Weekend Inspiration

Happy weekend! It's so warm and sunny here in New England - it feels like summer. I think we're being lulled into a false sense of security before all the snow comes!

I haven't had time to stamp any more this week because I've been wicked busy with my Etsy store filling orders and getting ready for the holidays. I listed some adorable (well I think so) mini journals this week:

And my products have been featured in over a dozen Etsy Treasury List this week - it's been amazing! My Halloween Treat Boxes were featured on Design Wotcha and my Gothic Halloween paper was shown on the Spanish language site, Bueno, Bonito y Barato. Both sites have lots of eye candy!

Here's the final installment of Halloween inspiration for you. Next week we'll move onto other Fall themes - promise!

Check out this awesome Book Page Pumpkin - just up my street. Click on the link below for the tutorial.

Source: Creations by Kara

Aren't these strawberry ghosts a riot? Click on the link below for the recipe.

Source: Taste of Home

We are definitely making these Mummy Candy bars in our house this year - Hershey Bars are my girl's favorite :)

Source: The Idea Room

Who would have thunk it? Cover Dixie cups with paper, attach some lights and you've got an inexpensive holiday light fixture. Just change it out the cups for each holiday - very clever!

Source: Good Housekeeping

If you're hosting a party, this would be the hilarious to play!

Source: Jeanetics

Last but not least for us paper crafters, check out this awesome wreath! Sigh......

Source: Vacuuming in High Heels and Pearls

Enjoy your Halloween preparation!

What's New & Weekend Inspiration

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I've been having fun this week making more goodies for my Etsy store, including more of the Music Notebooks and Halloween kits, both of which were featured in several Treasuries! But it's these little babies I'm super excited about today, my mini accordion journals. If you have a chance, stop by the store and check out the other pictures of them.


And of course, they're made with vintage book pages! Talking of old books, here's some jaw dropping weekend inspiration for you. Enjoy!

Isn't Sue Blackwell's art stunning? Check out her more of her amazing book sculptures.


Here is more butterfly inspired art by Louise Richardson. Check out more of her work on Flickr.

I've tried my hand at altered books, but not quite in this league!! This beauty was created by Jennifer Hibbard.

Source: Painted Fish Studio

I came across this amazing piece of couture on Katie's Rose Cottage blog. Ain't it pretty!

And for the girl who has everything - a pair of shoes to match! I really encourage you to visit Jennifer Collier's site and check out everything - you'll be amazed - really!

Source: Jennifer Collier

Enjoy your Sunday!

Ali

Steam Punk Journal

I have finally returned from my travels in England - yes, I've been away a long time! My daughter and I had a great time visiting with family and friends - I'll share some pictures in a few days. We're just getting our bags unpacked and all the laundry done - ahhh!

Here's a journal that I made a LONG time ago for Gingersnaps, but didn't have time to share before I left. I had visions of blogging on the road, but my laptop and internet provider were not cooperating :)


I hand bound the journal using my Bind-it-All machine. It measures 8" x 8" and is filled with sketch paper. The front is a page from an Atlas index layered with a piece of patterned paper. The tags are from last month's sponsor Dezinaworld Collage. The embellishments are bits and pieces from my stash - a rusty star and key plus a metal heart.

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you're having a happy summer,

Ali