For the first challenge of 2009 on the BasicGrey Challenge Blog, we thought we would start with a sketch. Martine has drawn this fantastic sketch for us to play with. Feel free to resize or flip the sketch, just as long as the original sketch can be seen in your creation you are
good to go, and of course not forgetting to use at least one item from BasicGrey
somewhere in your creation.
I've been wanting to do a little sketchbook for my German grandaughter for some time and thought this is the perfect opportunity. Hannah loves drawing Manga figures and I did actually draw a Manga figure for the front but it turned out too big. (I'm not good at drawing in miniature). I used the Sugared papers, and Coloured Lizzy with pastels I cut the flowers with the EK success Retro punch and the Leaves with the Leone Em ash branch punch. ribbon and brads from stash.
NOW - this is where the fun began - I assembled the front and back pages and when I came to insert them into the Bind-It-All - they wouldn't fit - too thick. WHY - they were the original ones I bought with the machine? I didn't know whether to laugh, cry or scream. I thought I was going to have to start over but the answer came with my Cropodile. I painstakingly measured and cut each hole on the back, then the front and finally the inner pages. The wires slipped through and closed fairly easily PHEW - done!!!
somewhere in your creation.
I've been wanting to do a little sketchbook for my German grandaughter for some time and thought this is the perfect opportunity. Hannah loves drawing Manga figures and I did actually draw a Manga figure for the front but it turned out too big. (I'm not good at drawing in miniature). I used the Sugared papers, and Coloured Lizzy with pastels I cut the flowers with the EK success Retro punch and the Leaves with the Leone Em ash branch punch. ribbon and brads from stash.
NOW - this is where the fun began - I assembled the front and back pages and when I came to insert them into the Bind-It-All - they wouldn't fit - too thick. WHY - they were the original ones I bought with the machine? I didn't know whether to laugh, cry or scream. I thought I was going to have to start over but the answer came with my Cropodile. I painstakingly measured and cut each hole on the back, then the front and finally the inner pages. The wires slipped through and closed fairly easily PHEW - done!!!
24 comments:
Thank goodness you were able to save the day Heather. This book is just beautiful.
I love the colours.
Ann xxx
Absolutely gorgeous Heather - I'm sure your granddaughter will love it. Nice creative use of the crop-o-dile in the emergency you had!
Sharon x
Gorgeous card, i like everything about it. well done you :o)
This is beautiful Heather, I love the colours! So glad you managed to get there in the end using your cropadile, I bet your grandaughter will be delighted! xx
I am sure your grandaughter will treasure this beautifully decorated notebook. Pascalex
Fabulous card, love the image which is coloured beautifully, the papers you have chosen, actually love everything about it. Your granddaughter will love it.
Bet your were glad you had a crop-o-dile.
Lyndsey xx
wow i love this and so will your granddaughter. gina xx
So adorable ..
This is simply gorgeous!! Love the colours and that pp. Your granddaughter will love it I am sure!
Fab card, just love it! Hugs, moni
Heather, your sketch book is so beautiful! I'm sue your granddaughter is going to just love it to bits!!! I love this sweet little girl and you coloured her so beautifully! The papers are so gorgeous too!!! Great creation!!!
Hugs,t
This is beautiful. I love those colours together and I must get over to Funky Kits NOW and order that stamp!
Hi Heather, I think the sketch book you made is fantastic and your Granddaughter is going to love it so much! Glad it all came together in the end. Chris x
oh wow this is a stunning card, absolutley beautiful, luv it, scrummy papers n great colouring, sue.xx
Another wonderful card!
I love all your works!
Hugs Gisela
I love this card. The image is precious and the color combo beautiful.
i think the archive you wirte is very good, but i think it will be better if you can say more..hehe,love your blog,,,
Heather, I think your sketch book you made is fantastic, love the colours and your use of sketch! Your Granddaughter is going to love it so much!
HuGs Kim x
It seems my language skills need to be strengthened, because I totally can not read your information, but I think this is a good BLOG
Wow, Heather, that sounds like alot of work...but the result is beautiful!! Your coloring always looks so well done!!! I'm sure this will be well received!
Blessings, Maria
This is so pretty
What a gorgeous card!! I love your image you used and the papers. Gonna have to get me some Sugar. lol Your granddaugter is going to love this!!! Great job!!!
What a gorgeous little sketch book with a front cover that can only inspire maginificent sketches to be drawn within. I am sure the recipient will treasure it. Hugs from Desire
What a gorgeous book, your grand-daughter is sure to love. Well done with the Cropodile!
Sue xx
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