I put this together yesterday to go with the journal I made a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed the process of this, it was all made with found materials...true scrappin! I thought that the altered journal needed either an easel to go with it, or a box to store it in, so this was the result of that. I built up a platform inside so that the journal was raised up, used modge podge and it gave the paper a wonderful waxed feel. I trimmed the edges in gaffer tape (love that stuff) and it covered the rough edges of the cardboard nicely. This all goes to the recipient this weekend...hope he likes it!
The English Cottage Garden (Fall, Year 8)
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The English cottage garden danced into July like Jacqueline Kennedy but is
dancing out like Little Edie. After a steady decline over the years the
time has...
6 comments :
LOVE the journal and the box. It looks great! What a fun way to use up scraps.
The box adds a nice touch to your gift. Turned out beautiful. Shhhh, don't tell him I said that. (HeeHee) Love the pp you chose.
Hugs,
PattiM
(Pattie's passion)
I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!
GORGEOUS!!! LOVE IT!!
I love the way that looks!!! Whoever is getting it is very lucky!
totally fabulous awesome altered box, no wonder G45 is featuring it on the front page :)
Awesome album and box!
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