Hi everyone, I’m back today with a vintage notebook. I truly love the whole vintage, distressed, shabby chic look and these papers from Glitz – French Kiss collection are absolutely perfect. I selected the pretty bird image from their ‘Whatnots’ and peeking behind this image is one of their ‘Paper Layers’.
To create the notebook I used some Spellbinders™ die templates – Grand Rectangles and Rose Creations. I covered Nestaboard, created inner pages, inserted a binding wire and distressed the edges. I then began to decorate the front cover. To create a dimensional frame for the pretty bird image I used the very useful 3D Foam Squares.
I also chose to use Kraft Photo Corners on the frame, inked lightly – again it adds to that pretty vintage look.
My rose flowers are fixed in place with Mounting Squares. These are initially repositionable – ideal for when I’m trying to make my mind up as to where I want to place my flowers!
Attaching the lace was done with ease using E-Z Dots, they are translucent so nothing shows through.
The finished notebook, I like it so much I’m reluctant to write in it!
Some close up shots…
Place your die template of choice cutting side up on your base plate. Make sure to lay your folded card stock on top of the die, folded part of the card inside the cutting edge as shown. This will create your shaped card base.
This should be the what you have after cutting.
Die cut and emboss your card front from patterned paper and the same die. Die cut a piece of white cardstock with a slightly smaller die, set aside.
Place strips of 
Pick your ink colors for the banners, and ink the 
Take one 
After trimming the square down, fold the what’s left of the flap over the string. Since the Creative Photo Corners are self-adhesive, it will hold itself to the twine. Repeat as needed with alternating colors.
Now you have self adhering banners. Place them on your stamped layer, and secure the twine to with Crafty Power Tape on the backside of the cardstock.
Attach 
