I started work on a smash book yesterday, and have got the basic pages done, but still need to embellish it and add some little things as presents. I used different sorts of scrapbook paper, cut to just under A4 size, and alternated the pages with craft paper, craft envelopes and brown paper bags to use for storage, water-colour paper, some old ledger pages, little bags of goodies and some pockets to take tags and file-cards etc. I varied the size of some of the pages to make it a bit more interesting. The papers used are from Graphics 45, DCWV, Bohemia and others. There's plenty of room for the recipient to add photos, journaling or whatever!
Here are a few shots to give you an idea:
The covers have been made from the cardboard backing of a painting block, painted with white acrylic, and then toned down with antique linen DI. They have been further distressed with forest moss, vintage photo and a tiny bit of Inka gold. As I still haven't found the D-rings, I have ordered some more, which should be here by the weekend, I am sure that I will then find the *lost* packet, too....
I'm off to the dentist now, so here's wishing you all a good day. Take care, and thanks a lot for visiting!
How cool is this.. Looks like your off to a great start....
ReplyDeleteYikes the dentist.. That does not sound like fun!!!
Hugs, Linda
Verrrry awesome!!! AND good luck at the dentist! My face is so swollen, I look like someone punched me! Geez! xo Cindy
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it will be a really interesting one! Hope you will show us the finished project! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteHi Val, good luck at the dentist. Love your smash journal, the cover is wonderful, and love that bird stamp too.
ReplyDeleteI also attempted to make one myself, but wasn't happy with mine (not a patch on yours :)
I've been watching a number of youtube vids about them, the buy and make your own ones.
Then someone told me they were on offer at Oyster stamps, so crumbled and ordered three plus a few bits, lol!
I ordered one each for the kids and ofcourse had to pop one in the basket for me too. Thought it would be a lovely thing for us to do together, lets hope so anyway.
Looking forward to seeing what you pop inside yours, I'm gathering bits and bobs for mine at the moment, it will be nice to have all those little bits of memories and doodles on in one place.
Suzie xxx :)
Your journal is awesome, Valerie!! love the paper bag concept.
ReplyDeleteI went to the dentist too, yesterday..usually I hate going, but I sold her a painting and it was worth the trip! hehehe
xoxox
Hope your trip to the Dentist was a success and you can truly say it is your LAST for awhile! Your journal is WONDERFUL, Valerie. I love those kind ... places for this and that and everything else. Such character .. love the little brass bit on the cover. hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteGreat smash journal, thanks for the peep inside. Hope it goes well at the dentist.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Cool this is so different for you, the official no nonsense appearance of the book is really surprising and very appealing.
ReplyDeleteHope all has gone well at the dentist, a filling fell out here yesterday so guess 2012 will be bring me some visits! XOXO Zoe
What a great smash book! Really like how you varied the sizes!
ReplyDeleteFantastic smash book, Valerie!
ReplyDeleteGood luck at the "D's" :)
That is really cool!
ReplyDeleteVery creative book! Love it ~ thanks, namaste, Carol ^_^
ReplyDeleteLove this one Valerie! So cool how you added places to place treasures in it. Hope it went well at the dentist!
ReplyDeleteHope it went all well with the dentist! The book is brilliant, I like the way you added pockets for treasures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful book. love all the added pockets. Hope your dental trip went ok. x
ReplyDeleteLove your smash book, and especially loved the beautiful paper with the calligraphy pens on it!! So pretty! I was so glad to put together the simple junque journal I did (with the snowman cover), finally, and that I was able to start journaling and filling it in a little last night, peacefully in front of my Christmas tree aglow! So nice... and then I threw in a couple of Harry Potter movies, and did some crocheting for the night!! (0; Wishing you good luck at the dentist office! Hope everything's o.k. ~tina
ReplyDeleteYour smash book is smashing! Never made one of these either - you're so full of good ideas! Hope all went well at the D. Have a nice evening - I was out for lunch so I'm just going to lie on the sofa with my over stuffed stomach! xx
ReplyDeleteHow odd I only heard of Smash books yesterday and here you are making one :)
ReplyDeleteHope all has gone to plan at the dentist
Von xxx
Fabulous Smash books! They look like they'd make wonderful gifts, are you selling them on Etsy, if not you should! ~Happy WOYWW #85 ~Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeleteWow Valerie
ReplyDeletethis is fantastic. what a brilliant idea, love how you used all the different things for the pages. such a brilliant journal.
Hugs June xxxxxxx
Loving your smash journal already, great use of these different bits and pieces. Hope all went well at the dentist and he will leave you alone now. x
ReplyDeleteNever heard of a smash book but it looks good! Hope you survive the dentist, take care.
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with the term smash journal - but whatever it's called, your little book is charming and I'm sure will be well received. I love the idea of all the pages leaving room for their own contributions or places to tuck treasures.
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie. Never heard the name smash book before. Always something to learn on your blog. Fantastic project. Truly fab ideas. Hope all went well at the dentist.
ReplyDeleteRegards Florence x
I love your pages! THANK YOU for the beautiful embossed tag and little journal book! YOU are tooooo sweet. Love the fibers on the tree and the beautiful vintage image!!
ReplyDeletewow val, this if fab, much better than the one I made, lol... well done
ReplyDeletemaria xx
Love the new book!!!! Hope the dentist is easy one you this trip!
ReplyDeleteLoving this!!! :]
ReplyDeleteJust looking over all the photos of this smash book, makes me smile! :]
Very inspiring, Valerie.
A really cool idea from you Valerie.
ReplyDeleteGlad the little package arrived safely and guess what arrived, a parcel from you.THANK YOU. The tag is making me feel all Christmassy (finally) and the book is stunning.
Wishes to you and good luck with the dental appointment.
Lynne
Love this book! What a great gift.
ReplyDeleteHi Val,
ReplyDeleteI'm about to make a SMASH book by myself - well I wait for some time. But your book gave me additional ideas for my book (e.g. the envelope). I like your book a lot!
Hugs
Kerstin