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Tim Holtz Mini Book #1

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Tim Holtz Mini Book #1
Group:Tim Holtz Addicts
Swap Coordinator:AsAlwaysAngela (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts 
Number of people in swap:11
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:April 20, 2011
Date items must be sent by:May 25, 2011
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This swap was inspired by THIS TIM DEMO. I saw this and I just knew I had to make one. And guess what... it was so much fun I just had to share it with all of you! Because I had so much fun I'd like to make this a series- some will have themes, some won't, but the point will always be to enjoy creating!

The details: You will create ONE mini book following the directions given in Tim's tutorial. You do NOT have to use TH paper as your base or tissue paper as your binding. However, your mini book does have to be reminiscent of a Tim Holtz style (think TH style embellishments, grunge, retro, shabby vintage, distressed, etc...). So really, you don't technically have to use any products of his as long as it is in one of his styles. Your book is to be a completed project! (For example: embellished, stamped, etc...)

For this first swap I will leave the theme SENDERS CHOICE (it doesn't even have to have a "theme")! That way we can all figure these out and have fun playing around with them this first time around without having to worry much about anything else. I promise these are really easy and actually relaxing to make! I hope you'll all join in!

If you have any questions please feel free to PM me!

Discussion

AsAlwaysAngela 04/ 3/2011 #

I have uploaded more photos of this book in my FLICKR. I have not embellished this book in any way yet. I have only finished the basic assembly. Ok... and added some Perfect Pearls Mists... I couldn't help myself. LOL.

iGirlZoe 04/ 4/2011 #

I've just watched the video... COUNT ME IN! How fun! I have the Lost & Found paper stack, so I am off to choose my paper. Great swap idea. :-D

Lishmo 04/ 4/2011 #

I haven't made one yet, but I did watch the video - I think I can do that. I'll practice on one today, looks like fun. :)

And, just for my clarification, we ARE embellishing it and tucking things into the book's pockets, right?

AsAlwaysAngela 04/ 4/2011 #

@Lishmo ..Oh, yes!! I will go ahead and edit the description to clarify that we are definitely embellishing this book and making it a completed project. Welcome to the swap!!

TurtleLove 04/ 4/2011 #

I just love this book...and think I will join but I don't have tissue tape so I am going to play around with other things first. GREAT IDEA!

Lishmo 04/ 4/2011 #

Just got one made. Awesome. Wow, if I can do it....

I'm not usually very good at making little books, but this one was easy. And even though they are easy to make, they look really good.

AsAlwaysAngela 04/ 4/2011 #

Yeah, I was surprised too how easy it was! I've actually been playing around with the sample one I made... adding stuff and distressing it... it's really fun! I've never made any kind of mini book or album before this.

starrgazer 04/ 4/2011 #

I just hosted this swap in another group. These books are so cute! I have two of them on my Flickr. :)

crescendo 04/ 4/2011 #

OOOOh I JUST came home from Michaels where I found that Seasonal Paper Stash pad for $7.99 on clearance, whooooot!

crescendo 04/ 4/2011 #

OMG I keep pausing the video to come back here to squeel, I JUST also got that Martha Stewart score board he is using for $9.99, it is on sale today only at Michaels!!!!! ok, somebody fan me...I am getting all verklempt

AsAlwaysAngela 04/ 5/2011 #

LOL @crescendo .. I love the MS score board! Good find!

Lishmo 04/ 5/2011 #

I made four more books today. They are sooo easy with the Martha Stewart scoring board.

( I will be keeping my fingers crossed for a Halloween book swap )

iGirlZoe 04/ 5/2011 #

Oooh let's have a Halloween in June Mini Book swap! :-)

paperfairys 04/ 6/2011 #

OMG! Hell yeah ... im in ( hyperventilates ) ;)

TurtleLove 04/ 7/2011 #

Has anyone noticed that some papers are not a true 12x12? If so how are you adjusting for this?

Lishmo 04/ 7/2011 #

The book I made for the swap is okay, but yeah, some of the others I made seem a bit wonky. I've just tried to snip them into shape with scissors.

AsAlwaysAngela 04/ 8/2011 #

I guess you could always trim it down a little bit to a point where you can get exact tri-measurements. It is mini after all. LOL. And yes... I'll be sure to host a Halloween one!!! (My favorite holiday)!

LeosMom4Life 04/11/2011 #

I am so in to ! I made the book last night now just need to embelish it ! Yeay !!

phillyzee 04/17/2011 #

I am in love with these "little books"!!!!! Thank you so much for posted the link for 'how to'. I have made 3 and working on embellishing 1 of them for this swap. So much fun!!

phillyzee 04/18/2011 #

OK, my book is finished and ready to mail out!!!! I am really pleased with the results!

iGirlZoe 04/20/2011 #

I made my book last night using my Scor-Pal which only scores to 6 inches! It was a little more tricky but I just LOVE the way the mini book takes shape suddenly. I am definitely going to invest in the Martha Stewart 12x12 score board. Thanks so much for posting the video and arranging the swap Angela.

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