Wednesday 28 January 2015

WOYWW

On my desk today I have the leftover packaging from some new pillowcases.



And some painted papers.



The packaging is ideal for a book cover so I am just mulling over some ideas for the cover  and the binding. I am also undecided about what paper to put in the book. Watercolour paper, sketchbook paper or painted papers. I take an age to decide on these things.

Thanks for visiting. x

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16 comments:

  1. How fun!! Now that I craft, I do look at "junk" much differently! My husband always rolls his eyes when I keep him from throwing something out because I CAN USE THAT, lol!!!

    Happy Crafting!
    Jeannie #5

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  2. What an exciting new project, Fuzzie. You know how I love recycled stuff, and like Queenie Jeannie, my hubby rolls his eyes too, when I say "Could I make art out of that?" Lol! Hubbies... (there's nothing wrong with US, of course!) I can't wait to see how it develops. Your gelli prints are delicious... I simply must get going with gelli printing - ages ago I bought all the stuff to make my own plate but haven't got started. Thank you for your visit and your lovely encouraging comment - you are right - the embroidery really fits the bill at the moment and I'm enjoying doing it in this strage limbo period I am in.

    I love your new blog heading! It's gorgeous. Beautiful painting and what a great texture around the edges!

    Happy WOYWW,
    Shoshi #48

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  3. Great idea to use the pillow case packaging! I'll have to try that one day.

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  4. I love making journals from packaging. I usually use small cereal boxes. The one I have been using a lot lately has gelli printed paper inside. It is fun to use a colorful backgrounds and try to find shapes in it, or else decide I need to paste over it..lol Shel#55

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  5. Ooh, this looks like an exciting project coming up! Your gelli prints are gorgeous and I'm looking forward to seeing how your book turns out! Why not use a mixture of all different papers in your book, then that way you have the excitement of never knowing what you're getting until you've turned the page!

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  6. Ohh now if it was me I would put in a mixture of all the different types of paper and make them in different sizes. Thank you for your visit earlier Anita #42

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  7. put in some of each! lovely colors!
    thanks for visiting
    Robyn3

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  8. well, I reckon the longer you take to decide what papers you want, the happier you'll be with the result! What a fab idea to recycle that pillowcase packaging - it's perfect for a book! Great idea :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 20 xx

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  9. Gorgeous gelli papers Carol. I agree with others here that say add a mixture of papers, and Lunch Lady Jan is very wise saying the longer you take the happier you will be with your choice. ((hugs)) :o) x

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  10. Oh, the possibilities! Have fun.

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  11. I agree with everyone who said use ALL the types of paper! ;)

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  12. Yes, that cardboard packaging looks perfect for a book cover. Please show us the final result when you've finished it.
    Thank you for visiting yesterday,
    Have a great week,
    Lisca#34

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  13. Yes, that cardboard packaging looks perfect for a book cover. Please show us the final result when you've finished it.
    Thank you for visiting yesterday,
    Have a great week,
    Lisca#34

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  14. My husband meanwhile never throws anything away without asking me, because he likes what you can make out of trash. Those gelli prints look promising!
    Cheers
    Gabriele 44

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  15. Looks interesting! For the inside I would use a combination of different papers. But I can see that I'm not the only one suggesting this ;-)

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  16. My hub also comes to me and says before he puts in for garbage.

    Can you use this. I too make my albums out of recycling boxes. .

    I to love to do crafts. Drop by and she what I did with orange wrappers and paint.

    I like the paper idea.

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