Last night I had a bit of a play and tried out the Faux Leather tutorial by Sheen Douglas. It was such fun to do and apart from the drying it did not take long this morning to finish it. I lined the back with a piece of fabric and after hand-stitching my pages I finished of my lovely little notebook, I'm sure you would all enjoy giving this technique a try and Sheena's folders are so amazing. I have now done a second one and waiting for it to dry. Hope you are All staying safe and my heart goes out to anyone stranded in the terrible floods down south. Better move and get the dinner sorted out. Time certainly flies when having fun. Hugs Rita xxxxx
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Great project Rita, would make a lovely gift too. Hazel x
This looks great. I watched the tutorial and really wanted to have a go but didn't have the Spray and Shine that is needed. xxx
This is fab Rita xx Jan
Brilliant project Rita, that is stunning, I love it.
What a fantastic gift for someone .
Sorry to hear Andrews op.has been postponed but better to be safe as far as BP is concerned.
Hugs
Patricia aa
Your notebook looks gorgeous , so sorry about the wait for the op. x hugs x trace x
Absolutelx gorgeous! Sorry about the OP being postponed, but glad you had a great day out! Hugs, Valerie
Beautiful work Rita, sorry about the wait for the op, it is very frustrating for both of you. I am going to have to get this embossing folder, I have the link to the tutorial in my email account so will go look at it in a moment, but I just love what you have created and I am hoping this EF is 5x7" and not A4 xx
Love your notebook Rita, it looks fabulous. Hope the blood pressure comes down soon and Andrew can get his op. Carol x
Sorry to hear about Andrew's op. It must be so frustrating. Hope he is in a better situation soon. Love the book Rita. I saw the demo and thought it looked great, and now you've proved it too. Huge hugs to you both, Jenny x
Sorry to hear about the op. Hope Andrew is in a better situation really soon. I think your journal is amazing. Well done!
I am sorry to about the delay to Andrew's op, but best to be safe. I saw Sheena do this too but I have to say, I think yours looks even better! It really does look like soft leather. Can't wait to have a go at this now, my order for Kraft card arrived today, just need a trip to the Chemist now......... Hugs, Anne x
Sorry your dear hubbie's op is postponed - being ill is such an awful waiting game but hopefully op can be done next month. Recovery might be better too when it's a little warmer. Your notebook is fabulous Rita - the cover looks superb, must check out tutorial. Love your fabric linings too. Nicola x
Wow, Rita, it really does look like leather! It's beautiful. I'm going to have to try it out. I'm glad you had a fun day yesterday!
Absolutely gorgeous Rita, just love it, and the embossed design is beautiful
Sorry to hear that Andrews op has been put back, but the blood pressure has to be at a good level. I'm sure they'll get it sorted, but such a bind for your poor hubby whose no doubt phyced himselve up for it.
take care, hugs Kate x
This is just gorgeous,love the design.xxx
Oh, my word, Rita - your faux leather looks absolutely marvellous... will certainly check out the tutorial, thank you for the link. Love, love, love your book cover.
Sorry to hear Andrew's operation has been delayed... fingers crossed for next time.
Alison xx
Rita, I am sorry to read that Andrew's operation has been cancelled for the moment.
Such a fabulous appearance and perfect for a notebook. It looks so authentic!
Wishes
Lynne
Stunning book cover, such a wonderful gift to give. Annette x
this looks fabulous Rita - I'm intending to do this with my crafty ladies one week - need to have another go myself soon xx
It looks great! ( I'll hop over to the tutorial after this) I find the combination of making a cover and notebook perfect, maybe because I used to do a lot of needlepoint work... Have a good day, inky greetings, Gerrina
Wow Rita, what an amazing cover!! That looks like one wonderful technique, must check it out the result looks fantastic, LOVE everything about it.
Sorry to hear Andrew's op was postponed, hope it will work out next time, he must be disappointed!
This looks fabulous Rita, and thanks for the link - will definitely check it out.
Sorry DH's op was cancelled, hope it won't be for too long.
Avril x
wonderful background and so appropriate for that book!
great
bibiana
A fabulous cover Rita! I will certainly check out that technique. I am sorry to hear that your husband's operation was postponed - not easy for both of you. Hope the weather is improving for you - a lovely day here today. Jennie x
Wow, you've done a great job with this notebook, it looks great. I saw the tutorial the other day and have managed to buy some glycerine but that's as far as I've got. Seeing how wonderful yours has turned out has given me the umph to make a start on it.
Lorraine
This is awesome Rita and looks far better than what you can buy in the shops. Sorry to hear about hubby's op, hope he can get his BP down soon.
Have a great weekend sweetie.
Hugs
Cathy
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This is fantastic Rita I've bought my bottle of glycerin just haven't got round to trying this technique out yet! but yours is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! lots of huggles have a great weekend Sue xxx
Hi Rita, Sorry to hear about hubby's op being postponed. Your book looks amazing. I watched demo on the tv and already have my glycerin purchased and project planned. Hope you have a nice crafty weekend.
Julie x
Lovely leather notebook, wonderful textural piece and I love the texture from the embossing. Tracy x
Simply awesome, love the design, and it really DID look like leather. I'll check out that tutorial link and thanks for providing it. Glad you had a good day's outing, and hope the BP gets handled so that the knee can be fixed real soon. TFS & Hugs
Hi Mammy x your book cover is gorgeous :-) what a fabulous technique....looks so wonderful x
Hugs Annie x
Fabulous Rita! I think I'm going to give this a go too - it looked so exciting to try and if this is anything to go by will be worth the effort! Sorry to hear about Andrew's op being postponed, Chrisx
WOW, WOW, WOW Love it Rita... the book cover is AMAZING... I must try this...Thank you so much for the link....FANTASTIC work and Brilliant inspiration for us all.... Hugs May x x x
This journal is off the charts WOW!!! It really does look like leather! FABULOUS work!
Beautiful cover. It looks like a leather! Great.
Really thought I had left a comment on this Rita, although sometimes I think when doing it on the IPad I am too quick leaving the page so maybe it doesn't connect properly. But I love this notebook and the technique, so clever, in fact I have bought the glycerin to have a go. TFS xx
I've just found your lovely blog and project for the faux leather book cover via Astid's blog - it's such a clever technique and your book cover looks gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your finished project and the original link too.
Your bit of a play is amazing Rita, haven't made a notebook yet but after seeing this I am going to have a go.
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x
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