Wednesday, January 5, 2011

An Altered Notebook ...A New Challenge

The saying goes, there is a first time for everything, and this was definitely a first for me!  Today is the start of a new challenge at DZ Doodles, and this time we were to create something for our desk.....well, you haven't seen my desk!

I've chosen to alter a rather large hardcover notebook, something that I can't lose in the clutter, but which may help me to be better organized.  I will begin by stamping and recording all of those stamps that are hidden away in drawers!  Later I will add some examples of my punches and die cuts.   There are so many tools and stamps that never see the light of day.....because I forget all about them!  Does this sound familiar? LOL.

The image I've chosen is Chloe, a definite favourite of mine which brings back memories of sweet little girls and dress up time....   This time, while copics have been used for the skin tones, I've coloured with Tombow markers and my water brush, adding a bit of shading with Prismas.  The papers once again are all from my stash...

Other Supplies Used: 
Tools - MS punch, Nestie Die, embossing folder (dots)
Other - book purchased from Staples, Fred She Said flowers, gems, ribbon, feather,

Be sure to check out the challenge this week, and all the amazing creations from the rest of the design team.....and there may be a freebie for you too!  So, why not give it a try....we would love to see what you can do too!
 Some challenges that I can enter with this project:
Digi Doodle Shop - #39 Anything Goes
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Whoopsie Daisy - Free and Easy
Kaboodle Doodles - #48 Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - #39 Anything Goes
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge - #99 Flowers
Tuesday Throwdown - #30 Add Embossing
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16 comments:

  1. CarissaJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    This is very cute. Good luck with the re-org but you are already better organized than me.
    Hugs, Carissa

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  2. Brenda BrownJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Your description of things sounds sooooo familiar Joyce. I have been trying to keep all my craft stuff in oone room but I am overspilling into a spare bedroom, so now it will get worse.
    I love the idea of recording all your stamps and punches etc in this book. You have made a fabulous cover for it, something to really treasure for yourself.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  3. JeniJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    so darling! ~jeni :)

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  4. DawnllJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    How fun is she! What cheerful colors to use.
    Thank you for joining us this week at
    Craft Your Passion Challenges
    Happy New Year.

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  5. JillJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    What a great image and I love the colours you've chosen! Thanks for playing at Kaboodle Doodles this week and hope to see you for our next challenge. Jill

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  6. LolaJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Oh I know exactly what you mean! LOL! And that sounds like a wonderful idea to track your stamps...hmmm, maybe I need a book too :)

    Thanks for playing with us this week at Catch the Bug!

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  7. **Farrah**January 5, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Fantastic notebook.... and soooo handy too!!
    Thanks for playing at Kaboodle Doodles and good luck!
    Farrah

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  8. Cheryl FirstJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    This is so pretty! I love the details on all your flowers!

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  9. BrandiJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Gorgeous and what a terrific organizing idea! :)

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  10. TracyJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Organization? What 's that? LOL I know exactly what you mean. Your little note book really turned out cute. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Digi Doodles Shop's Best!

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  11. Ms. JenJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    I LOVE IT! You can make mine in purples. This turned out really great. It's funny that we all chose to use Chloe - LOL

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  12. skylifeJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    That image is so cute! I'd love to have an amazing notebook as this one!
    Thanks for joining us at DDSB

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  13. DaviJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Lovely altered notebook!! Love all the wonderful details. thanks for sharing with us at TT this week.

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  14. Pink Room Therapy DesignsJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    What a sweet image! Love the gorgeous ribbon! Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles this week!

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  15. Tammy MillerJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    What a GORGEOUS card. I love all the detail. Thanks for playing along with us at Catch the Bug for our January Anything Goes Challenge!. I hope you'll join us again next time.

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  16. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)January 8, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Very cute, love this cute image! Great, fun and happy colors too. Thanks so much for playing at KABOODLE DOODLES and WHOOPSI DAISY challenges this week:)

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