Altered Composition Book Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Altered Composition Book Blog Hop!  After you finish seeing my creation you can scroll down to the bottom of this post for some blog candy (a give away item) and you can follow the rest of the great folks in the hop so you can see what they made. 🙂  I hope you enjoy it!

I took this boring composition book (found in any office supply store) and traced it’s shape onto a piece of cardstock.  Then I cut it out. 🙂

I’ve altered other composition books see HERE and HERE, but this is the first time I’ve used Mod Podge to do it.  You know what?  It’s my favorite way to make them now.  I used that sponge brush and rubbed Mod Podge all over the cover.  I used a sponge brush in my last post too.  I love those things and I buy them in bulk.

Once the notebook was covered in Mod Podge, I laid down the cardstock I’d traced and cut.  I was going to use my Brayer roller to flatten it out, but I couldn’t remember where I’d put it.  Instead, I turned my Mod Podge bottle on its side (with lid tightly sealed) and rolled and rolled until the paper was nicely stuck and bump and bubble free.

Next, I used my Cricut Expression 2 and the Cricut Forever Young cartridge to cut that pretty silhouette.  It’s cut at 7.5″ (hence the above photo).

I used things I had laying around.  Those blue flowers?  I’ve had them for years.  So happy I could make use of them!  That white background?  Cut with the Silhouette for a bunch of cards I started making, but never finished.  Piece of paper down the middle?  A scrap.  The ribbon and beading?  Well, that’s some ribbon and beading I have, LOL! I used Beacon Adhesive’s Fabri-Tac to glue both kinds of ribbon.

I created that sentiment on my computer (from the song “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera) and printed it onto cardstock vellum.  It was a good choice since it is easy to see through, but sturdy for the printer.  I didn’t make that flower, but I wish I could claim it!  LOL!  I did create the matching pen.  I talk about how I make matching pens in this post and add another tip in this post.  I had to add that pretty bling on the right which I picked up at the last craft show I attended (and I’ll be getting some more next week at CKC in Charlotte, NC…oh yeah!)

Lastly, I tied tulle around the front cover so it would look super pretty AND so the pen would have a place to live.  I hope you enjoyed my creation!

Your next stop on the hop is Abbey!  You can see the whole list at the bottom of this post.

TIME FOR A GIVE AWAY!

It’s a set of Joy’s Life All Around Sentiments stamps & 2 punches!!  These stamps are made to work with 1″ and 1-1/2″ circle punches!  The winner will get these stamps and these Marvy 1″ & 1-1/2″ circle punches!  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post.  I’d love it if you’d “LIKE” me on Facebook too!  The link is to your left. 😉

AND THE WINNER IS:

lillian7419 Says: August 19th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
How delightful is this??!! I adore altering books and this gives me such great inspiration! And thanks for a chance at your generous blog candy as well.

Follow the links below to see some great creative ideas for altering composition books!  From what I hear, there’s some great blog candy too!  (That means people are giving some fun goodies away.  Woo hoo!)

Joy – https://www.joyslife.com – YOU ARE HERE
Abbey -http://www.2ndhandstamps.com
Amanda – http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com
Jin – http://underacherrytree.com
 Julie- http://www.cricutchick.blogspot.com
 Kyle – http://thegreencricut.blogspot.com
 Lynda – http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com
 Margie – http://bellabugcreations.blogspot.com
Martha – http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com
 Melissa – http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com
Tammy – http://tammyjennings.blogspot.com
 Theresa – http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

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167 Comments

  1. Just finished the hop. I’m so inspired now to do a few altered books now. Such beautiful designs. Smooches… Felicia – frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

  2. Wow,Wow, Wow, made it through the hop, wonderful ideas and inspiration. TFS but I must give a shout out to Kyle is album is simply amazing, again thank you again for all the wonderful ideas. [email protected]

  3. Your sweet daughter will totally love this! I follow you on FB and check your blog every day for inspiration. How do you think I learned to decorate with vinyl? Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.

  4. heatherruf says:

    LOVE the notebook! Makes me want to go alter a bunch! Awesome giveaway!

  5. Very pretty! I think I might have to lift this. I know a little girl who would LOVE it!!

  7. bunnyvance says:

    Beautiful! I love it! I just started making these and they are sooo much fun! Just got some new inspiration from yours!
    Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!
    Bunny Vance

  8. OH MY GOSH Joy – I am so glad I found you.
    LOVE LOVE LOVE your altered book…. NICE

  9. jksmitley says:

    I bought a bunch of composition books when they were 20 cents and already have the mod podge…I plan to use them like the “smash books” that are out now. For journaling the every day stuff and little things I find inspiring or I want to remember. Now to only find the time…:) Thanks for the idea!

  10. Great idea for a blog hop. I alter composition books often for craft shows and am loving the inspiration. TFS

  11. I am a notebook junkie of all types! What a great way to personalize the look! TFS

  13. scrappingrandma says:

    really neat…Never done anything like this but now I am convinced to give it a try..Thanks for the chance to win…

  14. Thanks Joy for a wonderful idea! I am going to make this one for my friends daughter sweet 16 as her sign in book! How cool is that Idea. Then her guest could leave her little messages in the book and she will treasure it forever!

  16. LOVE your altered book!!! Too cute!!! TFS and thanks for the great giveaway! 🙂

  17. This is beautiful! I love the pretty girly colors and all the bling. You’re inspiring me to make one of my own!

  18. Nichole C says:

    Very pretty! I didn’t know what Mod Podge could be used for, so thanks for another great idea.

  19. Amazing what can be done with all the leftover bits we have laying around. You’ve inspired me to pull out the scrap box and see what I can do. misha_113 at yahoo dot com.

  20. I love the image and the saying you chose for this one…really pretty.

  22. very elegant look. Covered a TON of these last year in my daughters class but with fabric. what a chore!

  23. Love it!! I am going to try to make one this weekend, thanks for the inspiration! Charlotte

  24. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I am new to your blog and the world of paper crafting, but I am loving every minute of it. I’m going to Hobby Lobby to stock up! Keep it coming, Joy 😀

    1. Welcome Beckie W & thank you for the sweet comment! 🙂
      ~Joy~

  25. Wow this is a cool idea love the way you have made this. Beautiful. thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win
    [email protected]

  27. baboo7192 says:

    And to think…I laughed at my hubby when he bought not one box but two boxes of these composition books!!! That’s like 40 books for a dime per book! I started covering one but got stuck as to how I’m going to decorate it! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!:)Now I have to go apologize to my husband:)!!! 😀

    ~Vanessa W
    baboo7192 at gmail dot com

    1. Vanessa W,
      That’s hilarious! I’m glad you got some inspiration for all those books, but I’m sorry you have to go apologize. 😉 LOL!
      ~Joy~

  28. What a gorgeous book I just love it! I’m getting the supplies this weekend and giving this a try. Janet
    janlmil at yahoo dot com

  29. I want to thank you for such a cool blog hop everyone did such an amazing job great to see all the hard work.
    thanks for sharing and for the chance to win such cool blog candys
    [email protected]
    new follower

  30. Oh this book looks so much better than it did, love the cuts you used.
    Kim xXx

  31. One of the prettiest composition books I have ever seen. I am now a registered friend and I am going to go to fb to say hi!

    1. Judy J,
      Thank you so much!! 🙂
      Super Hugs,
      ~Joy~

  32. What great timing – my granddaughters are coming this weekend to decorate this books! I will definitely try out the mod podge. Thanks!

  34. Another fabulous project. Very creative in using leftover supplies. Very inspiring.

  35. scrapbooknut67114 says:

    Awesome project! Thanks so much for sharing your creative ideas and your fabulous talents.

    scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com

  36. Very pretty! Thanks for the chance to win.

  37. Oh my Joy, I just love your super girlie book, and all the details you added are fabulous.. Thanks for the photo tutorial too..

  38. Beautiful composition book, love the tulle accent.
    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dot com

  39. What an awesome idea for a hop! I am loving this project! My kids have to have a comp book for school and they are always trying to find different ones so they arent the same all the time. My daughter is going to love doing this!!! Thanks for the idea and how to!
    Theresa
    [email protected]

  40. slay4angel says:

    What a beautiful notebook! Thank you for the chance to win.

  41. h2oprincess says:

    Great idea for the blog hop. Awesome journal. I already follow your blog – thanks for the chance to win.

  44. craftingcrazylv says:

    Just ordered my Cricut! Love this idea for my dd’s Christmas and Teachers gifts!!! Thank you!!!

  45. Just beautiful! I love Mod Podge! Thanks for hosting this great hop! Can’t wait to see the other projects! Thanks for the chance to win!

  46. Great alteration! Love the printed vellum.

  47. Wow I love this composition book!! Amazing!! I love the sentiment on the vellum!!

  48. Beautiful book!! I absolutely love the colors!! And I love the fact that you mostly used scraps!!

  49. Janette S. says:

    I adore you altered book – so pretty and so many elements that all come together. I have just begun to alter books but mine are simple in comparison!

    janetteschulte at comcast dot net

  50. I actually didn’t find you from the blog hop but because I am new to the design team at Frosted Designs and saw that you are sponsoring one of the prizes. WOW – so glad I found you! Your stamps are so fun, especially these “All Around” ones, and your work is amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to win and for sponsoring at Frosted Designs! Hmmmm, I think I’ll just go do the rest of this hop !!!
    http://www.teresajaye.blogspot.com

    1. Hi there TeresaJaye! I’m so glad you found me. 🙂 Thank you for your super sweet comment. 😀 I hope you have fun hopping!
      ~Joy~

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