It's that Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Blog Hop time of the month once again! Take a look at the challenge that Sharon presented us with:
"Autumn is the perfect time to get started on some of those projects we've been thinking about and putting off all summer. The Design Team at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store has come up with some GREAT project ideas and would like to share them with you today. Each Design Team Member was asked to create something they like to give as a gift during the upcoming fall and winter seasons. I know you'll be thrilled to see all the fabulous gift ideas they are showcasing today!"
My gift project is designed for a friend who loves to journal or keep lists:
I began with a composition notebook that you can buy almost anywhere right now. You may be able to find some at very good sale prices, due to school beginning.
The beautiful decorator paper featured is 7 Gypsies "Conservatory" from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Isn't is gorgeous? The first time I saw it, my jaw dropped...vintage and botanical...can it get any better?
I used the 8" X 8" pad, filled with double sided prints. Sharon will also be carrying a 6" X 6" pad of the same design.
Take a close look at the precious Bible verse on the tag. It's Verve's "Proverbs 3:5 Plain Jane" stamp stamped with Versafine Sepia ink, both sold at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Stamped distressing with a vintage button and twig finish the tag. May Art's Black Twill (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) ties the journal shut for privacy, as well as keeping any extra notes or goodies tucked in.
Deb (you're here! Thanks for coming!)
Holly McMillen
Once again, there is mystery candy involved in this hop! Yes, it is the items shown in the top picture! Make sure that you leave a little bit of love at every stop to be sure to be entered!
Thanks so much for joining us today!
she is going to love it! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteSandra
What a wonderful gift!!! Love the birds!
ReplyDeleteYour journal is GORGEOUS!!!! tfs
ReplyDeleteAltered items are wonderful gifts! You are talented
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely magnificent gift! A true keepsake!
ReplyDeleteDeb, you always have such wonderfulness to share with us. Your creation is absolutely gorgeous. I love the vintage birds.
ReplyDeleteDeb, this journal is so very beautiful! I love the conservatory paper you used and the inspirational quote is PERFECT. My niece recently created travel maps for the Oregon dept of transportation depicting "nature" spots to visit throughout the state. This would be a fabulous journal idea for her birthday! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love that Bible verse and your vintage card is awesome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful-my daugheter would love it being a birder!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice journal. Love the tag and the twine! :o)
ReplyDeleteI simply love all the Graphic 45 paper and the vintage look. I especially like the bird print. Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis journal is absoluely beautiful...that would be a wonderful gift that would be treasured by the recipient- awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous package! Love your journal...
ReplyDeleteI'm just thinking how beautiful this is! The birds are just gorgeous! Lovely job!
ReplyDeleteLove the journal ~ and so will your friend.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty ... that nature DSP is so trendy right now!!!
ReplyDeleteDeb
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! The paper is beautiful and the notebook/journal is perfect!I do believe I shall have to visit the paper department! Hee hee!
Sharon L
Love this altered book. Sure beats the black and white that comes on it!
ReplyDeleteEdna R (Garland)
Great altered book. Although I've never tried an altered project yet, I love this idea. With Christmas coming up I think I just may give it a go!! Thanks for the inspiration AND chance to win blog candy:)
ReplyDeleteI love your altered composition book. What a nice gift.
ReplyDeleteYour journal is gorgeous. What a wonderful gift, she'll tresure it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous journal!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!!! What a great gift!
ReplyDeleteKathyK
kekcastle@hotmail.com
WOW, Deb, this is gorgeous!!! I love everything about this BEAUTY!! Hugs, Sabrina
ReplyDeleteI luv your notebook design...it's so beautiful & a great gift idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your journal, what a wonderful gift. You have given me inspiration and some wonderful ideas. I'm going to be doing 35 journals for a ladies retreat soon and i hope mine turn out as lovely as yours.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Catherine
catherinesangels@yahoo.com
The paper is gorgeous! The birds are so life-like.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteWOW! this is just stunning and your are right, that paper is gorgeous!! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteI would love a gift like these. Great Job and beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. That paper is amazing.
ReplyDeleteDebbie S
This is soooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your journal is is just beautiful. What a great gift to give someone. There is nothing nicer then something made from the heart! TFS
ReplyDeleteYour friend is going to love this notebook--it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely gift! Simply beautiful!! I love your work Deb :)
ReplyDeleteSweet and thoughtful gift...nice work
ReplyDeleteSandra love your bird journal, nicely done.
ReplyDeleteWow, that 7 Gypsies Conservatory paper is GORGEOUS!!! Love your journal, such a beautiful and thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful journal - I am certain your frien will love it! I love the buttons you use on your projects - where-ever do you find them?!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful gift. I love the papers you chose to use.
ReplyDeleteDeborah, it just can't get any better than botanical AND vintage at the same time! Your journal is absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful idea with so much creativity. Thanks....
ReplyDeleteYour altered composition book is absolutely gorgeous, Deb! I love the papers you used! This is really special! Such a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeletethis is so beautiful, love the colors and the design.
ReplyDeleteThis would make an ideal gift for the birdwatcher or use a floral combo for the gardener! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous journal! I smell Christmas gifts....!
ReplyDeleteYour journal is beautiful, what an amazing job you did! She will love this for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing journal, Deb! Anyone would love such a thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeleteDeb, this is simply Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLove that paper, and the verse is one I remind myself of all the time!
Your Girlfriend will love this!
Thank you for sharing!
I love your journal it's so beautiful with the birds and the scripture verse!! Wish I were the one receiving it LOL
ReplyDeleteAren't Verve verses the best? I love it on your project. What pretty paper too. Great gift, especially for a guy! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis journal is a great gift idea and I love the way you've made it even better with the perfect embellishments. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTotally stunning. I should make one of these for my BFF who has been with me for a month since my husband passed away. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm in awe of these papers.
ReplyDeletePeace, Becky Johnson
Oh how sweet!!
ReplyDeleteGreat project as always.
ReplyDeleteA perfect blend of paper, ribbon, verse. A lovely, lovely job.
ReplyDeleteWonderful gift...the birds are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift you have made! Love the birdies! I love the blog candy too. Hope I win!!!
ReplyDeleteKim Thorne
msjmom@msn.com
Lovely gift and that paper is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I am not too into birds but when you add the eggs, I love them. Absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh what a stunning book! You've done a super job. I just love the birds and I definitely need to get myself some Plain Jane's. Thanks for such great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeth Greco
Great gift idea. Love all the sweet birds.
ReplyDeleteGood to have talented friends who love you. Love this paper and the way you used it. I'm a bird lover so I think it's really special.
ReplyDeleteCool vintage-y notebook - TFS and thanx for the blog candy opp!
ReplyDeleteLove the journal. Anything with birds and one of my favorite Bible verses.
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
Peggy Allen
Great composition book! I love the paper!
ReplyDeleteYour journal is sooooo classy and elegant. Your friend will be tickled pink!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a journal. . . .reminds me of some of the birds we saw this summer!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous gift!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
What a stunning gift! I love the paper. Beautiful work Deb. Linda Duke
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely papers, Deb..this makes such a wonderful gift...sooo elegant and shabbylicious!!!
ReplyDeleteThe journal is beautiful and a very useful gift!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful - a gorgeous gift. I love the paper and the tag!
ReplyDeleteJust a beautiful gift. Anyone would just love to recieve it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! You would never know this gorgeous creation started life as a composition notebook. Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteLove the journal... it's gorgeous! What a great gift idea... TFS.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful journal,she will surely treasure it. great job and love the added touch of the twig.
ReplyDelete:)
big ladybug hugs
lynn
Deb, I see that your jaw dropped when you saw this paper too. I made an audible gasp when I saw all this gorgeous paper covering a lowly composition book! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors, everything is so well put together!
ReplyDeleteI love this paper! Your project is so vintage and beautiful
ReplyDeleteI agree she is going to love this!
ReplyDeleteYour friend will love it! How gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat paper is so gorgeous -- I love anything botanical. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteOoooh..so nice..great idea for gift giving.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journal, I know your friend will love it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful-what a wonderful gift. I was not impressed with this paper collection until I saw this-now I want it!
ReplyDeleteLove all the birds--I have many in my yard. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journal... What a great gift!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really love this book!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeate
Amazing gift! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift!
ReplyDeleteYour friend is going to love this journal.
ReplyDeleteI saw this paper recently and didn't buy it but I was certainly drawn to it. Nice job very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteYou are right! My jaw dropped too when I saw this paper on your journals. I love making hardbound books.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I would LOVE to own this- the papers, ribbon, sentiment all coordinate perfectly!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project, I love the Vintage look of your notebook, and the birds make it even more awesome.
ReplyDeleteGenial post and this fill someone in on helped me alot in my college assignement. Thank you on your information.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb~
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE this journal! It is wonderful. Dave and I are both bird watchers...love that paper!
The Verse is great anywhere on anything, for anyone, isn't it?
Your friend will love it...but not as much as you!
He IS Able,
Traci S.