2nd Installment of the Acrylic/Metal Book

I redid the cover of the acrylic/metal book. For some reason I was just not happy with the way the cover looked with the handmade flower. So, after studying it for a while I thought there was not enough color to help bring out the metal mesh flower. I then cut a flower out of pink paper, from Basic Grey, and put that behind the flower. And there it was, now I can see the flower and enjoy the look more.

As you look through the book to the next set of pages, you will see that I added 2 diagonal metal lines. On top of the metal I used rub ons just to soften the look. Now we are building our acrylic look.

On pages 2&3 you will see the mats that were added. On page 1 this can easily be a journaling page, or add a photo in the box and journal on the pink sides. Either will work. The flower on page 3 is a booklet that opens to show more room for photos.

Plenty of space for large photos.

Same on page 4. I mirrored the images/booklets.

The flowers are raised to give dimension.

The book is really starting to take shape. I was wondering if I would really like it. I do! I didn't know if I would go for the metal and acrylic look. I think on the cover the mesh used behind it adds to the uniqueness of the book. You will not see another one like this. I am building pages 5 & 6 and will post them in a few days. Hope you are enjoying this.

Have a great day and try something new today. Happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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FAMILY Distressed Paper-Bag Album For RETREAT

FAMILY

I know you think you have seen this album before. Yes and No! The entry previously done was the prototype for this actual one. That means that the above album is the album I am using for a class for retreat in November. There are some different things on each page and of course the paper is different. I will be giving a class for 15 and we will be making the above album. I will now go into the process of making up all the kits myself. Should be a lot of fun and teaching is definitely my "thing". I like to pass on anything that I can to others.

Thank you for checking in today and remember to try something new. Happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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Silver Tape - Mesh - Newspaper

A week ago I had this weird idea to make an acrylic book using "out of the ordinary" stuff. I have finally started. So far I have used metallic tape, newspaper, embroidery floss, button and edgers. Actually I am designing as I work on it. I started out by pulling papers and making my paper quilt. Once I had my colors picked I began to formulate the design. The metallic tape was cut into 9" strips then edged with a swirl edge. Very nice edge. I then attached it to the cover. On the side I used just the plain strip of tape. Over that I attached complimentary ribbon. The flower was then cut out of metal mesh and outlined with embroidery floss. I used super glue to attach it to the 1" paper circle. Another paper circle was put on top and then they were sewn together.

On the page behind the cover I pieced together a flower made of newspaper, attached it and put a mat on top of it for journaling or the name of the book.

That is it so far, I will keep you up to date as I go. Should be fun. Have fun and try something new today. Happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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Today I started a very interesting project. When I was at Lowe's the other day I bought a metal silver tape. It is about 2" wide. I then came home and looked around, thinking what now? Well I think I have found the answer.

I took one of my 8x8 acrylic pages and outlined it with the metal tape. I cut it down to about 1/2" and used a decorative cutter on the edge. I then trimmed the edge all around with the tape and added mesh to the center. Very different, and a great look. I have picked the paper for the project and I will share it with you as I go. Tomorrow I will post a photo of the cover. Until then,

Try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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CHRISTMAS on my Mind!!

Cover of Country Christmas.

The acrylic book is 8x8 and on the cover the roof was added. The acrylic I striped (like logs) with Staz-on ink.

Inside of cover.

Pages 4 & 5

I am showing you both the pages attached and unattached. I think this is a better way for you to see the hand painting.

Pages 6 & 7

Pages 8 & 9

Back of book. The stocking has a pull out tab.

I have so lately been in a Christmas kind of mood. So today I thought I would share with you a book I made a while ago, I just love. The 8x8 acrylic book was striped to look like logs with brown Staz-On Ink. On the top of the book is white paint, glittered to look like snow. A once in a lifetime book. I usually do not repeat my specialty books. I like to keep them very special for the customer I am making it for.

Enjoy looking at the photos, if you have any questions, just email me.

Have a great day and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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FAMILY Distressed Paper-Bag Album

FAMILY

The above album is made from paper bags and very distressed. History of this album: last year, for a retreat, I made too many base albums. We used what we needed and I saved the rest. In the back of my mind I wondered what to do with the leftovers. I answered my own question by creating the above album.

On the cover of the album I made holes and criss-crossed jute and tied it on the bottom. Ripped the first two pages and then distressed it with ink. As you look at the photos, you will see ripped paper, inked and the use of ribbon that I could rip also, giving it the used look. Love making this album. Take a look at each photo and enjoy. I will be teaching how to make this album at retreat this November. 4 days of pure heaven.

Remember try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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Jef and Erykah's Wedding Album

After I finished the acrylic album the other day I thought of this album I finished not too long ago. The colors the bride chose were white, black and hot pink. Very interesting combination but very beautiful and outstanding. I used a white Bazzill 10x10 post album, very white and very plain. You will notice in the first photo I redid the cover and added a place for the large picture of both the bride and groom. Inside each set of pages were made to compliment one another. I did not have any pictures to add to the album, but I did have the subjects that the bride wanted. I think the album came out very nice and I know how much the bride enjoyed cropping her photos and adding them to the album. Congratulations and thank you Jef & Erykah for this incredible opportunity.

Remember to try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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