending her a link to your YouTube video. Btw, good job on the pictures!

Thank you! Its a lot of fun to work on. Gives me a creative expression that I can do while watching TV and sitting on the couch. Doing little pieces or big. Saved my sanity when our business was going through some growing pains.

 

[MandaRae]

Entry #1
Hand Crochet Unicorn

 

[MandaRae]

Entry #2 Pyrography
Hanging Wood burned Butterfly disc with bead Jewelry

 

[StinkyAcres]

Entry #2
I built this bird cottage a few years ago out of mostly scrap wood. I used things like popsicle sticks, dowels, and wooden beads for the railings, windows, and door and some leftover shims for the shingles.

 

[N F C]

Entry #2
I built this bird cottage a few years ago out of mostly scrap wood. I used things like popsicle sticks, dowels, and wooden beads for the railings, windows, and door and some leftover shims for the shingles.

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What a cute bird house! And it looks like at least one bird decided to move in

 

[janiedoe]

Thank you! Its a lot of fun to work on. Gives me a creative expression that I can do while watching TV and sitting on the couch. Doing little pieces or big. Saved my sanity when our business was going through some growing pains.

Entry #2
I built this bird cottage a few years ago out of mostly scrap wood. I used things like popsicle sticks, dowels, and wooden beads for the railings, windows, and door and some leftover shims for the shingles.

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That's a beautiful birdhouse! You're showing off your photography skills too. ❤

 

[StinkyAcres]

What a cute bird house! And it looks like at least one bird decided to move in

That's a beautiful birdhouse! You're showing off your photography skills too. ❤

Thanks! Yes, the House Wrens have used it multiple times. It's nice when I can combine my hobbies - woodworking, painting, birding, and photography!

 

[IsaacK]

Hand Painted Buffalo Skull
From an ethically raised and processed herd in Buffalo Indiana where those in charge do their best to use all of the animal, not just the meat, so I paint some of their skulls.

 

[IsaacK]

Taxidermy Mount
Black Phase Grey Squirrel