page being an envelope, it is the perfect book to insert thoughts, letters,
ephemera, and even pictures.
I took apart the medium envelope album and started decorating each envelope by covering the bases with various patterned papers. I used an x-acto knife to reveal the holes for the wire-o as well as to trim around the edges of each envelope.
quick tip: when creating this type of project I ALWAYS decorate the base first. It makes everything have a basic structure to build on, then you can get creative in making each page unique.
I went one step further in my decorating details by adding journaling and rhinestones to the dangling 7gypsies Vintage Hardwear attached to the side of the journal. I also created a ribbon ‘closure’ by adding buttons to the top and bottom portion of the book front and wrapping a ribbon tie around the entire book. (see picture 1)
For the covering of this envelope, I used ‘scraps’ from several different patterned papers, as well as polka dot and stripe paper tapes. I simply put adhesive on the envelope front, then layered the scraps, trimming off any excess. I placed the tape over the seams to secure the papers better as well as add another decorative touch. I finished it off by adding a love quote (printed on vintage text paper) and a punched oval vintage text paper accented with a stamped cardstock and punched portion decorated with a velvet brad in the middle. Note: both papers are from the NEW Avignon line…orange/cream is one side and black/cream is the other!
'Love Notes Journal' have 17 comments
February 5, 2010 @ 7:05 pm Cristina Tronco
WOW! amazing! love everything!
February 5, 2010 @ 7:38 pm Christine
This is beautiful! I really love this idea and might just go ahead and make something similar for my significant other.
February 5, 2010 @ 7:46 pm Dawn
this is just wonderful!
February 5, 2010 @ 7:52 pm TappinTamara
I adore this! Can I come over to your house to play?
February 5, 2010 @ 9:47 pm Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
Just beautiful ~ from the graphic on the front to the papers you used on the envelopes!
February 5, 2010 @ 10:29 pm TeenaBugg38
I swear one of these days I WILL make one of these….this is just breathtaking!
February 5, 2010 @ 10:31 pm iowapapergirl
So many good ideas! I love making books with the envelope book!
February 5, 2010 @ 11:33 pm Scrapamum
Love this! It is absolutely gorgeous. I think I might have to give it a try.
February 6, 2010 @ 7:44 am Ranjini
So beautiful Renee!
Ranjini
February 6, 2010 @ 3:23 pm Tina S
Just lovely! I love the envelope book and the use of product is so amazing! Come to my house and show me how…please.
February 6, 2010 @ 4:01 pm Renee Camacho
thanks everyone! 🙂 SO easy, because we know I don’t have patience for anything hard! 🙂
February 6, 2010 @ 5:27 pm Barb
Beautiful.. Love it
February 7, 2010 @ 3:10 am Rachel Carlson
Renee, this is fabulous!
February 7, 2010 @ 5:40 pm Kimberly
I love your envelope book. do you actually put notes in the envelope also? Did u use a bind it all for your wire. I love it and THANKS FOR THE GREAT IDEA!
February 8, 2010 @ 8:20 am Anonymous
The Love Notes book is made from the 7gypsies Medium Envelope book.
February 8, 2010 @ 6:27 pm fairyrocks
Every page of this book is adorable
February 11, 2010 @ 9:42 pm Blue Green Arts
Wow, this is just beautiful!