Hello and welcome! There's a brand new challenge this week at Just Us Girls hosted by Ina!
Since there's a 5th Saturday in July, it's time for the Wild Card Challenge and here's the theme she has chosen:
Here'a note from Ina, with some ideas: ATC/Coins, Tags, Scrapbook Page, Mixed Media, Gift Box etc.
For my project I decided to cover a little notebook I picked up at the Dollar Tree with some of my favorite eucalyptus paper from Hobby Lobby. Here's a closer look at my notebook:
I need to make about 12 of these for an upcoming crafty retreat that I am going to. Every attendee makes a goodie for everyone there and this will be what I make for everyone this year.
I also made a belly band out of deep teal card stock, an oval die, and some flowers from my stash.
I actually got these flowers at the retreat last year. One other thing we do at this retreat is bring stuff we no longer want or use and put it on a large table and everyone can go through it and take whatever they like.
When I saw these pretty little flowers with gold leaves, I just had to have them!
The "Just a Note" word die is from Memory Box and the oval die is from Tutti Designs.
Here's one last look:
I hope you will have a chance to participate in this week's challenge!
I can't wait to see your project!
Be sure to stop by the blog to see what our amazing guest, Chrissie Stokes, and the whole team have prepared for your inspiration HERE.
I wanted to share pics of all the notebooks I made for the gift exchange at the craft retreat so here they are.
They were all made with paper except the gray and yellow one with the animals, that is actually fabric.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
 TD Dotted Ovals Shop at: TD |
 MB Just a Note Posh Script Shop at: SSS |
 HL Eucalyptus Paper Shop at: HL |
 Cosmic Shimmer Glue Shop at: SC |
 TH Glass Media Mat Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Fiskars 9" Trimmer Shop at: SC |
 SSS Bone Folder Shop at: SSS |
 Scoreboard Shop at: SSS | SC |
 SSS Assorted Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
Your notebook for the JUGS challenge is beautiful. All your notebooks turned out great - I especially liked the patriotic one. The crafty retreat sounds like lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteI love all of those notebooks. I just realized I have that same pattern paper that you made your first beautiful notebook cover with. A good reminder for me to use it.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you purchased this beautiful paper. All of your notebooks are wonderful. Your is stunning and the fabric one is super cute too! I am sure they were appreciated. I have two that my friend made me that I use regularly. Take care!
ReplyDeleteYour covered notebooks are awesome! I love the variety and I am sure that everyone who receives one will love it!
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart - THAT PAPER! Love it. Craft retreat????!!! So jealous ;)
ReplyDeleteYour crafting buddies will love those notebooks, Angie. And I love that eucalyptus paper! I was at Hobby Lobby but never saw it. :(
ReplyDeleteOh what fun! I love all your great books, I just love to alter notebooks as well. Great job.
ReplyDeleteCrushing over your fabulous notebooks, Angie! The one you shared at JUGS: gorgeous! I feel a notebook 'need to shop' coming on...
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Oh Angie I just love your notebook cover. So beautiful with those sweet little flowers and then you go and make a gazillion more - wow they are all gorgeous. What perfect exchange gifts and I bet they all oohed and aahed over them too.
ReplyDeleteWow - you have lot of patience to make covers for so many notebooks and I"m sure those who receive one will treasure it. They are all so pretty but I like the eucalyptus one the best.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super great idea, Angie! It's such a treat to have a pretty notebook at hand. I love this Eucalyptus paper.
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! And so are your other notebooks. I used to go to a stamp retreat and had to make something to share. I used to love going to them! We don't have anyone who wants to organize it anymore. Hope you had/have fun at it!
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