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Something For Me!

Better day today! The rain has stopped and the sun is out - what a difference from yesterday.


Decided to make myself something last night......don't know why really, as I've got plenty to get on with for other people. Anyway, this was the end result.


I covered the book covers in MAMBI blue floral paper and lined the insides with a pale blue Bazzill c.s. More Bazzill c.s. was used for the front of the book and on the lighter piece, I stamped the words 'memories' and 'journals' from Tim Holtz, in Versamark so it gave a watermark effect. The image is Magnolia which was coloured with Brushables and layered onto Bazzill c.s. Flowers are Bazzill and Papermania, Ribbon is Papermania and Dovecraft and brads are from my craftbox. Sticky gems are from Papermania. Lettering was made with George and Basic Shapes on my Cricut. Finally, the book was put together with my Bind It All.

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Lavender Rose said…
WOW! This is fabulous, wonderful combination of shades of blue and I love the stamp!
16 January 2008 at 12:35
simplyfairies said…
Ohhhhhh Jo this is gorgeous trly beautiful... and why not treat yaself to something so loveley you deserve it....
16 January 2008 at 17:05
Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said…
beautiful... love the blues .. thats truly a piece of art. thanks for visting me.
16 January 2008 at 23:14
TartanWonder said…
Hi, Jo,

I'm having a look at Wymouth bloggers' sites, and I really like your one!
On 9 January you wrote, "So, have decided that when the counter hits 2000, I will be offering some blog candy." Well, you better get a-making that candy, Jo, because the counter is at 1990!. Good one!
Where did you get that wonderful clock?
17 January 2008 at 02:34
Jo said…
Thanks for your comment Tartanwonder! Don't worry, keeping a close eye on the counter! If you put your mouse over the clock, you can get the link to it.
17 January 2008 at 10:47
Frances said…
Oh bum, missed your 2000th post, I'm 2004!!! Anyway, 'Congratulations, . . (I won't start singing, don't worry!)

I've been umming & arrhing about the BIA and TRYING to be good :/ but you ain't helping with that lovely book!
17 January 2008 at 12:16
** Isa ** said…
THis is gorgeous Jo... And it's actually nice to make something for yourself for a change... Well done!

Hugs xxx
17 January 2008 at 14:13
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