I was planning on using my bind it all tool, easy! But the pages are getting too thick to join, so I have decided to store them in a box. But what box?? Then whilw trawling Hobbycraft for a bargain (yes you can find them if you try) I found this papier mache book box.......
Inside and out....
Then (after letting it dry) I added a coat of black matt paint (I use matchpots)
I just painted the outer cover black, so the paler section looks like pages.
Next I printed off a selection of papers I received from Crafty Chaos Design called Gothic Bruise......
As well as alluding to the personal nature of the journal pages.
I printed an image from a Dezinaworld collage sheet, called Faux stamps 1, onto vellum and glued it on.
Then I added a few Tim Holtz grungy bits...
I am entering this project for the following challenges;
Creative Belli#117 the letter S (storage)
MAWTT#98 2B's (box,book,black)
Wow i love it, totally perfect, gorgeous web paper. Brilliant job. I have given up hope of binding mine lol too thick already so i am going to some kind of box too tho no idea what yet.
ReplyDeleteFabulous storage and I love the 'a glimpse inside my head' I still can't work out what i will do with mine when we are finsihed, at the moment they are in a huge zip lock bag... very unglamorous...
ReplyDeleteOh Gina its fabulous and perfect for your journal pages. I love the grungy fun dark way you did this.Thanks for the link too my friend,you are an angel
ReplyDeletehugs June xxxxx
Wow Gina, what a brilliant project! It looks gorgeous and its perfect for your journalling
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
What a fab project! I love altering these little books too! Love all the great details you have added! Thanks for joining us at The ABC Challenge this week! Good luck! Hugs & Sunshine!/Sari
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. I have seen these boxes and now you have inspired me to get one. Love how you have decorated it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in our 2B's challenge at MAWTT we are so pleased you have shared this with us.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox
Fabulous project, and I love the box book. Your altering skills are amazing and you've created a superb keepsake.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us this week at the MAWTT challenge.
Hugs, Sylvia x
That's a fantastic idea, I'll keep it in my mind.
ReplyDeleteWow what a fabulous project and thanks for sharing how you made it all!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creations with us at MAWTT and hope to see you again for the next challenge!
Kitty xx
Hi Gina
ReplyDeleteSorry I am late in commenting for my challenge - but thankyou for taking the time to enter. Good Luck.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox