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Thursday 12 September 2013

Friends are angels .......

Hi everyone,
Today's make is something I bought in a charity shop,
It's a little book by Helen Exley,
It's all about smiles & would make a perfect gift for a friend.

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges.

.http://4kraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ 19/9/13 (15-236) Ch 1 X
http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk/ 18/9/13 (205) Ch 21 X
http://itsallaboutthevintagechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Ch 52 (Book cover) 26/9 WINNER.
http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.co.uk/ 18/9/13 (49) X
Ch 89 http://cardsundmore-challengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 17/9/13 (109) X
Ch 164 http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.co.uk/ 17/9/13 (160) X
Ch 140 http://www.inlinkz.com/wpview.php?id=296829 13/9/13 (24-4-5) Closed.


 
 
This is the original book. 
 
I covered the front, back & spine with beige cardstock,
Then distressed the edges.
 
I then added hessian & the embellishments.
 
The metal embellishment on the right was part of a belt
(Charity shop) 
 
Inside view. 
 
 There's some lovely quotes in this book,
I shall be using some on future projects.
 
 
Items used.
Book (Charity shop)
Hessian, Key, Buttons & Ribbon (From my stash)
Large embellishment (Charity shop) Part of a belt.
Friends are angels stamp (Inca Stamp)
Tim Holtz distress ink (Vintage photo)
Colour Box (Chestnut Roan)
 
 
Thank you for visiting my blog,
It's a pleasure to read your comments.
Lots of love,
Sylvia x
 
 


54 comments:

  1. Wow Sylvia I do love this fab project xx

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  2. beautiful done Sylvia.

    greetings karin

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  3. Nice work and it makes a darling book an even better gift!

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  4. Nice work and it makes a darling book an even better gift!

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  5. This is just fabulous, love how it turned out.

    Moira xx

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  6. This is gorgeous Sylvia...I love it
    Hugz, Lorraine xx

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  7. Beautiful altered book - what a great gift for someone
    xx

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  8. What a fabulous idea and love the design and the verses are beautiful. This sure made me smile sweetie.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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    1. Thank you so much Linda, i'm glad it made you smile xxx (hugs)

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  9. Hi Sylvia,
    I love what you have done to the cover of this book!
    Thank you for your kind words on my blog,
    I'm now following you too.
    Hugs from a fellow Hartlepudlian, Becky xx

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    1. Thank you so much Becky, it's nice to find a "Local" xxx

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  10. Hi Sweetie, your blog is amazing, I am now following.
    Thank you for the lovely comment & following xxx

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  11. What a fab idea, love it, thanks for joining us with your fab project at Cards und More, hugs, Marion

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  12. Thank you Marion, it's a pleasure to join in xxx

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  13. Fabulous project Sylvia love it xxx

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  14. Stunning altered project Sylvia. Love all of the detail. Wonderful design.
    Laine
    xx

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  15. Such a beautiful project, love the design and lovely colors. Thank you for joining us at 4 krafty Girlz this fortnight. Abbie xx

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    1. It's a pleasure Sweetie, thank you for the lovely comment xxx

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  16. This is beautiful Sylvia what a lovely gift this would make xxx

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  17. Love the book, the composition is fabulous. Thanks for joining the fun at Drunken Stampers.xx

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    1. Thank you so much Wendy, it's a pleasure to join in xxx

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  18. Got my DT hat on...Oooo another fabulous creation Sylvia...thank you so much for joining us over at 4 Krafty Girlz
    Hugs Donna DT xx

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    1. You suit the hat Sweetie, it's a pleasure to join in xxx

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  19. Wow- I love how you transformed the cover! Gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with the Drunken Stampers this week!

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  20. Wow, wundervoll. Vielen Dank für Deine Teilnahme bei Cards und More. Liebe Grüße Doreen

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  21. Wow, wonderful. Thank you for your participation at Cards and More. Greetings Doreen
    Thank you for the lovely comment Doreen, it's a pleasure to join in xxx

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  22. Thanks for joining us at Drunken Stampers! Your book cover is awesome!

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  23. Neat idea. Thanks for drinking with us this week.

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  24. Oh, I just love this! What a beautiful upcycled project! Thanks for playing along with the Drunken Stampers button challenge!

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  25. great design!
    I'm very happy that you take part at the Cards and More Challenge. To participate in the draw of the prize and the Top 3, you have to follow the challenge rules. Unfortunately, you have linked more than 5 challenges and can not take part in the draw this time. I am so sorry. I would be delighted if you join in again next time :-)

    Hugs,Beate

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    1. I'm so sorry Sweetie, I should have read the rules, I will join in again xxx

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  26. I love your transformed book and love all the texture and embellishments-thanks for joining us at Happy Campers
    Carol DT x

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  27. Thank you so much Carol, It's a pleasure to join in xxx

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  28. This is great. Wish I took after you. All of you r projects are brilliant.

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  29. I wish I took after you. All of your projects are brilliant and are something to be proud of <3

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    1. Thank you so much sweetheart, you are artistic xxx (hugs) Love you xxx

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