Allsorts time again and the theme this week is Anything But Not A Card so get your thinking caps on and away you go.
I chose a Digidarla Sentiment and decided to make another book, a sort of diary/ reminder book for birthdays, appointments etc.
This is a brilliant way of using all your bits - short pieces of ribbon or twine, any odd flowers and any odd embellishments, see further down on this post.
I made a mistake by cutting two holes in the wrong side of the front, so I cut corresponding holes in the back and put some rope through to use as ties for keeping closed. These were very, very white so I rubbed some ink on them to tone them down, the same colour ink as I used for the edges of the sentiment and the front and some embellishments.
Inside this book I put quite afew leaves, folded and glued to make pockets to store any bits and bobs - photos, appointment cards or any other stuff.
This is the inside of the first cover. I used a sheet from Astrid Artistic Efforts HERE and I made a book mark and slotted it on the inside.
Then a full year of monthly diary sheets from Cuddly Buddly HERE.
I use these for my birthday reminders.
I only stuck these down at one edge so that they can be removed at the end of the year and fresh ones glued in without making too much mess.
I glued the remainder of Astrids sheet on different pages.
Odd bits of waste peel-offs to make the pouch stand out.
I tied strips of webbing on coloured paper clips, both to use and for decoration.
I stuck envelopes on some pages, and on others, I glued triangles of card to make a little pouch for storing photos or cards.
I cut tags that could be used as a title card for what is stored in that pouch. I cut these from pieces of birthday / Christmas cards that people give me to recycle.
I carried on decorating the pages with odd bits that I had on my desk and in my scrappy box (which is getting very full again, I will have to have a splurge again soon).
A different envelope.
Another piece from Astrids sheet.
On the back sleeve I had a larger print of the sentiment so I made another pocket with it and put a tag in it.
This piccy show the top edge of the book and the bits of web / ribbon tied around the page clips.
An odd scrunched paper flower and a felt flower stuck to the middle of it.
I loved making this book and could probably have used alot more bits.
Back to the Challenge -------
Digidarla Designs will give the winner 5 images of choice.
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You have created a really pretty little notebook journal Wendy and it certainly is a good way of using up those scraps of ribbon.
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B x
You are great at using bits of everything Wendy, be interesting to see what I have when I get my craft space. This is a great idea Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea Wendy. Your notebook look fabulous and I love the colours and ribbons.
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Lorraine x
WOW!!! Such a fabulous design and beautifully decorated too.
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wow ,awesome book, love all the embelishments and how you used your scraps, envelopes are a good use, love it !!!
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Absolutely stunning work and so useful love the flower that you made Ginny ♥
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation Wendy, fabulous idea for using up bits and pieces.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Thanks for playing our felt challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks, awesome idea...very unique...cool!
ReplyDeletebrilliant project Wendy, what a fabulous idea, pam
ReplyDeleteThis looks brilliant Wendy and such a good idea. Love the cover and layout
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Your diary/books are fantastic Wendy I am not surprised you got orders for them they are fantastic, and how lovely for the lady who won your very kind prize to be able to keep mementoes of her hubby in hers. How clever of you to have covered up your little mistake as you did, you would never know if you hadn't mentioned it I hope you are having a lovely weekend xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous project Wendy
ReplyDeleteJoan x
Hi Wendy, clearly you have a great time making these books, they are lovely,
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WOW! Wendy what a fabulous project!! awesome!!Thanks for joining us at BMC this time
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laney
What a stunning birthday book you have made. It fits our challenge this week well of “digi days”. Thanks for taking part and good luck. Best wishes, Kym (Bearly Mine Challenge Blog Design Team)
ReplyDeleteFabulous book, love all the pretty details
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Kat xx
Super cute diary!! :) Thanks for joining us this week at 4 Crafty Chicks for our felt challenge!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful creation with great attention to detail. Thanks for joining us at Crafting By Designs. Good luck.
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Julia
Such a beautiful creation with great attention to detail. Thanks for joining us at Crafting By Designs. Good luck.
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Julia
Incredible note book. I love the colors, and the layout you chose for it. The felt middle of your flower is fabulous!!Thank you so much for sharing it with us at 4 Crafty Chicks. Wonderful inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteYOur notebook is gorgeous!!! Thanks for playing along at PCJ! HUgsxx
ReplyDeleteMore Gorgeous creations Wendy, thanks for joining Joanna Sheen challenge, good luck.
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Tracy x
What a great idea! These turned out so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
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