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September 28, 2009

A notebook

I thought it was about time I started making some Christmas gifts so expect to see more in the run up. Passion for ProMarkers set the challenge to use Emerald and Marine and create anything but a card. I also used the sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches.



This was so hard and way out of my comfort zone as the colours are really dark and even with all the shades I have, I found it difficult to find lighter colours to blend with. So I introduced some purple to brighten it up a bit.

I dusted of the Dreamkutz and the Bind it All for this one, haven't used them in such a long time and was fun to get them out again. I used baby pink o-wires and the inside pages are various shades of purples and lilacs. The patterned paper is by Brenda Pinnick and DCWV for the plain ones.

The stamp is by Rachelle Anne Miller - I added some highlights with a white gel pen around the flower petals. The acrylic flowers and brads are from my stash and of course glitter gems - coloured with Peel off pens to get the right shade. I've had this metallic elastic cord in my stash for ages so again nice to use something that's been busy doing nothing. It's secured on the back cover with eyelets.

Back later with more and some exciting news

Victoria
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23 comments:

  1. That is just to cute, i love your new creation, the paper is fab to really eye catching, hugs Pops x x

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  2. Such a fabulous notebook Victoria. Love the cute image you've used and the colouring also. Thanks for joining us this week at PFP. Hugs Michele x.

    p.s can't wait to hear you're exciting news :0)

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  3. fab wee notebook Victoria - it was definitely worth persevering with the colours
    thanks for joining us this week on PfP and good luck
    Debbi
    xx

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  4. a fabulous notebook, wonderful design. hugs rachxx

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  5. Victoria this is stunning and I love your colouring of this sweet image.. well done for making such an effort to join us at PFP this week. Sue :o)

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  6. Great project Victoria. It doesn't look as though you were out of your comfort zone to me!
    Besutiful!
    Chrissie

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  7. Fab notebook and a fab take on the ICS sketch, lovely to see you playing along this week. :)xx

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  8. Wow!! This is so cute! It's amazing all the cool things that people make. Thanks for visiting my blog & taking the time to leave a comment. I really enjoyed browsing through all your little creations!

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  9. Hi Victoria
    Fabulous Notebook. Love the cute image, the colours... Look Great.

    **Sony**

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  10. Beautiful notebook Victoria! I love it, it's a great idea! I love how you've used the colours and the purple looks really pretty on the flowers! :)
    Love, Georgia xx

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  11. Hi Victoria, it was definitely a challenge for me too this week....but I'm glad you perservered. Great image and your colouring is fab. The notebook is a fab gift for someone special. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  12. HOW CUTE is that little bunny. I love these colors and papers too! Very nice project. Thanks for playing along over at ICS!

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  13. What a great little notebook, I love the paper. I think everyone has found this week's challenge one of the hardest so far so well done on getting it done.

    Hugs,
    Caryn xxx

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  14. what a lovely notebook victoria i love the colours you've used with the emerald and marine, thanks for joining us at pfp this week
    hugs
    helen x

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  15. Victoria this is gorgeous, thanks for joining us at PFP this week. Good luck. x

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  16. What a fun idea and great way to use the sketch at ICS! This is so fun!

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  17. Ooh this is gorgeous Victoria, love your image and papers.
    Hugs,
    Nicola -x-

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  18. This is fabulous Victoria i love the colours.
    Paula xxxx

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  19. That image is sooooo cute ... loving your colouring and your note book gift idea X

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  20. Great idea! I love the colors and the image is colored up fantastically.

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  21. really beautiful Victoria, i must confess i found that colour combo a real challenge.. so much so that i didnt enter that one lol. This is soo pretty and will make such a lovely gift.
    Love n hugs
    Vikki xx

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