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Hybrid Altered Book - Super Quick Tutorial
Last month I was asked by my good friend Catherine if I could create something using a collaborative kit she was taking part in called Delight. Here is a preview of the kit:
Of course I said yes, that I would be happy to create something for a great cause. I created these digital pages using this huge kit:
The last digital page inspired me to create an altered book using the layout as my guide.
SUPER QUICK TUTORIAL:
It was quite simple to create and didn't take that long at all to put together. I took the measurements from the open book I altered and created another layout using those dimensions in Photoshop.
After preparing the book, I printed out the new layout and cut out the photo using a sharp craft knife. I placed the layout inside the open book and used the layout as a template to mark on the page where I had to cut out my window. Using my craft knife, I cut through all of the pages.
I marked lightly on the layout where the fold of the book would go and used a bone folder to fold the layout in half. I then adhered the right side of the layout down only. This allows the pages to move freely when the book is opened and closed.
Decorate the book cover now so if you need to use any brads or eyelets, they will be hidden with the ribbon in the next step.
Attach some ribbon to the inside front cover page and the inside back cover page, adhere the first page down to hide the ribbon, brads and/or eyelets and do the same for the back cover.
Here are some shots of the finished product:
The Cover
The Inside
If you have any questions, please be sure to leave a comment, I would be delighted (no pun intended....lol) to answer them ;c)
As mentioned in a previous post, I am going to make one of these for my sister for Christmas but I will be using only traditional products this time.
I have started working on a new project for my niece for Christmas....here's a little sneak peek:
Have a creative weekend and get messy!!! xxoo
Posted by
Diana Martin
In:
giveaways,
inspiration
Loads of Inspiration Everywhere!!
Just a quick post to show you what is rockin' my boat right now......
The Vintage Pearl + Shey [B]
Erin is hosting a giveaway featuring one of Shey's (*Shey* [B]) new ruffled camera strap slipcover's!!! They are just so darn cute!!! You can check out Shey's blog HERE too!
Of course, there isn't one item in Erin's store that I don't want! I especially love these two:
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Freckled Nest
I would love to have a wall of these:
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KL - Kenner Road
This makes me swoon, I can't wait to make this!!!
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Du Buh Du Designs - Dolls
Christine Alvarado makes THE most amazing little art dolls you will ever see! Their faces are so beautiful, I would love to get my hands on one of these for my glass cabinet......well Christine is giving a doll away!!!
The winner gets to choose which doll she (or he) would like before they are released in her etsy STORE! Here are a few examples of her gorgeous dolls:
NOTE: The following images are copyright © Christine Alvarado, Du Buh Du Designs, 2007-2009
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Evalicious
Eve's Christmas album......which has now sold out!!! I put myself on the waiting list this year to make sure I didn't miss out and I have to say.....it really is gorgeous. I plan to use mine to do Ali Edwards December Daily Album 2009. I am going to try my hardest to complete this album even though I know it will be hard to fit in for me. Wish me luck!
And last but not least....
Vee Jennings - Creative Blessings
Vee is giving away a gorgeous little mini album that she created. I love anything Vee makes, her layouts, her photograph's, heck this girl is so multi talented it's scary!
Inspiration + Giveaways = A Happy Heart
xxoo
I Won What..........???
Yes, two posts in one day.......don't fall over now!
I am so, so very happy, doin' a little happy dance for the last few days!!!
If this doesn't melt your vintage heart then I think you need to check your vintage radar system....ok, totally no idea what I am mumbling about but I did win this:
Which includes all of these delicious goodies:
The papers
The Alphas
The Journaling Cards
The Fabrips
And lastly, the 6 x 12 Stickers
You can get a better look at them at 2 pea's! Don't they look amazing! I can't wait to get my hands on them and have a play!! Or I might hoard them like I do when I get scrap goodies that I really, really love. I wait to see if any of my favorite Australian online scrapbooking stores get them in and if they do I order another bunch of the goodies in case I run out or need more. I really have a hoarding problem when it comes to scrapbooking products. When fellow scrappers come over and see my cupboards, they think it's better than going to a store. Yes, I do donate some items that I have had for a few months that I know I will not use. If I haven't used them after a few months, then I probably won't use them at all.
Someone's junk is someone's treasure!
Happy hoarding!
xxoo
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Diana Martin
In:
After 5 Designs,
altered book,
Bisontine,
Catherine Designs,
Christmas,
CT,
digital,
inspiration,
scrapbooking
Digital Dose of Christmas
I have been quite busy these last few weeks with Mum starting physio and two sick girl's as well as appointments for Miss O about what will happen next year at school. She has to complete a whole bunch of tests to assess her abilities now she is 8 years of age. For those of you who do not know, Miss O has a severe developmental delay. She is classed as being at a beginner kindergarten level even though she is about to go into grade 3 next year. Loads of work to do to prepare her for next year!
Speaking of Christmas, I scrapped with my first CT Christmas kit for 2009 the other day. Catherine Designs and Bisontine (I was able to be a guest for her for the month of October, thank you so much Sandrine!) have teamed up again and released a gorgeous kit called Esprit de Noel.
You may remember from last year that these two talented designers got together and created Noel Chic, such a beautiful kit!
Here are two pages I created using the NEW Esprit de Noel:
Be sure to check out Catherine's blog and Bisontine's blog for loads of creative team layouts using this elegant new kit!!
xxoo
Have You Seen This....
....an awesome giveaway over at kl's blog!
You can win Dina Wakely's newest class Art Journaling 301 from Get It Scrapped online classes!
All you have to do is leave a comment with three words that matter most to you. How easy is that? I have always wanted to take one of Dina's classes, they look amazing! Maybe I will get the chance........so don't go HERE and leave a comment because I want to win!!
Do you know what I love today........altered books! (photos coming soon....ssshhhhh it's still a secret)
Happy, scrappy hugs!
xo
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