Wednesday, 25 February 2015

WOYWW

Hi
Recently I posted an update on a handmade book I was making. I have now finished making it.

It started out as this


....and this is it now.


It's covered with my painted papers. I have had the letter stickers for ages so I thought why not use them.

The title of my book is 'Play Time' as I want it to be somewhere to try things out and not to worry about what the pages turn out like. Something that I find it hard to do. I have completed two pages so far and I have already broke my own rule on the second page by struggling with the background. I seem to have had a mental block with backgrounds lately.

Here are some more images of the book so far.




I used a piece of scrapbook paper for the inside cover and this is the first page. It is done in acrylics with a piece of dyed scrim.






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21 comments:

  1. Diana Taylor25 February 2015 at 15:39

    Wow, this is gorgeous - I love the finished book and I also love the pages you've done so far. The black one with the little pink flowers is beautiful - it reminds me of snow and winter gardens (which I'm a bit obsessed with at the moment!). The girl is delightful and I love the soft, gentle shading on her face - beautiful.

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  2. Carmen 25 February 2015 at 15:55

    Gorgeous book. Looks a handy size too.

    I tell you what really helps with backgrounds (at least for me?) Use the pages of your book to clean off brushes, stencils, stamps, gelli plate etc and the you get a build up of some really interesting layers. I like incorporating those into my pages. The paper at the back of my desk today is one of those pages - I love the colours on it from when I cleaned my gelli plate... trouble is NOW I don't want to ruin the background ;)

    Carmen x #46

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  3. Unknown25 February 2015 at 17:20

    Your book is amazing - such beautiful art! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #48

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  4. TwinkleToes2day25 February 2015 at 17:44

    What a fabulous book Carol, congratulations! The cover is so cheery and the letters lots of fun. Your first page is fantastic; the concept being so simple yet beautifully effective, and of course your little girl is the bees knees! ((hugs)) x

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  5. froebelsternchen25 February 2015 at 17:47

    An amazing book ! GORGEOUS!

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  6. Lunch Lady Jan25 February 2015 at 17:56

    Very interesting indeed! As I'm not a paper crafter, I have no idea how to construct a page like that...thank you for explaining how you do it! Love the girl too :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 26 xx

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  7. Neet25 February 2015 at 18:38

    Lovely book and pages. Such fun!
    Hugs, Neet 24 xx

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  8. Lisca25 February 2015 at 18:57

    Wow, a fantastic book! and that just from a piece of cardboard. I love it. The letters are really fun. And your dolly/girlie is sweet as ever.
    Have a great week,
    Lisca#25

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  9. Lynne Mizera25 February 2015 at 20:08

    What an amazing from-scratch-project... and you have given me so much inspiration! Please do pop on over to visit me some time (smile) Lynne #70

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  10. fairy thoughts25 February 2015 at 20:34

    Hi fuzzie ... home made book are so enjoyable to work in .... anyone can buy a journal ... but not everyone can make one ..... and yours looks amazing (sorry am I gushing lol)..... no really you will have amazing fun working in 'your' book
    janet #2

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  11. Felix the Crafty Cat25 February 2015 at 22:45

    Love your journal and the artwork is gorgeous as usual.
    Have a great woyww, Angela x 60

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  12. Jo26 February 2015 at 00:50

    I love it and I adore your first page.

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  13. robin cox walsh26 February 2015 at 04:47

    I understand how you feel! I struggle with 'playig' in a journal. I'm always worried about the outcome too. As if it matters! LOL Love your first page!

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  14. Lynn Holland26 February 2015 at 07:32

    It's wonderful Carol and all from nothing.
    You should be very proud of your first pages, I would love them to be mine.
    Lynn 24

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  15. glitterandglue26 February 2015 at 09:14

    Gorgeous. Well done. A great idea, and successfully turning out, too!
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #11

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  16. Chrysalis26 February 2015 at 21:42

    What a lovely book, and the sweet girl's face is gorgeous. Enjoy trying things out in it. Hugs, Chris # 21

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  17. Shoshi26 February 2015 at 21:47

    Oh, gorgeous, Fuzzie! I love hand-made books, and this one is definitely a work of art.

    Thanks for your lovely comment and all your good wishes for my operation tomorrow. I've just updated my Cancer Diary page re what happened today.

    Happy belated WOYWW,
    Shoshi #42

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  18. Kelly27 February 2015 at 01:32

    Lovely journal! And the title is perfect! Creative Blessings! Kelly #66

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  19. Clare Lloyd27 February 2015 at 06:15

    She is lovely

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  20. Giggles27 February 2015 at 17:46

    So adorable I am loving your book!! I think you will surprise yourself when it's completed!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  21. Amelia1 March 2015 at 15:00

    Fantastic idea for the book! I love upcycling - think I will try and do something similar :) Thanks for sharing. Amelia

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