Sunday, August 4, 2013

Wedding Smash Journal Cover

***  and now thanks to Nancy, I will enter this in the current Mixed Media Color Challenge ***

The next project I made is for my daughter, Lori.  In case you haven't heard our squeals of JOY from here, she and her beloved Tim,  got engaged on July 19th!  Whahoo!  I thought that she might need a notebook of some type to keep by her nightstand.  You know how you always wake up in the middle of the night with that great crafting idea?  Yup, you probably need one too.  I just updated a cover from a Sketch Pad.  It has 100 sheets of blank 60# paper.  She can write in it, stick post it notes, draw, glue and paste, etc.  all of those wonderful ideas she comes up with.   And of course I had to add just a little bit of bling.....after all it is a Wedding Smash Book!  Who knew there would be a need?  lol

 
 
 
I've had this stash of s-e-I designer paper, chocolat for some time now, had to whip it out for this creation.  I first glued it down to a piece of very thin chipboard, then applied that to the original cover of the book.  I cut out the flowers on the left and glued them down, to add a bit of depth.  Random bits of bling, a pleated strip of ribbon, and a strand of pearls.  I cut several hearts out of that same thin chipboard, and layered them up and added glitter.
 
Yes, this also has one of my most favorite sentiments a Gina K Designs stamp from the Mr. & Mrs. Diva set.....happily ever after.....who doesn't enjoy that?  The date was created with the Simple Numbers set.
 
I love to craft.....I love to create......but when you can do that for that special someone it sends me over the moon!  I am one lucky MaMa......and I know it!
 



Next time I see this Wedding Smash Book I hope to find it overflowing with wonderful ideas.

Glad you took the time to come on by! 

Enjoy your Sunday morning and I hope you can find the time to hide out in your craft room today!

Enjoy~~

16 comments:

  1. Really beautiful, Donna. Your daughter is going to love this. Such a great way to preserve those precious memories.

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  2. beautiful chicken, and very exciting for your family xx

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  3. Love it, Donna - so gorgeous! I'm sure your daughter adores it too.

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  4. So thoughtful of you to do this, but I am sure you have fun in doing it. Great job!

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  5. So we have a date on Sept 26th? The book is gorgeous.

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    1. That was the idea.....now it's all up to the Venue. :)

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  6. This is such a wonderful idea Donna! What a touching thoughtful gift! I have a notebook next to my computer to make blog notes in for my Design Teams...and you just gave me a great idea to make it more personal! LOVE IT!
    You also could enter it in the Mixed Media challenge here! It qualifies!!!

    http://amixedmediacolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/07/ammcc4.html

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  7. What a great idea. The first of many I'm sure!! I love the thought of a smash book anyway. I think I need to do something like this. Maybe for each grandbaby? So many possibilities. So did you give it to Lori yet? She's gonna LOVE it!!!

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  8. Beautiful...just absolutely beautiful. You are a proud Momma and I can't wait to see what you fill it with!

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  9. Wow Donna! What a pretty page! Love the shimmery heart and sparkly rhinestones! Thanks for joining along with A Mixed Media Color Challenge!

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  10. Beautiful Donna. Your daughter's a lucky girl...and I bet you're a lucky Mama

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  11. So PRETTY, Donna! Who knew - a wedding smash book! LOVE all of the sentiments and that FAB heart! Thx for playing with us at A Mixed Media Color Challenge!

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  12. Super gift and a wonderful idea!! A great keepsake :)

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  13. Just gorgeous. I am quite sure that your daughter will love it. I know I would.

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  14. Beautiful! Such a great idea. I had a little chuckle ... I a guilty... I have a stack of Post-Its on my night stand in two sizes and both a pen and pencil.:)

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