Today I thought I would show you a something that I have made other than a card - you know I love making the cards, but have been dabbling a bit at the 'Altered Art' side of things. This journal that I covered for my eldest daughter. She loves her music and loves to draw, so we though a journal would be a good thing to put in her stocking at Christmas. After hours of looking for something appropriate, I had the 'revelation' that I could cover one - sounds easy - well it is NOT. My DD! ia not at all a 'girly girl' and makes it very known. When I said to her that I was going to work on something special her reponse is 'Oh, is it hand made!?" So I have gathered that 'handmade' is not her 'thing' which is fair enough...but I was determined that I could do something she would like!
So out come the Tim Hotlz Grungeboard and the Glimmer Mist. Don't you LOVE Grungeboard, it is the most amazing stuff. I love the way the Glimmer Mist looks on it too - perfect for this 'non girlie' feminine journal! Along with some tearing and sponging it was all coming together nicely!
I found these great DP's that were given to me by my stamping friend Hannah (aka bubblefrog) and the colours were perfect. I stamped the music onto some of the DP - the music stamp was given to me by another dear stamping friend, Melinda (aka Melinda80).
The name was stamped and cut out using a punch and then sponged around and added in half circle to finish it off. So there you have it - what do you think!? Well more importantly I should tell you that my DD2 opened it and had a good look before saying anything and then turned to me and and asked "Did you make this Mum?' When I told her I did, she answered 'KOOL!!' Phew!!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Fri, Jan 15, 2010 @ 6:07 AM
I love the music stamp! This turned out pretty KEWELLLL!!! You did good, mum!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Fri, Jan 15, 2010 @ 4:48 PM
Your daughter better LOVE this because it is truly AWESOME Linda. It's you at your best I tell you. Every detail perfectly thought out and executed. I'd that your daughter is very blessed to have you for a mother!! Way to go!! TFS!!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44