It's a safe bet that one of my sons is having a birthday when I make a card this elaborate. My youngest son turned 20. Whenever I make one of these altered books I swear it is my last one. Most of my cards involve mindless coloring, a little fussy cutting and maybe some glitter glue. These altered books require a doctorate in engineering. I can feel my brain cells heating up and exploding in a spontaneous combustion type of thing. Then there is that thin thread that my patience clings to....it gets weaker every time I make one of these. If you ever try to make one of these, find one image that you can use. I always end up with parts from 4 images that I have to resize to get them to look right. The hardest part of this altered book was finding the young man to use. This guy actually had a very clingy girlfriend wrapped around him...i made her vanish with a little white paint. Then I drew in the part of the young man she had been covering and printed him out. The outside of the book is covered with cardstock that I used the faux wood technique on. I hope you join in Robin's Male/ Mail F4A challenge. TCL, Francie
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017 GMT Views: 1738
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Stamps: Various digit images, HC woodsy wonderland
Paper: White cardstock
Ink: Distress inks
Accessories: Used book from the library, seagul die cuts and ocean themed die cuts, crackle paste, twine, HC woodsy wonderland die cut, glossy accents, Sharpe markers.
Registered: January 21, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 5463
Tue, Jun 20, 2017 @ 9:25 AM
Wow wow wow.........absolutely stunning! This is such a wonderfully peaceful scene - I wish I was sitting right there too. Your attention to detail is over the top. I can tell that this was truly a labour of love. Happy Birthday to your son.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83088
Sat, Jun 24, 2017 @ 3:08 PM
I was just thinking of the last one the other day. I am so mesmerized by these and want to do one so badly. I LOVE this amazing creation. WOW!!!!!!!!! Hugz and TFS
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni