Friday, March 19, 2010

A Steampunk Mini Notebook


...... that I covered using a stamped collage of Artistic Outpost Steampunk stamps. 
I started with this little notebook. 

I cut a piece of kraft card stock a little bit larger than I needed for the cover. I prefer to trim after my stamping is done.

This is what it looked like when I was finished stamping. I used Ranger Archival Jet Black ink. I didn't ink all the edges on some of the images. Softer edges fill in a collage better. Once I was finished stamping, I added Antique Linen, Vintage Photo and a touch of Black Soot Distress inks. I also added Distress Pumice Stone (a new color that I really like) to the standing man's suit. I highlighted some areas by not adding as much Distress ink. The Minneapolis/St Paul sign is one example.......it has just Antique Linen ink over it so it's not as dark as the surrounding area. Once I liked the color, I trimmed the paper to fit the notebook. I scored fold lines for the spine. I used my Xyron to apply adhesive to it and applied it over the original cover on the notebook. I added a narrow elastic cord (used for jewelry making) to keep it shut.


This is the back.


...........front and back.........

This would be a great little gift to tuck into a card....it's small enough and not very thick. 

Hope you enjoyed this little project! 
You can find more great projects created with Steampunk in the AO Gallery.  

Have a great day!
-judy

6 comments:

Jane Wetzel said...

this is sooooo cool- do u "sponge" the colors on after u stamp?

Gerrie Johnnic said...

This is really kewl! I love the notebook, what a great idea, thanks so much, you did FAB with the stamps!

Cathy said...

Judy, what a wonderful project. The collage you created is awesome.

SmilynStef said...

Fantastic ... thanks for the tips about blending inks and soft edges for a cohesive collage. I love how you combined all of the images into this fabulous project.

tonistamps said...

This is a fantastic project Judy!

Seth said...

Came to you from Shelly's blog. I really like this. A great piece.