Monday, March 23, 2009

Remember this Post?

So, remember back to this post where I said I would make a little something special to the first 5 people who commented? Well, the projects are complete and all mailed out! 2 of my invisible friends have received their goods, so I thought I would post what I made for them. :)
As a side note, I have never altered anything in my life! What possessed me to do so for this little project is beyond me! I was just thinking that I wanted to do something more than a card.

This notebook was made for Heather. She is an amazing woman who not only has 7 children, but she is also a demo and Girl Scout Leader. (I am sure she does more, but I was exhausted after just typing that out!) At any rate, I thought she would like this notebook with Girl Scouts on the cover.



This notebook was made for Naomi. Naomi is not only in one of my blogger groups, but we chat on Facebook as well. She is an energetic person and talented crafter! I have also learned she has a fondness for coffee! Her notebook had to have a coffee theme. I know, this is difficult to admit, but I only have ONE coffee stamp, which is Christmas themed. I masked out the candy cane and hope I gave it more of an all season feel.



There are more projects to come, but I don't want to spoil the surprise for those that have not received their packages yet. :) Thanks for looking!

28 comments:

JazzyH said...

I love your books. I love the warm hugs.

Heather said...

Great notebooks! I love the buttons on the coffee one!

Sankari W. said...

Siobhan you are just soooo generous and creative and your notebooks are just lovely and so thoughtful - love the girl scout notebook and the coffee notebook (LOVE that desgin with the half circle and buttons - i totally want to CASE that one!). You are so sweet to do that and I know that your presents will totally be treasured!!!! You totally rock!!!

Sending you big hugs!
Sankari :)

Gina Lindsay said...

What a sweet thing to do. I love, love, love the buttons on the coffee one, but both are very cute.

Stephanie said...

So sweet of you Siobhan!! Love that girl scout image :) Makes me think Thin Mints

Anonymous said...

I was hoping you would post a pic of the adorable notebook you made me. It is super cute. I take it everywhere. I'm usually going "look at this cute notebook my friend made for me".

Thanks for the treat it was so sweet.

Hey, I'm a poet! LOL

Dawn said...

These are just co beautiful! If this is the first time you have done altered projects... you CANNOT tell at all! wonderful work

Saved By Grace said...

Very cute creations...anyone would be so...lucky to receive one.

Anonymous said...

I love the buttons on this Sio. I am in a button phase right now. How did you adhere the buttons? Just curious. Can I CASE this?

Grace said...

Wow! You really did a great job with these notebooks!!! I can't believe you hadn't altered anything before!!! I am absolutely in love with the coffee one!!! Right up my alley there!!! Great work!!!

Anonymous said...

Nice job for someone that hasn't "altered" before. I love both books - especially the buttons on the coffee book - how they follow the circle.

Holly said...

Siobhan, these are both so beautiful! I wish I would have known about that post so I could have entered! Ha! Those are so awesome - great work!

Louise F NZ said...

These are so cute, and I love that you took the time to make notebooks that suit their personalities!

scubasubie said...

great books! the buttons are cutetouch - but so are the girl scouts. how creative!

katiesniche said...

What adorable notebooks! I love all the buttons on the second one! They'll be treasured I'm sure!

thescrapmaster said...

Those are so cute and I bet they loved getting them.

gale said...

The notebooks are so cute!! I love the buttons on the 2nd one and what a good girl for not leaving your button holes blank! lol

laos348 said...

These are so great! I bet the recipients loved them. I really like the button edging on the second one - the layout and colors are wonderful.

Mama Schroeg said...

I love coming to your blog! You are so talented! I finally posted the book you made me!! WOO HOO! SO happy! Thank you, Siobhan!

Kim said...

These are awesome!! The recipients are going to LOVE them!! My favorite is the coffee one, but I'm a coffee addict so I guess that makes sense that it's my favorite, huh? Great job!

Tlbran said...

Cute notebooks! They are so creative and fun! Love the Girl Scout image you used and the buttons was such a great touch to the coffee notebook

Naomi said...

Oh! Well, you know I LOVED mine! I can't make myself write in it, my DH made fun of me about that! It's just too pretty! The other one is great too! And my Pocky sticks are almost gone. Wonder if I can find more online??? My kids saw them yesterday, and I have had to share ever since...LOL.

Jennifer Schmidt said...

Wow! These are amazing! Such beautiful work, I can't believe you've never done that before!

Dell said...

I love your notebook creations. Both are awesome. You brought great Girl Scout memories back to me with the first one.

Dell

Diane Noble said...

These are both just adorable. What great gifts. Designed beautifully and love the button embellies. What a blessing to receive them.

peggysue said...

Seven kids? Seven? And she doesn't borrow them, they're all hers? Wow. What a sweet gesture for you to make those notebooks. That one with the coffee cup and the little swirly and buttons, that rocks!

kat9 said...

So cute. I love the 3 little girl and I thing the books are a great idea.

Jess said...

I love this stamp set..Wow... I am loving your books. :)