DJJ Design Team January Project

This is my Dear Julie Julie Design Team project for January 2024. I have used both Julie’s Sunflowers and sunflower postcard digitals. The repurposed 1880 Acme Library book is 6.5x4.5”. I used many of the old book’s pages to create a timeless look to these beautiful sunflowers. I hope you enjoy the video and will pop on over to Dear Julie Julie’s Etsy store. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
This journal has sold.

[@Dearjuliejulie]

You are my sunshine was the song my sister sang. For our whole family it is Shellys song. I loved every bit and piece and nook and cranny of your journal Sandy. Thank you for making my digital look so amazing. ❤️❤️❤️🙋‍♀️❤️

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Julie the journal would not have turned out the same without your beautiful digital. I can hardly wait to see how many you sale. It is terrific. (Well, almost as wonderful as the Poppy Digital)😃

[@kathyashley3334]

Big Momma does great eork

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

@@kathyashley3334 thank you so much Kathy “Tag” Ashley. Not it. No tags back. 😂

[@2011bebu]

What an amazing journal! Thank you for sharing this incredible work of art!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I’m so happy you like it. I love this digital and will be using it a lot. Julie would be a millionaire if we had to pay a dollar for each time we use it. It think I’d cover her first $1000.00.

[@bonnielipke1962]

You my dear friend are my sunshine 🌞... I love ya mostest

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Awe you make me giggle.

[@gothiccircle4283]

Scrumptious journal! I love that lace you used in the front of your journal. The way you used the sheer curtains was really cool, too! Yummy!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I loved the pages so much but was concerned they might fall apart overtime. The sheers to the rescue.

[@BeAgainBooks]

Oh wow Sandy! I just want all your journals! This is truly gorgeous. I love the grunge and all the sweet details like hand dyeing and embroidery and buttons and tissue. Wow! Just wow! Well done my friend. (I’m glad you put a sideways page in, haha. Now-it will be easier to do it again) 😊

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

😂easier to do it again? My therapist loves you. It guarantees her at least $200 each visit.

[@JustAprilakaJuJu]

Oh my god! I am in love! I love it! You are a true artist! When I grow up I wanna be Big Momma! I want to hug it , pet it , love it and call it George! Is George available? I can sell a kidney! Lol 😂 June,Rachel,great grand,grand,and mom sang me u r my sunshine, I love sunflowers and lace and old books! What more could I want! ❤ you DAMN GREAT JOB!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

😬🤸‍♀️😬Mimi might bring it to pet when she come in April.

[@sharnamimicummings3590]

My favorite song, one of my favorite flowers and one of my favorite colors! This journal is exquisite Big Momma! And I absolutely love your singing. I'm going to have to get this digital, it's so pretty. You are an amazing artist! Love and hugs 🧡 💛🌻

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Well, Mimi, I did know when I started singing that this is your favorite song. And I did promise Cheryl I would sing to her the next video.

[@cottonconfetti]

Another gorgeous journal 🤩. Love all the embroidery. (And the singing).

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Devina, it’s one of my favorite songs. I’ll be at the sink doing dishes and start singing it.

[@jennileecreates]

Absolutely stunning, Big Momma! Just beautiful! So many fun, interesting techniques you used, too. Love it!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I’m absolutely thrilled you saw it. It is wonderful to share the ideas that someone else inspired me with.

[@JeanneBaney]

You always amaze me with the beautiful journals you make! And I never go away without a new idea! I love the sheers backing the pages. Fabulous!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I knew the paper would tear in time so had to think of something. Sarita had made a video 2 years ago showing how to use heat and bond lite. I was worried it wouldn’t work with the wax, but it secured just fine. I’m confident it will last now.

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

Absolutely beautiful, Big Momma and full of so much detail. 😊❤️ You sing beautifully! And you know I love the gold splatters!😄

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I jokingly call you Goldie. Just sayin.

[@dakielty]

Fabulous Journal, Big Momma. You are so inspiring and i get so many ideas from you. Thank you!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Dorothy, I think that this washes both ways. I love watching your videos. Your voice is so encouraging. And then your techniques are so easy to follow. I love your work and I thank you for sharing it with us.

[@tammythiel4213]

Oh my goodness this is an amazing journal. I love your secret tuck spots! So beautiful!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Thank you Tammy. Every journal should have a secret special section

[@savanahevans9551]

Very beautiful journal big momma love it so much

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Thank you, Savanah. I hope you are inspired to make a sunflower journal of your own.

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Once again you did such a lovely job. I wouldn't be able to use it, just pet it ☺♥

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

But I know you have wonderful stories that would go beautifully in a legacy journal. I bet your daddy has told you amazing stories to tuck away in the pockets. It would make you pet it even more.

[@sharonmadson2958]

Love, love that fabulous journal and your singing of that song!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Oh Sharon, you delight my heart. Thank you so much. We can have a sing along in April. Ear plugs are optional.

[@flamingogirl57]

You ,my dear, are a brilliant gem ! This journal is beautiful, amazing and such a treasure. Wow !! So cool. I so relate to not reading a dictionary and talkin like this 😅😊 !! Love and hugs... Krissi

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Well I think they are working on a dictionary so you can figure out what my words mean.😂

[@flamingogirl57]

@@bigmommasandymoore2531 Is it a sad or good thing that I understand your language 🤔? Lol !! 😆 🤣😂

[@FromRVtoCrafts]

Love everything about this journal!! Your creativity is magnificent!!!!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Irma thank you so much. I love this digital on the old pages. It makes the paper so warm and almost glowing.

[@FromRVtoCrafts]

@@bigmommasandymoore2531 it definitely glows!!

[@BonnieLipke]

Thanx for my cuppa tea!!! lol...... love you

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

All for you dear friend.

[@creativenana]

Sandy, gorgeous as always

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Sheila thank you so much. You encourage me to keep doing this.

[@terryfitzpatrick7651]

I love how you give all the maker details to help others learn the process while you do your flip through

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Thank you Terry. It’s the teacher in my that I refuse to acknowledge

[@chericandream]

I don't sell my art, I will be revisiting my work as life goes on Ahb Yahu'Ah willing ❤ I do make special gifts for loved one(s), take pics and will eventually make a slide show to portra at my KZbin presence. Beautiful work ❤

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

It is a great joy to be able to make gifts of love to share with others. So many of my journals are in the hands of others as gifts. I’m sure you have blessed many with your talents. It’s not about the money, in my esteem, but about the legacy of love that is left behind. Money only makes it possible for me to purchase supplies to make more treasures.

[@martiseelye6443]

My sister and i used to sing that song when we went for walks 😊. Another gorgeous journal, lucky Mimi!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

It’s a song that actually brings sunshine to my heart.

[@suebrown3194]

There's a lot of love as well as work in this journal. Beautiful!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

It was so nice to share with you before I had it all done.

[@terryfitzpatrick7651]

Normal is over rated

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

😂it’s just a word people throw around like a beach ball. Nobody knows what to do with it.😂

[@amv4000smom]

Beautiful journal!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I am so happy you like it. I hope there was something I did that has inspired you.

[@KentuckyKrafter]

Sandy this journal turned out so beautifully. Great job. ❤

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Thank you Sandy. Now to figure out a song for my hummingbird journal. Maybe I’ll just hum through the flip-through instead of talking🤔

[@terryfitzpatrick7651]

Gosh, love this one so much

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I’m thrilled you are having some time to watch. I know I showed a little during the zoom time, but you didn’t get the full meal deal.

[@PennyPudge]

God has blessed you with a beautiful voice, singing or not. Your talent continues..... I love you dear friend and continue with the Work.

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Oh My Dear Sweet Penny, thank you. Music was my first language as a child. I think I’m like Billy Bray. One foot rises up and sings Hallelujah and the other rises to sing Amen. I just can’t help myself.

[@kathyashley3334]

Gorgeous

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Kathy you are so sweet. I’m glad you like this.

[@inkedpulp]

Oh, my dear friend - I LOVED the song. Thank you so much!!! ❤❤❤ I also love the journal. Once again, you’ve outdone yourself. Whoever gets this journal will treasure it.

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I’m just so happy to sing for you. And the journal should arrive at Mimi’s today’s

[@afeeser]

This is a beautiful book. I like this paper collection and I love hearing about your creative process.

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I am looking forward to you coming here and us crafting together. You make me giggle when I watch your videos. We are going to have so much fun.

[@afeeser]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to it as well.@@bigmommasandymoore2531

[@AprilStormBroughton]

I am over the moon about this journal!! I love the wax look and the grunge, yet it's so feminine and beautiful. April is right. You are a true artist and I am blessed to have found you ❤😊

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

April I’m so happy to be part of this crafting family. You all encourage and inspire me. Thank you so much.

[@sandracreatesstudio]

This is an amazing journal. , as are all of your creative artistic journals.

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Thank you Sandra. It was hard to let it go. I know that it has a loving owner who will pet it daily.

[@scrapbagstudios]

Absolutely wonderful journal Sandy. Sunflowers, lace and stitching - AND sunshine! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. love and hugs.

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I was a little nervous sending you sunshine since it’s hot down under. Love you so much and thrilled every time you are able to watch my videos.

[@scrapbagstudios]

@@bigmommasandymoore2531 Sandy, Sunshine is metaphorical as well as physical. It is always good for the soul. Yes we sometimes have too much physical sunshine but can never have too much metaphorically. I perk up every time I see you have posted a video. xoxo

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

@@scrapbagstudios then I have to tell you I feel Sunshine all the way from down under when you leave a comment.🥰

[@scrapbagstudios]

@@bigmommasandymoore2531 that's good 💛🧡

[@scrapbagstudios]

That's good. 💛🧡 Ironically we are mostly getting rain here atm, but sunshine in between and the plants (and weeds and grass) are growing visually. xoxo

[@boredgrandmadesigns]

❤❤❤This is a very beautiful Sunflower 🌻 design. You did a wonderful job on her. I’m enjoying getting to know this group of ladies. I’m learning as I go (an old dog learning new tricks). Thank you for sharing and I really loved your Sunshine 🌞 song. Would have loved to hear you sing it all the way through. ❤

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Well thank you so much. I know all 12 verses. Maybe we can do a duet.

[@boredgrandmadesigns]

@@bigmommasandymoore2531 oh my goodness! You make me laugh so hard!!! 😂 I didn’t know there were 12 verses!

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

@@boredgrandmadesigns well I’m not sure they are legit but they sure great around a campfire.