Friday, October 26, 2012

Altered Journal Blog Hop Oct. 26th



Welcome to our Altered Journal Blog Hop! If you arrived here from Robin's blog, you are on the right track! If you happened to stumble upon this hop, you can begin hopping at our host, Melissa's blog.

Our sponsor for this hop is :


She is donating two Cuttlebug embossing folders and ten Colorbok embellishments! You must comment on everyone's blog for a chance to win.

Now, on to my project :



I altered a composition book for my teenager. All the papers and elements -- with the exception of the purple ribbon -- are all from Echo Park's Chillingsworth Manor collection. My daughter selected the papers and elements she wanted me to use. I did the rest. This is actually a pretty quick project to throw together!

This composition book has unlined pages, and my teenager plans to use it to record sketches and ideas.  I asked her what she would write on the first page or what she thinks she might sketch first. Spoken like a true teenager, she looked at me, shrugged, and said, "I don't know". LOL The main thing is that she's happy with it. I'm sure it will be put to great use.

Your next stop is Maria's blog. Here is the lineup just in case you get lost along the way!


  1. Melissa -http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com
  2. Ashley W - http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com
  3. Jenn J - http://scraphappensembellishit.blogspot.com/
  4. Robin C - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
  5. Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
  6. Robin S. - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
  7. Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
  8. Maria Matter - http://JoyfulStamper.blogspot.com
  9. Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com
  10. Sandra ~ http://merritt-vergaray-connection.blogspot.com/ 
  11. Rachelle~http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com
  12. Sharon ~ http://faithhopecherrytea.blogspot.com 
  13. Shawnee ~http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com
  14. Pam L. ~ http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/
  15. Suzanne - http://www.zannieberry.blogspot.com
  16. Cathie~ -http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/

23 comments:

  1. Love this book! I love the Paper.. don't you just love the shrug answer lol.... Thanks for sharing and taking the time to be part of this hop!

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  2. love your journal....its awesome

    Cathie
    Scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  3. What a great journal! I like the papers you used! bbiswabic@new.rr.com

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  4. this is very cool... love the papers choices...
    adventureofthecreativemind.blogspot.com

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  5. luving the purple against the backdrop newsprint & bunting swag - great effect!
    thx for sharing your inspy :)

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  6. I love that you also created your journal for your daughter..
    You did a great job!
    Rachelle

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  7. What a cute journal and perfect for this time of year

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  8. I love, love the papers you used for your journal! Great work.

    Robin
    scrapdiva2011@gmail.com

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  9. Great job on your altered journal! It sounds like your teenager loves it already! TFS!

    ~Ashley
    proudusmcwife@gmail.com
    http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

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  10. Love this! Love the Halloween paper!!!
    <3 Pam
    MzLavr2sCreations@live.com

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  11. love your journal!!! just signed up as your newest follower. HOpe that you will visit/follow me at http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
    robin

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  12. I love your journal and the fact that you let your daughter pick out the supplies! The banner is my favorite part!

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  13. This is such a beautiful sketch journal. I love your daughter's response. She sounds like my son. But I know she will make beautiful sketches in it and think of you when she does.

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  14. That's awesome!!! I love that it's something that you and your daughter come together to make. Thanks so much for sharing.


    racincrafts at aim dot com

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  15. Great project !! Love the papers you used !

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  16. What a cute Halloween journal.
    Right in the spirit of the Holiday.
    Thanks for such a lovely blog hop.
    Mary

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  17. Your teenager has great taste! I love this!
    Again happy to hop with you!
    Connie
    http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

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  18. I just love the background paper -- your daughter must be very happy - no matter what she says :) TFS


    Lucy
    http://love2createitall.com

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  19. Love it! So cool and love the background paper!

    Susie
    http://scrappyrandomness.blogspot.com/

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  20. Fun journal, great design.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  21. what a fun design Dena, love EchoPark papers!!
    hugs

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