Wednesday, 13 February 2013

WOYWW #193 Better late than never

 Good morning Wowers, this is my desk desk this morning, finally finished my glueless book.  This should have been finished last Thursday, but instead I got a stomach bug and didn't really feel like doing any crafting..  However now done, sorry but there are lots of photos.  If you are wondering what I'm on about go over to Julia's blog for details.
 The book is made up of  51/2 ins cards that I have coloured with only 3 colours of Distress  Broken china (not T. Glass as I said last week) Peeled paint and Chipped Sapphire.  I have used Distress Ink, stains and reinkers, to get various effects.



 Then used stencils to get the next layer.

 Next stamping as you wish


 Make up the pages as you want.
Pages are then bound with wooden skewers.
Then fibres wounds around to keep pages in place.  Therefore no glue.
This is the back and front of the book which I have used TH crackle glaze for another effect.  Hope you like and have a good day everyone.
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28 comments:

  1. Heathers Inspiration13 February 2013 at 09:00

    Fabulous project, So much detail. The colours and design are super x Happy WOYWW Heather # 62

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  2. Helen13 February 2013 at 09:20

    Your book is fabulous, sorry you were ill and delayed in making it. Have a good day. Helen, 2

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  3. Gibby Frogett 13 February 2013 at 09:24

    Absolutely adore your glueless book, had a packet of those wooden sticks for several years intending to use them like this - you have inspired me.. another one to add to my 'to do' list.. loved all your photos and instructions - thanks. Happy WOYWW to you and hope you feel better and have much better week...Gill x #64

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  4. Julia Dunnit13 February 2013 at 09:48

    It's a triumph! LOVE the cohesion that using the three colours brings to it - and of course, LOVE the three colours! What a great project, hope you're as pleased with it as you should be!

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  5. Neil13 February 2013 at 10:04

    Hi there. This is gorgeous. Love the colour scheme. Sorry not been commenting much lately.been really busy. Nice to see the tangled yarn mask used!
    Neil

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  6. Silvia(Barnie)13 February 2013 at 10:11

    Wow, that's a gorgeous project.

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  7. The House of Bears13 February 2013 at 10:47

    Your book is lovely, and it's so nice to see all the pages rather than just the cover. Thanks for visiting the bears this week.

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  8. Sandy13 February 2013 at 11:23

    So beautiful, love the color and the way you did the wonderful pages.. How clever to do it with wooden skewers and ribbons all look so wonderful. Thanks for the visit to my blog will be using that gesso very soon.
    Sandy :)

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  9. Neet13 February 2013 at 11:35

    What heavenly colours. I adore them. I call this a 'piano hinge book' or a 'skewer book'.

    You have made a lovely job of it as what name we give to it, so much so that I think you have inspired me to get my sprays out and do something.

    Thanks Francesca keep crafting.

    Hugs, Neet xx4

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  10. ria gall13 February 2013 at 12:03

    What a great book and thank you so much for explaining the glueless part of it as my brain was hurting trying to think how it was done.
    It is a good way of showing just how much you can do with only three colours.
    Happy WOYWW I hope you have a great day
    Ria #47

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  11. Eliza13 February 2013 at 12:16

    What a fantastic book I tried to get a close up of the binding process around the skewers and couldn't. Your work is stunning.

    Happy WOYWW
    Eliza 13

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  12. Laura13 February 2013 at 12:26

    Awesome book!!
    Happy WOYWW
    Laura
    81

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  13. Karin13 February 2013 at 12:26

    Your book looks fabulous and i love your colour combination.

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  14. Words and Pictures13 February 2013 at 12:35

    Completely fantastic handmade book, Francesca - I LOVE it! What a clever way to bind it, and your colour scheme works beautifully to create a great looking piece of art. Wonderful!
    Alison x

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  15. Unknown13 February 2013 at 14:17

    Fantastic book...so clever and a wonderful co our combo....congrats for your dress tag ,it is so so very elegant!

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  16. Spyder13 February 2013 at 14:30

    This is fabulous I love it and so clever, lovely colours too! Thanks for my snoop! Have a great crafty week! HaPpY WoYwW!!

    ((Lyn))#72

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  17. MvM-design13 February 2013 at 14:36

    Nice mini album!!
    Have a creative week!

    Hugs Marleen #11

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  18. susibee13 February 2013 at 14:43

    Fabulous book, love the colour combo.
    Happy WOYWW Susi #73

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  19. Winnie13 February 2013 at 14:51

    Soooo cool Francesca! This is the first time I have ever seen a book like yours using skewers! How fun! I have yet to try journaling but picked up Dina Wakley's book on it so hoping to try my hand at it soon. Thanks for the kind visit! Have a fun and inky day!
    Winnie#79

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  20. SandeeNC13 February 2013 at 17:15

    Cool Book, it turned out beautifully! Also congrats on the top pick, that dress form is gorgeous! Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and say hi, it's always appreciated! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥

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  21. Anneke13 February 2013 at 21:20

    Love your piano hinge book! The pages are awesome too. Lovely colors and design!

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  22. Alison Scott13 February 2013 at 22:37

    What a wonderful book. It looks fantastic. The colours are wonderful together.

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  23. okienurse13 February 2013 at 23:39

    Awesome book! I love the way it turned out. That blue color calls to the soul! Thanks for stopping by my desk this week and leaving a comment! Have a great week. Vickie #17

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  24. Gráinne14 February 2013 at 08:08

    This book looks absolutely stunning. Love the colors and the binding. Hope you're well again.
    Liebe Gruesse, Suzanne x

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  25. scrappymo!14 February 2013 at 18:56

    Your book is so lovely. Those skewered bindings are so very impressive!
    It is a work of art and truly is a work of the heart!

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  26. Roudi15 February 2013 at 13:16

    What a gorgeous book you've got here! LOVE the idea of the skewers!
    Congratulations on your top pick, too. So well deserved!

    Thank you for visiting me already. xx
    Hugs from Egypt,
    Roudi #61

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  27. mark gould15 February 2013 at 16:51

    Great to see the book finished, I love the front cover, the TH stamp is one of my all time faves, great colours and a great end result. x

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  28. Saxo Stamper15 February 2013 at 20:36

    This is wonderful, what a great idea and it looks super. I hope you are feeling better and over your bug !

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