I recently entered a swap where the theme was to make a material notebook cover for our secret partners. Mine has been received by my partner in America so I can reveal it now. (Before the wail goes up from the Derby Division, yours is on its way).
Wendy gave me a list of likes and dislikes to work from. I was told bright colours and solids were ok and the fabric needed to be washable. Also embroidery would be fab. The notebook was needed to take to work and be big enough to write ideas down in and maybe sketch. Must be able to be latched closed. No baticks and definitely no grays. Overall must be a cheerful theme.
So here is what I made. A red linen cover with embroidered butterflies (cut from the linning material) and closed shut with a metal fastner hidden behind a matching button.
I'm pleased to say that Wendy liked her cover and that it ticked all the boxes for her.
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31 comments:
Oh wow this is stunning,your swap partner must have been thrilled with it.xxx
Hi Mrs A, What a great idea and a brilliant note book cover you have done and l like the place to store your pen abolutely stunning xx
ah love it Mrs A. and really love the way you used the butterflies very cheery! Shaz in Oz.x
That really meets all the recipient's needs. It is always hard doing a commission and you really rose to the occasion. Love the butterfly used for securing the pen..just brilliant.
xxx
Fab note book cover, love the complimentary lining and the butterfly pen holder is a brilliant touch too x
Coo Mrs A, this is absolutely fabulous! Love the way the inside echoes the outside of the cover, and the pen holder is such a fabby idea! Brilliant.
Err, shouldn't you be supervising construction though? Or is it all done wiv nuffin' to worry about? :)
Hugs, Di xxx
This is just lovely! Your swap partner must be so happy to have received this. Fabby!
Good evening Mrs .A! What a gorgeous creation you have made! Absolutly stunning! Love the pretty butterflies!Have a wonderful evening! Hugs and sunshine
Your swabpartner must have been very pleased with that gorgeous creation, Mrs. A...lovely butterflies!
Greetings from Switzerland!
xxx Margreet
I think this is beautiful and I'm not wailing! The butterflies on the outside are stunning. X
AWESOME idea for a project and you did a great job on it! :) Thanks for joining us at ABAC :) :)
Wow, that's is lovely Mrs A, the butterflies are beautiful and love the way you have used one for the pen holder.
What a lucky swap partner you have :)
Big hugs xx
Lovely cover there Mrs A. No flies on that one ey!!
I don't live far from Derbyshire if you look at a small map!! Very large hint there OK?!!!
xx
AWESOME, Mrs. A!!!!! LOVE the liner fabric and the pen holder is brilliant!
Hugs
Bernie
What a fabulous cover and that lining is exquisite! Thanks for joining us at Lexis hugs Susan x
Gosh this is gorgeous Mrs A ! What a fantastic idea ! I love the butterfly holding the pen ! Brilliant ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine
Oooh its lovely!
Love your creation. I make a few of this type of book cover to give to family and friends at Christmas, your colours are so vibrant, and butterflies are so versatile, especially that one on the inside holding the pen. Wonderful!
Thank you for joining us this time at Lexi's Creations.
Love and hugs
Susan xxx
Hi Mrs A,
I will be putting the dragonfly pic in the shop tomorrow so please let me know if you're interested when you see size/price etc.
Thanks for your interest.
Hugs,
A x
Beautiful cover, the pen holder on the inside is a great idea.
Thank you for joining us at tioT's this time.
Yvonne
The notebook cover is darling. I really admire that you are very artistic in many mediums! Your blog is a joy to visit.
Thank you for following my blog and the lovely comments!
Good morning. I have not uploaded the dragonfly pic on the picture shelf over in the shop so have a look and email me at wipso@toucansurf.com
if you want me to put your name on it.
http://sisterscraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk/
Thanks,
A x
Gorgeous creation.
Thank you for joining us at Lexis Creations.
Hugs Julie x
So wonderful to see a project using fabric! Love the cheery colour scheme and design features such as the hidden closure and that fab butterfly pen holder. Great work.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at ABAC and I do hope you'll join us again soon.
Juliax
What a wonderful gift! I love those pretty butterflies and the red linen cover! Very bright and cheerful!
This is so pretty, Mrs A! Your recipient wanted bright and it certainly fits the bill! Beautiful sewing, lovely pretty fabric and your pen holding butterfly is genius! Thank you for all of the lovely comments you leave on my blog! Hugs, Lesley
Hi there Mrs A. so very glad boys are coming out of rehab my boys will be glad indeed and privately I am wondering if it was you needing the break!
Oh, and looking forward to seeing your kookaburra you are very adventurous! My desk has not changed since Wed. shot except excess cleared away and the pictures are sitting there waiting for me to be inspired - want to use things I dont have so trying to think what can use instead of them as not going to buy anything!! Love Shaz in Oz.x
Hi Mrs A
This is brilliant!!
Love the fact that it can be changed over from one book to another and the pen holder is genius!! Love it!!!
Hope you have had a good week.
Love Jules xx
Beautiful project! She's sure to love it. Love the idea of the pen holder on the inside cover. Thanks for joining us at ABAC!
I love this! The colors are fabulous and the pen holder part is just so clever! I love it! Thanks so much for joining us at Anything But a Card!
Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Thanks so much for joining us at Challenges 4 Everybody and good luck..
Sandy :)
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