I hand bound antique French magazine pages, French papers, vintage and modern book pages into one giant Collector’s journal (Book 1 of 3, housing Dior ephemera and fashion inspiration). How the garden at Granville in Normandy influenced the couture dresses of the 1940s and 1950s. Part 2 is also ready: https://youtu.be/FV4LpV0P8Dw
Full of authentic ephemera from Granville, hand-sculpted and sewed miniature dresses inspired by Dior originals, dress sketches, and images from various books and magazines. Status: For Sale (contact me on Instagram @jadorelepapier )
My Etsy shop for digitals: www.etsy.com/shop/jadorelepapier
Digital from A Whimsical Adventure: Masterful Muse No. 3, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1806070521/summer-flowers-garden-wall-art-papers?ref=yr_purchases
Make an Oxford Hollow: https://youtu.be/YFn881MYiEo?si=3lTD1eCjaVdR4YTz
French magazine ads, French lace fabric (cover) and wallpapers from Sarah, @craftypaperbits and PetitPapier.shop on Instagram and www.etsy.com/shop/craftypaperbits
Garden book pages, embossed wallpapers, garden and blueprint plans from Chris, @villageartiots on Instagram
Coffee stained art by the one and only @frenca2020@frenca2020 on YouTube@
French ledgers from @exquisitely.shabby on YouTube and Instagram
French charms and ephemera (photos) from Catherine @frenchbilletdoux on Instagram
Art paper, paper doilies, https://www.etsy.com/shop/InkyFingersSociety
French ephemera from Meabh on Etsy, www.etsy.com/shop/abrownpaperparcel
Paper doll digitals from @saacibo on YouTube https://youtu.be/X2ia_x3D7Xc?si=Y7iHZHOes8mr-bnp
7 Comments
Fabulous masterpiece Maria. I made a custom Gucci book for a good friend. I plan on making a Chanel one for me. You're right, the process takes such a long time to make. Thanks for sharing.
I love the theme of these journals Maria! And your research, your creativity are just amazing!
This is absolutely exquisite!! Oh the talent you possess is endless. So much thought and heart put into this journal. You have truly created a piece of art that, I believe, any member of his family or design team would be honoured to have. You are a very talented designer and artist! 🥰❤️♥️♥️♥️
This is what I want to do with Biba (the ephemera is insanely expensive, even the store bags they were giving away when they closed go for $100 now). so inspiring Maria!!! This is such a treasure trove of mixed media and vintage fashion history. What a labour of love!
❤❤❤. You are a hunter and gatherer of history. Your attention to detail is incredible and your journals show a real passion for your incredible work. It must take hours for your art to come together. Just love seeing what you’ve been up to. The people who purchase your work are so lucky. Your journals are a real treasure. Blessings lovely 🥰 from Colleen 😊
What a wonderful way to enjoy my morning coffee watching your videos! Thank you once again for a mesmerizing history lesson in fashion. There are so many things I love about this journal…the fabric pockets on the front cover, the giant floral wallpaper pocket, the sewing patterns, etc. I love how you used the doilies as a stencil for the garden design. Genius! Of course your dresses are my favorite thing. Especially that pink Windflower dress.😍 Thank you for introducing us to the Oxford binding technique. I watched a tutorial on that and I think I will try the technique on my larger journals from now on. Off to Part Deux! 🌹
I am in awe – absolutely out of this world creation!!