Spring Metamorphosis : Beaded Butterfly

Awhile ago I beaded this butterfly on paper---first I painted the design on some nice heavy printmaking paper, then beaded over the painting. And while I beaded, I also did some research on the mythical meanings of
butterflies---seems in many cultures the butterfly is a symbol of transformation--since they transform from a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly in the cocoon--and, of course, this fit with what was happening in my life at that time.

I have signed up to participate in a year long Bead Journal Project that bead artist and teacher Robin Atkins is sponsoring (---more info about this group project on her blog here.) Now I am trying to decide what medium to bead on--since I plan to start with various bead embroidery stitches for my first bead journal page---should I use fabric or paper? I am playing with the notion of making a "sample book" of bead embroideries for my Bead Journal Project---playing with colors, designs, and various embroidery stitches. Inspired by this kind of antique fabric sample book. Maybe I need to start with an antique blank book ( or old antique scrap book?)hmm... where to find that..?