09 October 2010

Nook U Finals #1

I'm thrilled that I made it to the top 15, and I'm now in the finals...  but what a scary first final!!  We had to design a mini-album, with at least 8 pages, and incorporate at least three of the previous Nook U classes.

I included elements from Art Class 110 (doodling), Art Class (paint), English Literature (journalling), Home Economics (stitching and ribbons).
Paint media used: Gesso; GlimmerMist - ; acrylic paint - Making Memories "Eat Carrots".

I also included Typography 101 (the front cover title) and Shop 101 (I used my scalloped edge punch to make flowers, and I even used those little thin paper strips from the edge of the punching to make some little 'starburst' flowers.)

I didn't have a mini-album to use, so I made my own by altering this newsletter:











I painted on a coat of gesso, then GlimmerMist-ed with two colours - "Terracotta Gold" and "Key Lime Pie". I had a little production line happening! It took ages to dry with all the wet weather we've been having lately, but I was happy with the result. It's got a gorgeous glimmery sheen.







I'm sure that this album will expand sometime soon, but for now, this is the completed version for the challenge. 

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7 comments :

  1. Oh wow...no wonder you are a finialist....this is so lovely. Lots of work. Congratulations.

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  2. Oh my gosh! This is absolutely stunnning! Would you be interested in running an online scrapbooking class or something? I would love to learn from you!
    Alicia xx

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  3. Karen...this mini album is absolutely stunning!! Your creativity knows no bounds!

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  4. The finals have been absolutely NUTS!! Good Luck!

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  5. Simply stunning! I love the pictures and all of the work you put into this!

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