The Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge #6 Little Things ~meets~ Mini Album Makers MARCH Challenge...Tiny Typed Notes

    March. *sigh* March 2020 is definitely going down in History books for sure. I have a bit of a message out on that and if you haven't read it, you can read the post  CLICK HERE and rejoin this post by backtracking. If you're not interested; that's fine. The LORD knows each of us has our thoughts and anxieties during this time, and while historians will likely only write down the most prominent people's views, thoughts, and memoirs...GOD records ALL, right down to the least-known person in the entire world. That's good enough for me! So, if you're here for the craft only; let's get this tire rolling! 
This is one of those "2-fer-1" shots that ended up on both Challenges I am currently taking part in for this year: 


                                       The Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge #6 Little Things
                                                and Mini Album Makers MARCH Challenge

   I actually made this during the first week of March for Mini Album Makers Challenge, hoping to take it with us over Easter on our trip to see the younger set of kids up in Minnesota. But then, this Coronavirus19 spread around the world faster than we could blink. Before we were ready for it, things were closing down - including the ChiefHubby's job. He ended up with a long weekend off and we suddenly had time that was not in his original plant schedule for 2020. Knowing the details from the start (that's covered in the aforementioned message post), we took off to go see and hug that new Grandson in Red Wing! It was a good thing we did; as soon as we got home, the "Stay Home" orders were coming out quickly. So my procrastination of getting this crafted make posted was from sheer shock, I guess. But then, I am trusting that everyone else is feeling the same shock. In any case, the wait may have been a good thing because TFJB Challenge Blog Design Team came up with "Little Things" as their assignment for March 18-31. I took one look at their "littles" and was pleasantly surprised to see that this MAM make fit the bill!
     Before we hit the photos, let me assure you that I have another make coming to enter for TFJBChallenge. I just can't allow my new stuff to not be used. Why, that's simply unheard of!!  ;)
And now...LET'S DO THIS!

Since we're putting off any unnecessary shopping for the time being,

I sure am glad I did buy this Paper Studio Farmstack a few months back!

While the newer Tim Holtz paperie finds their way to the stores and stocks near me,

this stack has willingly stood up to meet my ArtMuse's needs. 

And she's grateful...very!

Again, I am using Eileen Hull's awesome Passport Die...if you don't have this die,

it's VERY worthy to add to your wish list- at the TOP of your list.

Yep; it IS that cool!

Copy Paper is used for each "signature" or group of blank die cut sheets

that form the inside book pages of a BLANK notebook.

I cut mine by the 'stack full' which is probably about 10 sheets, or less, at a time. 

Regular Copy Paper comes in colors of all kinds- check out your Staples or Office Depot.

I prefer to use the white or the linen shades for my books. 

I'll probably give other colors a whirl later this year, though.

Just remember that colored sheets are a bit thicker than normal copy paper,

so you will need to adjust your amount during die cutting- for the sake of your machine.

I die cut all the basics for 2 books and sanded all the papers on one side.

The other side didn't matter as my base boards were all cut from MAT BOARD.

I used Glossy Accents to adhere the 'blues' to both sides of the Mat Board pieces.

For those who aren't in on the Mini Album Makers Challenges, you can see the post here

Lyla's Prize for January MAM Challenge

For those who already follow MAM- this was the January Prize that I received in the mail...

THANK YOU, Design Team!!

As I said in February; I wanted to use it soon... and here we are:

I chose AALL & CREATE's Stencils #49 and #61 to use on this project...

#49 came first- onto the outside of the two books' fronts.

You'll notice that I did NOT stencil it all the way. I wanted a PARTIAL stenciling.

I have always USED my workstation to the fullest: hammering, or cutting...

I have blocks of wood for the roughest stuff, but I'm used to putting my table to USE.

So making the stencil on the covers AFTER putting it together was already the plan.

It's just the way I work. So I stenciled, embossed, and then repeated until I got

the partial look I wanted. You'll notice WHY this look more in the next pic: 

See those lines under the floral part?

I wanted those lines but NOT embossed.

If you pinch this to look closer, you'll see that the look fades away

as it gets closer to each book's binder.

Now for AALL & CREAT Stencil #61

(Yes, there was this same pattern in a shorter collage version on #49 up above.)

I couldn't let the books go without using these on the inside covers,

I also used the typewriter keys stamp from the Tim Holtz Stamp Set CMS226 Documented.

I actually had these cut first, but for the sake of the tutorial here, it's listed later.

Layering the tiny typewriter,

TH Movers & Shapers Die Mini Vintage Telephone & Vintage Typewriter Set

along with the TH Base Plate Die (for Movers & Shapers Mini Sets),

using TH 8x8 Corestock Paper,

I gave each layer a coat of Glossy Accents to adhere and give the overall look.

Taking a pic of the TH Distress Inks and Oxide Inks helps you keep track of what you used,

as well as the tools you used- like my TH Tissue Tape Dispenser and roll

of "Symphony" (the Dictionary roll of the twin Tape package).

A couple of TH Type Charms

H for younger Teacher Daughter, Holli, up in Red Wing. She grabbed up an old LOVELY working

typewriter during one of our "Route 61" yard sales they have each year.

Yeah, she grabbed it up from under my nose while I was trying to decide

where to put it at in MY house, the little girl turd. lol!

A- for Bestie BJ Army. I had a hard time trying to decide on ONE CHARM or THREE??

Three just looked too heavy, and I was out of Bs and Js. The A won out.

The gold set of sealers was a bargain steal from Hobby Lobby in early February.

My last visit out. For NOW anyway.

And HEEEEERE's the MAKE!

1) I used an IdeaOlogy Alpha Parts Framed for sentiments on each book's front. 

The very last 2 of such in my stash- save for the numbers and arrows.

2) Yes, that seal set on the right side book is intentional.

I did the first book on the left, then did the right side book and it was so fun,

I did it again. That second layer looked a bit like a ROSE, so I added another layer!

It's different, yet cute!

Backsides

Perspective to see the 2 signatures of each book.

I used white string this time- needlepoint string- and liked the results!

Inside Front Covers...

Inside Back Covers

          And there we be, friends! This book was made at the start of what we hoped would be
a virus that was contained in one place. And during the two weeks these sat on my desk waiting to 
be photographed and posted, then given out...it seemed to be the least of my concerns at the time.
But, like the "Toilet Paper Fiasco of 2020", we all need to be able to laugh and stay busy with things that keep us healthy in all around ways, as well as CONNECTED to each other in this time of 'distancing'. So it finally got my butt in gear. And I'm hoping to push myself more, once again, and get busy LIVING....and CRAFTING!!
          
                            I hope you'll take a peek into both of these sites...
                 
                                              The Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge Blog
                                      which is Sponsored By: The Funkie Junkie Boutique
  
                                                                              and 
                                     Mini Album Makers led by DT Member Autumn Clark

        The inspiration makes and the entered makes in both Challenges are AWESOME!
I've 'met' some of the very BEST Designers from my makes in these sites- you can't beat free tutorials that help hone your own craft at crafts! So please; feel free to come join in on the fun- especially NOW when you've gotten the house cleaning all caught up (sans the usual every day laundry and dishes that are the bane of a Homemakers entire existence… lol), and you're looking for something NEW or FUN to do!
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