Finally! It's completed! I enrolled in Maggie Holmes "Happy Little Moments" altered book class at Studio Calico in March and have just now been able to work on it and get it completed. I ordered the kit to go along with the class which was packed with such yummy goodness! I love the color scheme of the kit and I chose to go strictly with Maggie's design because it just made me happy! My book ended up being many more pages than she covered in her class but by the time I reached those pages, I was well on my own anyway with my own design and embellishment choices.
As I shared in my last post, my family surprised me with a visit, so that is what my book is about....that surprise visit! I actually started this project while they were here during our crafting sessions. While everyone else was doing some sewing, I took out this project to focus on.
Love the little confetti pocket sewn on in a glassine bag.
I put a special quote underneath so when you lift up the bag, you see that special quote.
I have never created an altered book before. The thought of cutting sections out of a book scared me honestly. That's why I love these classes. They really get you out of your comfort zone. I have to say, this has been one of my favorite projects to date! Now that I know how, I'm sure I will be searching for old books to cut apart! (Shhhhh don't tell the book lovers!)
There are lots of bits of paper and embellishments....
layer upon layer of goodness....
Confetti is the craze along with banners and Silhouette cuts...
And the punches through the book pages creating windows with peeks into the next pages....
I love the look of the thread hanging....guess my style is just a bit more messy.
Another one of those windows! Love this idea.
I just love hanging on to bits of paper and scraps for this kind of project. You can really use those pieces up.
I would highly recommend taking a class like this if you feel like you have lost some of your creative mojo. I have been fighting with that for some time now and this really helped get me back in the groove again. I loved the process of this book and love the finished product!
Now, anyone want to come help me clean up this mess?
Happy Monday!
Your book turned out fabulous!! I signed up for the class, and have everything downloaded just need to start! lol. Wish I would have been quick enough to pick up one of the kits, but they went too fast!
ReplyDeleteSheri, your altered book is way cool! I love it and all the elements that you used. I want to learn how to do this. Thank you so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just about the cutest thing ever, Sheri! I adore so many things about it and love your personal touches. Yes, your talent is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow! I LOVE your book, so very cool. I will study it in detail when I have the time. I just have to make one, maybe something for all those old photos of my family that's been left over, always wanted to make something with them.
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