Project 30 update

 
Hiya Claireliz here

It seems like only last week I started this project, I can't really believe it was back in February, well the chest is filling nicely (it has also been altered but I'm saving that for the last project 30 post). So the grungeboard mini book is now finished...

 
although the grungeboard fastener (you know, stuff that is flexible & doesn't break) broke,so I need a new way to fasten it.

You've seen these first 3 pages previously but I wanted to show you the book as a whole,

 

 each page was covered in book pages from an old sewing book
 

and the backgrounds are all painted, inked with Distress Ink or sprayed with Dylusions Spray Inks
 

Then each page has been doodled to within an inch of its life

 

I've used either stamped my titles or used Thickers

 

these next to pages were also stamped with paint from a paint dabber (just the bottle bit after you've unscrewed the foam cap) & my Dymo labeller came in handy again
 

The journaling on this last page reads, always remember, never give up, do not quit, always be yourself, live life, love & be happy
 

All of the photos have been attached with 3d foam pads to make them jump out from the page, I'm just deciding wether or not to add a few charms to the tabs.

I also found some Maya Road chipboard tags, so I inked each one with Distress Ink, & used a Tim Holtz stamp & heat embossed them gold. the small flowere are grungepaper, sprayed with Cosmic Shimmer mists.
 

The tags say, Imagine, Sketch, Create, Share (which I think of as my creative process, I imagine it, sketch it out, create it then share it on my blog or on here) and on the back of each is a little bit of journaling about what that word means to me & my creativity.

I still have a few more things to finish before Project 30 is complete, its really given me some insight into ... well... me :D but I've really enjoyed it & have lined up 3 new all year projects for next year, so keep watching to see what happens.

Thanks for stopping by & being part of the Project 30 journey, hope to see you soon

C

xx

Comments

[jo sowerby]

ooh you've given me some fab ideas for using my grungeboard minibook, urs is beautiful
Jo xxxx

[Mandy]

WOW... really fab and Love the doodling!

[Eleanor]

I love this project, and so will your little girlie when she is a big girl, what an insight into her mum.
I think a scrap of soft leather would make a good fastener. (to link in with your jacket page)
xx

[Lynne V]

Gorgeous, you've given me some great ideas to try.

[Carmen]

I love this book Claire and I envy your confidence at 30 :P I'm just starting to get there at 33 ;)