Sunday, April 12, 2015

Once upon a Springtime

Welcome friends,
 Recycle it - once again with my favourite paper collection  
Secret Garden from Graphic 45
An old book had to again believe, honestly, when I first started to work with old books,
 that was not so easy. I was raised even so, to appreciate and cherished the books,
 pages out to tear came not at all in question. 
It has cost me overcome, but now I've can  recognized the old dusty mottled books back to glory.






 Distress spray paint - walnut stain, metal and resin embellishments
stamps cut out


3D effect, stamps on foil, dies, spring flowers in rainbow colours

Challenges:


Nice Sunday!
LG Kerstin
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23 comments:

  1. froebelsternchenApril 12, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    GRANDIOS! Das sieht einfach atemberaubend schön aus!
    Lieben Dank für's Verlinken zur
    Moo Manai & More Challenge!
    xxx
    Susi

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  2. Shilpa NagaonkarApril 12, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    superb alteration of that book, Kerstine. Secret garden papers looks stunning here.

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  3. Valerie-JaelApril 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Ganz, ganz toll, gefällt mir MEGA gut! Danke fürs Mitmachen bei Moo Mania and More, GLG, Valerie

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  4. Claudia N.April 12, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Du meine Güte, ist DAS schön, liebe Kerstin!

    Eins der schönsten "altered books", die ich je gesehen habe! Perfekter kann man die schönen Design Papier von G45 nicht einsetzen - du hast aus ihnen noch so viel mehr herausgeholt als sie von sich aus schon können (und das kann nicht jeder)!

    ich bin begeistert!
    Liebe Grüße,

    Claudia xxx

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  5. UnknownApril 12, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Ich bin auch dazu erzogen worden ein Buch gut zu behandeln. :)
    Aber wenn ich mir anschaue, wie schön es geworden ist, dann
    hat es noch gewonnen. Nun wird es wenigstens angeschaut, davor
    hat es bestimmt keiner mehr lesen wollen :))

    Liebe Grüße
    Tinna ✐

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    1. Kerstin F.April 13, 2015 at 4:47 PM

      Freut mich ehrlich, das du es auch so siehst! LG Kerstin

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  6. CecApril 12, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    This is wonderful. It is full of lovely vintage Springtime images and lots of die cuts and other elements. Thanks for joining us at Frill;y and Funkie.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  7. PamelliaApril 13, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Holy moses Kerstin, this is drop dead gorgeous!! Amazing idea for a recycling project and all the flowers and images are so perfect for your garden theme! Just incredible! Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Springtime Die Cuts' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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  8. Juliz Design PostApril 13, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Wow absolutely LOVE your altered book, must give this a go sometime.
    Julie c

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  9. AnnieApril 13, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Hi Kerstin.....this is absolutely beautiful. You have incorporated amazing details in to this project and I just love them all.

    In response to your question at A Vintage Journey....you do not have to use Tim Holtz products. We are all about Tim's style/techniques and we love to hear what has inspired you. We ask for vintage/shabby and retro projects as we are not a "cute" challenge. Hope this has helped

    TFS your gorgeous project
    Annie x

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  10. Gloria StengelApril 13, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Wonderful altered book. I also have a hard time tearing books, even old nasty ones. But, I have done so a few times in the name of arts and crafts. hee hee

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  11. RosieApril 14, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Wowowowow, ein wunder-wunderschönes Teil.

    Danke für's Mitmachen bei MOO-MANIA & MORE

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  12. LorraineApril 14, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    how beautiful is this..delight

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  13. SammyApril 14, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Oh this is stunning! Love it. Thank you for entering your project at Rhedd’s Creative Spirit. Sammy-x

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  14. Kathy/NorthCarolinaApril 15, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Wonderful altered book! I love all the depth and dimension you created here ! Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  15. steffiApril 16, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    Oh my word! What a beautiful altered book!! It is simply stunning! Thanks for sharing it with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit ~ Steffi :o)

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  16. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Kerstin,
    Indeed this is a very beautiful paper collection, and your book transformation is outstanding! Thanks for joining LLC this month and sharing your beautiful piece of art.

    Hugz, Sandy
    Owner & Operator @Live & Love Crafts


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  17. Jenny MarplesApril 25, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    WOW Kerstin! That is the perfect way to breathe new life into this book. LOVE what you've created here. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x

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  18. Lynne MizeraApril 26, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    I am still sitting on the floor, (where I fell) mouth-open, and absolutely STUNNED by your amazing transformation of this book and in awe of your incredible talent! I too was raised to revere the printed word and to treat books like they are precious, but what you have done here truly HONOURS this book! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creation with us over at Altered Eclectics...Smile

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    1. Kerstin F.April 27, 2015 at 6:44 AM


      I hope they have not harmed ;-) that makes me very happy Lynne :-) Thanks so much!! Hugs, Kerstin

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  19. Lisa Winnard - TheCraftarageStudioMay 1, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    Beautiful!!!

    Thanks for playing along at Altered Eclectics.
    Lisa - AE DT

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  20. hippe www.bastel-blog.deMay 30, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    WOW!!! Das sieht ja grandios aus!! Eine wundervolle Arbeit, die seinesgleichen sucht.
    Würde bei mir einen absoluten Ehrenplatz bekommen.

    LGdie hippe

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I always appreciate all your comments. Thanks so much!

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