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Friday, 13 April 2012

Mini book covers

This is a bit of work in progress as I have just done the covers but I wanted to show it anyway as it is an example of one of the things you can do with my freebies. For the front I used this week's freebie. The back will be coming your way next week....

Front cover

Back cover
First of all I printed the images onto tissue paper. The best way to do this is to take a piece of transparency film or acetate (A4 or 8.5/11"). Stick your tissue paper on to it with removable tape cut carefully to size if needed and run it through your printer on its best setting.

I then glued the printed tissue onto chipboard with Mod Podge. I had previously painted the chipboard with titan buff acrylic paint and inked with vintage photo distress. I love how the slight crinkling of the tissue adds a sort of crackle effect. I then inked the front cover further and added some stamping, shading and a butterfly. For the back I just inked a bit more round the edges, I may add more to it later.
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13 comments:

  1. Crafty Loops13 April 2012 at 18:56

    These are stunning. I love the crinkling affect. Lee x

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  2. unni's scrappeboble13 April 2012 at 23:00

    Wooooooooow, so many lovely things you have made :) Fabelous :)))

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  3. Immi13 April 2012 at 23:39

    Very nice! I love the texture that tissue paper gives!

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  4. Sarah14 April 2012 at 01:11

    So pretty! Thank you the tip for printing on tissue paper....I love that look.

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  5. Sandra Wright.14 April 2012 at 02:53

    Stunning,love the vintage look and the effect of the tissue.

    Sandie

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  6. Sandy14 April 2012 at 06:01

    Wow they are absolutely wonderful Astrid.
    Fantastic work. I love them. xoxo

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  7. craftimamma14 April 2012 at 07:16

    These are gorgeous Astrid and I too love the tissue paper effect. I love the muted softness of the images too. Stunning work!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  8. Anjas-Artefaktotum14 April 2012 at 12:56

    Gorgeous cover, love the vintage look.
    Have a nice weekend,
    hugs Anja

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  9. Chris14 April 2012 at 20:34

    So shabbily, vintagely, beautiful, Astrid. I love the crinkled effect of the tissue and the soft muted colour tones.

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  10. Martina15 April 2012 at 08:46

    Wow, amazing Astrid, I love this fabulous cover!!
    It is totally awesome my friend.

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  11. Ephemera15 April 2012 at 18:08

    Hi Astrid, how exquisite these are, would never have thought of printing on tissue paper, thanks so much for sharing the tip. Have a lovely evening. xx

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  12. Heather16 April 2012 at 01:31

    This is lovely! I never would have thought to print on tissue paper. Would it work to use cardstock instead of acetate? My printer won't feed acetate.

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  13. Sandie16 April 2012 at 11:36

    Must try this Astrid, never printed on tissue paper. Adore the appearance, and I cannot wait to see your finished mini book....

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