This is the outside of my book. It's actually Mixables Sassy 8x8 album; some pages are acrylic and some are chipboard. Before getting started, I painted the chipboard pieces with acrylic paint and set them aside to dry. I once again turned to my favorite inks, from the good folks over at Tsukineko. To create the cover, I used Stazon Jet Black and Forest Green directly on the acrylic (I stamped on both sides, for visual interest). Then I sprayed some of their Goosebumps texture spray (have you tried this stuff? It is super cool!) and poured on Black Glass Glitter and Chiffon Color Fragments (links to all Stampendous products are at the end of this post). Fun fact: see the pages with the type coming out of the typewriter? I actually masked each one, and stamped portions of the Dream Text background in the appropriate direction!
Inside the book I attempted to fill it with all sorts of small envelopes and notepads, to create an actual book that someone could use. I stamped the gears around the edges of the chipboard in Tsukineko's Versamark ink (I'd be lost without this stuff!) and used small pieces of cotton to apply different colors of chalk to them.
Throughout the book I used several other inks, from what is hands-down my favorite line of Tsukineko inks...Memento. There's Tuxedo Black, London Fog, Gray Flannel, Espresso Truffle, and Peanut Brittle in here! Through a bit of trial and error, I discovered that the Stazon inks work best on the acrylic pages; I used Memento or Versamark everywhere else. But that's the beauty of the Fran•táge technique - it helps cover mistakes!
On the pages above I included two types of notepads. The small blank ones are post-it notes, for doodles and such. The spiral notebook was fun to create. I disassembled it, painted the backside with acrylic paint (I glued the front piece to the chipboard, rather than try to paint over the royal blue), and stamped on it. Once I put it back together I adhered it to my chipboard!
The next to last page in my book just has two larger envelopes on it, for stashing paint swatches or receipts or whatever strikes her fancy :) I am really hoping she enjoys using this book as much as I enjoyed making it for her! Isn't it fun to do something special for someone?
Now...for even more inspiration, be sure to hop along to all the other stops today, to see what else is being shared! Everyone's projects are so different, and SO gorgeous! And the prize pack is amazing, so be sure to check it out over on the Stampendous blog!
Stampendous Impressions (here is where you will find all the details on prizes to be won)
Clear Scraps (they'll be sharing some prize info too!)
Taylor Usry (you are here)
Complete Supplies:
Stamps: Clockworks, Steampunk Gears, Altered Type Alphabet, Elegant Borders, Vintage Typewriter, Guys and Gears, Gears Kiddo, Patent Man, Hollyhock, Romantic Border, Crumpled Edge Border, DaVinci Horse, Dream text background, Steampunk Balloon (all Stampendous)
Card Stock: Cream (Mohawk); Red (Bazzill); Various envelopes/bags (Creative Impressions)
Patterned Paper: American Crafts
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, London Fog, Espresso Truffle, Peanut Brittle, Gray Flannel; Stazon Jet Black, Forest Green; Versamark (all Tsukineko)
Accessories: Black Glass Glitter, Chiffon Color Fragments, Shabby Green Embossing Enamel, Aged Taupe Embossing Enamel, Tea Stained Mica Fragments (all Stampendous); Goosebumps Texture Spray (Tsukineko); Ribbon (May Arts); Washi Tape (Love My Tapes)
Tools:heat tool

33 comments:
Taylor, I am speechless! This book is beyond amazing! It would take me 3 weeks to make this. You have made such beautiful projects. Thanks so much for playing with us and always helping in so many ways!
What a lovely mini-album! I'm a big fan of the steampunk style and currentlt planning to make a mini myself. I might just use this one as an inspiration-piece! Thank you for sharing!
Amazing! Taylor, this is absolutely stunning!
I'm drooling over all the fun ideas in this idea book. It just makes me smile. I'm thinking of the first day of school with all new supplies, all neat and organized. Fabulous!
learned a new technique.....using the glitter with goosebumps. Thanks!
What a great use of Clear Stamps and the Stampendous stamps combined!! Keep up the good work.
Look at that product list! Wow! I love the cover with all the molten goodness! Great job hon!
What a great project!
Taylor, you have my attention. Thanks for sharing the detail to get the cover of your project. I will be back for note taking, cuz i think i would like to make one. Artistically well done and great showcasing for the hop!!!
Thanks for the great ideas with the note pads and envelopes. Love the colors and all the stamping.
Love how you did the text on the typewriter pages!
This idea book is absolutely wonderful Taylor. I have been staring at all the detail on the cover. :o)
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
This album is so beautiful!!!! Gorgeous!
Fabulous idea and execution! Love all the embossing, and gears, and sprinkles!
AMAZING!!!
love all the details sweetie-so many wonderful products you used.
You should be so proud of this project.
Oh, Taylor...this is an AMAZING project...love the Steampunk feel and the little papers coming out of the Vintage Typewriter and the gears and the...
Love the look of your steampunk album it's just so kewl
wow, this is so cute. i love the pockets and the notepads hidden inside. cute, cute, cute!
How many weeks did it take you to make this. You are an artist. Beautiful
Fantastic! I like how you included notepads in it.
Beautiful idea book. Love the two notepads included.
Awesomesauce dearie!!
Taylor, this is just beyond words! You are so amazingly gifted! I love it!
This is a wonderful little book and so clever and beautiful!
That is an awesome book - packed with great ideas!! Love it. Thanks for playing with us at CS this week!!
Brilliant! So many ideas and inspiration in your beautiful journal! Love it!
I'm completely in awe--amazing work!
Beautiful projects! I really enjoyed all the inspiration this week with Stampendous and Clear Scraps, thanks!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Beautiful! So much work involved. Good job!
Great project! I love all that texture on the cover!
DeniseB
Taylor, every page is a treasure! This is fantastic. Love the Stampenous fragments and glitter together
I love all the pockets and places to stash stuff. Thanks for the great ideas!
Your Steampunk album is just so gorgeous!! This would make a fantastic class! You really did a wonderful job!
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