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So here we are!  Only a few more days until the big reveal at Papertrey Ink!  Which means we are also getting closer to my FAVORITE holiday, Thanksgiving!  I thought I would share this little project that I have created to help my family celebrate their blessings while having a special keepsake to preserve a few memories at the same time.

I cut two pieces of chipboard that measure 3.75 x 6 inches.  I set one aside (to use later as the back cover) and kept one out to be used as the front cover of my mini book.  I stamped on the cover with Versamark ink and a few images from Spiral Bouquet.  I then heat embossed the images with clear embossing powder.

I painted over the embossed images using Ranger Paint Dabbers (Butterscotch & Terra Cotta). I used a horizontal streaking motion with both colors to acheive depth and a true representation of autumnal colors!  I then set it aside to allow it to dry thoroughly.

I then used a moist paper towel to "buff" away the paint on the embossed images.  You want to use small circular motions directly ontop of th embossed portions only.  The true color of the chipboard now shows through the paint, giving the project a real rustic feel.  (This is a fun little resist technique that I learned from Tim Holtz himself when I attended CKU this summer!)

I added a small tag stamped with "Gratitude", which is also from the NEW Spiral Bouquet stamp set.  (Don't you just LOVE that font!  It is one of my favorites!)  A little metal embellishment hightlights the tag, allowing the resist pattern to remain the star of the show!

I decided to make the interior pages of the book from our medium glassine bags.  I chose to use eight bags, therefore creating eight pages.

I trimmed the open edge from each of eight bags and punched a slot using the Making Memories punch.  Regular paper punches will not work with the glassine bags (just ask me how I know!!!  RE: Broken 3/4-inch circle punch!  Who would have thought a glassine bag could fight back!))

I then used my brand-new Bind-It-All (with a 1/2-inch coil) to bind my book together.  I ended up with a little extra notch at the top because I did not center the book correctly, (a.k.a jumped right in and did NOT read the directions!) but at this point, I thought it added "character".  (Right?!?!?)

I cut tags to slide into each of the bags ( 3-5/8 x 5-1/2 inches).  I stamped them with the same flowers that were used on the cover of the book and did some extensive sponging with Distress Ink.  My goal with this little book is to have each guest at our Thanksgiving table write down what they are thankful for on their own tag.  The book will be such a great reminder the rest of the year, and be a keepsake even after that, especially for the kids since they grow so fast.  I'm sure their answers will be entertaining, to say the least!

Here is what the tag looks like when inserted into the bags that are bound into the book.  I love the sofft translucentcy of them.

And this is a shot of the final book.  I added a variety of ribbons to all the tags which helped to infuse some additional autumn colors along with texture.

Now, I just need to improve my expertise with my Bind-It-All and I will be able to make small gifts like this for everyone!  I love making things that can be appreciate both now and in the future.  It is like the gift that keeps on giving!  What a great hostess gift this would make if you are traveling this year for the holiday!

SUPPLIES-

Ink: Pumpkin Pie & Chocolate Chip from SU!, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink from Ranger, Versamark

Stamps: Papertrey Ink

Paper: Confetti White from SU!

Other: Recycled chipboard (cut down to size), Butterscotch & Terra Cotta Paint Dabbers from Ranger, Crystal Clear Embossing Powder from SU!, Medium Glassine Bags from Papertrey, Bind-It-All & 1/2-inch wire coil, a variety of ribbons. Metal flower from Nunn Designs, rust glasshead brad from Creative Cafe.

Comments

[Monica]

Very Nice and PERFECT idea for family keepsake! Cant wait to see teh last of the "previews"

[Beth]

What a wonderful idea display in such a beautiful way! I love the resist idea with the paint daubers.

[Beth]

What a wonderful idea display in such a beautiful way! I love the resist idea with the paint daubers.

[Beth]

What a wonderful idea display in such a beautiful way! I love the resist idea with the paint daubers.

[Beth]

What a wonderful idea display in such a beautiful way! I love the resist idea with the paint daubers.

[Beatriz Jennings]

very nice project! :)

[Sue B]

What a sweet little keepsake. I love my Bind-It-All.

[Amy]

Wow! Gorgeous! I love the stamped tags in the glassine bags. Thanks for the tip about the punches too.

Amy

[Sara Paschal]

Are you going to have the bind-it-all in the store? Love the project, one again wonderful job!

[Melanie Muenchinger]

WHOA! 9That goes for the last couple entries, too)

[Christine Villacarlos]

another fabulous idea/project, Nichole!!! you're the best! thanks for sharing!

[Linda Nicholson]

Beautiful project Nicole! I can't wait to get the Spiral Bouquet set...I hope you have a lot of them in stock cause I'm betting they will sell out in no time. I love my Bind-it-All too! Will you be carrying the BIA and accessories in your store? That would be soooo conventient!

Linda

[Jackie]

That is just adorable! I am always looking for new projects to use my Bind It All with. Thanks for sharing that and I am looking forward to seeing the new sets.

[Tara]

Girlfriend, You are sooooooooo talented!!!

[flossie]

Beautiful.

[Julie Brooks]

That is a beautiful keepsake book! So classy!! Just might have to case this idea!!
TFS!

[Becky S]

Cute!! I've been trying very, very hard to resist the Bind-it-all though...

[Donna]

This is very beautiful! I love it!

[Niki]

This is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait for this stamp set!

[Alison]

Oh, Nichole, this is absolutely gorgeous! Glad to see I'm not the only one to leap before looking with regard to the BIA... Lovely project, thanks for sharing. I know I for one am grateful for all that you do and share with the rest of us!

[peggysue]

This is beautiful! Now wishing I had a bind-it-all . . .

[LouiseC]

Wow this is beautiful Nicole! I am so glad I found your blog!! Thanks for sharing all that info!

[Alisa]

You are amazing....another beautiful project. Love the look of the new stamps...can't wait till the 15th. =)

[Wendy McKee]

I am always amazed at what you do. i wish i was as creative as you!!!

[Wendy McKee]

I am always amazed at what you do. i wish i was as creative as you!!!