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Monday, 17 January 2011

Stitchy Notes



Hello All,

Another notepad from me today! I used to Love it when my notepad ran out...it was an excuse to go out and buy a really nice notepad...I always have had a thing for stationary!!!... and believe me I could spend a fortune on stationary!......now I love it more because I get to make myself a notepad.......I love this design from "Loralie"......I think because I love sewing, and I do quite like quirky images...so this one is just so me!!

I have added the stripes and the glasses to the design...then coloured with my copics - I was having a few issues...I stamped it on some scrap card, unfortunately the quality was not brill so It did bleed quite a lot and I had to patch up the rough areas with a white gel pen, so please don't look to closely......I have put glossy accents over the glasses..and have added some glitter to the image with my "marvy - glitter pen"

The reels of thread, scissors and pin cushion are also "Loralie" stamps...which I have used to make little embellies... the tape measure is just scrap paper that I have drawn lines on and coloured, and then stitched. Finally I added a few buttons....also I have added a little scissor shape charm to the rings....I love how it turned out however I am not sure how practical it will be and how many of those embellies I will loose with this book going in and out my bag all the time...LOL!!!

This is my entry for:

Pile it on - Anything Goes
Paper Sundays - choose your fav (Aug 29th Stitching)
Anything Goes - Eyelets and brads ( I have used eyelets to create the fastening of the book)
Oldie But a Goodie - Bright and Cheerful
Design Dollies - Have a Hand at it ( I have drawn on the glasses....and the tape measure Is made from scrap card, and I have hand drawn the measurements then coloured)
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49 comments:

  1. Cindy Haffner17 January 2011 at 15:44

    FABULOUS!!

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  2. Ilonka17 January 2011 at 16:00

    whow that looks really stuning

    love the idea.


    hugs ilonka

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  3. Vicky17 January 2011 at 16:39

    This is great Juls!, fab image and I love all the embellies and the cute charm too, must give this ago myself!! :o)

    Hugs Vicky xx

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  4. Linby17 January 2011 at 17:08

    Lovely notebook. You intro'd me to these images not got them yet - but give me time!
    Linbyx

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  5. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)17 January 2011 at 17:22

    there's notebooks and there's fabulous note pads...this is fabulous..
    you inspired me for the birdcage card, I'm not just cute but usually...lol..
    janex

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  6. sue17 January 2011 at 17:24

    what is it about stationary? i love it too lol great notebook thanks for joining us at anything goes x sue x

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  7. Brenda Brown17 January 2011 at 17:59

    Great make Juls. What is it about stationery, I am the same - seem to collect it. Love the colours and embellishments - so bright and vibrant.
    Have a good week.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  8. Wishcraft17 January 2011 at 18:20

    Ooh this is fab Juls! Love all the little embellies :o) Lisa x

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  9. Scrappymax17 January 2011 at 18:22

    Wow Juls what a fabulous notepad, I would never go any buy one if I was able to create fab ones like yours.
    Max x

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  10. Fiona17 January 2011 at 18:23

    this is amazing!! thanks for joining our birthday blog hop at Paper sundaes.

    fi

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  11. Jacilynn17 January 2011 at 18:29

    I love those spools and the whole cluster of items! Perfect ;)

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  12. pinky17 January 2011 at 20:41

    Its so gorgeous, love all the little hand added bits:) You should be selling these!!

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  13. Donna Mosley17 January 2011 at 21:31

    Hi Juls, this is wonderful, love the fab embellies you've created.

    Donna x

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  14. Lil Daffodil17 January 2011 at 21:40

    Hi Juls,
    This is a fabulous creation. I love the bright image and the embellishments you have used. Brilliant project.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  15. KarenB17 January 2011 at 22:24

    Oooh this is just fabulous!! I love those little sewing accents! Thanks for playing at the Dollhouse this week :)

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  16. Deb Hickman17 January 2011 at 22:48

    Gorgeous notebook !!! I love the image and the cluster of embellishments are fab.

    Deb x

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  17. Amy17 January 2011 at 23:32

    This is such a fun notepad Juls, all the sewing embellies look fabulous!

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  18. scrapperjulia18 January 2011 at 00:10

    Wow, Juls, I love this! The buttons and threads are bright and cheerful and I love that quirky image! Thanks for joining us at An Oldie but a Goodie Challenge!
    Julia-Guest DT

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  19. MommyScraps18 January 2011 at 01:45

    Wow Juls, this is gorgeous! Very very funky! :) Love your doodling! Thanks for playing with the Dollies! :)

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  20. stampinfrog18 January 2011 at 01:53

    Oh Juls I hope you don't lose any of the embellies! Thay are perfect for this gorgeous notepad!Fabulous coloring!
    Hugs,Connie

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  21. Sue Lelli 18 January 2011 at 05:36

    This is just AMAZING! LOVE this image! Really LOVE how you wrapped the embossing thread on the spools! So very CLEVER!!

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  22. Viv18 January 2011 at 06:55

    This is so cool Juls! Love the spools of thread! I could see myself losing those fairly quickly though! LOl!

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  23. debby400018 January 2011 at 08:56

    Oh this is brilliant Juls, love the sewing embellies to work with the fab image.
    luv
    Debby

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  24. coops18 January 2011 at 10:07

    oh this is fantastic juls.love the image and stunning vibrant colours.the embellies are genius :D

    xx coops xx

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  25. Lisa Jane18 January 2011 at 11:57

    This is gorgeous .. i just love the image and the embellies
    Thanks for joining us at an Oldie but a goodie this week
    Lisa ;)

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  26. Kat18 January 2011 at 12:14

    This is amazing Juls. I love it. Might not be practical but it looks fantastic.

    Kat xx

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  27. Lau W18 January 2011 at 12:59

    So nice idea for the embellishments, superb ! This is a beautiful creation again my friend !
    xxx

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  28. Angie18 January 2011 at 13:34

    Wow juls i love the embellies just fab
    Hugs Angie x

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  29. brenda18 January 2011 at 13:41

    Hi Julia

    Just a short visit to accomodate the wonky arm to say Hi and lovely work as always.

    B x

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  30. Unknown18 January 2011 at 16:31

    Thanks for the lovely warm welcome back comment on my blog-means a lot! LOVE this notepad! Such a fun quirky image! I'm right with you with loving stationery-could spend a fortune really but now I just love making it!! Addictive!! Speak soon! Rowena

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  31. Unknown18 January 2011 at 17:46

    LOVE this, Juls! Such a fun notepad.. Love all the cool embellishments around this fun image!

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  32. Donna18 January 2011 at 18:41

    Wow Juls, this is gorgeous, the colours look so vibrant against the black...such fab detail you have added :) Donna x

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  33. Chris18 January 2011 at 19:30

    It's fantastic Juls and I do love your notebooks! Great image I agree, you do have the knack for finding them and your colouring looks wonderful. Embellies, well if they fall off you can have fun re-designing it :D. Hugs, Chris x

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  34. Stella18 January 2011 at 19:56

    Gorgeous; I love the details of the spools with thread and the coloring is just amazing! A fabulous notepad; you did a wonderful job!
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  35. Mina18 January 2011 at 21:18

    this is so brilliant Juls, I love the image and the mixture of embellishments...what a fantastic gift this is, would make anyone smile just like it made me
    Mina xxx

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  36. Beryl18 January 2011 at 23:08

    Too gorgeous to use - but you will so you can make another when this one is full.
    Beryl xx

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  37. Emma19 January 2011 at 07:05

    Fabulous...love the image and details.
    Hugs Emma x

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  38. peggy19 January 2011 at 09:34

    Stunning !!! Wow juls, I looooooooooooooooooove it !!
    Everything about it is sooo great ...awesome !!!

    Peggy

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  39. Fleur19 January 2011 at 21:36

    Wow what a creative colourful card
    Thanks for joining our challenge at OLDIE but a GOODIE, hope you’ll join us again
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  40. Nicole Maki19 January 2011 at 23:26

    Fantastic! I just love the spools. Brilliant crafting and idea I'll be borrowing when making cards for my mom in law.

    Your work is always so inspiring.

    Warmly,
    Nicole

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  41. uksharon20 January 2011 at 14:06

    Fabulous creation.
    Thanks for joining us at PIO challenge this week.
    Best wishes, Sharon

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  42. Tasha21 January 2011 at 02:10

    Sooooo awesome! I love all the embellishing
    love tasha xx

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  43. Scrappy22 January 2011 at 01:06

    What a fun project! LOVE it! Thanks so much for joining us at Pile it on this week! Hope you’ll be back to join us again soon!

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  44. wendipooh1322 January 2011 at 05:39

    what a fun project!!! thanks sooo much for playing along with the Dollies this week!!!

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  45. Sharon22 January 2011 at 08:23

    Hi Juls,

    Sorry I've been such a bad blogger lately! I've just been catching up on all your gorgeous creations and this one is really amazing :)
    What a fabulous project.

    Sharon x

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  46. Gloria Stengel23 January 2011 at 16:42

    Simply FANTASTIC! She's so great. You should come by my blog and see some of my Loralie cards! I make 4 per month for a local store. The ladies are just a hoot!

    Thanks for sharing with us at Paper Sundaes during our Birthday Blog Hop!

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  47. Boni Boutelle-Jones23 January 2011 at 18:50

    ooooh I LOVE this project!!! All the little details and Loralie has some awesome fabrics and now stamps too! YAY!!! I too LOVE paper all kinds of paper and decorating is always top of the list whether it is with doodles or embellies!!

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  48. Kathryn24 January 2011 at 22:18

    Gorgeous, too lovely to use really! I love all the little embellies. Thanks for joining us at Anything Goes, K x

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  49. Scrapamum25 January 2011 at 22:24

    This is fantastic! Great work! Thanks for playing with the Dollies.

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