8/20/09

Mini Notebook


With the back to school sales going on right now I couldn't pass up buying several of these mini composition notebooks....only 50 cents at Target. So I decided to try covering one with paper this time. I used the wrinkle free distress method on cardstock with Tim Holtz distress inks and then added some stamps to the front and inside cover. I also made a matching tag to use for a bookmark. Making these little notebooks are addicting:)

All the paper items used on this notebook were glued using the sample of the month at UHU....their original glue stick. If you click here you can still request a free sample of their UHU Stic. It's wonderful! It's colored purple so that you can actually see where you have applied the glue but it dries clear. It glues everything securely even around the edges where I find that some glues just don't cut it.

Thanks for stopping by my nest!

Take Care - Robin
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38 comments:

  1. SewPaperPaintAugust 20, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    So awesome, Robin! I just love the velcro idea! Too bad for me Target is 30 mins. away... :( I love your distressing. Fun!
    ~ Autumn Clark

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  2. Linda KAugust 20, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    OMG! I am working on something similar today! Only I got mine in a 3 pack for a dollar at the dollar store. Yours is gorgeous!

    Linda K.

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  3. ScrappyPamAugust 20, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Your journal is so pretty! I keep looking at those composition notebooks and thinking I should do something with them. You've certainly provided the inspiration!

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  4. JudyAugust 20, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Sweet little books, they make a great gift too!

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  5. ^..^CorgidogmamaAugust 20, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    "Land sakes alive, Good Gravy, Lordy, Mercy"...what else can I say to express my awe at this newest creation????
    I bow to you oh great stamper/carder/artist you.
    Sheesh...you're amazing.

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  6. Louise (KardKrazy)August 20, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Really great stamping, Robin. This turned out fabulously!

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  7. Olde Dame PenniwigAugust 21, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    I can't believe that started as a simple composition book!

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  8. SusanAugust 21, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Great little book Robin. I like how you added a matching bookmark tag.
    Susan

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  9. MusicAugust 21, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    That looks super amazing! I'll never look at those "plain" notebooks in the same way again now...

    Btw, thanks for the get well message, I really appreciate it. :)

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  10. DiannAugust 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I love your books, Robin...you have done a great job with them. I have covered these and larger composition books before and enjoyed those, but I've never used the UHU glue...just was afraid it wouldn't hold well. You are changing my mind on this! Diann

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  11. CandyAugust 21, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Charming embellishment and thanks for the little how to tips.

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  12. JannAugust 22, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    So wonderful and inspiring!

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  13. SarahAugust 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    You have turned one of those boring comp books into a piece to be proud of. Really nice!!

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  14. deniseAugust 23, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Very beautiful and creative. I love the colors and all the great details. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Sugar Lump StudiosAugust 25, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Robin
    this is absolutely gorgeous! I love the stamping and vintage feel to it! thank you for sharing your beautiful work! :)

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  16. RikaAugust 25, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Wonderful art work!

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  17. Darlene August 25, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    LOVE this ... I just picked up a half dozen of these little gems to alter ... thanks for the inspiration! (Hope you are doing well ... I think of you often)!

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  18. Gaby Bee August 25, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    This little book looks gorgeous, Robin! Great job!
    Gaby xo

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  19. DeeDeeAugust 25, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Oooh love the tag as a bookmark. I need to use that idea!

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  20. Jennie -The Artistic StamperAugust 26, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    How cool are they.. shame uhu doesn't send free glue to the UK:(
    Hugs
    Jennie

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  21. BeedeebabeeAugust 26, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful journal you've created! I love it!!! Hugs, Paulette :o)

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  22. LynnAugust 27, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    This is just beautiful Robin, I love everything about it :)
    Wish we had Target in Canada.

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  23. The French BearAugust 27, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Hi Robin! Thanks for stopping by and entering the draw!! Good luck! I love your work, very nice mixed media, I am going to have a look at your older posts!!!
    Cheers,
    Margaret B

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  24. Carol Anne's BoutiqueAugust 27, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Robin...love your artwork! Hugs, Carol Anne

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  25. LisaAugust 27, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Oh I stocked up on these too! I got the large one too. I've been trying to do one but it is no where as great as yours. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Hugs, Lisa

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  26. UnknownAugust 30, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    I love the notebook! I love vintage. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Kris DickinsonAugust 30, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    This journal is fantastic Robin!

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  28. UnknownAugust 30, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    This turned out so well. Very pretty. Nicely done! Hope you are having a lovely summer.

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  29. Barbara JeanAugust 30, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Those are wonderful

    thanks for tip on glue too.
    blessings,

    barbara jean

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  30. HanneSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    I love your books! I had a look at your art in this blog and WOW! I like what I see!
    Hanne

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  31. TerriSeptember 7, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    really great journal I like to do the insides too...I have to check out the tip on the glue stic. Thanks for sharing your art with us.

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  32. Linda Manning FindleySeptember 15, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Love this Robin .... don't you just love working with composition books .... Linda F

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  33. Nancy BSeptember 18, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Thanks so much for the site for the free UHU. I signed up.
    UHU is what I've been using for the journals that Claudia and I have been making for the Cancer society. It's my fave!
    Your journal is so beautiful!

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  34. Lynn StevensSeptember 27, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    You sold me! Now I know I really need some of these little books, yours is Awesome!

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  35. NishantOctober 2, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Really great stamping, Robin. This turned out fabulously!
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  36. BrendaOctober 5, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I am a Paris freak, this book is great! I do make lots of these, love those composition books. But you have put me to shame!

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  37. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Cool journal. I love the papers you used and the layering. Very pretty.
    Xo,
    Tammy

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  38. Barbara JeanOctober 11, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    very cute/nice little book re-do.

    blessings

    barbara jean

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Thanks for perching in my nest and for leaving a comment! Take Care - Robin