Sometimes a paper line can just start the wheels going. Thats how it was with me and Prima's "Printery". I saw this line at CHA and instantly I knew what I wanted to do with it. This book remains one of my favorite, and the lucky students who got to make it treasure it as I do. The album is filled with pockets and flip outs.
I misted the black chipboard cover with "Atlantic" glimmer mist, then added the layers. The large green piece is a Tattered Angels Chip piece misted in "Driftwood" and "Atlantic". I cut a square out of the top half and hung the Prima charm birdcage in the square. I mounted the chip onto the cover using scraps of chipboard to raise it so the birdcage would swing. Then I added the ruffle, flower, crystal stem, and bow.
As lovely as the cover turned out, the inside is packed with pockets and flips, decorated with flocked rub-ons, resins, doilys, lace, tissue flowers, and material flowers. Everything inked of course!
I added an open scalloped border punch to most of the pages, adding elegance and making the paper go farther. It also adds a contrast of color to the book.
The page on the left was a black and white paper. I misted it with the same color mists used on the cover, let dry and ironed to make flat. I do love my glimmer mist!
Some of the flip outs have unique closures. I used an antique shell button, two long fastners, and an elastic loops. The elastic loops go thru holes in the binding and are tied behind the page.
Even the back of the book is decorative!
I'm so glad to share this album. I'd love to hear what you think about it. I"ll have news soon of upcoming classes, and where they will be.
Kim
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