It opens to form a star shape, hence the name.
The pages are very basic so I will to be able to add photo's, journalling or more embellishments easily.
I added some heat embossed stamped images and a cuttlebug corner to this page.
The left side of this page opens out to reveal more space for photo's.
More rubber stamping and faux stitching.
A gate fold opening on the left for more photo's again. As you can see it has last years date! I really must get it finished as it will be a lovely keepsake.
I hope this will be another keepsake too. It's an advent calendar I picked up from Binns in the sale last year. It's wooden so quite substantial. Unfortunately it was RED, but after a couple of coats of paint it was...........
BLACK!!!!!!
I'm really looking forward to the challenge of altering it, not quite sure how yet, but I'll think of something.
Finally this is what I started today, a December Daily Album as I thought it would be a great way of recording Josh's first Christmas. I had hoped to go on the class at Running With Scissors but we were out this afternoon for a family birthday so thought I'd start my own. I just couldn't leave it alone and struggled to drag myself away to get ready to go out. It's the first time for ages that I have got engrossed so much on a project. I made lots of varied pages using lots of techniques and lovely papers from My Minds Eye. I was especially happy at the 'snow effect' made by splashing water onto a distressing ink background.
This will probably be the front cover. A mish mash of paints, rubber stamping, wax rubs, and foiling onto some cardboard. I'm looking forward to decorating it with a tiltle and embellishments.
Here's a few random blank pages, hopefully there will be more to come tomorrow as I am really keen to get it ready for adding photo's and journalling all through December and into the New Year.
I'm not taking any bets as to weather I will manage it though lol.
Finally this is what I started today, a December Daily Album as I thought it would be a great way of recording Josh's first Christmas. I had hoped to go on the class at Running With Scissors but we were out this afternoon for a family birthday so thought I'd start my own. I just couldn't leave it alone and struggled to drag myself away to get ready to go out. It's the first time for ages that I have got engrossed so much on a project. I made lots of varied pages using lots of techniques and lovely papers from My Minds Eye. I was especially happy at the 'snow effect' made by splashing water onto a distressing ink background.
This will probably be the front cover. A mish mash of paints, rubber stamping, wax rubs, and foiling onto some cardboard. I'm looking forward to decorating it with a tiltle and embellishments.
Here's a few random blank pages, hopefully there will be more to come tomorrow as I am really keen to get it ready for adding photo's and journalling all through December and into the New Year. 
I'm not taking any bets as to weather I will manage it though lol.Sue x
13 comments:
I'm loving the star book it's soooo elegant! I also envious of the wooden advent calendar - I've been searching all local Tesco stores for their £5 advent house but to no avail! Also loving your December Daily, I did the Shimelle Journal Your Christmas class last year and I had the most Christmassy Christmas in years! Are you following an on line class or just going with the flow? Thanks for sharing
The star book is fabulous Sue, and filled with memories will make a very special keepsake.
The advent project looks intriguing and I'll look forward to seeing what you do with it.
And Josh will thank you for his 'first christmas' memories when he's older, I'm sure.
Lesley x
LOVE the star book and what a great start on your daily album - can't wait to see them as they grow.
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What a busy bee you have been Sue , loving all the project, especially the first as it is so you. Can't wait to see the finshed advent calender, sorry you weren't able to make the class, it was a fantastic day, looks like your DDA is going to be very special for the special little man, hugs XXX
Sue the star book is beautiful. I just love the project for Josh's first Christmas, his first will be so special, all the techniques and colours are just superb. Thanks for your very kind comments. xx
I love keepsakes so a 1st Christmas album for Josh sounds fantastic. The star book I just love - will be nice to see all filled with photies too. Can't wait to see what you do with the tree see you soon xx
wow - there is always so much to read and look at on your blog, I am never that sure of where to start when commenting on all of the lovely creations.
1. Red to Black xmas advent calendar, I am sure that this will look fantastic when you have finished it.
2. Star book, magnificent you are just an accumulation of techniques and unusual ideas and this one is amazing.
Thanks for sharing however no new photo's????
take care
Kate xx
Gorgeous art Sue.
Im actually making my xmas cards at the moment.I have them at assembling point!!!
More lovely stuff Sue, glad to see you've got back into it xxx
The starbook was really amazing!
And I'm looking forward to see you wooden adventcalender ready. That was really a nice catch! It's fun to see old things get new "life".
Good luck with the album for Josh, I'm sure it will be lovely as all of the lovely things you create!
Thanks a lot for visiting and commenting in my blog. I'm kind of surprised that you understood my norwegian word "enkle" - as simple. Of course it's correct, but I started to wonder if you had any Norwegian relatives ;) (I haven't god any Google translaters in my blog yet).
Anyway...have a nice weekend and lots of hugs from
Marianne
wow sue what a beautiful album, great details and lovely colours you have used
What a gorgeous book Sue and the advent calender is looking fab. I am working on the December daily too. I really want to document this year for Emily when she is older.
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Hiya Sue, Just love the starbook colours - the papers are so stylish and chic! I so enjoy reading about your love for your grandson and how you are documenting everything.... very precious memories to hold on to.
x x
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