In Rosie's Book: Magnolia Stamps Sampler Mini Book

Why Rosie's Book?

While growing up, I had a dear friend, Renee, that lived next door and with whom I spent much of my childhood. We grew, in different directions, and went on our merry way. Many years later, I ran into her parents and they kindly reminded me of the laughs they still have over my book. “What book?” I wondered with a puzzled look. "I don't remember a book." Hardy laughter accompanied their response. At some time during our childhood, I tried to convince Renee about something that her parents didn’t agree with. I told her that proof of its truth could be found “in my book.” Naturally she went home and tried to convince her parents of the same thing but they weren’t falling for it. She needed an edge and told them emphatically, “It’s in Rosie’s book!” After they caught their breaths from reborn laughter, they let me know how “Rosie’s book” has been cited for many other things throughout the years. They’ve also mentioned that they’d like to see “Rosie’s book” one day. I can’t remember all of the things that I said were in “my book” but I’m sure my dear friend’s parents can recall much more than I ever knew about – LOL!!! So, here it is . . . my version of things you might find In Rosie’s Book . . .

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Magnolia Stamps Sampler Mini Book

I've grown to be a collector at heart. I like to think that I collect practical and useful things. My most valuable collection is in a binder that contains research materials and findings related to my family history. I have a collection of some Belsnickels that I adore year round. It makes me happy to use my colorful fiesta ware at every meal. I've enjoyed the hunt for antique furniture and other treasures from the past. Now I collect scrapbooking tools and other paper crafting products . . .

I've developed a fascination for collecting Magnolia stamps. I've admired these images for years. I find the idea that they're images of "angels that speak from their hearts" quite endearing. (That's why images from Magnolia stamps don't have mouths; they don't need them as they speak from their hearts.)

Filling these images with the wonderful colors of Copics makes them even more lovely to me.

I've thought of different ways that I might enjoy my Magnolia images more and serve as a reminder to use them in paper crafting projects. I finally settled on creating a Magnolia Stamps Sampler Mini Book.

I've used the Sizzix Clear Scallop Square to die cut medium weight chipboard. I think that each 4 1/2" square will allow ample room for displaying most Magnolia images. I can easily die cut coordinating papers to adhere to the chipboard.

Here's the front cover:

I've filled the Spring Tilda from the Chasing Butterflies Collection 2009 using Copic colors that coordinate with the Junkitz Fanci-ful Be You double-sided patterned paper covers. I've found that the X-Press It paper continues to be unfriendly with my attempts at 3-Tone Smooth Blending.

I cut around Tilda so I could display her seated on a ribbon. Keeping the page design simple, I added a few jeweled Petaloo Flora Doodles over some QuicKutz leaves and a single Inkadinkado sentiment. Here's the first page of my Magnolia Stamps Sampler Mini Book . . .

My mini book is held together using 1 1/2" rings so I should be able to add additional pages at my leisure. Here's how it all looks so far . . .

Using the new Tim Holtz Vagabond die cutting machine makes die cutting the chipboard and coordinating papers a breeze. I expect to add a page to this mini book regularly and spend some time enjoying my filled Magnolia images again and again. This will also be a great way to share my collection with others.

Now doesn't that sound "practical and useful?" LOL!!!

Copics used:
coveralls/hair ties: B01, B02, B04
hair: E21, E25, E29
coveralls: G82, G85, G99
shirt/boots: RV21, RV32, RV34
skin: E000, E00, YR00, R20
atyou Spica Clear