Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Shopping Our Stash - Not Your Usual Paper

Good Morning, Crafty Peeples!

This week at Shopping Our Stash, the challenge is: 
Use papers that are not the usual ones you use in your crafting.

For my project, I have chosen Burlap paper, cereal box scraps,  and Wallpaper.   

When I first began making cards back in 1998, I used wallpaper exclusively in my designs.  It is rather funny now when I survey the thousands of dollars I have invested in this craft buying dies and cutting machines
This is actually the beginning of a cover for my Project Ideas Notebook.    
I will add the closer when the back cover is completed.  
The plan is to use all burlap paper on the back
I love cutting bouquets from the paper and using them on projects. 
 The borders are also good for trims.

Thanks for stopping by!   Hope to see your entry in the challenge!
Hugz,
Chana

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12 comments:

  1. Becca Cruger20 January, 2015

    I'm always amazed at how you can take common household things and transform them into sheer beauty! Who needs Michaels or Hobby Lobby when you have Cheerios and wallpaper? :)

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  2. Chana Malkah20 January, 2015

    Hey, Becca,
    Your comments always brighten my day. I hope I can get the book finished and posted in a couple of days. Then you will be able to see how iI used the rest of the cereal box. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the encouragement.
    Hugz,
    Chana Malkah

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  3. Barbara Godden20 January, 2015

    Fabulous ideas for the burlap and wallpaper, Awesome notebook.

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  4. Chris Dring20 January, 2015

    Chana, you NEVER cease to amaze me with the wonderful creations you make! This journal is no exception. LOVE the burlap paired with wallpaper! WALLPAPER!! Who knew?! I can't wait to see the completed journal!

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    1. Chana Malkah22 January, 2015

      Thanks, Chris!
      I am trying to get my pages together. I am such a slow designer. Thanks for the nice words!
      Hugz,
      Chana

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  5. Leslie Hanna20 January, 2015

    I remember the days of haunting wallpaper stores for their discontinued books. My, how times have changed.

    Love how you've mixed all these papers on your book cover!

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  6. DonnaMundinger21 January, 2015

    As usual, your creativity astounds me, Chana! Wallpaper...who knew? Fabulous cover. xxD

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  7. Jen Mitchell22 January, 2015

    What a wonderful way to upcycle! The wallpaper flowers are absolutely beautiful and I love the texture from the burlap!

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    1. Chana Malkah22 January, 2015

      Thanks, Jen! I enjoyed looking at your work! You are very talented! Thanks for stopping by!
      Hugz,
      Chana

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  8. Desire Fourie23 January, 2015

    Wow this is just gorgeous Chana and yes its amazing how we overlook the everything days around us we can create with, instead of spending so much on proper crafty goodies.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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Happy Crafting!
Hugz,
Chana

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