Friday, 29 January 2010

Altered notebook

Totally Papercraft is a new challenge blog and their first challenge is to create anything with the theme of FRIENDS.
This was a really cheap notepad and I took it apart - tarted it up - and put it back together again!  The image is from Karens Doodles - really like these images and this was my first use of this image.  I made this for a very good friend and the sentiment is just perfect!   The image means that it also fits into Fab n Funky challenges which was to use a digi image.
The sketch was from Papertake Weekly - enjoyed it but am always a little torn - I want to put on more but am mindful of the sketch and also that the notebook needs to be relatively durable without bits and bobs to drop off!
What doesnt show up too well is the embossing on the dark purple paper.
And the love that this pair are showing for each other (and the love that I feel for my friend) makes it qualify for the paper popsicles challenge - which was....LOVE

Ok thats me all done

thanks so much for looking - and dont forget to check out my image swap here

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13 comments:

  1. Sue29 January 2010 at 18:04

    Hi Ruthie
    what a gorgeous notebook your friend will be delighted with it,cute image, i luv the sentiment so true, great colouring, lovely papers. Thank you for joining us on our first challenge at Totally Papercrafts, hope to see you next week, good luck, sue.x

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  2. Unknown29 January 2010 at 21:03

    Hiya Ruthie

    Awww what a gorgeous altered notebook, love the colours and that image is so cute. What a wonderful gift for your friend.

    Thanks for joining the Totally Papercrafts launch.

    Hugs

    Joanne xx

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  3. Anne29 January 2010 at 21:05

    Hi Ruthie
    Thanks for playing along with our first challenge. Your notebook is smashing:) gorgeous images and colours
    hugs
    Anne x

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  4. kelly ledder29 January 2010 at 22:03

    I love this idea it is so pretty xx

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  5. Ginny29 January 2010 at 23:45

    thort i had made up my mind to get first kiss from Karen but this is my other fave, no i dont know which one to pick, lol, fab job, thanks for joining us at FnF :)

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  6. Mandy30 January 2010 at 07:28

    This is lovely..sweet image..
    Mandy xx

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  7. Annette Bowes30 January 2010 at 11:37

    Hi Ruthie, gorgeous notebook, just love the image so cute, love the colours too LOL! Image swap a fantastic idea, when you go international I'll join in, take careX:)

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  8. Lou Sims30 January 2010 at 14:55

    Georgeous, sweet notebook and many thanks for joining us at "Fab 'n' Funky" challenges this week. We look forward to seeing you again.

    Lou
    x

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  9. Lorraine A30 January 2010 at 17:04

    Gorgeous notebook :-) I love this image and the colours you used are fab ! :)

    thanks for joining us on or very first Totallypapercrafts Challenge :-)
    good look with the prize draws ! :-)

    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  10. Emma31 January 2010 at 10:14

    Wow such a gorgeous notebook, I love the colours and adorable image.
    Thanks for joining us in our first challenge over at Totally Papercrafts. I have popped your name down for my candy draw...good luck.
    Hugs Emma x

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  11. She's a Color Queen31 January 2010 at 16:39

    That is a precious card! I am a horse person so I love the image, plus your colors and details are outstanding. Thanks for joing our challenges - new weekly theme starts 2/1/10.

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  12. ♥ Lydia ♥3 February 2010 at 00:20

    Hi Ruthie...it's been toooo long since I popped over here!! x
    Just loving your notebook...it's fantastic and a great choice of image! x
    Thank you for joining the Fab 'n' Funky challenge this week x

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  13. Anonymous3 February 2010 at 01:38

    This notebook is so cute. I love the purple colors with the brown horse. Great coloring. Cute project!

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