Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Custom Journals....



It has always been my deepest pleasure to create pieces that are specially ordered by one person to be sent to bless another who might be a friend or loved one. Many times, when I have these requests, the work is for someone who is going through a difficult time. This custom journal was created this past week for a customer of mine who wanted to give something special to a family member who had lost their mother. She hoped to offer a place for words, memories and even the grieving process to be expressed amidst the pages of the journal. I truly enjoy creating pieces that have such a special purpose. I love being the messenger in the middle...a bridge for one soul to reach across and bring encouragement to another.I always smile when I get to write the special card attached to the piece that says', You are being specially blessed today by____"!While creating the journal, I remembered a beautiful song I had the honor of singing at a service for my dear friend's father called "With Hope" (By Steven Curtis Chapman). The words are so meaningful for anyone who has lost someone so I thought I would have it playing with this post.

You can see other journals that were given as gifts too on my website. I hope to have a few more available soon and am also taking special orders for the holidays now. A custom journal might just be the unique gift you have been looking for to give this holiday!

11 comments:

Viola said...

What a gorgeous work, Lani! Stunning piece!

Flassie's Fil'a said...

Beautiful Lani!

God Bless You and Yours
and Your Creative Life!!!

Gaby Bee said...

I have been pretty busy and not blogging much lately but I love all your new pieces! Your artwork is always delicious eye candy!
Enjoyed the visit today...
Gaby xo

Candace said...

This is so so beautiful. Your other pieces are as well. Your blog means a lot to me as I have told you before... artwise and otherwise.

Take care!

Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL! wow. i also like your second journal page. you're going to town! : )

Victorian Lady said...

You have an amazing talent for putting elements together to make something so meaningful and precious...wonderful wonderful job Lani! :)

Mere

Lisa'sLettersandLace said...

Beautiful journal. I had been considering making some this size for gifts. This is an inspiration. I made some clay wings for a "bottles of hope" challenge. The wings made me think of some of your art. Would love to have you stop by to see them. God Bless. Lisa

Anne's Cards said...

This is sooo beautiful!!
Great work and blog!

Unknown said...

This journal is gorgeous! I am sure it will aid in the healing process. What a treasure they will have in this wonderful gift you have created.

Nelly said...

This is divine!! Just divine. I can only hope getting close to something like this.
Nelly

Pearl said...

This journal is so different (not the norm) and beautiful. I really love the big ribbon.