Thursday 20 February 2014

An Altered Book

I was at Ikea at the weekend buying some much needed storage for the craft room when I came across a hard back drawing pad fab thick papers  all for a whole £1.The cover was a bit garish but I thought I could change that...Well I have been busy cutting and sewing and have made a removable cover for my newly named Journal. Not sure what I will use it for yet,It is a good size 11inches x 10inches. but I will let you know when I do.I still need to dcorate the inside too.xxx

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39 comments:

Pia S said...

Beautiful journal cover, Doreen!

Diane said...

This is gorgeous, fab design and materials !!

hugs Diane xx

jackiescrafts said...

Love your journal,cover Doreen and I look forward to seeing what you do inside it

Jackie x

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Doreen, I love your design and beautiful patterns.
Sue xx

cheryl said...

Gosh this is beautiful hun xx

Creations by Shirl said...

This is really awesome Doreen! Love that you take different angles to your crafting besides card making... You are full of wonderful talents and I do admire that....

Sandra H said...

Doreen this is Soooo beautiful

julie_woolston said...

Absolutely fabulous Doreen, gorgeous design.

Hugs Julie xxx

Tammy said...

Terrific book, love the design and colors!

cuilliesocks said...

Gosh there's a lot of work put into this gorgeous piece of work Doreen, lots of lovely fabric and embellishments, Kate X

crafty-stamper said...

beautiful decorated cover
carol x

Glenda Atkins said...

Fabulous job on the cover! A bargain too!
hugs
Glenda

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

really pretty and you've captured that homespun look I love. janex

Jackie said...

What a pretty makeover, needle and thread and I do not mix at all! Love your silhouette card too :o)
Jackie xx

Teresa said...

Ooh Doreen slow down lol, there's so many beautiful things you are making and I can't catch up, I want to try them all :)
hope you have a lovely weekend.
Hugs Teresa x

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous cover Doreen, xxx

Laine said...

Another stunning project Doreen. Love all of the wonderful bright colours, a fabulous idea.
Laine
xx

Vee Cassidy said...

Hello, Doreen. This is brilliant. Vee xx

Lau W said...

Oh wow gorgeous journal !! love it !
xxx

Mojca said...

Waw Doreen really gorgeous! hugs! Mojca

Desire Fourie said...

Oh wow this is such creative sewing. Love the buttons.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Mary J said...

So beautiful Doreen!

KraftyKoolKat said...

So beautiful Doreen.

Have a good weekend.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxxx

G Peplow said...

Wonderful, you really are branching out and making lovely new creations, love it :D xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

this is very lovely Doreen.

gr karin

Sue B said...

Wowzer!! this is awesome Doreen!! what a beautiful cover you've made… you are so clever… Love the design and the patchwork effect with the different pretty materials and buttons is stunning!!!
Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Big hugs
Sue B xx

Linda Simpson said...

What a bargain and love the beautiful cover you have made.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Donna Mosley said...

Oooh! Doreen, what a gorgeous make.
You are so clever hun.

Donna x

Tracey said...

This is wonderful Doreen :o) I can't wait til my wrist is better & I can do some sewing & embroidery.
Have a fab weekend xx

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

What a fabulous idea - this is just gorgeous.
Caroline xxx

Betty said...

What a lovely journal cover Doreen you have made some lovely cards while I've been awol.
Bettyxxx

Betty said...

What a lovely journal cover Doreen you have made some lovely cards while I've been awol.
Bettyxxx

downrightcrafty said...

this is fabulous Doreen love the colours and the design
Hugs Kate xx

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Doreen beautiful altered book cover just love this makes me want to get the old sewing machine out again. Alison xxx

Angelique said...

Wow. Fabulous idea, deffo goin to give that a try sometime.

Huggsss, Angelique

Unknown said...

OMG Doreen, how wonderful is this book, patchwork and gingham, my faves, love and hugs hun xxx

coldwaters2 said...

Gosh Doreen this is awesome what a wonderful way to decorate a boring pad,fantastic material LO you are very talented.
hugs
lorraine x

Sally H said...

Wonderful! I may have to pay a visit to ikea again very soon!

Tammy said...

Beautiful cover Doreen, I love the country feel and the patchwork!
Tammy x