We were given a whole goodie bag with lots of lovely stuff in to keep as well as our kit - I love that bit at the beginning of class when you see all the lovely things you have to play with.
The first thing was to make the front and back covers,we used Tim's new resist kraft papers which I loved, the papers are embossed and when inked show the embossed design through. These papers should be hitting the shops here soon I hope.
Then we inked sticky backed canvas and painted grungeboard hinges and stuck them on and secured with brads......The next bit was to distress the pages and envelopes and pockets that go inside the book..
Then Tim showed us how to make a cute flower or rosette with tissue tape - mine could do with being a bit neater but as he said, it's not about being neat and perfect- embrace imperfection !
I didn't take loads of photos of the inside pages.
We then made one of the things that I really loved about the whole thing- the 'dangly bit' that hangs from the spine. We had a pack of bits and pieces with all sorts of ideaology bits in - we made this with pearls,and wings and a typewriter intital,and a crystal on the end.
I've got lots to do to finish it off and decide what to put in the pockets and pages. I might make it a book about my trip or just about the class - can't decide.
I gained a lot from the class- especially from Tim showing us how to use things and giving us ideas of how to use the inks more and little tips...
Here's a closer view of the resist paper that we inked for the covers...and I got Tim to sign the inside cover of my book ......and of course I had to get a photo for posterity - silly smile ? me ? noooooo !!
I'll show you my purchases tomorrow :-)
11 comments:
You do look ever so slightly star-struck lol - but I know I'll be grinning like an idiot when I meet him next week!! So, so good to see all these photos, it does look an amazing project. And it was really lovely to talk to you earlier and hear all about it properly, thanks for that xx
Love that project Denise but love the smile on your face more!
Denise....it sounds absolutely wonderful....I'm so envious....and your project looks superb.
So glad you had a great time ~ the kit looks gorgeous!
Check you out! Silly smile? Whatever do you mean ... ;-)
Looks like you had a lot of fun, can't wait to see it all soon.
Lovely project and photo. Looking forward to my turn next week.
Love Tim!!!
Were you and Mel not in the same class?
Rinda
Rinda, no- I couldn't get tickets to the one that Mel is attending next week (which is much nearer to me )but I was lucky enough to get one for the other class he did up North!
Ooooo Denise! I am SO envious! Loved looking at your photos today. So pleased you were able to meet 'The Man' - love the photo of you together! Please bring your book to our ATDML retreat in March so I can lust over it! x
I am literally GREEN with envy! But I have enjoyed your report on the workshop & that project looks amazing!! So glad that you were able to share the pics...how fab that you got his signature on your project & that is a gorgeous photo of you both together!! How white are Tims teeth?!!!
It looks like it was every bit as good as you thought it was going to be! Brilliant.
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