All of us at Graphic45 are part of a fun May Arts Blog hop right now!
And here's my project for hop featuring Graphic45's Tropical Travelogue collection and yummy sunny ribbons from May Arts:
For our honeymoon (quite a long time ago), the Baboo and I went to Hawaii - and the thing that we fell in love with the most when we were there, was all the greenery and vegetation. And so I wanted to bring a little of that lush jungle feel to this project and Graphic45's Tropical Travelogue papers were the perfect choice! I even found some lovely May Arts ribbon that looked like jungle vines to use on the front cover and it worked perfectly! Here's my Hawaiian "jungle book"!
The book is made from an old book cover and the inside is done in what's called a tunnel book style. It's really fun to make so I thought I'd show you what I did from start to finish. Enjoy!
1. Papers (12X12") all from Tropical Travelogue collection
- Garden Isle
- Botanica
- Rainforest
- Island Jewel
- Seaside Holiday
2. Stickers
- Tropical Travelogue Alphabet Stickers
- Tropical Travelogue cardstock stickers
3. Chipboard
- Tropical Travelogue chipboard 1
- Tropical Travelogue Chipboard 2
4. Stamps
Other Supplies:
1. Yellow and orange stripe ribbon, green vine ribbon, orange stripe baker's twine - May Arts
2. old hardcover book (recycled)
3. Sticky back canvas (natural) - Claudine Hellmuth Studio, Ranger
4. Sunflower Yellow Mist - Maya Mist
5. Distress Inks (Vintage photo, Walnut stain) - Ranger
7. chipboard
Don't forget to check out all the other blogs on today's hop:
Clare Charvill: http://mycreativespirit.
Kristin Wilson: http://www.
Jenifer: http://stitchcutcreate.
Tiffin: http://www.linwoodavenue.
And leave comments there so that you stand a chance to win some great prizes :)
There are also facebook and pinterest contests! Check the graphic45 blog on Monday 25th June for winner announcement!
This is amazing!
ReplyDeletelove it
Turned out just AWESOME!! TFS!! :D
ReplyDeleteYour are a great artist love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your travelogue! I too have started using old books....very clever!
ReplyDeleteSharon....... that beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks too much!!!!!
I loved this album.....
Gorgeous work, thank you so much for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI love this book. How fun! Thanks for showing your process, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful mini, great idea for a travel keepsake!
ReplyDeleteFab project and great tutorial. TFS
ReplyDeleteTracy x
Wow! So, so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!!! This is GORGEOUS!! I loveeeeeeeeee the colors and all the fussy cutting!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great book...loved how you did the cover of an old book and recycled it!!!!!!!!great idea
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on altering an old book so beautifully
ReplyDeleteThe sunny May Arts ribbon and Graphic 45 Travel Logue papers were a great marriage of 2 wonderful product for your project. Thanks of rhte ispiration of recycling old book cover for the base of a memory book Fun, Fun project
ReplyDeleteI think is my fave of the day. I need me some canvas now too.
ReplyDeleteAwesome
Monica
SNR Staff
scraps2treasure.blogspot.com
Cute idea!...thanks for sharing and the tutorial...
ReplyDeleteMe likey much Sharon! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are such a talented, creative artist, Sharon! Wow! Thanks for the tutorial. I really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of using an old book. love G45 and May Arts
ReplyDeleteLovely, creative and helful.
ReplyDeleteI love your project and tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo album book!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cheryl
Wonderful book!
ReplyDeleteSmiles~
Marilyn
I want to make this too! What wonderful inspiration! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWow! GREAT book! Love all the cutouts and piecing, wonderful job, and thanks for all the detailed step by step photos!
ReplyDeleteLove this book! What an interesting technique. I'm gonna have to try it. Been trying to make a shadowbox frame for a friend and his wife, but have too many things to put on/in it. This would be the perfect solution. I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks very much!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't I think to use the metal butterflies as a mask before using them in a project. Great way to get double duty from them. The book is so beautiful! Mary Werner
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea! It looks very challenging but well worth the effort. Really fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous book, loved it!! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent with us.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful job!!!. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCharo
Love it! Using the staples butterfly's as masks is brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I have some old books and will definitely give it a try!
ReplyDeleteJoanna
Very cute, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis hop just keeps getting better and better. Love the colors and techniques. Really cool book.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.:)
Sar Tann
love the album. With every hop I learn something new and can not wait to run try it. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteKim
k1i2m3@cox.net
This book is amazing! Thank you for the step by step!
ReplyDeleteCovering an old book with sticky back canvas - that is genius! I love it! Fabulous book!
ReplyDeleteYour Book/ frame is fantastic! love the papers, they are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow Sharon, this album is so amazing! I love this style - thanks so much for the tutorial! We went on our honeymoon 25 years ago on a Caribbean cruise and the Tropical Travelogue paper is perfect for pictures like yours and mine :) I guess I should be happy that I have not done my album yet because now I can use these gorgeous papers ;)
ReplyDeleteReally Awesome! It's a piece of art! Thanks for sharing the step by step tutorials!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative and beautiful project. You have inspired me to make one of my own. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteperfect. what a beautiful box. and thanks for the tutorial how to make it.
ReplyDeleteThis is really, really cool! I love the "jungly layers! And the 3D pics. Thanks so much for taking the time to walk us through it!
ReplyDeleteI love altered books- and making an altered book with G45 paper- heaven! what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteRepurposed books are the best! Yours is just great! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great little book. So cute.
ReplyDeleteThat is such an awesome tutorial!! I love it! And what a beautifull Jungle-Surprise!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for an altered book --- thanks for the tutorial! val from IL.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Great work,
ReplyDeletePaula
Very beautiful! Thank you for showing how to do the inside pages and for the idea of using the old book. I've altared using the pages already in the book but never taken them out and made my own. Also love the idea with the butterflies. So cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful and exceptional album. I love it and your very informative tutorial. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteWow sharon! Really amazing work!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteAwesome, everything is perfect
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
LOVE it! VEry cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous book by a talented artist! Thank you for sharing your creation and the wonderful tutorial today!
ReplyDeleteI love little books and your is gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial, I'm going to make one.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Hawaiian Jungle Book!
ReplyDeleteI'm going crazy this week with all the amazing talent and projects I'm seeing, can't wait to try your jungle book project at home..so awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super project. I love the colors and the lovely flowers! Thank you so much for creating and sharing it.
ReplyDeletealsmouse ~C8> Ratty Hugs
Love your work.. thanks for the explanation..
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful 3D effect I am so tempted to try this project. It is just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLisa T.
WOW!! i Love our work!! omg its so beautiful and im sure it was fun to do so maybe i shouldnt call it work, lol I cant wait to get started on my mini book using Graphic45 and May Arts ribbons, they are my absolute favorites!! Happy Crafting, Cheryl Lomax
ReplyDeleteI love your jungle book, thanks so much for the great tutorial. Shari (cricutrookie)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your technique. What a special project. Really nice.
ReplyDeleteRamona
Just gorgeous - I tend towards neutrals so it's so inspiring to see something with so much glorious colour. And thanks so much for including all that how-to information.
ReplyDeleteGreat Travelogue. I love the bright colours.
ReplyDeletewow, I love your sharing Sharon! so happy to see how you made this into 3D effect! you made me love Graphic 45! Esp LITTLE DARLINGS!!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME idea! DH and I are going to Hawaii this fall for the first time, and I am going to be able to lift your fabulous idea for the travel book! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWow...now that is reaaly something, I want to get out my bug spray.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great book, you have given me many wonderful ideas for my next journal. Keep up the good work. Thank you May Arts and Graphic 45 for the giveaways.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool!!!! Miss Hawaii very much.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea! And thanks for sharing the accordian fold to make the images appear 3D. I love this paper line and I love your use of this line.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful project Sharon! You have put a lot of thought and care in this! Thanks for chance to win a great prize too!
ReplyDeleteLove Pearl x
Wow, love the book, and all your cutting and embellishments.
ReplyDeleteLove that paper collection and your travel log is lovely.
ReplyDeleteFabulous tunnel book and i love the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI love the depth of this project - and what a great way to recycle an old book!
ReplyDeleteSharon, thanks for sharing your unique creation of a tunnel book. You certainly brought out the colors of the Graphic 45 Tropical Travelogue splendidly with the use of the May Arts ribbons. I feel so inspired!
ReplyDeleteOh Sharon!....I'm really shocked about this project!...IT'S AMAZING!!!....all the details and the papers, what a combination!...wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat jungle book. Thank you for sharing. God bless, Peggy Allen
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!! Love this! There is nothing more fun than Graphic45 and surprises! Thanks so much for the tut Sharon:)
ReplyDelete♥Bev
I adore this book thanks for the tutorial. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
ReplyDeleteThat's one AWESOME album! Great project!!
ReplyDeleteWould a great idea. Absolutely have to do this.
ReplyDeleteWould a great idea. Absolutely have to do this.
ReplyDeleteThis was a new kind of homemade book to me. It's a great idea. Thanks for the pictures and instructions. The papers and ribbons you chose were perfect for your theme. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteOh, how I wish I could have had this collection a few years ago when we went to Hawaii. Our scrapbook from that trip would be a coffee table book today.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog hop! So loving Graphic 45 and May Arts! Your Jungle Book is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow this is fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip on using an old book cover. Love the G45 paper that was used.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteLove your book and thanks for telling us how you did it.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. So unique!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome project!
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
I have to try this! I think it is magical the way Graphic 45 papers inspire so many beautiful projects! What a treasure you have created! Thank You for the detailed instructions--I always appreciate that!
ReplyDeletewhat fun! Great projects! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love this idea & of course you can't go wrong with Graphic 45 too! TfS!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's amazing - I LOVE it! What a fabulous keepsake of your honeymoon.
ReplyDeleteLynn Wild
That is such a neat idea to use an old book! And the results are fantastic, so clever! Thank you for sharing your talents!
ReplyDeleteMary H
This is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat project and excellent tutorial. Thanks so much
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...this is just stunning. I so appreciate that you shared your process with us.
ReplyDeletethis is unique and darling, what a great keepsake for a little one. you are very talented!
ReplyDeleteamazing book the effect is so neat thanks for showing the involved details
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
Excellent book. I think i would like to make one of these..
ReplyDeleteWonderful project - so much detail!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome tunnel book. Great project.
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome book.
ReplyDeleteGreat project! The tunnel book inside the recycled hatd back cover was a real inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work. Love the 3D book pages
ReplyDeleteFabulous album!!! Love the tutorial!!!
ReplyDeleteamazing book! love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this altered book, so much fun
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute book. Thank you so much for sharing it and for providing instructions. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSharon!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative artist you are!!!?? I love this book/card!!! You put alot into this and it shows:) Thank you for sharing!!! be blessed
~Beyond Measure
Tammy
www.urbeyondmeasure.com
This is such a fun book! I love all the layers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea and fun project. Your picture tutorial was great. I love your Keepsake book..it turned out beautiful..such wonderful creativity and marvelous work..Loving the Graphic 45 papers and lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove your tut on the book! Your layers are simply devine, great job!
ReplyDeleteI love how you refurbished this!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece of art! Love it!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Wow your Jungle Book is just amazing. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous project. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo creative!
ReplyDeleteYour Book is fabulous! Love the fussy cutting and paper layering! Just amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove that you gave us directions for your book. Lanna
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought that an old book and sticky back canvas could look so great. Love what you did. It looks like it took a long time to make.
ReplyDeleteI had never seen this technique before and I think it is amazing!! I love how you clearly explained each step and provided photos, thank you for that. So many people don't do that and a tutorial is so much easier to follow when the directions are clear and the photos good!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project that showcased this paper in a wonderful way!
Marvelous - from the actual project itself to the detailed pix showing how the book was created..thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and colorful book, thank you so much for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous! What a fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great altered book. This is fantastic and so cute. Great job and I just have to pin it to share with friends.
ReplyDeleteYou are very talented!!! What an amazing project! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to the array of mini-albums on the blog hop. This is exceptional, as is the step-by-step pictorial tutorial. VERY nice. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI love your mini album! The designs and patterns are so lush...really giving a feel for the tropics! And the way you incorporated your photos makes for a whimsical and unique memory of your honeymoon!
ReplyDeletehow fun is that!!! very creative
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
shar
craftingpassionz@gmail.com
Great little book and I love the paper.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tips and techniques on building the book. Very creative use of both the paper and the ribbon-thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJackie in Alaska
I just became a follower of your wonderful blog. I found it on this blog hop and I am so glad. Your book is stunning and makes me think fondly of my old home, Hawaii!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous book - great instructions too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial on this project! I have heard of folks doing this but had not seen how to do it! Thanks so much, lovely work.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing book. I just can't get over the versatility of these papers. Thanks for showing us how you made this book, too!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the instructions. I love the details in your work. Really beautiful.
ReplyDeletethe more i look at these design team projects the more I am inspired. Now to have the time to begin and finish a project. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am trying this project - I love it. Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteSharon!! I super love the layers! U're amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project!! Thank you for the photo tutorial. It's so nice of you to take the time to put together the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThis is a cute book project.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paper for a beautiful book. Thanks for sharing how to make it.
ReplyDeleteThis book is amazing.
ReplyDeleteGreat 3D effect! So awsome, I got to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool and thank you for showing on how to make the book. It was beautiful!! Going to follow and come back often to see new projects from you. TFS Christina
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! Fantastic use of colors.
ReplyDeleteThe papers are beautiful in this book. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful project , I love it
ReplyDeleteWow! what a fun way to remember your trip. I love what you made. Thanks for Sharing.
ReplyDeleteSooo tropical....loks like fun to make...never been to Hawaii but could try book for other travels, thanks for the ideas!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful book!! Love how you used the products
ReplyDeleteWonderful mini album. Thanks for sharing. France.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing jungle book! Great instructions too. Your fussy cuts are awesome...great tropical jungle!! That bakers twine and that leaf ribbon are perfect touches to the G45 Tropical Travelogue!
ReplyDeleteWow! I used to live in Hawaii and I have to tell you that your use of colors is right on!
ReplyDeleteLove your little book and you captured its essence perfectly. I also love how you used the metal butterflies as masks!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
I love your Hawaiian jungle book! Fabulous textures! Mahalo for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA truly Unique and very clever project!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Work. thank you for sharing it.
Thanks for showing us how you made it - I will have to give this a go - Love it!! xx Michelle
ReplyDeleteI love books. This one is great.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing....
ReplyDeleteGreat project, awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous book!!
ReplyDelete...thanks for sharing your awesome project.. not sure how you thought of that but glad you did.. thanks
ReplyDeletemitz_zee@yahoodotcom
What a delight, another amazing project. Just love Graphic 45 & May Ats Ribbon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place for a honeymoon and the book is great too :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project!
ReplyDeleteThanx for the foto tutorial, it's very helpfull
Spectacular!!!!!! LOVE the depth and demention you achieaved!!
ReplyDeleteRobin
Hawaii has been on me & my husbands bucket list for 43 years! This would be the perfect object to take along. Thank you so much for the tutorial. I'm going to give it my best shot & hopefully it will come together. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Love it.
ReplyDeleteGREAT project!!TFS!!
ReplyDeletethats a sweet idea. love it...tfs
ReplyDeleteA great project.
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat book...thanks for sharing how you made it!
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