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“Get Wrapped” with Emerald Creek and Seth Apter Embossing Powders, PaperArtsy, Sizzix & Eileen Hull

27 Aug

Happy Monday! No better way to start the week than with a Blog Hop and *GIVEAWAY*!  Feeling especially lucky to “get wrapped” up with the fabulous Emerald Creek CS , Artist and creative “Imaginator”, Seth Apter, my sweet & talented friend, Eileen Hull of Sizzix and of course, my favorite fresco chalk paints by PaperArtsy.  I was provided with Eileen’s ScoreBoards XL-Wrapped Journal die-cut from chipboard and set free to create whatever I wanted.  Too much fun and no boundaries! Of course I had to sneak in my favorite stencils from StencilGirl® too!  Here is my spin on the journal. Only wish I had more time to play because the possibilities are endless!

Creating this cover was pretty easy and the reason why is this, though I do not specifically look for ideas in terms of a particular project, I am constantly keeping my mind open to anything I like or catches my eye whenever I am out and about. Inspiration is found anywhere and at anytime. It’s in magazines, home decor stores, sidewalks, nature, walls of buildings, practically anywhere you want to see them. (Once I even found inspiration on a sewer lid!) A while back I was in Paducah, Kentucky and saw this corrugated aluminum siding on a building, naturally rusted up. I loved it, like a LOT. (If only I could have taken a piece of it home!) So I snapped a photo and saved it on my phone.  And when projects like this one come up, I am able to go back to my photos and start dialing in to see what might fit and pretty soon my creative wheels start spinning. What if..? Could I__? How could I do this? :). Eileen’s journal seemed to be a perfect substrate to demonstrate this look.

And here is how I got started.   I sprayed my journal with silver metallic spray paint…

Then I cut strips of chipboard/heavy cardstock that would fit on the front of the journal cover. I cut five but you could cut more or less.  I painted them with my PaperArtsy paints/ Seth Apter colors.  I have my favorites but I really liked playing with PA/Seth’s “Double Denim” and PA’s “Snowflake” for a change. (They made up the light blue-gray look.) Barely noticeable is “Green Patina” but it is definitely a nice hue. (See  complete list at bottom of post). I grunged the strips  up with more paint and misted them so they would run. I splattered paint too and then added bits of Vintage Beeswax embossing powder (heat set) and adhered Chunky Rust embossing powder with collage glue.

When I got them the way I liked them, I adhered them to the cover. Because the little details are important to me, I added MaryBeth Shaw’s stencil, “Planner Words 4” by StencilGirl® with a white pen up in the corner. Also, I applied tiny strips of copy paper that had been painted the same color as the cover onto the front using collage glue. I wanted it to appear as if the paint was peeling so I didn’t attach them all the way.

Applying ephemera, like the oven dial and broken measuring stick seen here, add interest to the cover.( I also used one of Seth’s Coffee Ring die cuts behind the number.) I  cut out the numbers “25” from heavy cardstock using Seth’s stencil (here) as a template and painted them with Chocolate Pudding, Little Black Dress, Green Patina, Smoked Paprika, and Mahogany, Terra Cotta, all PaperArtsy paints, a lot in coordination with Seth. When they were dry, I adhered some Emerald Creek/Seth Apter Chunky Rust embossing powder onto the edges again using collage glue and embossed the littlest amount of Rocky Road embossing powder to the bottom edges. I attached them to the dial using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3-L foam dots. (Love these dots! They are permanent after about a minute.) Adding some black carpet thread/string and a stamped sentiment by Tim Holtz/Stamper’s Anonymous (here) completed the cover.

To do the side of the book, I used this for inspiration… Pretty cool, huh???

Using corrugated cardboard and silver spray paint, I cut a binder edge to fit the side of the journal. Adding paint and more embossing powder gave it a weathered look.

The little details make a difference so I added this key hole and some doo dahs after I thought I was “done”.

And here’s my entire journal. Now to start on the inside. Stay tuned for another post!

 

Supplies Used:

 

Eileen Hull’s XL Scoreboard Journal by Sizzix

Emerald Creek and Seth Apter’s Embossing Powders: Chunky Rust, Vintage Beeswax, Rocky Road

PaperArtsy Paints: Double Denim, Green Patina, Chocolate Pudding, Little Black Dress, Mahogany, Smoked Paprika, Terra Cotta (all Seth Apter paints) and Snowflake-PA. Double Denim and Snowflake with a bit of Green Patina made up the base of the boards for the front cover. The others were used to create grunge on the edges of the journal and on the numbers.

StencilGirl® Stencils: MaryBeth Shaw, Seth Apter

Other Supplies: Black Carpet Thread, Foam Dots, Heavy Cardstock, Chipboard, Adhesive, Ephemera of Your Choosing (Keyhole, Beads, Oven Dial, Broken Measuring Tape, etc.), Silver Metallic Spray Paint, White Mark Making Pen, Old Toothbrush for splattering paint, mini brad, white circular die-cut piece, Tim Holtz sentiment stamp and black ink, Collage glue.

XO,

Debi

Oh hey!  Remember to hop on over to see some other amazing creative visions using Emerald Creek CS, Seth Apter, Eileen Hull-Sizzix and PaperArtsy products! I am sure you will not be disappointed! And don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!

Eileen Hull
Kim Evans
Seth Apter
Debi-Adams.com  You are here!
Josephine Fourage
Susie Bentz
Linda Cain
Karla Yungwirth
Jenny Marples
Amanda Pink
Livia Yellowbird
Karen Bearse
Alison Bomber
Nora Paolini
Tonya Trantham
Emma Williams
Peg Robinson
Maggi Harding
Stephanie Eaton

Let’s Get Wrapped Blog Contest!

We are blog hopping with some amazing people today all in the name of fun, and cross brand creativity.
Of course there will be a prize pack valued over $150 USD from PaperArtsy, Seth Apter, Eileen Hull & Emerald Creek.
To be entered you must pop by and comment on each of the blog posts.
(We don’t want you to miss any of the tips and tricks.)
Contest closes Aug 29th at midnight and a winner will be announced Aug 30th, 2018.
Hope to find out YOU are the winner!
Debi

 

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  1. Sheryl Priest says

    August 27, 2018 at 1:34 am

    I love the look of your panels and the spine! The white space you have left on them really enhances to overall look.

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  2. Astrid Maclean says

    August 27, 2018 at 1:36 am

    Wow, what a stunning album, the rust effect and whole grungy look of it, are right up my street, love it!!!

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  3. Cathy Potosky says

    August 27, 2018 at 1:43 am

    Holy doodle!! Love how it looks like metal! What an amazing journal!

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  4. Sandra Spielberger says

    August 27, 2018 at 1:53 am

    Wow- that looks absolutely stunning. You did a great job on mimicking the look of that picture!

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  5. Nancy Wethington says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:10 am

    WOW! The rust effect on those numbers and the way you designed each *board* looks fabulous. Going to have to follow your blog now. Your work is amazing!

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  6. piabau says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:13 am

    Wau so fantastic, love al details

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  7. E Booij says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:13 am

    O, my, I think you had a lot of fun making this wonderful creation.
    Love it !.

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  8. Paula Kilburn says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:17 am

    Gorgeous journal, textures are so realistic, love it.

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  9. Jan Hill says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:17 am

    Love the rusty grungy look. Great ideas to try! x

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  10. Sandra Spielberger says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:21 am

    This journal is absolutely stunning. You did a great job on mimicking that photo.

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  11. Maggi Harding says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:37 am

    Love the distressed aluminum look you achieved, it is fab! Awesome looking journal.

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  12. Victoria says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:51 am

    My fave so far! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Jackie P Neal says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:56 am

    Debi, your journal is sooooo gorgeous! It truly looks like those great photos you took! You did a remarkable job recreating that natural effect!
    I love the base colors you chose, they are perfect with the rusting and the peeling back on the front is genius!
    I have to say, the oven dial and ruler-perfect additions to your journal. Even if you had more time, you truly did not need anything further as this is gorgeous as is! Bravo!
    hugs,Jackie xx

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  14. Karen Conner says

    August 27, 2018 at 3:52 am

    Rust…Vintage….LOVE IT!!!

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  15. Katie Baird says

    August 27, 2018 at 4:01 am

    Pretty cool is an understatement! This cover is amazing, and truly looks like corrugated metal and peeling paint. I am a bit blown away.

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  16. Brenda says

    August 27, 2018 at 4:30 am

    Very cool! My favorite so far!

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  17. Joseline says

    August 27, 2018 at 4:31 am

    Love the corrugated cardboard technique!!!

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  18. Deborah Bonner says

    August 27, 2018 at 4:44 am

    Your journal is amazing. I think it looks like it should be heavy. Great job!!

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  19. Ann Barnes says

    August 27, 2018 at 4:51 am

    Debi, once again I am awed by your creativity. The way that your inspiration was carried through and reflected by this project is really incredible. I love the look of the rusted metal siding, and the binding edge is beyond cool, it is amazing! You have captured the colors and essence of the aged siding as only an artist could! This is definitely something that calls to be picked up and admired. I love the addition of the grungy rusted embossed numbers and the layering of parts and pieces. I look forward to seeing how the inside pieces come to life. Fabulous inspiration, thanks for sharing! xx

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  20. Jennifer White says

    August 27, 2018 at 5:31 am

    Great Art Debi! Wow you are not kidding, inspiration is anywhere & everywhere! My jaw dropped at how you recreated the look, feel & texture of pieces of metal you observed & photographed! *☆♡☆* GASPING AT THE WEATHERED, RUSTED GORGEOUSNESS! Loving all the great embellishments & do das you used & how you placed & layered them. Nice peeled paint! ♡

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  21. Nora Tabeira in Paolini says

    August 27, 2018 at 5:42 am

    This journal is amazing, the rusty effect has been wonderfully achieved!!!
    Best Reggards

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  22. Christina Sedor says

    August 27, 2018 at 5:43 am

    This is gorgeous Debi! I love how you used found objects around the city for your ideas towards the Journal. It gives it character and a real grunge vibe to it. Thanks for sharing your creativity. xx

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  23. Wendy Lambert says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:01 am

    This is amazing. It seriously looks like rusted metal. The cardboard technique is such a great idea.

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  24. Tammy L Davis says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:04 am

    This is absolutely amazing! I can’t believe how real the metal looks!

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  25. Juli says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:09 am

    Wow Debi-that looks like real cortugated metal! I love that you used spray paint and embossing powders. Can’t wait to see the inside.

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  26. Robn Green says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:35 am

    Beautiful. Love the colors you chose.

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  27. Michelle Golz says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:36 am

    Love everything about this!

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  28. Shari Czerwinski says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:52 am

    Stunning! Love the rust! Pinning this for the future 🙂

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  29. Linda Sutton says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:03 am

    Debi let me first say WOW! I am so glad you did this hop because I found a wonderful blogger to follow. I love books, all books, but your rendition of a rusted siding is spot on. You have given me so much inspiration.

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  30. Theresa says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:10 am

    I love the story of your inspiration. You captured the look of rusting siding beautifully.

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  31. Theresa says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:12 am

    Wow! I love the story of your inspiration. You captured the look of rusting siding beautifully.

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  32. Susie Bentz says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:14 am

    You did a fabulous job living up to your inspiration photo – absolutely brilliant! So many great details! The paints and embossing powders look amazing!

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  33. Thelma says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:15 am

    Such an amazing reproduction of your inspiration. Thank you for your explanation.

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  34. Sylvia Larkin says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:16 am

    love all the wonderful components you incorporated

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  35. Theresa says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:17 am

    Wow! You captured the essence of your picture beautifully. I enjoyed your story of how you decided what you were going to create.

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  36. Eva says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:27 am

    Love the rust effect! I will definitely come back and try – thank you for sharing!

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  37. PiHi says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:34 am

    Just insane textures! I’m loving it! I wish I could do so cool rust effect.

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  38. Melina Dahl (Minaskreativa) says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Really stunning make! your colours and textures are awesome <3

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  39. ecile says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:46 am

    Great how you made that corrugated look !
    I have added your post to my tutorials on Pinterest

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  40. Jennalee says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:52 am

    Ummm this is just freaking amazeballs!! I gasped when I saw all that beautiful rusty crusty goodness!! The texture on the numbers is perfection. Your tutorial is very informative and inspiring!!

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  41. Jan Francis says

    August 27, 2018 at 8:26 am

    I can only add “AMAZING” to the comments! I wish I could crawl inside your brain and learn how you create things! You are one in a million!

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  42. Ronda says

    August 27, 2018 at 8:46 am

    Wow so inspirational thank you for sharing your technique

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  43. eileen hull says

    August 27, 2018 at 9:11 am

    How you did that corrugated spine? Wow- just genius! This who book is a feast for the eyes Debi- so honored to have you create with this die <3

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  44. Dana M says

    August 27, 2018 at 9:14 am

    Wow, so cool and gorgeous! You totally captured the weathered metal look. Amazing!!

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  45. Toni says

    August 27, 2018 at 9:46 am

    That is amazing! You have really captured the metal finishes from your original inspiration pics ! Love it ! X

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  46. Michelle D says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Awesome and very inspiring! I love all your work 🙂

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  47. Lynda Stone says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Love all the embellishments… inspirational!

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  48. Ellie Knol says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:33 am

    Gorgeous! LOVE the colors and the way you’ve used the baked texture powders from Seth!

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  49. Lisa R. Aguilera says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:36 am

    LOVE this distressed, rusted, weathered look!!!! Visually delicious!

    I really look forward to trying this out myself!!!

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  50. Deborah Whatley says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:39 am

    reminds me of the beach!

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  51. Mary Holshouser says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:54 am

    This is fantastic.
    Adding so many bits and pieces together
    to make a stupendous journal is
    unbelievable. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  52. Noreen says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:55 am

    You did a great job of capturing the rusted siding! And I love the way you finished the cover.

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  53. butterfly says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:00 am

    Absolutely love your rusted “planks” and fabulous corrugated spine – this is a stunner! What an amazing hop – it’s lovely to be a part of it.
    Alison x

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  54. Sue Young says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Yummy grunginess!!!!!

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  55. Kristy Tyra says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:14 am

    That is so cool! I’m waiting impatiently for my Mom’s order of this die to arrive! Wish it would hurry up!!!!

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  56. Angela Running says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:25 am

    Love the two different sizes or corrugated metal you created, I’m a country girl and I certainly ok to my heart!

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  57. Jenn DuBell says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:30 am

    Wonderful journal!! I love the colors and textures on this! Amazing!!!

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  58. Margie Higuchi says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:32 am

    Goodness, Debi! Had a hard time figuring out which technique and items I LOVE! Great inspiration to pull from and such wonderful texture! Thanks for the eye candy and ideas <3

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  59. Rosann Barnes says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:44 am

    Oh my word, the colors and vintage rustiness is over the top awesome; fabulous technique!!

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  60. Rosann Barnes says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:48 am

    The colors and vintage rustiness is over the top awesome; fabulous technique… blowing me away !

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  61. Bea says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:50 am

    Fabulous texture…

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  62. Sandra says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:51 am

    I love the teachniques you have used to get the weathered effect..

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  63. Bea says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:51 am

    Fabulous texture…

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  64. Rosann Barnes says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:57 am

    don’t know why it wasn’t taking my comment saying I said that already humm
    I’m blown away by this rusty vintage goodness; technique is amazing !

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  65. Diane DeVries says

    August 27, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Your cardboard elements really look like different kinds of metal. I espeicially like the corrugated spine — very cool!

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  66. Julia Aston says

    August 27, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    I just love all the rustiness on your journal cover – the planks look awesome! and your added decorations are wonderful!

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  67. Edwige V. says

    August 27, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    Gorgeous ! You completely rock the worn and rusty aluminium on your album, love it ! The side is so beautiful, the focal point too. That’s so freaking cool !

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    • Susan Schultheis says

      August 27, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      Wow wow wow. These techniques are amazing…just like the end result. Thank you for the step by step.

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  68. ionabunny says

    August 27, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Gorgeous. Love those rusty numbers. Hugz

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  69. Mary Farrelly says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Love the additional paper treatments, gives a great professional finish

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  70. Jenny Marples says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    So much delicious ageing and of course your clever design touches. Love the corrugated spine and mix of measurements xx

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  71. Mary Farrelly says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    Love the additional paper treatments, gives a great professional finish to this journal.

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  72. nancy buzzard says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:16 pm

    I love the journal cover; absolutely fabulous! Thanks for sharing the journal and your inspiration.

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  73. Michele says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    I have to go back a couple of times to be sure I wasn’t looking at your inspiration photo. Incredible job!! You nailed the rusty metal shed look.

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  74. Carol Watson says

    August 27, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    Amazing! Love your rusty barn look.! Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

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  75. pearshapedchris says

    August 27, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    Oh My! This is fabulous! Chrisx

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  76. Cindy Ashplant says

    August 27, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    Love, Love, Love the finished look on this one. TFS.

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  77. Roxanne L. Pafundi says

    August 27, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    Wowza! I love this grungy effect and using chipboard and making it look like old wood or old metal siding. Wonderful effect here and great tips! I subscribed so I could really try this out! I have many of your Sizzix dies from some years back. 🙂 Cool to see your personal creations again.

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  78. Kimberly says

    August 27, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    That is so AWESOME!

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  79. Stacey Kowbel says

    August 27, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Fantastic project! I love the look! It’s fabulous seeing the same product used to create such different projects.

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  80. Kathy says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    Rustic and grungy and just BEAUTIFUL

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  81. wendy baysa says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    I love it! Looks just like your inspirational photo )

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  82. Marcia Metry says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    simply amazing .. love the
    vintage look!!

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  83. Patty says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:51 pm

    Thank you for all the new ideas! I am following the whole hop but I don’t have google or Facebook or any of the other tech things the other sites should let all play! Ha!Ha! Boo Hoo!

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  84. Karen says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    I love how you used various techniques to give yr paper products such a real industrial look. The vintage look is so appealing and fits with every element. It’d be hard pressed to convince anyone that you didn’t use metals and salvaged pieces. I’m saving all my corrugated cardboard from here on out. You speak my style to a t.

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  85. Jean Bullock says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    Loved your tutorial and now I am dying to try this. Superb!

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  86. Nina Fickett says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    I love what you’ve created, absolutely Beautiful! I’m officially creatively inspired.

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  87. Peg Robinson says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    WOnderful rusty goodness!

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  88. Kim J says

    August 27, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    So so so in love with your rustic book, it’s amazing! Thanks so much, I really have to try this too!
    Kim

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  89. Debra says

    August 27, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    Love this! I cannot believe that the numbers are chip board, they look like metal. Great job. The cover is AHmazing!

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  90. Janet Schmitz says

    August 27, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    Love this book! Everything about it! Beautiful !

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  91. Gillian Brown says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    You really captured your inspirations in this design, and the faux peeled paint is a great touch.

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  92. Patty says

    August 27, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    WOW!!!How cool is THAT!! I am a grunge rust kinda gal, I just LOVED this!!

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  93. Shirley McCullough says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    Wow, your cover is amazing and so rusty and grungy looking. I had to really look close to see it was rusty metal … very well done !

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  94. Sheri W says

    August 27, 2018 at 11:33 pm

    The grunge looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing your process.

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  95. Susanne Nordström says

    August 28, 2018 at 12:02 am

    Awesome story, and the album is amazing! I love rust and grunge so this is right up my alley🙂

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  96. Deb Baker says

    August 28, 2018 at 12:59 am

    Such a terrific journal. Your cover with all those details and textural elements is amazing.

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  97. Toula says

    August 28, 2018 at 2:56 am

    Love the weathered detailed look!

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  98. Ingrid says

    August 28, 2018 at 3:02 am

    Truly incredible! I am addicted to that rusty aged patina look myself. Takes years, it’s incredible that you recreated it so perfectly. Your album is just gorgeous! I’m definitely bookmarking your post…will have to try this. Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂

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  99. Deborah Fortin says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:46 am

    wow! Love the look of that rusty aluminum siding . thanks for sharing the method you used to recreate that look. cant wait to see the inside pages at a later date.

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  100. Ronda Liebert says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:56 am

    I love the technique. I want to try this! Very original.

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  101. Amanda says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:11 am

    When I saw you were one of the artists taking part in this hop , Debi , I couldn’t wait to see what your project as I just knew it would be pretty darn special . You haven’t disappointed at all in fact you’ve raised the bar and some to create an incredible journal . From your inspiration to your design and execution I swooned and still am…….. A real statement piece with a big WoW factor .

    Loved reading your post too – thank you x

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  102. Laurie says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:37 am

    Love the metal you created! Looks just like you photo!

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  103. Silvia Haynes says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:49 am

    Fun Journal!!! LOVE the metal appearance of it!!

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  104. karen bearse says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:57 am

    This project is fabulous. totally love how you recreated the metal look. Lovely details and thanks for a thorough tutorial!! love love love it

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  105. Marlene Dawson says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:08 am

    At first I looked at this and thought it was actually old rusted metal … love the dialogue of what and how…. I want to do some of this for my stocking stuffers this year ….. this is beautiful! 💖 now to locate all the elements!

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  106. Heather Maxwell says

    August 28, 2018 at 8:09 am

    So many excellent details on your journal! My most favorite though is the spine technique with the corrugated cardboard. Truly inspired!

    ~Heather

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  107. joy meadows says

    August 28, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Love this!! So rusty and so yummy!

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  108. Lisa Andersson says

    August 28, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Your cover is fantastic!!! Great details and love the rust effect.

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  109. Ginnie says

    August 28, 2018 at 9:30 am

    Your textures are amazing! Love the corrugated cardboard.

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  110. Tonya Trantham says

    August 28, 2018 at 10:30 am

    Oh my goodness!!! I LOVE your cover and it looks like real rust!!! Fabulous! <3

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  111. Priscilla Labranche says

    August 28, 2018 at 11:21 am

    Love the rust look of your journal. You captured it perfectly.1

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  112. Karin van Driel says

    August 28, 2018 at 11:58 am

    Enjoying the blog hop! I love all the texture and the different looks of ‘corrosion’ you created. It truly looks like metal that has been left to the elements for some time, thank you for sharing how you did this, hope I’ll be able to give this a try! 🙂 xx

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  113. Donna Ellis says

    August 28, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Wow! 25 is my birthday; 3 is my lucky number. There are no limitations here!

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  114. Donna Ellis says

    August 28, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    Wow! 25 is my birth date; 3 is my lucky number. There are no limitations here!

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  115. Kitty says

    August 28, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    Giiiiirl!! You nailed the rust effects. Those ‘planks’ & ‘siding are amazeballs! I’m a Kentucky girl, so im happy to hear you pulled inspiration from my lovely state–even if it was something crusty and worn. 😉

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  116. Carol Plume says

    August 28, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    Loving that cover, something to add to my “must try” list

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  117. Carol Plume says

    August 28, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    Love the cover, must try that…

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  118. Helen Harford says

    August 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Loving your rust. I have a few of those rusty shed photo too. Fabulous book. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  119. Donna Ellis says

    August 28, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    Love this project!

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  120. Simo says

    August 28, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    I love the Industrial look of this journal…absolutely amazing! Thanks for the inspiration! ❤

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  121. Barbara Moore says

    August 28, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    Wonderful book! Thank you so much for sharing it with us and for the tips that you shared. I will be trying some of your techniques.

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  122. pearshapedchris says

    August 28, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    Oh My! Love that rust effect! A super project! Chrisx

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  123. Melissa Hines says

    August 28, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    Rusty metal… you are speaking my language!!! I have written down the supply list and am ready to Purchase and PLAY

    the journal is just beautiful!!! thank you so much for sharing

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  124. Karin van Driel says

    August 28, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    I also love your use of found objects, in addition to the fabulous textures and colour 🙂

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  125. Deborah Cox says

    August 28, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    I love, love your cover! Thanks for sharing how you achieved the worn tin look. Pinned!

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  126. Jan Hobbins says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    Your journal is amazing, love how your “rust” turned out!

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  127. Seth says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    In awe of your talent. Great to see your inspiration and how you took it to another level. The surfaces and details are spectacular, Thanks for being a part of this blog hop.

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    • Debi Adams says

      August 28, 2018 at 8:07 pm

      I love every hop that includes your products. It speaks my art language and most definitely challenges me to create differently. Hoping it provides new possibilities for others.😊

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  128. Helene Huber says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    Wow! I love the idea of coming across something special , taking a photo of it, and using it later for inspiration. Your ephemera makes your cover so unique.

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  129. kathy/NorthCarolina says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    Golly! This is stunning! I love the technique you used on the cover!!!

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  130. Catherine Lenoci says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    Beautiful project!

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  131. Kim Collister says

    August 28, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    Sooooo love your journal!!!! I love the rust inspiration and how you pulled it altogether!
    Perfect!!!!

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  132. Sue D says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    Awesome. I like the embellishments and the rusty look you achieved.

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  133. Paula says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Amazing! I’m coming back to follow you recipe! Just beautiful. I love seeing the results of different paint/ embossing powders Stunning results. It’s amazing how you pull all of the elements together. Thank you for sharing your techniques. I’m a beginner and love looking through your posts.

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  134. Paula says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Amazing! I’m coming back to follow this recipe. Thank you!

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  135. Oaula says

    August 28, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    A box! Who knew. This looks like a found treasure.

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  136. Sharon Young says

    August 28, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    Oh grungy love. You did a great job of recreating that siding.

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  137. Livia Yellowbird says

    August 28, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    I love this, it’s so industrial looking, it’s awesome, very beautiful work!! 👉❤😁

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  138. Mary Czstles says

    August 29, 2018 at 2:39 am

    I love the rusty look you had achieve. Thank you for sharing. This is a must try for me.

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  139. debbie says

    August 29, 2018 at 5:11 am

    wow, that rustic look with the corrugated cardboard is great

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  140. debbie says

    August 29, 2018 at 5:37 am

    this is great

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  141. Donna Ellis says

    August 29, 2018 at 5:53 am

    Hi Debi! I love this especially because 25 is my birthdate, 3 is my lucky number and I love the rust effects. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  142. Anne Dwyer says

    August 29, 2018 at 5:54 am

    This is fantastic so realistic -I’ve seen many a roof like that (I’m from Oz) – thank you so much for for the tutorial.

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  143. Sue Davies says

    August 29, 2018 at 6:57 am

    This is fabulous Debbie, I love the wood effect xx

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  144. Susan Oxley says

    August 29, 2018 at 7:52 am

    Love Love Love this…I am now super inspired..definitely going to try this!! Thanks much!!

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  145. Debbie Emmons says

    August 29, 2018 at 9:07 am

    Love the look of rusty corrugated tin, inspiration is everywhere if you take the time to open your eyes and mind to your surroundings!

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  146. Mary Carseldine says

    August 29, 2018 at 9:22 am

    Love the journal

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  147. Debbie Emmons says

    August 29, 2018 at 9:24 am

    Could not see my comment on your blog, so I apologize if this shows up twice.
    Love the look of rusted corrugated tin roofing, which you nailed perfectly. It just goes to show you that there is inspiration all around us, if you take time to look.

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  148. Jean Marmo says

    August 29, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Wow – just amazing! Such wonderful details! Love the texture and colors!

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  149. Kay Perret says

    August 29, 2018 at 10:31 am

    Love your inspiration and the execution! This is a fave for sure. Thank you!

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  150. paperwishesbyamanda says

    August 29, 2018 at 10:49 am

    You really captured the colours and effect of your inspiration so well great cover.

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  151. Anna says

    August 29, 2018 at 11:39 am

    It’s amazing!!

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  152. Kate Yetter says

    August 29, 2018 at 11:41 am

    Beautiful! The rusty look that you have accomplished is perfect. I love it. And those embellishments are lovely.
    Kate

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  153. Rosetta Jenkins says

    August 29, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    You MUST be kidding! Unbelievable! The weathered and rusted look is amazing. To say I love it is an understatement! Well done!

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  154. Carol Fagg says

    August 29, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    Great Journal Fab rusting YUMMY x

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  155. melissa edwards says

    August 29, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    I’m a little late to the blog but I couldn’t find out how to access it until now. Anyway, love all the projects above and can’t wait to see everyone’s blog! This will be short as my keyboard is being finicky today! (Or maybe I just have fat fingers!)
    I can’t wait to try your techniques!

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  156. Laura says

    August 29, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    This one has pretty much blown my mind. I appreciate that you shared your inspiration photos. You certainly achieved your vision! Thanks for the “recipe” and the inspiration…

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  157. Lisa Vice says

    August 29, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    Very nice idea of taking pics of things that could inspire ideas for later.

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  158. Monika says

    August 29, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    Oh, how cool! You were able to pull the texture from those pictures so perfectly! LOVE the colors too… amazing cover. Great rustic look Debi.

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  159. Angela L says

    August 29, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    Love the rustic looks! Very inspiring, now I need to make one also! Thanks for sharing!

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  160. Hope says

    August 29, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Oh I love everything. The cracked pages (ie paint), the mix of embossing powder, spray painting in silver as a backdrop… It’s all so perfect together.

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  161. Arianna Barbara says

    August 30, 2018 at 1:19 am

    Oh my! Such a wonderful project!!! I’m totally in love for the weathered and rusted look!!!

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  162. Anna Leisa Ely says

    August 30, 2018 at 9:09 am

    How awesome!! I love rusty metal…and I’m going to have to get out some corrugated paper and play. It looks great on the spine of your journal!

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  163. Didi Roche says

    August 30, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Wow! You really know how to get the most out of your tools and materials!! It totally looks like rusted metal!! It’s amazing how you can alter paper and cardboard! I’m inspired!!

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  164. Tammy L Davis says

    August 27, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    This book is amazing! That spine looks like real metal!

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