Monday, June 27, 2016

Sherlock Holmes Notebook



Hi friends! This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog we have a tic-tac-toe theme. Maura made this fabulous grid for the challenge. Choose a line and use the three items in that line, or be adventurous and use all nine items. 



I like to carry a note/sketchbook with me, and they are fun to make too.

Layers of ink - Sherlock Holmes Notebook by Anna-Karin, with Evolution stamps by Tim Holtz
I picked the first row, and used sequins, gold and stamps on this notebook. When holding the cool Tim Holtz Evolution stamps in my hand, I got the idea that they would work great for a little homemade notebook. I like the Sherlock series with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, and the Evolution stamps with the cool sketchbook background work so well for a notebook where little details can be jotted down.  The stamps fit perfectly on the 4 x 6 Media Board in Dina Wakley's mixed pack. 

Layers of ink - Sherlock Holmes Notebook by Anna-Karin, with Evolution stamps by Tim Holtz
The board was first covered with gesso and I die cut bricks from the Mixed Media #3 set and glued to the background. The boards were painted lightly with Tumbled Glass and Iced Spruce. I stamped the images on Tim Holtz tissue paper with Jet Black ink and adhered to the gesso covered board with gloss Multi-Medium (one layer below and one on top).  When the tissue paper was dry, I added more paint. 'Constant attention' comes from a stamp on Tim's Dapper set

Layers of ink - Sherlock Holmes Notebook by Anna-Karin, with Evolution stamps by Tim Holtz
I also stamped the background with a Curiosity definition stamp and a grungy date stamp. 221 is of course Sherlock's address on Baker Street.

Layers of ink - Sherlock Holmes Notebook by Anna-Karin, with Evolution stamps by Tim Holtz
The metallic idea-ology pieces: a Sprocket Gear, Compass Coin, and a Game Spinner were coloured with Gold Alcohol Ink Mixative

Layers of ink - Sherlock Holmes Notebook by Anna-Karin, with Evolution stamps by Tim Holtz
The Typed Token was also covered with Gold Mixative. Here you can see the bricks in the background.

'Not all who wander are lost' is one of my favourite sentiments. It's by Tolkien. The sentiment was stamped on black cardstock, with the lightest of the three metallic inks included in Hero Art's Vintage Metallic Steel Ombre pad.

Layers of ink - Sherlock Holmes Notebook by Anna-Karin, with Evolution stamps by Tim Holtz
The sequins were also roughly coloured with gold mixative.

Layers of ink - Sherlock Holmes Notebook by Anna-Karin, with Evolution stamps by Tim Holtz
This is the back of the notebook, with Watson, and another sentiment stamp. The panels were also misted with Brushed Pewter and Tarnished Brass Mica Spray.

Layers of ink - Sherlock Holmes Notebook by Anna-Karin, with Evolution stamps by Tim Holtz
The inside pages were cut to size. You can add as many as you need.

Layers of ink - Sherlock Holmes Notebook by Anna-Karin, with Evolution stamps by Tim Holtz
I made holes with my Crop-A-Dile and set eyelets in the covers. Tim Holtz Mini Book Rings were used to bind the book. I see that I need to glue the sentiment strip down again.

I hope you will join us in our Tic-tac-toe challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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25 comments:

  1. The title got my attention. Can't wait to see the notebook! (I'm afraid you are having one of those days, sorry about that)

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    1. Yes, I by mistake scheduled it for the wrong time!

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    2. Lol. It still caught my attention and I came back. SOOOO happy I did. I LOVE this. Beautiful work!

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  2. I LOVE this book!!! (I loved that Sherlock series, too.) The color, the stamping, the gold just add up to outstanding!

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  3. I love your notebook, Anna-Karin! I love notebooks and have several that I've purchased because I liked the cover. This one would definitely be one I'd pick off the shelf and put in my collection. I love that Evolution stamp and all the texture you put on the cover. Amazing!

    Hugs,
    Cathie ♥

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  4. love it!! SO clever to use the stamps on front and back. Love the added gold sequence too!

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    1. Thank you so much Paula! It is such a fun stamp set. :)

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  5. very nice work.
    Love it
    Greets
    Alexa

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  6. How awesome! Yes, all of your deductive-reasonings can be compiled here! I am definitely a Sir ACD fan, and enjoy that specific series a lot. :) I really dig the way your sequins turned out!

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    1. Thank you Mimi!! That series is so clever. The sequins weren't gold at first, and looked a little out of place until I coloured them.

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  7. Stunning Sherlock notebook! This would be a great gift for a guy! Love the pops of gold :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  8. OOHH I LOVE this Anna-Karin! the whole Sherlock Holmes theme is brilliant and I love that you have his street number on there too ( We drove past this house on an open top bus a couple of weeks ago ;-))

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  9. I love the whole idea of Sherlock Holmes and Watson idea for the notebook! It looks amazing. The gold mixative really does give a lovely result on the metal and the little sequins are such a lovely touch. I think I may now need to invest in that set of stamps too...... I will never be rich! Anne xx

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  10. Your notebook is gorgeous! Anna-Karin. Love the great theme and the beautiful embellishments on it. :)

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  11. Anna-Karin, I love your Sherlock notebook!! The Tim images are perfect for it, and I am a big fan of Sherlock Holmes :) Great idea with the covers with the front and back views. I bet it will be fun to fill it up!

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  12. This is absolutely stunning, Anna-Karin - front and back - brilliant use of the new stamps and I simply love the colour tones. Beautiful! Thanks so much for welcoming me this month - it's been a joy to play alongside you and this amazing team.
    Alison x

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  13. fabulous project Anna-Karin...love the attention to detail...that yoy added 221 and hey who knew sequins would fit in so well with Sherlock Holmes...hugs kath xxx

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  14. What a clever project! I have a tender spot in my heart for Sherlock because there were always several "Sherlocks" walking around Baker Street when I lived in London for photo ops. This has that Sherlock vibe and I thought it was brilliant of you to use the back silhouette for the back of the notebook!

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  15. Love your idea to use these stamps for fthe fornt and back of your notebook! Colors and design are incredible and the touch of gold is a perfect addition to this project! Barbara

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  16. This is fabulous Anna-Karin, such a clever project and wonderful use of Tim's gorgeous stamps! It's definitely a feast for the eyes and the pop of gold is just the perfect finishing touch... :)

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  17. Fabulous project, Anna-Karin! Love it so much! The stamps are so cool and love the color palette you've chosen for this. Hugs, Sandra

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  18. This is absolutely amazing! What a great idea of using those stamps for a cover. The men are just perfect for that purpose and the back cover with theman from behind is such a great surprise! I love all the calm and vintage colors! Hugs, Marzena

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