Friday, August 12, 2011

Altered Book Journal Project

Day #2

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Rebekah
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Craft of the day
Altered Book Journal






This Altered Book will be used for the
Baby Shower
I am hosting for my daughter this Saturday!
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materials:
old book
(cut out front and back)
acrylic paints
sandpaper
(for ruff look around the edges)
scrap paper
vintage music sheet
drawing paper
(70lb. for journal)
crepe paper
(create fringe)
embellishments 
UHU Stick
drill
(create holes in book cover)
binder rings
(pack of assorted colors)
* create with love*
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This journal will be placed on a table 
by the front door, 
along side of a picture frame of
ultrasounds that have been taken 
of my future Grandson.
Guests will arrive 
and 
write in the journal, with this question to answer...

Tell me something, I should know, about the world.

I really hope my daughter will enjoy this journal 
and treasure it until that day...
her son will ask...
"Mommy, tell me something about the world?" 
And she will have the journal to share.
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Let's all today treasure... the gift of life!

Wishing everyone 
a 
wonderful Friday!
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10 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelAugust 12, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Love the altered book, and especially the idea behind it! That kid will have a wonderful Grandma! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. shawnAugust 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    That is a great idea for an altered book! And looks cute too :) Congratulations on your future grandson- they are so fun!!!

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  3. aremusAugust 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    What a great altered journal! I love the idea that you are going to use it for! TFS!!

    amanda

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  4. JudyAugust 12, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful idea for your daughter and 'grandson'. You are going to be a wonderful grandmother!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  5. Gina LiderosAugust 12, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    what a fun altered book April!

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  6. scrapbookertinkAugust 13, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    April, this is adorable, love the idea and what a cute elephant on the front cover, so precious, love it, Doreen x

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  7. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 13, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Thank you ladies!
    I think we are going to have a great time :]
    The book is a surprise... I am glad to hear everyone's opinion on it.
    Thanks for cheering me on <3

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  8. *****A Creative Journey with Melissa*****August 13, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    LOVE IT and really think that is a WONDERFUL idea.. almost something you could send to family and friends and have a forever memento added to with generations! TFS :) Can't wait to see what you have for tomorrow!!!

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  9. JenW!~August 13, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Oh what a wonderful idea. I would be thrilled if someone made a gift like that for me.

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  10. AmandaAugust 13, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    love this book &o i know your daughter will! new follower via gfc! thanx~prhmangel at gmail dot com

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