Sunday, October 10, 2010

Birthday Bling



Tomorrow is my friend Ella's birthday and though she has a main present from me ... I like to give little 'extras' as a surprise ... one of the things she needed was a new note book and I love to make or alter note books .... But the one I bought was just too pretty to cover and it was also so very appropriate ... she loves to shop! My best shopping buddy in fact ... and she loves a bit of bling ... So I decided to 'bling' up the note book and this is the result ...



Ok ...  so I should have taken a picture before I altered it ( duh! ) but I guess you can see the added bits ... anything that sparkles, shines and of course the lace, ribbon, buttons and doily (courtesy of Chriss) ....
are all added ... and I decided to carry on the same theme for her card ... well, sort of ... 


I am truly loving this stamp set from Crafty Secrets ... and it was available here in the UK! You get a lot of stamps in one set too...
So now I have a lot of wrapping to do before tomorrow ... and before I forget ... take a look at the gift bag ... Shop bought ... well,  for £1 I certainly could not have made it better ...


Till soon

Ros




13 comments:

Stella said...

Ella is a lucky girl with a friend like you. I love your notebooks and I am so so happy with the one you made for me. (Ahhhh the blue colors in it....)
This is beautiful. I love the Crafty Secrets stamps. You did a fabulous job with them.
The notebook and card are both breathtaking...
And the gift bag is definitely a bargain.
Have fun tomorrow!XXX

Anonymous said...

Lucky girlfriend...she's going to L.O.V.E. all that sweetness...I know I would :D

HUGS ~victoria~

Deb Hickman said...

What a great idea,love what you've added to the notebook,it looks fab. Beautiful card,your friend will be thrilled. xxxx

Unknown said...

these cards are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!

Lynnda said...

wow Ros... what can I say... they are all stunning and beautiful... love them all ... Lucky Ella..im sure she'll be thrilled...xx

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Lots of shabby goodies here, lucky Ella! Happy Birthday to her!

cnelson said...

All these creations are so elegant and GORGEOUS!

Unknown said...

Oh wow Ros, your friend Ella's going to ADORE all the things you made for her! She'll have a wonderful birthday, no doubt! They're all exquisite gifts! Ira

Lori said...

Your friend will love these! Love all the bling!

Mina said...

wow what a fantastic gift and card for your friend Ros and so beautifully made...stunning work
Mina xxx

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful card Ros! That shimmery heart is so eye catching! I am sure your friend will cherish this!

Tatanky said...

I like the whole set, bag, card, notebook ! It all matches perfectly...yeah those stamps are gorgeous :D

Heather Rogers said...

LOVE how you collage everything so well. This is the sweetest present. Love the altered book for her. I bet she loved it. :)