Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Shabby Desk Diary

Hi there!
Well our weather has sure warmed up ... almost 11C (51F) - wet and dull but warmer ... So that's a good thing ...
Today I have a shabby desk diary to show you which is my DT project for this weeks' challenge over at Papercraft Star 
The challenge is to use a frame 


.. And my diary


I wanted a diary that was quite large ... so I could write all the anniversaries and birthdays in ... I had so much fun making this .. The best part is decorating the cover


Can you see the pretty frame? That and the postcards are from my embellishment box ... not sure where I got them ... The papers were all from my scrap box ... even the flower is made from pieces of fabric I had over


That gorgeous flower brad came from my friend Kirsty 
You can see just how thick this diary is ...


That's because I printed a page for each week and backed them onto thin card ... I made the pages on my computer and filled in the 'dates' afterwards ... took a while I can tell you!


My fellow DT members have lots more inspiration for you ... hop over to the Blog and take a look ... 
We do have a couple of new rules for our challenge - nothing major - so please bear these in mind when you play along ... I'm looking forward to seeing how you use your frames!

Thanks so much for visiting me
Have a beautiful day and keep safe

~ Ros ~






24 comments:

Sylvia said...

Love this notebook, Ros, especially the inside pages! Such a nice way to use your frame. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

LOVE this Ros!! I need to do something like this!

Deanne :)

Unknown said...

Gosh Ros, your notebook looks superb! I can see why you liked embellishing that cover so much, for it has turned out more than beautifully! Hugs, Ira
irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

Keren Baker said...

It's so pretty. Love all the mixed elements and that bunting? Just gorgeous! What a fab idea!

Astrid Maclean said...

Oh this is fabulous!!! Love, love, love all the different layers, - yummy shabby chic style!

Jinny Newlin said...

Oooo! Yummy! This is gorgeous and SO USEFUL! What a great idea, Ros!

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Wow, wow, wow!!! This is gorgeous Ros. Pure shabby chicness in its full glory. Love all the details, beautiful work my friend!

Sue Lelli said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS, Ros! LOVE the banner and that flower and your frame! STUNNING!

Unknown said...

I just love the shabby chic feel this has. It really is gorgeous.

Hugs~

Linda Breedlove said...

Wow, Ros... what a wonderful project... and your cover is beautiful!!!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Oh, this is so pretty Ros. Sweet image and your shabby diary is so nice.
All your layers are wonderful. Such a pretty project.

Tracy said...

Beautiful Ros! I love the soft colors, fabric and that frilly banner. Who wouldn't want to write in this! Hugs!

Heidi said...

Wow this is absolutely stunning!
Beautiful details:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Stella said...

Your diary is filled to the brim with lovely details. So elegant. Love that flower and yes...I have a place in my heart for banners... Good to see you made something for your personal usse. Your handmade gems are always for someone else. Good to read you keep this beauty for your personal use.
Miss you...XXXXXXX

Davi said...

Wow Ros your diary cover is really Gorgeous, love the flower and fun pennant!

Diane said...

This is so beautiful...a true piece of art....I can see why you love it..it is gorgeous!!

Sleepy Stamper said...

Wonderful project Ros! I just love that so many fun details came from your "scrap bos"! I love Shabby Chic style and I am just drooling over this beauty!

Hugs,
Anitra

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful Ros! Love the fabric flower and fun bunting!

Desire Fourie said...

Ros this is a gorgeous shabby chic diary cover you have created here. Love the soft colouring.
Thanks for letting me know that there is a limit at how many challenges one can enter with your entry at Papercraft Star. I did miss that rule. Apologies.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Sasha said...

Your desk diary is beautifully created, Ros. Such a clever idea...I love it! x

Anonymous said...

Wow gorgeous notebook! I like it!!!

Mrs Beez said...

A gorgeous project. So many fabulous details and thanks for sharing how you made the actually diary pages.

Michelle said...

AMAZING diary!!!! The banner and flowers are gorgeous!!! A masterpiece!!! Ros, your talents astound me!

Barbara said...

What a mega project! Love your diary!