That's a real challenge for me. I make cards, occasionally boxes, but I don't normally alter things. Anyway, I started out with a hard backed notebook from the local pound shop, and got started.
The colour of the book suggested the colourscheme - especially since I couldn't think of any neat way of completely covering the black with that style of book.
I started with a sheet of vellum from a Christmas collection I bought a while ago. I fixed it with spray adhesive, and made a border with alternating silver holographic and black punched flowers. I made some larger flowers using a different flower punch, and punched some swirls and leaf fronds. The largest flowers were made with several layers of alternating silver and black paper attached with silver brads and 'scrunched' before being unfolded. Then, I finished some of the flowers and swirls with sticky gems.
Definitely something to go into my very small cache of potential Christmas presents.
6 comments:
Love this idea, and it looks really impressive. The recipient will be very happy I'm sure. Well done. hugs.
Oh wow Josephine this is stunning work, those colours and flowers look awesome. I altered a notepad last week and I have it by my computer to write thing in I so enjoyed it, I think I will be doing some more.
Hugs
Lorraine x
Josephine, Like you I am not into altering (yet)but seeing this I think I may have to give it a go. What a fab idea for stocking fillers etc. Sheila:)X
Hi Josephine, thats a really lovely card, youve put so much into it, it gives a fabulous effect. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxx
Beautiful book Josephine. Will make a great pressie. xx
A marvellous alteration for the Stampman's Challenge. Thanks so much for playing along and good luck in the competition.
x Michelle
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