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Sunday, September 6, 2015

Write on! Altered Notebook

Altered this mini composition notebook with a pen & ink/calligraphy/back to school theme. Used Cricut cartridge Locker Talk for the Pen & Ink images. Calligraphy hand wrote the sentiment "Write on!"



























Supplies List 



adhesive: foam, Scotch ATG
calligraphy: hand wrote sentiment "Write on!"
Cricut cartridge: Locker Talk  2 1/2" Pen & Ink
Enamel accents: black - on nib of pen
ink:  Delicata Golden Glitz
machine: Cricut Explore Air
notebook:  4 1/2" x 3 1/4" mini composition
papers:  the Paper Studio Old Postcards scrapbook   cardstock - black, gold, gray
pen: Pilot Varsity calligraphy pen
stamp:My Mind's Eye Lost & Found - sentiment banner

Entering this into the following challenges:    

9/6 Bitten by the Bug 2 Back to School Ch  UE 8/31

9/7 Scrappy Moms Stamps Terr Tues Ch - Back to School   UE 9/1

9/11 Allsorts Ch Wk327 Lots of Layers  3E(#2)  9/5
9/11 Glitter N Sparkle Ch153 Anything Goes  3E(#1)  9/6
9/11 HIMCR #215 Fav Team Colors  3E(#2)  9/5
  My College Colors - Florida Technological University now renamed to University of central Florida - Black & Gold

9/12 Dies R Us Ch32 Back to School  3E(#3)  9/1

9/13 Craftin Desert Diva Craft it Up & Link It Up Linky Party Ch#63 "Just for Kids"  UE 8/31  can be for kids
9/13 Fantabulous Cricut Ch#259 Back to School   3E(#3)  8/31

9/17 Wags N Whiskers Ch161:  Back to School/For a Teacher  2E(#2) 9/4

9/30 Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Sept 2015 Ch UE 9/1
9/30 DL.ART Sept Linky Ch 1Eperday/no stack 9/1





9/30 Paper Sweeties Insp Ch #35 Sept 2015  UE 9/1



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19 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card love your bps. Thanks for joining us at CHPPC, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  2. Another pretty card, Melissa! So happy you've found so much inspiration from this month's challenge board at Paper Sweeties!!

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  3. Great altered notebook! My daughter has been practicing calligraphy and she enjoys using the pen! Thanks for joining us over at DL ART! DT Member Carri~Abusybee
    My Blog!

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  4. Fantastic altered notebook Melissa!! Thank you so very much for joining our 'Back to School Challenge' at BBTB2!!!! :)

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  5. I love your composition book, and pen and ink image. This will be such a fantastic practice book for calligraphy. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.

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  6. Super alternated notebook! Liking the pen and calligraphy! Thanks for joining us at DL.ART Sept Linky Challenge - Best wishes on winning the prize! Have a blessed week! Gail DT

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  7. wow - three great projects this week for back to school. you have been busy!!! nice.

    maureen

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  8. HA! I LOVE the fun title you added to the notebook! This rocks! Thanks for joining us at Paper Sweeties! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  9. Lovely card!
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts, welcome again;-))m

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  10. Wonderful altered notebook, I love the vintage look of the papers and elements. Thank you for joining us this week at HIMCR.

    Sue - HIMCR DT
    http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

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  11. Fabulous card. Thank you For entering the Glitter N Sparkle Blog Challengs xx DT Crafter Sarah xx

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  12. What an awesome altered notebook, Melissa!! I love the design and the fountain pen!! Thanks so much for linking up with the DL.ART September Linky!! Have a great weekend :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts
    DL.ART DT Member

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  13. Fantastic altered notebook! Perfect for back to school. Thanks for joining the Dies R Us September, "Back to School" Challenge!

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  14. Lovely project! Perfect for back to school!
    Thanks for joining in the fun at Hiding in My Craft Room.
    ♥ Lena – DT
    Lena’s Creations

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  15. Melissa, fantastic notebook, great job :)
    Thank you for playing along with us in the DIES R US challenge!

    Barbara
    Dies R Us Challenge Blog DT
    http://carterie-creative.blogspot.fr

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  16. Great job of altering this notebook! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

    Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
    DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  17. You are on a roll!!! Another great job! Thanks for joining us with another great project over at CDD.

    Lisa
    CDD DT Member

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  18. Oooo, I love fountain pens! What a fun project. The paper pieced fountain pen looks amazing! Thanks, AGAIN, for playing along with us in the Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge this month!

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  19. I love this altered book! Thanks for joining us at Dies R Us for the 'Back to School' challenge!

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