SCRAP 'N STAMP~ Gelli Print Journal

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I was playing with my Gelli Plate, Stencils and Dylusions paints and had quite a few prints....so I decided to create a lil' 4.5'x5.5' Art Journal. I simply cut the sheets to my desired size and folded them in half using my Scor-board. 

I then adhered the back sides of each page using Be Creative Tape. Once I had the book, I used Matte Medium and Duct Tape for the binding along with some fun Jane Davenport Washi Tape. I then used Cut out covers from another sheet of Gelli Prints and adhered to the Journal using my 3M Tape gun and Matte Medium. 

I then watercolored the Penny Black "Portrait" Image using Distress Inks and waterbrush. SNS has a few Gorgeous Girls you can substitute for the Portrait Stamp, like Angelette, Grace and Isabelle.  I then decorated my Cover using  Prima Butterflies, TH Script Stamp in Archival Inks- Carnation Red, Tea Rose, Shadow Grey and Jet Black. I then added some doodles using White and Post Box Red Dylusions Paint Pens. I adhered the Prima Butterflies using My Zig Glue Pen. 

Here are some samples of my inside pages that are just waiting for my imagination to fill them up!

I found having the backgrounds already done, helps when I want to create but don't have a lot of time or am just wanting to try a new image or technique. :o)

Again, I'm so excited to be on this Design team with these Amazing girls!

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Post-It Note Holder

It's time for another challenge at Craft Your Passion Challenges.

Our theme this week for Challenge#177 is:
 Office Supplies

We want to see the creative way you incorporate office supplies on your card/project.

Our sponsors this week are:

Melonheadz : $15 Gift Certificate

The Robin's Nest : $10 Gift Certificate

Ok, a little about me first...I work in an office so this challenge got me thinking....What office supplies are there-Paperclips, stationary, staples, paper, file folders etc. What would I like to see on my desk?

 Well here is what I came up with. I made these for my coworkers and they all loved them...I hope you do too! ;o)

I made a Post-It Note holder:

I used the "Tiny Wishes" stamp set from Penny Black for both the image and "Just a note..." sentiment.

I just recently got this stamp set for my birthday (no, I will not state which birthday it was..hehehe) so was very excited to be able to use it.

I colored the image with SN markers and used Liquid Pearls Buttercup on the flower centers. I stamped the sentiment with Peppermint Pink ink from Color Box. This was then die cut with the Die-namics Blueprints 3 circle from My Favorite Things.

I used an 8 1/2 x 3 1/4 piece of Sparkle Mint Green Heavy Card and scored it. For the front flap I used the EK Tools Punch to give it a sweet border. Glitter tape from American Crafts and Pearls from my stash were used to dress it up.

I used scor-tape to glue the Post-It note pad inside and a magnet and metal disc for the closure.

There you have it...who knew office supplies at work could be so cute? ;o)


Happy Craftin'!

~Amy~