Cherry Blossom Junk Journal by Savera Kiani
Hey, everyone! Savera Kiani of Trinketz, one of our amazing Junk Journal Design Team Members, created a fabulous Cherry Blossom Junk Journal for us this week. As you know, we feature one new Junk Journal project each week created by one of our creative team of artists, but this week we are bringing two to you! Our Design Team Members select from the 100’s of Vintage Image Bundles on our Premium Membership Site, for their creations, in order to show you beautiful ways to use those images. We hope you will be totally inspired by this series!
Therefore, please make sure you check out the video tour at the bottom of the page…please scroll all the way down to see it. Are you ready to be inspired? I will step out of the way and let Savera tell you all about her incredible project…
As the season of renewal unfolds, there’s a certain magic in the air that beckons creativity. As part of the design team for the Graphics Fairy Premium website, I embarked on a project that encapsulates the essence of springtime serenity, a Cherry Blossom Junk Journal. With an Oriental flair and a palette of pinks and whites, this project celebrates the beauty of cherry blossoms while offering a haven for creative expression.
The inspiration for my Cherry Blossom Junk Journal stems from the rich cultural heritage of Asia, particularly the profound symbolism of cherry blossoms in Japanese and Chinese cultures. These delicate flowers represent the transient nature of life, the beauty of impermanence, and the arrival of spring—a time of renewal and hope.
The journal’s cover, adorned with a vintage doily, exudes a timeless charm reminiscent of bygone eras. This juxtaposition of old-world elegance with the freshness of spring creates a unique aesthetic that appeals to lovers of both vintage and contemporary design.
To further enhance the journal’s Oriental theme, I incorporated tea-stained papers in varying shades of pink. These papers not only add visual interest but also evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity, inviting users to pour their thoughts onto the pages like ink flowing onto parchment.
In keeping with the interactive nature of junk journals, I included pockets, envelopes, and fold-out sections for storing keepsakes and mementos. These hidden treasures add an element of surprise and discovery, inviting users to engage with the journal on a deeper level.
In the midst of life’s busyness, it’s important to pause and appreciate the simple joys that each season brings. With the Cherry Blossom Junk Journal, I invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty of springtime, to slow down and savor the fleeting moments, and to find inspiration in the delicate blooms that adorn its pages.
CHERRY BLOSSOM JUNK JOURNAL SHOW & TELL VIDEO TOUR
Premium Membership Bundles used in this project:
Cherry Blossom Lane
Asia Art Design
Cathlena Klein Birds
Japanese Water Colors
Pastel Wallpapers
I hope you will visit me here:
Savera’s YouTube
Savera’s Etsy
Savera’s Instagram
Thanks so much!
Savera
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Jamie Newton says
I would love to see what the pieces and parts look like before they are all put together. I love what you have done, but it’s hard for me to visualize how you have transformed and/or used the parts to make the whole. I’ve never made a junk journal, but I’m getting up the nerve to try!
Karen Watson says
Hi Jamie, Be sure and check out our free Junk Journal course here https://thegraphicsfairy.com/create-a-junk-journal/ I hope you do give it a try!