Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Bird Cage Notebook

I'm really loving making something other than cards at the moment. Don't get me wrong it's not that I don't enjoy making cards but sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in a rut and need to explore other crafty options. These little Kraft notebooks are really cheap and make nice little gifts.


The notebook was covered with Lost & Found Papers from My Minds Eye. I sponged over the birdcage die cut with Distress Inks. The lace and seam binding were also inked with Distress Ink to knock back the white and give an aged look. I added some faux stitching and some scrabble tiles that were free with a magazine the other week. Finally I used my new Martha Stewart Photo Corner punch on the corners and spritzed the whole lot with Glimmer Mist..

Thanks for stopping by.

Claire xx

I'd like to enter this notebook into the following challenges:
Creative Craft Challenges - Vintage/ Distressed
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Fancy a punch
Tuesday Throwdown - Diecuts
Bunny Zoe's - Lace
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18 comments:

  1. Debbie (Little Gingham Bear)11 May 2011 at 08:38

    That's really lovely xx

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  2. Karen11 May 2011 at 08:39

    Stunning!!!

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  3. cheryl11 May 2011 at 09:11

    oh hun this is brilliant just love how you have done,the bird cage,then added the bird so effective and love that lace,really love this,hugs cheryl x
    opps thanks for playing at creative craft challenge too hun,xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  4. Doreen11 May 2011 at 09:26

    What a gorgeous notebook Claire.xxx

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  5. Scrappy Scatty11 May 2011 at 10:32

    this is sooooo nice xx

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  6. Tammy11 May 2011 at 10:55

    Awesome notebook! Love how you did the birdcage.

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  7. Sarah11 May 2011 at 16:13

    This is beautiful x

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  8. dragonllew11 May 2011 at 19:55

    This is fab

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  9. Sylvia x11 May 2011 at 21:53

    fantastic notebook, great vintage look. thank you so much for joining us over at Creative Craft Challenges

    Sylviax

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  10. Carmen 11 May 2011 at 23:26

    Oooh it's beautiful Claire.

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  11. Marlene11 May 2011 at 23:56

    This turned out beautiful. The soft muted tones are gorgeous!

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  12. Louise13 May 2011 at 22:20

    Fabulous make Claire - love the vintage feel you've achieved.

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  13. Dan14 May 2011 at 01:47

    Lovely - the muted colours really work well! The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you!

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  14. sandra's crafty corner15 May 2011 at 13:28

    what a lovely card hun thanks for joining us at creative craft challenges and good luck

    hugs sandra x

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  15. Debi17 May 2011 at 14:28

    Your card is lovely! Thank you for playing along with the Papertake Weekly challenge.

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  16. Brenda Dean17 May 2011 at 22:14

    Love this notebook! I'm beginning to fall in love with Crumb Cake, aka Kraft. Beautiful.

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  17. Nikbee18 May 2011 at 19:40

    A gorgeous notebook. Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft.

    Nikki x

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  18. Angie - Bumble Bee's Craft Den20 May 2011 at 23:45

    That looks fab Claire - I would not have thought sponging over the birdcage shape, what a great effect it gives.

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