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Stamp Something Red, White and Blue!

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't posted anything for a little while but life has been so hectic and I have been finding it very difficult to get inspired to make anything. However, it's Friday which means it's time for the Stamp Something challenge and this week the very talented Melissa has set it!

The challenge this week is a two parter - to create something in red, white and blue, and have it be ANYTHING BUT A CARD! This challenge is based on the fact that it's Independence Day in the States very soon so I have taken my inspiration from the Stars and Stripes, plus Lewis, my eldest Son, has been nagging me for ages to make him a book so this is what I came up with.....



I've used my Bind It All to make the actual book and covered it with Pink Petticoat papers printed onto lightweight card and stuck some Doodlebug ribbon across the join. The image is Magnolia (which was a RAK from someone) and I've coloured him with Prismas and Sansodor adding Glamour Dust to his wings and the star on his jumper and Glossy Accents to his boots to make them nice and shiney! The stars have been cut with my Cricut from Bazzill c.s. and used a sentiment from Autumn Leaves and rub-ons from Doodlebug to spell Lewis.

The other DT Members have done some superb work so pop on over and take a look......there's also some fabulous Blog Candy on offer again this week.

Still trying hard to catch up with my blogging.....I'm getting there! and have finally managed to make a few cards which I will post very soon. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Comments

~Emma~ said…
Jo its lovely...I bet your son loved it!
Unknown said…
This is gorgeous - I bet Lewis loves it - and if he does n't ... well .... erm .... Can I have it? LOL
Debbie said…
Fab Book Jo i'm sure your son will love it.
Heather said…
Adorable! Great job!
Heather said…
This is adorable! Great job! Have a great weekend!
~Denise Lynn~ said…
Jo, what a great idea! I love that you used the stars and stripes and the colors, and then created it for Lewis! He's going to love this, I know I do! :) Great papers, and images. Love the little Lewis in stars! Hope you're having a good week. Busy here, have a great weekend. :)
Becky Carafa said…
This is just adorable and really special for your son!
Alex said…
Jo, this book is adorable and I LOVE your take on the challenge!! Just goes to show, you can really do so much with this challenge - you rocked it, my friend!

PM me with your addy, I have a TON of those mailboxes so I will send you a couple!

*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Emily said…
Jo, this came out great! That stamp is adorable. I bet your son will love it! TFS!
Lauren said…
This is super cute Jo! The stripes are a fabulous touch.
Melissa said…
Oh to have one of those coveted Bind It All machines......

Fabulous work on the book Jo! It's super cute I'll bet your son loves it too!

Many Blessings,
M.
Jill said…
pheldbwow Jo, this is fantastic, the colours work so well, hope you win Jill x

thanks for your lovely comments on my cards x
Lesley said…
Great book xxx Your son will love it xx
Julia said…
Great book Jo, the layout is fab!
MichelleO said…
how cute is this! Edwin looks great with the red, white and blue! You son probably loves it!
HUGS
MichelleO
Anonymous said…
This is stunning!! You did an incredible job on it!!!
Kari said…
This book is just adorable!!! I love it!!! Great job!
Erin... said…
JO, this is fantastic!!! I bet your son will just love it!! The stars are too fun!!
Jose said…
Gorgoeus book Jo... and love the stars with Lewis's name, I bet he loves it
Jose x
nessy said…
lucky lewis!! what a fantastic book!! did it take long to make??looks thick card ~any problems?? :~)
think you may have to make some more of those!!
vanessa xx
bathroom has had it`s ups nd downs ,or should i say quick sprays with dettol (glad thats out of the reach of little hands ~he`d be doing that as well!!)be glad when he can just use the loo ,with out him doing all the cleaning and changing all his clothes!! :~) ~guess he`s only trying to help!!(also proves i do do some cleaning ,as he is copying what i do)
Anonymous said…
Your book is totally special! I love it, and your son will too, Jo!
simplyfairies said…
I love this , very striking indeed, lewis will love it.....
Angie C said…
Fabby book Jo - I'm sure your son will love this
Michelle Short said…
Great book jo, i bet your son will love it. Love the sentiment and the papers x
I love this book.I must start using my bind it all more.x
jo said…
its sooo stunning, jo
Annie said…
Fabulous book you have created, love the red, white and blue!
Donalda said…
oh girl this is just gorgeous !!!!! you done a wonderful job.
Vicki May said…
oo Jo this is lovely, such a good idea. I bet Lewis was chuffed when he saw it. x Vicki
kes said…
Something for you on my blog!!!!!!
Kes
x
Richelle said…
Great notebook JO!
Maureen said…
Absolutely LOVE this!! What a fun little book!!

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