Thursday 12 April 2012

A mini book

 Some of you may remember the mini book that was on my desk a couple WOYWW's ago.  Well I have now finished it.


I cut the mount board with my ATC sizzix die, used medium gel to adhere some scrap paper to the covers then painted on some crackle paint.

Once it had dried, I coloured the covers with DI flicking some water to help move the ink then used my crop o dile to punch holes and added some metal corners.



 I used my new Tim Holtz techniques that I learnt on the Creative Chemistry 101 course, without this course I would never have thought to stamp with distress stains!





I coloured the keyplate with alcohol inks to grunge it up a bit


Then tied it all with some raffia

Voila, a lovely wee book of inspiration that I will keep in my handbag for those days when I need to remind myself that I can create art, no matter what I think!

I am going to enter this into the Simon Says Stamp and Show for the Tim's techniques the deets can be found here .

Happy Crafting

Li'l Pidge
x

13 comments:

  1. Adore your little book. The 101 course sounds like fun. BJ #42

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  2. Lovely! I particularly like the quote about the Titanic ladies.

    Shoshi #18

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  3. What a lovely mini-book! Stamping with Distress Stains really works well, doesn't it? The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you!

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  4. What a sweet little book! Great job!

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  5. whaa love your mini book :)
    Von x♥x

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  6. Beautiful mini book! Erma Bombeck is such a hoot with Titanic quote! Hope you have a great week. Vickie @106

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  7. Whoa! This is one fantastic beautiful lickle book! I absolutely love it. Well done Honey xx

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  8. Erma Bombeck - what a smart lady.

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  9. What a beautiful little book - love all the colours and stamping.
    Julia

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  10. What a beautiful book! Love your gorgeous colors and all that stamping.

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  11. Love your mini book, I did the 101 course too and loved it x

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