First of all: ACK! NO GLITTER!
This little 3.25" x 3.25" booklet opens into an accordion style card, using the same template as a pink booklet here.
The booklet opens about 18" long. Depending how deep the spine is, more photos or dimensional items can be added.
The first thing seen when the book opens is a tab of flowers cut from the MS punch. Pull the tab to open the booklet.
The "birdie" booklet is inspired by friend and fellow "Stampin' Seestah" Sandy (Cheesy). Sandy gifted me with the Colorbok Truffle paper stack one day. Sorry it took so long to show my appreciation!
And YES I used my little Janome Sew-Mini again - I love it.
Did you know Sandy is a die-hard air guitarist? (ducking here)
Prismacolor Solvent Blender Marker blends not only their brand markers, but also Prismacolor Pencils and Copic Markers!
and...
Life Style cookie cutter dies are a fabulous deal for the price, creating awesome layers, but difficult for fumble fingers to use easily.
Will I purchase more? Probably, because they are wonderful for layering purposes.
The following Sparkle N Sprinkle images and sets were utilized. All of them are on special this month:
3424-427V Music Background
3498-432A Friendship Wings
3504-432AA Tweet
462S Zendoodle Rainbow (rainbow, cloud, birds, sing)
Also used:
Colorbok Truffle 12" x 12" paper stack
Chip Board for cover and binding
Tattered Rose Distress Ink
Old Paper Distress Ink
Copic Markers Prismacolor Pencils
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Martha Stewart Enchanted Heart Punch
SB Fleur De Lis Square S4-318
SB Labels Four S4-190
SB Shapeabilities Pendants Fleur De Lis S4-204
Cheery Lynn vine die
LifeStyle Cookie Cutter dies
CB embossing borders
EK Success punches
Lace, Ribbons, Rhinestones and Eyelets
This project was submitted to the following challenges:
Party Time Tuesdays - #89 Anything But a Card
Anything Goes Challenge - #77 Animals (birds)
Creative Card Crew - #21 Birds
Deep Ocean Challenge - #36 - Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - #21 Bling Baby, Yeah!
Oldie But a Goodie - Inspired by a Song
("Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd 1975)
and an unused item 6 months old:
(Truffle paper pack and 2 of the SB dies)
Bloggers Challenge - Take Flight
Crafty Mess Challenges - #19 Anything Goes
The Stamp Man - Butterflies, Birds and Bees
(birds used here)
What a darling birdie book. Each and every page is so sweet. Love all the different dies you used to add additional interest to your lovely book.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet and a great looking project! Love all your details on each page.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful little book, the pages look lovely. What a fab keepsake for someone.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a fantastically detailed project. I love the colours. Thanks also for the lovely comment you left me. X
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous mini book! Love all the stitching and different die cuts you used!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Love all the die cuts and lace. That rainbow is cute too. Glad you were feeling up to stamping.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's soooo good to see you back again, my friend! That will put a smile on my face for the whole day, if not longer. :-D What a fabulous little booklet. Love the stitching and all the lacy trims. I just bought myself a little sewing machine, dedicated to card stitching. But I have to learn to thread it first. (Sound familiar?) I've always just done faux stitching because I didn't want to drag out my big machine which I use for clothes and quilting. Really happy that you've feeling better!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, oh my this is just gorgeous! Lovely colours and the little images are really cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by my blog and leaving the lovely comment, it is appreciated.
Sarah
Great job on this book! I love every page!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna ! Wow such a gorgeous mini-book! I love the little bird on the pages, your coloring is fabulous and so are all the layers & details. This makes me smile ! I hope you are having a great weekend, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so super cute!!! Love it. The details are so amazing. Good for you for finishing this up, I have projects unfinished from a longgggg time ago myself, lol. Thanks for joining us over at Loves Rubberstamps!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment in my blog. It's fun to find new blogs and be inspired by. I love this Book/card, there is room for both greetings and memorable phrases.
ReplyDeleteXx Zora
Wow, absolutely beautely beautiful and full of details! Love it! Marianne from the netherlands
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card. You have put a lot of work into it. Love all the different sections. Thanks for playing along at Creative Card Crew. Cheers FiLoMa DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab and gorgeous project. Love the work you have out in to it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Anything Goes!
Hugs Annette
How fabulous is this. TFS over at Creative Card Crew this time
ReplyDeleteElaine DT
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So fabulous, love it!! thank you for joining us at craftymess.
ReplyDeleteDonna that is one sweet booklet, mini album. I like that it has so many spaces for pictures, journaling and trinkets. The colors are wonderful. You decorated it beautifully! I did not know that Sandy played "air guitar"
ReplyDeleteDearest Sistah,
ReplyDeleteThis is really a fab booklet gift. You did an incredible job as always. So much attention to detail. Love the birdie and lace and dies and coloring and....I could go on and on. But I am a little jealous that you've begun using a sewing machine. I've had mine for almost 2 years now, and it hasn't seen the light of day!
Ok, on to the air thingy....were you referring to my airness or my musicality? Not sure if I am taking this as a compliment, yet. ROTFLOL. Happy day to you.
Well Donna - it was certainly worth the wait. So much detail in such a little space! You totally rock - which of course, you can do along with Cheesy as she plays her air guitar!! Incredible project - you should feel very proud to have accomplished such a delicacy!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous booklet, Donna! Beautifully layered and embellished with those pretty dies and trims. Interesting tid bit about the blender marker - will have to check that out (thanks for the tip!)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dawn
This is gorgeous De!! It would make a phenomenal anniversary or wedding keepsake / gift/ card as well. Love the subtle colors and trims you've chosen... just a little bit of lace is elegant! Bet it's even more gorgeous in person!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sharon
Great accordion book! Thanks for playing this week at Party Time Tuesdays in our anything but a card challenge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful booklet - so much time and effort has gone into this work of art. Love everything about it - thank you so much for sharing it with us at an OBAG, Jx
ReplyDeleteWow x this is such a cute little book... Love it x the details are fab and I'm loving the stamps you have used x thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps x
ReplyDeleteFabulous project!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at Oldie but a Goodie!
Helen x
I need to be watching your blog a little closer. This is a fantastic project. Love all the dies and punches (you know me)!! All the stitching really adds.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, I so love your little book.So much detail, a work of art.
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing in our challenge at Craftymess.
Sandie :)
I'm totally blown away!!! GORGEOUS!!! I just know that when I get home, the jogs and instructions will be in my mailbox for the gallery LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat a really darling bird book, love all the details that you put into your book! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking part in the Craftymess 'Anything Goes' with us.
Ax
How lovely! When you wait you really do get it all together! This is just awesome dear lady!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a darling booklet -- I hope to try this idea soon. I have pinned this to my pinterest card page!
ReplyDeleteDe, this is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the soft colors and those stamps are beautiful (lol!) You put so much detail into the booklet....I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteYour booklet is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Blogger's Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteWowie Miss Donna! this is Beautiful!! What a Fabulous mini booklet! I am Soo Loving all the Wonderful details! the embossing and die cuts and soft pretty colors too! A feast for the eyes to be sure! Definitely a Work of art! Wow! 8-) And not to worry, if I don't use some of my crafty tools, I have to look up the directions on how to use them too, lol ;-)
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs
Shannon
This is so cute and nicely done!
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