Sunday, February 10, 2013

Paper, Scissors, Glue.......


The on-line doll club that I belong to had a challenge to make an album or book out of old CDs.

Source: Cloth Doll Artistry

I've never done any mixed media stuff before but I as I had about 40 old CDs I figured what the heck. I have to tell you that this was too much fun....so much fun in fact that I may make another one:)

I started out thinking I'd do a Steampunk book......as I love Steampunk......but I'm not sure if I truly stuck to my theme.

It may be more like Steampunk meets Monty Python....LOL

So here is what I made...

The Cover...


Inside....



I really didn't have a clue what I was doing but I persevered. I got a bit carried away and instead of four or fives pages I have a few more:)

Below is a video showing how to do a simple album. I chose not to punch a hole in the CDs because I simply didn't have anything that would put a hole in them. Instead I used ribbon as hinges and it worked out well.



A little hint. If you are going to make one of these books and use ribbon as I did then put your hinges on first and put the book together. That way the hinges won't show because you will be covering them with your paper:)

After I was finished I covered the edge of each of the CDs with a thin gold cord. The majority of the images I used came from The Graphics Fairy. There are lots of places where you can get free images. Here are just a few that I have on my blog list.

Digital Two For Tuesday

Stampin D'Amour

Free Vintage Digital Stamps

My Fanciful Muse

Magic Moonlight

Vintage Holiday Crafts


Take care:)

8 comments:

  1. What a fantastic thing to do with old CD's !
    They can be hung where you don't want birds to eat your seeds, berries, too !
    A few years back my group thought it would be a great thing to 'make art' that fits snuggly into an empty CD case !
    People are so resourceful !

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  2. ps. forgot to say how gorgeous your album is !

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  3. What next I wonder? You would never guess what they were in a previous life now...

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  4. Gorgeous steam punk book. Looks like you had fun putting this together. Might have a go at making a vintage style one for myself. Hugs Mrs A.

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  5. Looks fabulous Mary Ann! They are addicting. I think you stayed very true to the theme. I think Monty Python is very Steampunk!
    hugs Karen

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  6. I like yours best. I don't think I'd use something like this, but I like your answer to the challenge. Sometimes stuff like this looks too "crafty", but you managed to make it look great! Good Job!

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  7. Oh my gosh, Mary, this is amazing! Thank you for letting me know. I love the pictures. You have my favourite; the Victorian Skating Boot!

    As for Steampunk and Monty Python, I think Terry Gilliam's animation was Steampunk ahead of its time.Just look at Conrad Poos and his Dancing Teeth!

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  8. My word! These are GREAT!! Dang you're creative. I love Monty Python too!! And, I agree with Karen. I've always thought MP was very steampunkish.

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