Friday, October 25, 2013

All Things Altered Fall/Halloween Blog Hop 25-27 October


Hi everyone, and welcome back to the annual All Things Altered Fall/Halloween Blog Hop, hosted by  Pam Bray, and featuring some really fabulously talented artists.  You can begin the hop on her blog at Scrapbook Flair.  She will be giving away a fabulous prize to one lucky winner.  To enter, all you need to do is visit each blog, leave a really nice comment, and return to Scrapbook Flair and tell her that you did.  We would also love it so much if you would follow our blogs, as well, especially if you like what you see.

For my project piece, I want to share my Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe mini album.  I learned to make this book in one of Marsha Bichler's classes.  She is a very talented local artist who loves to share her bookmaking talents.  While I love making these books, after all the technical part is finished, the really fun part of embellishing follows.  I usually spend many days, or even weeks, embellishing my books.   So let me share some photos and brief descriptions of the book pages.

Front Cover
Fussy cut various images from the Graphic 45 papers.  
These feathers were fussy cut and multiple snips made around the edges with scissors to give it a fluffy, feathery look.  
3D Crystal Lacquer added to eyeglass image, clear crackle medium added to butterfly wings
When opened, each page has this lace doily flap.
Each page is actually a pocket that holds a tag that is attached to the doily flap.  I used some of the curious definitions on each of my pocket tags.
Inside cover and Page 1
Page 1 with tag flap closed
Page 1 with tag flap opened
Crackle mediums and glossy accents used on various images for dimension and interest.
Page 2
Embossed chipboard shapes were painted with gold acrylic paint, then black ink to age it.  Also see picture of spine below.

Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Flourish gem stickers, more snipped feathers, and 3D Crystal Lacquer added for dimension.

Page 6
Page 7
Some images were adhered on only three sides to form a pocket in which to hold tags and other tiny bits of ephemera.
Page 8
Page 9
More gem stickers, a crochet flower, vintage button, and metal bee charm were added to this page.
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12 and inside back cover
Page 12 with gem stickers and a metal filigree butterfly
Inside back cover with gem stickers, and Tim Holtz film strips added 

Outside Back Cover
Aged embossed chipboard pieces on the spine
The closure was made by punching a hole in the back cover and inserting a Tim Holtz swivel hook with chain through the hole.  A binder clip was attached to the chain with a jump ring, and more charms were hung from the clip. 


I hope you enjoyed my curious, and a bit macabre, mini album, perfect for Halloween, don't you think?  A complete list of all of the bloggers is listed below to help you on your way.  Your next stop will be with Jessica, and I know she has something really special to share with you.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today and hopping along with us.  Enjoy the rest of the hop, and have a wonderful weekend.

Barbara
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38 comments:

  1. Gia LauOctober 25, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    This is an amazing project! So many details! How did you make those doily flaps? Just gorgeous!!

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    1. Barbara RankinOctober 25, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Thanks, Gia. I cannot take credit for the doily flaps, they were made on a Silhouette machine by Marsha Bichler, and were included as part of the papers in the class.

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  2. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Oh Geez, what an amazing Album, so much detail, I could gaze at this all day long, xxx

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  3. Kathy/NorthCarolinaOctober 25, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    So fabulous! I love all the clever details, and the way you used the peacock feathers as a unifying theme. I am just amazed at how real those fussy cut feathers look. You are a patient lady! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. some kind of wonderfulOctober 25, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    what a true work of art!

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  5. BirgitOctober 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    This is amazing! I love the doily flaps. How clever. Fabulous job!

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  6. Dana TatarOctober 25, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Gorgeous album! I love the metal accents and the charm. The doily flaps are so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. KristiOctober 25, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Wow! What an album, filled with so many different embellishments and mediums used. Love the idea of filling in the glasses. I love the look of the cut peacock feathers for dimension, they looks so cool. Love the charm fobs on your closure chain.
    Kristi
    kidshomelove at yahoo.com

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  8. shannonOctober 25, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    that is amazing. Love the feathers on the front. I struggle with mini albums but I might try one now thank you for the inspiration. and I love the closure so cute

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  9. AggieMomOctober 25, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Love the mini album!

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  10. traciOctober 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Gorgeous album I love Graphic 45 Curiosity Shoppe. The doilies are very pretty and really make the album.

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  11. Nicole Wright DesignsOctober 25, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    WOW tones of detail! These books are such a labor of love. It really shows.

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  12. BlackDamaskDesignsOctober 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Wonderful and creative use of this paper! I love the way these look but don't have the patience, you have don a fab job!

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  13. Christine KiehlOctober 25, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Barbara, Yup, great job on the altered mini album. Once again you have done a fantastic job altering something that stood still long enough for you to change it into something outstanding!!! Thanks for sharing it with us hoppers!

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  14. RoseOctober 25, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    over the top AWESOMENESS!!! love the doilys and feathers :)

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  15. Laura S ReadingOctober 25, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    This is a magical and fantastic project. It sounds like so much fun to work on, and then to sit and look at time after time.

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  16. Lillian ChildOctober 25, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    There is no paper line more fascinating to create with than Graphic 45 ... your mini album t is AMAZING!!!

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  17. ScrapfaireOctober 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Just wonderful! Thanks for sharing!!

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  18. PammejoOctober 25, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Love, love your mini album, fabulous textures and details...love all the fussy cut pieces and dimensions. Thanks so much for being a part of the hop, you did an amazing job.

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  19. Printable ArtOctober 25, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    gotta love G45, wonderful job.. inspirational.. thank you Barbara!

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  20. Tristan RobinOctober 25, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Barbara, this is just lovely! So many little ideas and wonderful techniques being used. Brava!

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  21. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Love your use of texture on the fabric flowers and feathers as elements next to each other and I also love the jewels, nice touch of bling!

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  22. Robyn (RedDogGirl)October 25, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    This is SPECTACULAR!! I love it! Great job!

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  23. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Barb this is amazingly Stunning! I love every vintage detail, over the top fabulouso, this makes me really want to start working with Papers! I adore it so...

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  24. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    Great mini album. Graphic 45 paper gives such inspiration to talented crafters like you. Thanks for sharing your work.

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  25. The Jedi Master of two Younglings I amOctober 26, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Love the feathers!!

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  26. BethWOctober 26, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    This stop is going to be very special to me. I have the Olde Curiosity Shoppe collection and never used a single piece. This is the perfect inspiration to get me started. Thank you for all the details on how you did this!

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  27. DIYDesignStudioOctober 26, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful work Barbara! Thanks for sharing it with us all.

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  28. Suman PanditOctober 27, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    That's a great album, love how you have used Graphic 5 paper to great effect !! thanks for the inspiration !!
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  29. The Queen of CollageOctober 27, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks for sharing this delightful project with us.

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  30. JanisOctober 27, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Wow....wonderful and wonder-filled! Love all the interesting things you have on each page to look at. Love this kind of project!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  31. ClaudsOctober 27, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    I love altering books. Great ideas. Thanks for the details.

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  32. Gloria StengelOctober 27, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    You cannot go wrong with G45! Great altered book!

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  33. ChristineOctober 28, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Barbara this is beautiful! I love your book and all the details! :)

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  34. MeredithOctober 30, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Really nice, thanks for sharing.

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  35. Ava GavloskiOctober 30, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    wow, this book is a work of art and i can see lots of love went into this project, gorgeous

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  36. Beatrice LawsonOctober 31, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Stunning! Page 4and 6 were my faves and the feathers were so pretty!

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  37. Trish MolnarOctober 31, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Wow! Love the album! Thanks for sharing it!

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