I call it a toilet roll book but it is, in fact from other cardboard tubes!
I started by cutting the tubes at varying lengths and adding gesso.
Next I glued on some previously cut flower, butterfly and leaf shapes left over from Fragile Papers challenge. I stamped with an assortment of PA stamps in Watering Can Archival. Gold heat embossed some script and heat embossed the edges with Gold and Black Frantage.
I was really pleased with the edging on the tubes with Frantage.
Next I added something different to each page using scrim, raffia, lace, stockinette, jute ribbon and dried flowers!
I made some "pages " to go inside made from black card with raffia handles and glued a selection of photos from my botanical sketching days!
These are my sketches and watercolours on one side.
And photos of the flowers (from my garden) , before I sketched them. With a few notes.
Finally, I punched holes, threaded rings, added an embelly or 2 and grinned to myself! I am really pleased with this and although I did it all today, for once I have not cut corners or regret anything!
Thanks again to the PA team for inspiring me!
Hazel came to your blog from PaperArtsy, your book is so beautifully made and also very creatively made.
ReplyDeleteAnni
Wow!!! That is fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother super mini book. I can tell you are enjoying the miniature topic, both of your projects are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFlippin amazing!!! bit gobsmacked, love it so much.
ReplyDeleteThat's so kind Darcy! Did really enjoy it and didn't plan, it just took me! X
DeleteBrilliant & creative Hazel! Love this! xxx
ReplyDeleteThat's fab!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous book....great idea
ReplyDeleteWow! They're stunning!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a stunning book - I love everything about it - the leaves look like real pressed ones. Beautiful work - you've now got me wanting to make one, but I'll have to wait until I've collected some tubes now!
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana, means a lot coming from you! Great idea about leaves. I have some pressed ones that I could use! X
DeleteScrumptious mini book, great to see your own botanical drawings in there. A fab keepsake. You have definitely inspired me Hazel, thank you! :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful project - love the frantage on the edges and I think it's amazing that it's filled with your own drawings and photos X
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Hazel! Love the colour combo and the frantage and fab images too. Watering Can is fast becoming my new 'black' if you know what I mean!
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Lesley Xx
Exactly Lesley? Watering can is Deffo the new black! X
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ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous project. Love seeing your drawings
How beautiful, Hazel you're becoming the queen of miniature projects, the're fabulous little treasures! Ruth x
ReplyDeleteYour mini album is beautiful, love the Frantage edging but also the translucent die-cuts and the stamping. It's well finished with lots of nature inspired embellishments. I'd be pleased too if I'd made this!
ReplyDeleteWow, Hazel, this is the prettiest thing ever! I love everything about it! The frantage is a fabulous touch. It's one of those things I feel I just want to cradle in my palm and admire. You are so talented Hazel and so individual! xxx
ReplyDeleteAmazing idea Hazel and it's so beautiful!! Great the sketches and photos in the pockets. This is a special memory book. xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the concept, the texture and the earthy colours. One of those wow moments. Jo
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful miniature from you! Really love the Frantage, and the color scheme - absolutely stunning! xx Lynn
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea for a mini book. You would never know that it was made from cardboard tubes.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and textures. Yes the frontage totally adds something special. Very very clever.
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow toilet roll album, totally awesome and the texture of the cover is amazing. Happy Art :-) Kezzy xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!!! I love the gold and all the textures.
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