Hello to you all, I don't know if you watched Sheena Douglass on Create and Craft last week but she showed a faux leather technique and I thought I would have a go. I followed the tutorial here . I was amazed how soft and so like the real thing that it is. Anyway I came up with these
I used a Tim Holtz embossing folder for the one on the left and a cuttlebug folder for the one on the right. Off course I had to personalize the one I am keeping I shall give Tommy the other one.
I glued fabric to the inside and also stitched around. To keep the papers in I simply punched holes and threaded ribbon through, I would like to make more and maybe use ready made note books and simply replace the cover.
But all in all I loved doing this and am very happy with them.xxx
I am entering these into
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes"
Through the Craftroom Door "Anything Goes"
All Crafts Challenge "Anything but a Card"
Artistic Stamper "Use Distress"
Gorgeous Doreen it looks just like leather! Susan x
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing Doreen and look so very much like leather!! Well done xx
ReplyDeleteThis are lovely, Doreen! They really do look like leather.
ReplyDeleteJoyce xx
Gorgeous so real looking xxx
ReplyDeleteI watched the video online and you have done a terrific job of these Doreen. They really do look leather! Christine
ReplyDeleteWow Doreen these are fab, I watched the video and am waiting for my kraft card to arrive so I can have a go
ReplyDeleteJackie x
WOW, this is fabulous Doreen. Great job on the faux leather. xx
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous Doreen! They look so real! I'm off to watch the video, thanks!
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They look fabulous Doreen, so real. Carol x
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing Doreen and I would never have guessed they aren't real leather xx
ReplyDelete"WOW" Absolutely brilliant creations
ReplyDeleteSnap Doreen. I started mine today, but still got the pages to do and the inside cover to finish. Your take on them looks fabulous and I do like the ribbon idea too. Well Done to you. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteWow you have done a perfect job, they look amazing xxx
ReplyDeleteWOW, WOW, WOW these are amazing Doreen, will definitely have to take a look at the tutorial. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteWow these are stunning Doreen!!
ReplyDeleteXXX Heidy
These are gorgeous!
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Linda xxx
These are absolutely fabulous Doreen. They really fool the eye. I love how you've prettied up the one for yourself x
ReplyDeleteThese look like real leather - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
stunning Doreen, love it.
ReplyDeletegr karin
These look so realistic Doreen - they would make fabulous gifts. LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteSylvia xx
Hi sweetie, I love your creations, fabulous as always hugs Pops x x
ReplyDeleteStunning project Doreen.
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WOW,love this leathery look! Fab!
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! They do look like leather.
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning Doreen. A really effective technique and wonderful detailing.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Amazing Doreen, these are beautiful and so like the real thing, the embossing is wonderful, it all makes great little books, Kate x
ReplyDeleteThese look fab Doreen, I,m going to watch tutorial now. xxxx
ReplyDeleteWow! these are amazing Doreen.
ReplyDeleteDonna x
WOW! These are fabulous Doreen, they really do look like leather.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
wonderful - love this technique x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous really looks like leather!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Doreen it really looks like leather
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
These are both lovely. My local craft store has a faux leather workshop in a few weeks time which I was musing over whether to go or not. I think I will now.
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WOW Doreen, there goes my chin again, LOL..these are fabulous, love and hugs my friend xxx
ReplyDeleteawesome Doreen. They really look like leather.
ReplyDeletewow love the leather look simply stunning Doreen
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Wow these are fantastic Doreen, love them .
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WOW this is brilliant Doreen. Thanks for the link to the Tutorial too. Judy x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Doreen, I have tried it and it is so effective
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Doreen. I saw Sheena demo this and could not believe the effect. Looks incredible! xx
ReplyDeleteOoh these look fabulous, saw a link to vid and thought I'll give that a go but haven't done yet but yours look amazing so will definitely be giving them a go xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous notebooks and the faux leather covers are just lush.
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These are both really awesome Doreen, they look like the real thing. Clever Girl.
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Cathy
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Stunning work Doreen!
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Glenda
Oh hun stunning just love this to bits and love the embossing folders you have used hugs cheryl xx
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you are Happy with them doreen, They are Fabulous! Would make lovely gifts for Birthdays.
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Wow Doreen this is stunning. Love Alison xxx
ReplyDeleteOh Doreen, these are gorgeous. I'm hoping to have a play this weekend.xxx
ReplyDeletewow these are fantastic doreen.they really do look like leather :D
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Hi Doreen back with my official hat on today. Did you know that Sheena has the part two video out now for this project. I have watched them both and got my supplies of kraft card and bottle of glycerine to hand so will be trying this out. Both your books are lovely and I like the embossing folders you have chosen to work with. Thank you for joining in at Craft My Life challenge. Hugs Mrs A. (DT.)
ReplyDeleteWow, the covers look just like leather!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Thank you for joining in The Artistic Stamper Challenge :)
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