My friend Sonia (and can I mention she is also an enabler!!!) is so great! She has signed up to be a Stampin' Up hobbiest (aren't we all!?!) I think she was a bit nervous and anxious about her first venture the other night so I made her this little journal for her to jot down her ideas/layouts/inspirations when she is out and about. She is FULL of some oberlicious (how do you like that word???) talent! She crafts with her four kids all the time and then they do a Christmas craft show together! They are amazing, oh yeah, and her husband cuts stuff out for her too!!! Anyhow, once she has her crafting site up I'll definately be firing off a link, but in the meantime here's her journal. It's made using the Primary Scrappin' Kit which is SO fun and bright!
I also made this little box for the journal to fit into to. The journal is the SU 5x5 chipboard journal. To save time to make this (sorry, I cut a corner) I only scrapped up until the coils rather than using my coil punch to get the paper in between. So I COVERED the coils with ribbon and you can't even tell. The main colours on the book and package are Real Red, More Mustart, Bayou Blue and Wild Wasabi.
I made up the box, very simple with the fold down flap and then a belly band to go around the box. It is made with the SU textured cardstock which is so great and then of course a bit of faux stitching a smidge of ribbon and it was done.
You can see the belly band here in this picture. Unfortunately the box is more than 12 inches around so I had to piece together the belly band.
This is just a shot of the back of the package. I attached the flap using some basic brads....and oh yeah, Gerrie, I used my Crop-o-dile...very nice! I thought of you when doing it!!! Hope you enjoy the book and box!
OK enough already can you see me blushing from here?!
Of coase I love this book, not only because it is amazingly crafted, but it holds a special place in my heart, as it was hand made by someone I admire very much, and hold extremely high on the ARTIST pedestal!!!
Not sure if I can actually use it, I feel more like to display it on my coffee table!!!
Thank you
Posted by: Sonia | August 24, 2007 at 12:49 PM
Will you be MY upline? Please? Lucky Sonja to receive such a superbly decorated book! Heather, you're amazing!
Posted by: Nancy Riley | August 19, 2007 at 02:39 AM
That is absolutely adorable. You should submit it to SU! Great job, your friend will love it!
Posted by: Amy | August 19, 2007 at 12:29 AM
LOVE IT! That's so sweet of you to make a gift for her!
Posted by: Kim | August 18, 2007 at 11:21 PM
You know, I so enjoy coming to your blog! You have the most awesome stuff here!!
Would never have thought to make a little box to put the book IN! Love the book too!
Posted by: Dawn E. | August 18, 2007 at 11:08 PM
Soooooooo cute. I just LOVE your stuff and check this blog everyday in anticipation of what is next. Your friend is so lucky and will love the book!
Posted by: Jill Kirk | August 18, 2007 at 11:03 PM
You and Sonja are so Blessed to have each other; you will both be inspiration to one another with your creativity. Good Luck in a funtastic Stampin Up Career.
Posted by: Dale | August 18, 2007 at 10:56 PM