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Monday 14 November 2016

Take a leaf out of my book...

Hello all!  Thanks for stopping by today.  You won't be here for long as it's just a sneak peek (seems a long time since we had one of those at Words and Pictures).  I'm over at A Vintage Journey today sharing my take on the contents of this month's travel bag at Destination Inspiration.


It's an altered notebook, my first creation back in my (somewhat chaotic) craft room, and I rather like it, though I do say so myself!  I hope you'll be able to hop over and take a look.  And in the meantime, I need to do some more unpacking, sorting and then repacking for a week of work and play away from home.  No rest for the wicked, they say...

A room without books is like a body without a soul.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

29 comments:

Amanda said...

Off I pop!
Love
Amanda x

Helen said...

I've been there first... LOVE it.. glad you're home with your own 'stuff' but... off again?! boy, what a life you lead.. Glad this one's not for so long.

Brenda Brown said...

A delightful project Alison and so good to see you creating from home again xxx

Deb said...

Wonderful Alison, love everything about your notebook cover! Deb xo

Anneke said...

Your cover looks amazing. Thanks for showing.

chrissie said...

This is fantastic Alison and just your cup of tea for sure. Love the words today as well.

Hope you have a great time on your work trip.

Take Care

Love Chrissie xx

Lauren Hatwell said...

Makes me want to grab my wellies and head out with the dogs to wade through the leaves in the woods... Your work is done :oD Lx

Gitte said...

Beautiful book cover.

Jackie PN said...

Off for a closer look, and if you like it, I know I will love it! heehee
Welcome home again, even if only for a quick visit! Safe travels
hugs,Jackie xx

Dorthe said...

The sneak peak looks amazing Alison, and you dear, are a very busy woman, -travel safe, and have fun !!!
Dorthe, xoxo

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Been over to look. First, love the play on the words in the title...so fun. Second, oh my word, that background is fabulous...love the mixture and texture. Gorgeous page...love the leaves...perfect!

suzyb said...

Yet another masterpiece! Love the rust colour you mastered. It's amazing what a wee bit of colour mixed together can accomplish. :) Thanks for sharing this one!

Corrie Herriman said...

Looks promising ! Hoping over to have a look !
Corrie x

Julia said...

You are so good at that rust effect! I love the book cover, it is beautiful.

craftytrog said...

Looking good, off to see more!

Redanne said...

I saw it over there and I absolutely love it Alison! Anne xx

Lys said...

I love the subtle branches and the composition of the papers... and what beautiful rusty tones!

Meggymay said...

I'm off to see, this sneak peek looks awesome.
Yvonne xx

Mrs.B said...

Just had to come back and say how wonderful it looks.
Glad you managed some crafty time before you're off again.
Avril xx

Jennie Atkinson said...

Been over for a look and it is stunning Alison! Love the rust and the layered papers on the front of the book. Jennie x

Princess Judy Palmer said...

Look at that rusty wire and that great leaf. Okay, I'm off to see the whole thing.

Fliss said...

Really sorry to be awol lately Alison, so much going on here has left little time for blogging.
Your sneak peek looks gorgeous so off to see now.
Fliss xx

pearshapedcrafting said...

With a sneak peek like this I am definitely headed over for a look! Chrisx

Diana Taylor said...

Oooh - I love everything about this - I've just popped over to have a good look and it's stunning. The rust effect is so clever and effective, and I do love those autumn colours. Gorgeous!

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Alison, the rust and the torn layers are wonderful. It must be nice to be home for a while xx

Cocofolies said...

Beautiful sneak peek.. I'm off for a complete look at your notebook Alison!
Hope you have a great week away again. xx

craftytrog said...

So clever! I love this Alison xx

Pawsitively Creative said...

Went and had a gander at this lovely decayed altered notebook and I so enjoy when you do the darker spectrum with the Q gold and the yummy layers of colors. Beautiful leaves and beautiful layering of the papers. Such a lovely transformation of the black notebook. Hugz! ~Niki

Craftyfield said...

Perfect little house... magical indeed! Love the details, those wood slices!!! Such a wonderful Christmas décor piece. xx