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Mixed Up Media Chix - Summertime Blog Hop!




I have a fun project to share today!  Very excited about this one.  I've been working on it for over a week and...well...it's still not completely done, but it's getting there!

I've done this for a super wonderful friend that is going through a bit of a rough time.  She needs encouragement, so I'm putting together a little art journal to let her know how special she is.

And while this is a special gift, it's also part of a really fun blog hop I'm participating in with the other Mixed Up Media Chix!  
Follow along...You'll truly be inspired.

So, if you need to start at the beginning:


Oh, guess what else is going on...

IT'S OFFICIALLY SUMMER.

IT'S MY ANNIVERSARY.

Anyway...
Here are a few images of the pages in the journal.






Each page has a little journal page insert: 


This journal was made from lots of recycled stuff, including...wait for it....

Toilet Paper Rolls!
(yeah, I know...totally cool, huh?)

Old Book Pages
(including those from a hymnal...)

Scrap Cardstock from other projects

Of course, I also used lots of my other wonderful stuff:
Unity Rubber Stamps
3GirlJAM Crinkle Ribbon
Stampin UP! DSP and Stamps
Other vendor Stamps
Acrylic Paint
Acrylic Glaze
PVA Glue

And the list goes on and on.  So, I won't bore you with that.  I'm sure if you're visiting me, you have lots of wonderful crafting and artsy stuff!

Now, onto the wonderful and delicious creations of

(Tell her I said hi and that I think she's the bomb!)

Here's the line-up, in case of any issues:
Maria Levine - http://riacreations.blogspot.com
Rebecca Daniels - http://www.bloomingpink.blogspot.com
Tracy- http://queeniesscrapmad.blogspot.co.uk/

Tameko Mays - http://www.creatingmypeace.com
Angeline - http://scrappyscrappy.blogspot.com
Mona - http://cupcakescreations.blogspot.com

Comments

Mona Pendleton said…
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Mona Pendleton said…
Oh my Rebecca! What a beautiful journal! Lovin all the inserts and those beautiful blossoms! Happy Anniversary!
Angeline Choo said…
Happy anniversary Rebecca ! What a cool recycle mini album you created! Love all the yummy textures
LauraEva said…
What a great gift this will make! Your friend will enjoy it!
Maria said…
Happy Anniversary! This album is amazing! Love the pages! What a wonderful gift for your friend! THanks so much for hopping with us!
Tracy said…
Happy Anniversary to you both Rebecca!
Oh my giddy aunt this is just too gorgeous for words..toilet roll and book pages are a "HIT" for sure, your friend will fall in love and treasure it!!
Have a great weekend and pssssst..I think you are the bomb with sparklers and fireworks galore!!
Big hugs
Tracy
xoxo
Ruby said…
You are so creative. This looks like a lot of fun techniques. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Martha said…
WOW, this is simply AMAZING! Such lovely colors & stamping! Beautifully done! Your friend will absolutely love it!
Chris said…
Greta pages but I love that heart!!
great job.
Laura Shearer said…
This is beautiful! I'm sure that it will have the exact effect you are aiming for (=
SherylK said…
I have a whole bunch of toilet paper rolls waiting to be made into little albums. They are all cleaned up and flattened out :) I LOVE the ones that you have made. So beautiful!!
Tameko said…
Wow, what a wonderful gift. I love all the little added details!
Linda said…
your porjects are very neat looking
Kris said…
A gift to be treasured forever.
Jen M said…
This looks amazing! I bet your friend loves it... and happy anniversary!!
Amy Martin said…
wow... Beautiful journal. I love the inserts you did. The details are wonderful.
Karenladd said…
Happy Anniversary to you!! Love that you upcycled tp rolls...they are one of my favorite recycled materials to use! Love the little journaling inserts for your pages.
Tracy, I love that you recycled items around the house. Great project. TFS
Corrie said…
Love this great idea for the toilet paper rolls
Kris B said…
Great mixed media project! Great job up-cycling things from around the house! TFS
Lucy E. said…
This is a fun art journal-I love the idea of toilet paper rolls! I have seen it before and hope to try it one day. I love coming to your blog, not only for your projects, but also because you make me laugh!
Scrapper Myra said…
I am sure your friend will feel love, relief and hope through this gift. You are a good friend.
Esther said…
Beautiful journal!!! What a fabulous mixed media project :)
ddazzled71 said…
Gorgeous Journal, I am sure your friend is going to love it!
Unknown said…
Now that was true artistry!! I love it. Would love to get it myself!!
Michelle said…
This is beautiful! So many great elements!!
Julie Odil said…
First, happy anniversary! Hoping for many more happy years. Second, you've outdone yourself on this one -- it is fantastic! From the colors to the textures to the embellishments -- love it all!
JPScraps said…
Awesome journal!! Happy Anniversary!
Gaylynn said…
Fabulous artwork. It is all so beautiful and filled with nice detail. :)
Donna K said…
FAN TAS TIC!!!! So very pretty, Rebecca! I love every single thing about this mini!! Happy Anniversary {belated} Happy Summer {it's hotter than hades here in NC} and Happy Weekend!
~Donna K

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