Jul 10 2008
Inky Drama and another CHA Sneak Peek
It’s Thursday already…sheesh. This week (this summer) is just flying by. Julia’s WT Challenge over at Splitcoast this week is to use anything mini. I decided to dig through my basket of ”alterables” to see what I could find.
Moments to Treasure
When I saw this mini (3-3/4″ x 2-1/4″) 7gypsies coin envelope album in my stash I got an idea. I thought I’d make a little book to take with me to Chicago next week. (Did I mention how excited I am to be going to CHA? Seeing some of my fabulous friends again and meeting some for the first time face to face? I can’t wait!!) I’ll cut some papers to fit in the envelopes for bits of journaling. Then when I get home, I can print little pictures to add to the outside of each envelope. Now I just need to remember to bring this along! 
I used small scraps from Daisy D’s new Chloe Marie patterned paper. The “Moments to” is from the Ledger Me set (Rummage Bin, Cornish Heritage Farms) and the little words are from Sassy Petites, one of two new releases by Mona Lisa Moments available today, July 10th. (The other new release is a fabulous set of Christmas Expressions.)
The mini-brads in the mini-flower centers were originally white, but I colored them with a copper Krylon leafing pen. To “age” the copper photo corner, I colored over it with a dark gray Copic.
I’m not so sure I like the ribbons on the wire. I tried tying them several different ways and they always look ridiculous to me. I may just remove them.
Cardstock: Small scrap of Prism Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: Daisy D’s Chloe Marie Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms “Ledger Me” (Rummage Bin), “Sassy Petites” (Mona Lisa Moments) Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black, Ranger Tattered Rose and Antique Linen Distress Accessories: 7gypsies naked coin envelope album, Marvy black marker, May Arts ribbon, Prima flowers, Queen & Co. brads, copper Krylon leafing pen, We R Memory Keepers metal photo corner, Hot Off the Press swirl clip, sewing machine, edge distresser, sponge, sanding block.
So…would you like another sneak peek at one of CHF’s upcoming releases? Here you go:
This sheet is from the new Thomas Kinkade Christmas line. These patterned papers/images will be SO versatile. Just think how quick and easy it will be to use one of these images for a card, scrap page or altered project!
Thanks so much for stopping! I’m off to the pool for the second time today. (One more trip after this one. UGH.) Have a great day!
Holy cow, that’s so gorgeous M! I love the colors you used!!
This is beautiful! - I’ve liked every new Thomas Kincade pattern paper I’ve seen so far. I can hardly wait to order the new line.
What an adorable little journal and what a great idea to take it with you to CHA! Have a blast!
Love your little book and fully expect a teeny lil pic of us on one of its pages when it’s all put together! Hopefully w/o a caption reading “Sometimes it’s better to know people from a distance. Take Carole, for example…”
Yeah….definitely much better to know Carole from a distance (heehee)….love the little book!!! IT is beautifully designed.
Hope to get the chance to meet you at CHA!
Your little book is fantastic, Michele!!! Such gorgeous papers, ribbon, hardware….everything!!
What an adorable book! You could have each person you photograph journal something to slip inside…like an autograph book-remember those from school? No? Crap, I just gave away my age…
Your little book is fabulous. And I love the TK paper!!
So cute! Have fun at CHA!
“Inky Drama”….LMAO!! that is priceless, LOL! Totally darling little book, M!
This is soooooo darling Michele! I hope you had a great time at CHA and filled it with lots of momentos!