Pocket Notebook Cover with Belagio Cork Fabric

O do I love this fabric, it's fabulous!

I found a tiny notebook that belonged to my Mum, (she was a stationery addict, who do I take after you ask). I have it on my desk next to me so I can write idea's in, but it's so small I keep loosing it inbetween things, so I decided to make a cover for it.

The cork fabric is just gorgeous, and that hint of gold makes it stand out on the desk so I can see it! I hid a ribbon underneath the frame, so it could be tied closed. And of course I couldn't help but add a little more bling with gold wax.

I kept things simple by covering a piece of Matboard with the fabric and cutting the notebook, making sure it was right upto the edge of the board, so it would leave me a piece leftover that would be big enough to die cut the Trinket Box Frame from.
I tied a piece of brown ribbon around the spine to hold my little book (and a tissue).

I used Rangers rose gold card to cut out the inside covers, and trimmed them down to keep the spine clear, so it would fold.

Just look how tiny my book is, no wonder I kept loosing it, and I love the tiny rusty staples so cute.

So where can you find Belagio cork fabric?

• Hobby Lobby carries packaged cork in 18" x 15" pieces in 9 different patterns in the notions department.
• There are two types - a natural and a natural with gold at Walmart stores that have fabric departments. It is sold by the yard.
• As for the entire collection, many quilt and craft shops around the country carry it by the yard and in packaged 18" x 15" pieces.
• Online the Belagio cork fabric is available on Walmart.com and Amazon.com.

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x 

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Floral Pencil Case Tag for Eileen Hull Designs

I had such a fabulous day crafting along with a talented group of ladies (virtually of course) at Eileen Hull's Beach House Retreat

We created three wonderful projects and the final one of the day re-awakened my love of stitching again. So having got a few of the die cut flowers and leaves left over from the retreat, I decided to make a tag to hang on my giant pencil case. The flowers are a perfect match, so it was a done deal!.

I used a heart cut out from a piece of grey felt, and then using a verigated thread stitched a rose and did some ramdom stitches to create a base layer of texture.

I planned out where my design would go, and then using a co-ordinating green floss stiched my leaves into place. Followed by the flowers, attaching them with a giant sized French Knot.

To finish off I used a strip of grey felt to create a hanging loop.

Eileen's workshop sure has got me wating to stitch again, I'm not the neatest or best sewer but I am really enjoying this relaxing hobby again, thanks to the Beach House Retreat

Happy Crafting
Elizabeth x

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Craft Stamper Magazine May 2020 Challenge

I just can't resist a Jane Davenport stamp, and fell in love with this chap the moment I saw him. I used Ecoline Pens for colour and of course my trusty Micron Pen to doodle. Love a good doodle!

It's a new month and a new challenge is underway over at the Craft Stamper Magazine Blog

We would love you to join in the fun by sharing the projects you have created using stamped images on them.

You can check out the terms of entry via the link above.

Just look at the fabulous prize we have up for grabs this month, it's one of Eileen Hull Designs new Dies, the Tiny Book. And it's a Sizzix Bigz Die which means you can cut it from Matboard, Felt, Leather etc. Cool hey!

So check out the terms of entry and get stamping to join in the fun.

Happy Crafting,
Elizabeth x

Tiny Book Art Journal

I've been playing with Dina Wakely's new Gloss Sprays again, boy they are addictive!

They are a fast way of decorating a book cover and creating a gorgeous layer of pattern. I added one signature into the book by sewing it directly into the spince using a waxed linen thread. I tied a couple more threads through the outer stich on the spine, and added a few brightly coloured beads on for decoration.

I finished my Tiny Book with some doodling with a white Posca pen and a face taken from one of Dina Wakely's resourse books, addicted to those as well.

Happy Crafting,
Elizabeth x

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Tiny Book Case Confetti Holder

I've spent a lovely relaxing afternoon playing in my workroom with Eileen's new Tiny Book Case Die.

Such a clever design and with so many different uses. How perfect is it for creating your own custom confetti boxes!

You can see how I decorated mine over on my YouTube Channel HERE

Happy Crafting
Elizabeth x

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The Craft Stamper Magazine April Challenge

I've been playing in my Jane Davenport Art Journal, using a mixture of her stamps, stencils and mediums.

I love doodling over the top of the coloured images using Jane's paint pens.

I wish I could do a sleak cats eye liner on myself!

It's the start of a new month and that means the start of a new challenge over at The Craft Stamper Magazine Blog

As always we have a fabulous prize up for grabs, wouldn't mind winning this one myself.

So pop over (via the link above) to check out the terms of entry, we are so sad when people haven't and we can't choose them as winners.

Stay safe and happy crafting everyone.

Elizabeth x

Eileen Hull's Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case Dies

Thanks for joining us for the Eileen Hull Release Party Blog Hop! The Inspiration Team is excited they can finally share their Sizzix Chapter 2 projects. All throughout April, the designers will be sharing tutorials and videos! Now, please hop down the list to see what the team has been working on. If you leave a comment on each of the designer’s posts by April 6, you will be entered to win a Tiny Book die! The winner will be announced on Eileen’s Facebook Live on Tuesday, April 7.

The Tiny Book measures 2 1/4” x 3” and is just the right size for wallet size photos, stamps, quotes, tags or tiny cards. The Tiny Book Case is designed to hold the book, a gift card, earrings, or small treats. If you haven’t gotten your hands on a Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case yet, you can find them at your local retailer or in Eileen’s Etsy store :-) https://www.etsy.com/shop/EileenHull

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Elizabeth Robinson
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Lisa Hoel
Pam Bray
Karen Bearse
Mitsyana Wright

 

 

Elizabeth x