Several months ago, I posted some sneak peeks about one of the Round Robins I was participating in with two other fun and talented gals, Dawn (Artist Reborne) and Melissa (Little Melfie's World). Dawn had the idea of each of us creating a book and box set based on the theme of Winter Wishes. She had been inspired by the gorgeous Spring Secrets round robin posted about here. So we all went to work creating our books and boxes before sending them off to the next artist to work on. Above is the cover my box and below is a close up of the side view.
My book started out as a blank 6x6 binder from Bo Bunny which I embellished in cool aqua blue tones. I nestled the book inside the box in a bed of aqua tulle. I used 140 lb watercolor paper as the base for my pages instead of the thicker chipboard pages that are included with the binder.
On the binding I wrapped filmy aqua gingham ribbon embellished with "winter" and "wish" charms, glass beads, and a metal snowflake tag.
I love it when a finished book looks chunky like this when it's finished.
On the inside box cover, I attached a glassine envelope filled with little goodies and a crepe paper rosette along with some glitter for good measure.
Title Page
Sign-in page.
The snow scene on this page is actually the cover from some Winter Wonderland vintage sheet music I found in my grandmother's piano bench. I copied it and altered the colors a bit. The house and some of the skater's coats were originally red, but I digitally changed them to pink to fit in with the color scheme I wanted to use.
this is darling!
ReplyDeleteI got so caught up looking at all your beautiful things on your blog I almost forgot to tell you that you won over at my blogviversary giveaway! You won one of the gift tags. I think I have your address through the list Heather provided for the swap. If not I will email you. btw...the round robind book is absolutely beautiful!! and the box you made to go with it it amazing....
ReplyDeleteAll of your books are delightful!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is wow!! What a treasure. So inspirational. I want to do blank journals for my nieces now!
ReplyDeleteI'm drooling over all of this holiday loveliness! The color wave is perfection and your embellishments are the perfect complement to a wonderful project.
ReplyDeleteI LoVe this booK! Aren't you the busy one lately!!! I'll just name you little Miss Round Robin!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is too cute! I love your book and box! Where did you find the pink "wish" tickets? Did you make it or purchase it somewhere? It's adorable and adds some whimsy to your beautiful book!
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