Monday, October 20, 2014

No rules, just play!

Hi everyone,

This week over at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, there are no rules, just play! Everything is possible, let your imagination run free. Have fun and show us your project(s)!



I'm moving and I wanted to make a planner ​​where I can keep track what I have to do, inspiration, requested tenders etc. The important papers go into a large binder, but I wanted something handy, something I easily can take everywhere.
I started with the covers. These are canvas boards that I painted black with Charcoal Black. I really love the combination of black with neon pink and white. A touch of kraft makes it even more interesting. As base to go onto the cover I used Neenah Solor White Cardstock.



With the Distress Marker Spritzer and Simon Says Stamp Blocked Circles stencil I made the first layer. Every time I'm amazed how awesome this effect is. Especially if there is enough ink coming out of the markers .... Then it was time for some washi tapes. After some stamping I applied some black colored Embossing Paste with the Jumbled Letters for a bit of texture.



Since the background was already quite dark, I painted the letters Neon Pink and stamped on top of them with a Crackle stamp. To ensure that the planner stays in shape and everthing stays in place, I applied a layer of Multi Medium Matte on the covers.



I've created tabs with different themes in the same style as the cover, only slightly simpler and lighter.





A calendar is always useful and so is a checklist for everything I need to do. And that's a lot...

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To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

15 comments:

Andrea Ockey Parr said...

This is so cool-looking! Moving is horribly labor-intensive, but I love how you incorporated your creativity into the process to make it more pleasant. I also really like how you even decorated the inside with those fabulous color splatters. Good luck with the move and no matter what happens, at least you have an awesome notebook to keep organized with!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

What a gorgeous planner! LOVE the cover and the colors here!

Linda Kunsman said...

what a fabulous way to keep organized-I love that cover!! Good luck with your move too.

Sandy said...

What a great way to keep track of what you are doing or what you need to do. Great cover for such an important notebook.
Where are you moving?
Sandy xx

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful and creative art journal pages Sandra! Love the burst of vibrant pink! Thanks for the inspiration!

Marjie Kemper said...

That's one gorgeous cover for your moving notebook - good luck with keeping all the details straight - I know moving is a daunting task!

Terry said...

Wonderful and fun cover for your notebook! Love the colors and I think the circles in browns is a great touch. Hope you move goes smoothly! Hugs!

Jenny Marples said...

Useful and gorgeous Sandra! That's a great way to ensure you stay organised. Hope everything with the move goes to plan. Jenny x

downrightcrafty said...

absolutely beautiful
hugs Kate xx

Meihsia Liu said...

This is such a beautiful and useful project! Love the colors and patterns you created, Sandra. :)

barbarayaya62 said...

Amazing Planner SAndra! LOve your color choice and you design is wonderful! barbarayaya

Bonnie said...

Love the hot pink with the black and again, a journal to inspire!

Suzanne C said...

Awesome colors and the splatter on the other pages is brilliant! Super planner cover and who wouldn't want to carry that around.

Michelle said...

I love your fun and colorful style, Sandra. This little notebook is a gem. Fabulous stamping!

Emma Williams said...

I love the colour's you've chosen for this fun and gorgeous planner ~ it's so beautiful Sandra and such a useful project! Hugs... :)