I have been working on another mini book. I know I didn't really intend to, but there were still so many bits and pieces over from all the other *jobs* I did this week, and I just NEEDED to use them up. So here it is:
I used 2 coordinating papers from the Anna Griffin *Sasha* Stack, which has a nice, distressed look to it, and further distressed all the edges with TH inks in Forest Moss and Victorian Velvet. The covers have been made from corrugated card from a box; the edges have been painted with acrylic paint in metallic pink before covering it with the same paper. I have used a miscellany of images - photos, scraps, CI images, rub ons etc, and tried to create a mini collage on each page, which I then decorated with some remnants of lace, beads etc. Added a few ribbons, some fibres and a hand made charm, and that was it. There's a photo of me inside it, too, taken when I was four.
Okay, that was it for today. Thanks for looking, and thanks for all the comments left yesterday, I had fun reading them. Have a great day, and ake care!
I love your journal it is so freakin cool and gorgeous and lush etc etc could go on all day long x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, I would never think to put green with pink (which of course is stupid 'cos look at a flower!)Everything you do just works so well :o) x
ReplyDeleteHi Val, love this little book! Must go, P is shouting already!! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteTruly awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeousness, I love the touch of hot pink. I always zoom in on each photo to 'ooh' and 'ah' at how you've put it together, absolutely fab. xx
ReplyDeleteVery special little book. The colours are BEAUTIFUL! Hugs from Mexico, Donna
ReplyDeleteLove this Valerie - fabulous colours and images.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hugs xx
Gorgeous Valerie! I love that there is a pic of you as a little girl inside! Makes it even more special! Hugs Tee
ReplyDeleteGreat work, as always, love the colours, and the photo of you inside! Hugs, Barb
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie
ReplyDeletePure gorgeousness!!!
Wishes
Lynne
Oh, I love your mini books, Valerie! This is so beautiful, I think my favorites pages are the one with the lepard. Just gorgeous colours and embellishments and layout, just everything!
ReplyDeleteSorry you had a bad night, I hope tonight will be better :)
Hi there Valerie, Sorry you're not feeling 100% and tip top, hope you get better as they day wears on:0)
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning mini book, no wonder you haven't started the LIM challenge! You're far too busy:0) xxx
Thanks for the good wishes Ladies, still feeling grotty. But I will be having an early night and hope that will cure me!
ReplyDeletecool book val, love your photo, so cute, hope you're feeling better now, sparkles coming your way in case they are still needed...
ReplyDeletemaria xx
Sorry you are not feeling top hole Valerie and you feel a whole lot better soon. Your book is beautiful and love the picture of yourself in it. Take care, Annette x
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie
ReplyDeleteI do love your mini books, they are gorgeous and this one is no exception. Very pretty indeed. Hope you will feel better soon petal.
Sending cyber hugs.
China
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You always have such a lot of wonderful ideas. Love this, Val. Hugs, T
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous mini book, so many details to see.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
very pretty and springlike. perfect for the season! nice to use up some of the bits and pieces too, i'll bet.
ReplyDeleteGrotty! Haven't heard that expression since I lived in the UK. Be well, Valerie. Hope a good nights rest puts everything right. xxDonna
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you are feeling under the weather and hopefully tomorrow will be an improvement! Your book is absolutely amazing and I love that you added some animals. So much beauty and interest to take in! Be better!
ReplyDeleteOH WOW! You are so talented and crafty! I adore this. Your composition is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat mini which such pretty images especially the one of you ! Gorgeous work as usual.
ReplyDeleteMarie
sweet mini book.
ReplyDeletei need a giraffe..
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