My Year-end, New Year Workbook

Hello Crafty Peeples!

Each year, at the end of the year, I create a Workbook for myself.  I use these during the course of the year to write down crafting ideas, make notes about the 613 Challenges, and on occasion, a few personal tasks.  Mostly, though, the books are for my crafting goals.  

This year,  I decided to use a binder to create my Workbook.  When I selected the binder, I did not realize that is was 11" x 12" which is big for a desk book, but I liked the idea of seeing how I would cover so much real estate and still keep the front of the workbook interesting!

I chose cut outs from the Graphic 45 Ty-pog-ra-phy Collection to adorn the cover.  I love the upbeat quips and quotes.  Each time I pick up the workbook, I see little words of encouragement and, as you all know, there are many "crafting" days when we need lots of encouragement.

The school themed paper used for the binder back, spine, and front and interior pockets is from a Page Kit that I bought several years ago at Big Lots for $2.50.  I really wish I had purchased about three more of these.  I purchased three and this was my last kit.  

 I used a scrap piece of  vinyl wallpaper to make a funky little pen and pencil holder.  

The pockets are intentionally uneven

I was so disappointed when I ran out of the reinforcement printed paper, so I took a sheet of brown CS, colored a sheet of reinforcements with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo and Abandonned Coral Distress Ink™ and then stuck them randomly on to the C/S.  I found some neat little stickers in my stash and decided to add them to the page as well.

The paper on the spine also came from the School Days Page Kit.  I added a book plate and a couple of fancy paper clips to which i added the caps of gold brads.  The binder is covered in clear shelf liner to protect it from stains!

I am trying to figure out if I can now add a leather handle and clasp without destroying my book. Probably not, but I'm still thinking!  This book is already getting a workout. 

A LOOK BACK

My 2014 Year-end New Year Workbook!

Poisted 12/28/2014

613 Avenue Create - Create Your Own Challenge - Neew Grid

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

I am having some real time management issues.  I thought I scheduled this post for Sunday! 

This week at 613 Avenue Create, we want you to create your own challenge using Kathi's wonderful new grid.  Pick one item from each column and off you go!

Please let us know which iems you chose.

Canvas Corp Brands has a new line of 7 Gypsies Papers called American Vintage!  I received a few sheets in my box and one of the sheets was old vintage postage stamps.  My tag did not turn out exactly as I envisioned, but I still like it.  I have a few projects in mind that will make great use of these old stamps.  The tag background was created using Canvas Corp's Tattered Angels Sprays and Mists and distressed wtth Tim Holtz Distress Inks.   As is often the case with my tags, this project was inspired by a design by Tammy Tutterow.

My Grid Elements : TAG, ENCOURAGEMENT, METALLIC

The tag itself was cut from a Kellogg cereal box.

The Stamps are from the Graphic 45 Typography Collection

Additional elements are: Washi Tape, Twine, Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbons)

Tim Holtz Film Strip and a charm from Beading Station 100 Plus BSI

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana

Shopping Our Stash - Leaf Me Alone! One More Brown Bag Project

Good Morning, Crafty Peeples!
My Love affair with the little brown lunch bag continues.
This week at Shopping Our Stash, we challenging you to Use LEAVES.  Good Luck!

The fabric swatches in this design were created using natural muslin and Tim Holtz Distress Stains.  Sizzix Life Moments Die And Stamp Set was used for the leaves which were stamped on vellum, colored with Distress Markers.  Rock Candy Crackle Distress was applied as well as a little distress stickles for texture.   Stash Items: Fabric Swatches, Cardstock, Vellum  

I am excited about this Tri-fold Vertical design and have a few other concept ideas on my drawing board.  The key to successful design will be composition and color.  These two panels work well both in composition and color, I think.  It took a minute! 

Stash Items: G45 Typography DP,  Fabric Swatches, Vine Ribbon

The Center Panel was left blank to give the recipient (who is a crafter) an opportunity to mount photos or journal cards.  The right panel can be stamped above and below the button.

Stash Items: Button, Fabric Panels

 My design intention here was to make this look like faux leather...as you can see I got a few bubbles and I forgot to add the stitching...next time.  Still, I am pleased with the outcome of this project.

Stash Items: Cardstock, G45 Typography DP

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your entries in our challlenge at:

http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com

Visit my teammates for more inspiration.

Leslie

Alica

Deena

Lauren

Donna

Chris

Barb

Hugz, Chana

Challenges Entered:
Through The Purple Hazel - Always Anything Goes