Little notebook using Three Little Words
Morning everyone!
Sorry I didn't post yesterday! I ran out of time!! Yesterday my dad retired from his job. My dad had to retire due to his health. My dad was diagnosed with COPD. About 3 years ago my dad became very sick and we went a year before they finally figured out what was wrong with him. This last year it has really progressed and he is now unable to work. I am pretty busy helping at the farm and right now is calving time. Life has changed a lot for our family in the last 3 years, yesterday it was a little weird seeing my dad retire. His work threw a nice party for him!! We had lots of fun and the food was great!!
Today's share is a little notebook I made using Three Little Words and the Paisley Prints DSP!! This DSP is a sneak peak item that will be in the next catalog!!!! You can purchase this paper before it comes out in the new catalog in July!!! You must place a minimum of $20 order before you can purchase this paper. Visit HERE for the details!! Three Little Words Stamp Set is perfect match for this paper!! I used the following supplies to create this~
Three Little Words Stamp Set item #123214
Big Shot item #113439
Top Note Die item #113463
Square Lattice Embossing Folder item #119976
Paisley Petals DSP item #199831
3/16 Corner Small Punch item #119871
Mini Library Clips item #109857
3/8 Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon item #119965
Jewels Basic Pearls item #119247
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I took a little notebook, unwound everything, measured the cover and cut a piece of Sahara Sand card stock. I took the stamp from Three Little Words Stamp Set; inked in Sahara Sand and stamped around the edges of the card stock. I round the two bottom corners with the 3/16 Corner Small Punch. I cut a piece of Always Artichoke card stock and snailed it the left side. To create the holes at the top I placed the Sahara Sand card stock over the top of the cover and using a 1/4 size hand punch; punched the holes through the Sahara Sand card stock. I then worked the wire back through putting the little notebook back together.
I cut a piece of Marina Mist card stock, then ran it through the Big Shot with the Top Note Die. I cut the Top Note in half, then ran it through the Big Shot again this time using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I snailed it the the left side of the cover. I cut a piece of Paisley Prints DSP. I cut a piece of Always Artichoke and Whisper White card stock. I took the stamp from Three Little Words Stamp Set; inked in Marina Mist and stamped onto the Whisper White card stock. I snailed all three pieces together, then at the bottom I wrapped a piece of 3/8 Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon around the bottom. I placed Stampin' Dimensionals on the back and attached it to the front of the notebook. To finish it off I added a Mini Library Clip and Jewels Basic Pearls to it. I just love how this turned out!!
Supplies Used~
Stamp~Three Little Words
Ink~ Marina Mist, Sahara Sand
Paper~ Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Marina Mist, Paisley DSP
Acc.~ Big Shot, Top Note Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Mini Library Clips, Jewels Basic Peals, 3/16 Corner Punch, 3/8 Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Saturday!!!
Holly
Holly, Very nice project -it would make a nice gift to give someone too!
Your Dad's retirement is rather bittersweet huh? You may be able to spend more time with him but yet it sounds like he had to retire before he was mentally ready to retire. Hopefully not have the demands of a full time job will allow his strength to continue.
Prayers for your family!
Posted by: Kathy | 04/09/2011 at 09:04 AM
What a gorgeous notebook! I love the little pearls. Interestingly, my dad retired last week as well!
Posted by: Yapha | 04/09/2011 at 09:29 AM
Love the notebook!
Congrats to your dzd. It's unfortunate circumstances, but good things will come1
Posted by: Sara Mattson-Blume | 04/09/2011 at 11:51 AM
Oh Holly! that is just too darn cute!
Posted by: Vikki Selix | 04/09/2011 at 01:07 PM
Holly, this is just fantastic! LOVE those colors. I always forget I have that stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Hayes | 04/09/2011 at 03:07 PM
Holly, This is so pretty! I love the new DSP! Such great colors! TFS!
Posted by: Cherie | 04/09/2011 at 07:20 PM
Beautiful little notebook. As always, love all your attention to detail.
Good luck to your dad! Maybe you can teach him to stamp so he doesn't get bored ;)
Posted by: Adriana Benitez | 04/10/2011 at 07:04 PM
This is a perfect little gift... or could work as a roomie gift. Hmmmmm.
Posted by: Heidi Baks | 04/11/2011 at 07:47 AM
Fantastic notebook, but that must have taken forever, unwinding and rewinding onto the spiral :)
Posted by: Tanya Boser | 04/11/2011 at 10:29 AM
How pretty! Love all the great details. I have to admire your patience with the unwinding and winding of the spiral. Not sure I'd be so patient...
Best wishes to your Dad on his retirement. Lots of love and support will help him to find his way in this new phase of his life. He just needs time to figure it all out.
Posted by: Mickey Roberts | 04/20/2011 at 09:47 AM
What a neat little notebook! Love the pearls and the DSP on this one!
Congrats to your dad for his retirement. Hope that his health will improve and he will be able to enjoy his retirement!
Posted by: Shelley | 04/20/2011 at 11:57 AM