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Wednesday, 21 January 2015

New Beginings....

Good morning , how are you today and do you have any snow?

I thought today I would share an altered book with you...I have to say I really enjoyed making this...and it is a real piece of art to treasure...

Here it is from the base.

 

And a close up...

I decided to create this as the new Challenge over at the Sweet Lilac Blog is new Beginings.....

So I thought I would start a new chapter.....and turn over a new page...( see what I did there!!!!)

I started with an old book....let's face it we all have them...

And used red liner tape to secure the pages....

 

Added some distressing....

And created the basic shape...

Then some stamping....

And some lace from Sweet Lilac...

A tag....

And some flowers.....then some leaves...

And embellishments...

And a butterfly from Clarity..

And this is what I had..

 

I used glue gel to secure all the flowers and leaves..

Thank you for looking in today and I would love to know what you think.....

Also why not enter the Sweet Lilac Challenge ...you could win a hamper of the gorgeous flowers...

 

http://sweetlilacflowers.blogspot.co.uk

I am off now as I have a basket full of washing and ironing to do....

Have a good day and call in soon...

Hugs,

Jo. xxx

 

 

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10 comments:

  1. Debbie21 January 2015 at 09:38

    Morning Jo, Snow just about gone here, just bits left, but boy is it cold.
    Sorry I was unable to come and play on your last Lindal class.
    Gorgeous book alter, very different, great idea with an old hard back book. debbiex

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    1. Jo Rice21 January 2015 at 11:47

      We did miss you ...but we kept Angie busy to make up for it....lol...hope you are well and catch up soon....xxx

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  2. Unknown21 January 2015 at 10:11

    This is beautiful, so elegant ,Jo it caught my eye as soon as it came up on Facebook. I have recently been trying my hand at a form of book folding, every so often it's good to try something different isn't it? crafty hugs annie x

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    1. Jo Rice21 January 2015 at 11:48

      Thanks Annie, and yes I made this just after having flu and it took my mind off everything...I really enjoyed just playing...hugs back...xxx

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  3. Abfabdesigns21 January 2015 at 10:26

    So in love with this ,hope you don't mind I must try
    Martine xxx

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    1. Jo Rice21 January 2015 at 11:49

      Bless you Martine, I would love you to make one and look forward to seeing it...xxx

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  4. Liz's creative corner21 January 2015 at 13:25

    Fab hun, the flowers and lace look gorgeous too, just a bit of a problem the challenge isn't up on SL, lol
    hugs Liz xx

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  5. Donna Brooks21 January 2015 at 17:31

    Wow so different, yet beautiful! Love all the colours and layers you have used. Xx

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  6. Theresa21 January 2015 at 19:46

    this is brilliant Jo. love all the distressing going on, hugs xx

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  7. Janet Pring21 January 2015 at 20:05

    It's lovely to do something a bit different. Very pretty, Jo xx

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