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

Rx

13 comments:

Sue said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Anne said...

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

kelly ledder said...

I love this idea it is so pretty xx

Ginny said...

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 :)

Mandy said...

This is lovely..sweet image..
Mandy xx

Annette Bowes said...

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:)

Lou Sims said...

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

Lorraine A said...

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

Emma said...

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

She's a Color Queen said...

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.

♥ Lydia ♥ said...

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

Anonymous said...

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