I used an embossing folder with orange card and inked this with walnut stain and black soot distress inks, the edges of the book I covered with black repair tape (from the DIY shop) before I glued the panels to the front and back of the book covers, then using the same tape I covered the spine. Grunge paper letters (Tim Holtz) were inked with walnut stain and black soot and stuck to the front panel with glossy accents. I love my book and I am sure it will give me lots of pleasure every time I look through the pages. Thank you Craft Barn peoples and all the lovely people I have shared this journey with, I really enjoyed looking through all the fabulous altered pages each fortnight.
Happy New Year I will see you in 2014
Ooooooo Super cover, well done you, love the embossing folder you used. I am making up my 12 tags of 2013 book now, lots to do before all the new challenges begin! BJ
ReplyDeleteA wonderful cover for your dictionary book Maggie. The embossing folder looks amazing how you have used it
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Chrissie x
What a fabulous cover! that embossing folder is so cool! I have finished my cover and last two letters - I just need to post them before the time runs out! Have a very Happy New Year and I wonder what the Craft Barn challenge will bring for 2014? xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing cover. Love the inking and choise of image.
ReplyDeleteOooooo, this looks fab Maggie! I hope you had a great Christmas, all the best for 2014! Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful cover - I did not get to finish my dictionary but will not work on it at my own pace. Your cover is really perfect for this challenge and I would dearly love to see it in person!
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Wow - love your book cover. That embossing folder is great. I'm sure your book will give pleasure every time it's looked at. Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteYou've achieved a great look for your cover ! It reminds me of an old leather cover, love it !
ReplyDeleteLove the cover you have designed and made Maggie, it's fabulous and so rich in texture.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing more of your fabulous creations again this year and wish you and your family a very happy and blessed 2014.
hugs {brenda} x
Wow. What a fabulous cover Maggie. I love it. Wishing you All the Best in 2014. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your lovely comments my book does look great even though I say it myself, lol, I am really really pleased with it.
ReplyDeleteI really like the cover that you have done. Can't wait for the new challenge to begin. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteYou should be pleased Maggie...this looks fabulous!
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Alison xxx
That's fantastic, Maggie - looks so dramatic in the orange and black. I eyed that folder in the sales, but decided against... am now wondering why!!
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Meant to wish all the birthday-celebrators "Many Happy Returns" too... but got distracted by your fab book cover!!
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Great cover Maggie, see you on Sunday
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Hi Maggie...I've really enjoyed seeing your Alpha challenges...LOVE your Cover...and I will miss seeing what you and everyone else comes up with each fortnight now...Jan x
ReplyDeleteGreat cover for the challenge! I finally completed my book, but after the deadline unfortunately!! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Maggie. You've really put that embossing folder to great use. Jenny x
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