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Going places

That's what I think every time I look at a map...going places...:)
I shared this altered board book last week on the Gauche Alchemy blog.

Love this map paper from the Wholey Sheet Mixed Media Kit...which I adhered to the front and back of a board book...Edges were inked with distress ink in black soot.

Going places closeup

I added some rub-ons (American Crafts), stickers (Studio Calico) and pearls (Kaiser Craft) for the titlework. The black portion is 7 Gypsies gaffer tape. I added glossy accents to the gray stickers because they kept coming off but I actually like the end result...:)
Going places closeup2

And embellished with supplies from the various mixed media color kits...the Winter Slush Blue and Silver Mixed Media Mega Color Kit, the Pink Parts Mixed Media Color Kit and the Banana Hammock Yellow Mixed Media Color Kit. The bird was cut from a playing card...I added distress stickles in rock candy so it really sparkles...:) It's perched on a barrette and  popsicle stick  The heart chipboard (Fancy Pants) was misted and then the edges were inked with distress inks.

Going places inner pages1

Here are the inner pages...all October Afternoon papers...

Going places inner pages 2

I've actually cut the inner pages so they line up like tabs. And provide more possibilities since I can add dimensional stuff, especially on the last page.

Any ideas on how I should embellish the inner pages? I would LOVE to hear your ideas! :)
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21 comments:

  1. SpardhaJune 16, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    wow!!.. ho do u manage to amaze me everytime?!.. its awesome!!!.. love it love it love it!!.. and my ideas cant surely be as gud as urs! :D

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  2. SmitaJune 16, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Wow!!!! Stunning.. Where do you get the patience to make something so elaborate from?!! I love it.

    PS: Just happened to go through your previous posts.. I'd not been visiting blogs in the past couple of days... hope you are feeling better now.

    Take care.

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  3. Blossom inchJune 16, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    great job! embellish the inner page with a some small photos, tickets, receipts, ribbons and tag from the places you visited. I love the inner pages idea that you line up like tabs...

    xoxo

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  4. DoraJune 16, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    You stole my heart with this...no words only I'm stunned!

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  5. RiNNEJune 16, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    ONly you can turn any map into a work of art! Awesome album. Love the papers and elements! I say decorate the pages with items from your trip -- receipts, ticket stubs, even condiment packets. Write a little blurb about them so you'll have memories forever!

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  6. lisaJune 16, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    mmmmmmm i love this so much : )
    It really is stunning. I would keep embellishments quite simple as it's so beautiful already. I like the idea of tickets etc that someone here made.

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  7. MirjamCJune 16, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    wow yvonne, this is awesome!!! love the cover and all the yummy papers!!! i think you have got some great idea's already to embellish your album! can't wait to see the result!
    thanks for your sweet comment!

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  8. Kishley (Dolly Sapra)June 16, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    OMG!! I was trying it this out last week, but left it halfway cos of work pressures!! And now i think it was good i left it there.. Can use a lot of inspiration from your work!!! Love you for this :)

    Now, I generally carry back brochures, information booklets, tickets etc from any place I visit. I was planning to use them with my own pics of that place..

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  9. kavithaJune 16, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    omg,amazing.no wordssss:))

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  10. JocelynJune 16, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Oh I just adore this...all the details and the fabby colors!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!

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  11. LaurelJune 16, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Wow, this is stunning!

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  12. HeatherJune 16, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  13. AnonymousJune 17, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Wow, this mini rocks!!! You sure inspire me to start on my son's mini album!!! (Have to wait a few more days since he's around now...)

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  14. ~amy~June 17, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    very coolio!!! Well, I think you need to go on a very elaborate vacation and fill it up with your memories:)

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  15. laterg8rJune 17, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    fantastic book, i love maps too :D

    i would embellish after I took the trip (or if it was about trips I wanted to take, then after I found photos to go with).

    we'd all love to see it when it is finished :D

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  16. Cindy LeeJune 17, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Wow! How cool!! By looking at the map, there are sure lots of places to go :)You have a distinct style and it's so you!

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  17. debra@dustjacketJune 17, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Oh how great is that...love the inner pages too. You sure have patience!
    xxoo

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  18. AnonymousJune 17, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    this is so beautiful, i love ur work. i would love to try my hand at scrapbooking nw. depending on which place u visited, u can add cutouts, like for beach....starfish stickers, u can draw waves on tht page.......:)

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  19. LynndaJune 17, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    wow... this is way too awesome!!!... your ideas and creations just amaze me babe... hope you are feeling much better... i'm not too well myself... xx

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  20. Jessy ChristopherJune 17, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    This is such a pretty album!! Love the cover you designed and the papers are just too cute!!

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  21. AnonymousJune 18, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    I simply love this mini!!
    I love how you altered the cover, beautiful with that map!Loving that inner pages too...beautiful!

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Cheers, Yvonne.