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Showing posts with label Notebooks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Notebooks. Show all posts

Saturday, 29 September 2012

Mini notebooks


Hi everyone,
 
Whilst surfing to see what other people did with ordinary notebooks, I came across Wanda's works.  I also learned that decorated notebooks are called "altered notebooks".  I was inspired to make these mini ones from My Creative Corner.

 
I used a strip of faux metallic lace just above the edge of the opening flap.  I stuck it over double sided tape and then sprinkled dark pink glitter over it to cover any exposed tape.  Ofcourse this gives it extra bling !

 
It fastens with a bit of velcro.
 
 
If the cardstock is thick and you crease it well....
 

 
...there is no need to use any velcro...they close quite neatly, like the ones above.
 
A small tip I got from the net.....If you don't have a bone folder, use a butter knife.  I use the latter and the result is fine.
 
Have an enjoyable day !

I would appreciate your valuable comments.
If you do make anything from my blog and post it on yours please be sure to give me credit and a link back to my blog.

 
 
 
 

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Notebooks




These are actually lined notepads enclosed in metallic card paper or cardstock.  They fit neatly into handbags and I find them useful for shopping lists or even to jot down inspiration or thoughts. 


 
the gold one has a detachable bookmark

daffodil notebook

 
daffodil notebook open with pocket & bookmark.
As you can see, the pad has been glued to one side of the notebook cover.

 

 
that's lace trim on the pink one

 
 

 

 


 
this design paper is Papermania from A1 Craft Supply, Bombay
Check out Neha's site here
 
 
 
Metallic paper and patterned paper used above, is from India.
Embellishments are scraps saved from old cards and magazines. 
Stamps used on the labels are from Papertrey Ink.
Isn't it more fun to have lists enclosed in pretty covers?  So don't throw away those scraps.  It would make me happy to see your creations !
 
I would appreciate your valuable comments.
 

If you do make anything from my blog and post it on yours please be sure to give me credit and a link back to my blog.