Monday, 11 June 2012

Recycling Paper

As I said to Topogina, I had a wonderful sunny weekend! So I spent both saturday and sunday afternoons outdoor. But it turns out sun is a great engine for creativity! I don't even know how I came out with this, nor what is it, exactly...maybe a mini-journal?! 



I made it recycling paper (inside) and a cardboard box (cover). I sewed them together in the middle with my mini-sewing machine. I've read about that on a maker's blog, but unfortunately I can't remember which one!
I covered it up with the vintage fabrics I brought back from Italy, and refined the blank spaces inside with black bristol board....

The first and the last pages are made out of white rice paper. Ah, of course, before glueing the fabric, I also sewed the black satin cord on the cardboard.
The technique is the same I used to cover with plastic my school books when I was a kid - did you do that?! -, at least this is the memory which came to my mind in the first place. Well, I have these amarcord moments when I craft!
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  1. Maria Home Decorations11 June 2012 at 08:00

    Hello, what a great idea. It looks so professional, well done.

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    1. Elettrarossa11 June 2012 at 11:41

      Thank you! You encourage me to make a few more :D

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  2. ArtSings194611 June 2012 at 10:50

    This is really great! Love it. It's been so hot here ... high 90's expected today ... it's absolutely hideous. Enjoy your wonderful weather.

    Love and Light

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    1. Elettrarossa11 June 2012 at 11:53

      Take care! I'd like to have some tricks to suggest, but when it's that hot one can just hope to be at home during the hottest hours of the day!

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  3. Francesca Romana Capizzi11 June 2012 at 15:28

    Che carino questo quadernino, ma hai davvero le mani d'oro!!

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    1. Elettrarossa11 June 2012 at 15:42

      ...Grazie! In questo periodo ho piacere a condividere un po' di tutto, ma presto tornerò con uno showcase di bigiotteria!

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  4. Anonymous11 June 2012 at 16:23

    That's lovely, I love the fabric, and I love how well the black cord contrasts with the red in the fabric!

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  5. Deborah Watkins12 June 2012 at 01:46

    I agree with the last comment - the fabric is great with that cord and it is so professionally made. You have many talents!

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  6. L'Idea Grafica12 June 2012 at 02:14

    Si, anch'io foderavo i libri in questo modo! Ma questo quaderno è davvero speciale!
    Mi sono accorta solo oggi, che non ero tua follower: ma ho rimediato subito!!
    Ah, dimenticavo: partecipi al mio blogparty? Sei una delle amiche de L'Idea Grafica più affettuosa e più affezionata! Ci tengo!
    Cate

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    1. Elettrarossa12 June 2012 at 05:01

      Grazie mille! Sì...stavo pensando di mandarti anche io il racconto di un matrimonio un po' speciale, ma non sapevo se poteva andar bene...Adesso mi sono convinta!!!

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    2. L'Idea Grafica12 June 2012 at 08:53

      Non vedo l'ora!

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  7. Ilenia12 June 2012 at 02:32

    Bella idea rivestire i quadernetti in questo modo...

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  8. Anne-Marie (byAmor)12 June 2012 at 03:55

    lovely material and it turned out really well. Yes, we used to have to cover our books with things like wall paper and brown paper ourselves as kids.

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    1. Elettrarossa12 June 2012 at 04:56

      ...when I remember things like that, I get emotional!

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  9. goodmoments12 June 2012 at 05:50

    Great!:)I love the fabric and colours!

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  10. Anonymous12 June 2012 at 09:09

    Delightful!
    Love paper re and most of all paper recyclers <3

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  11. bea il mio mondo shabby12 June 2012 at 09:57

    Grazie per il commento!!!!
    Sei bravissima e il tuo quaderno rivestito con il tessuto, mi piace, mi piace, mi piace!!!
    Adoro riciclare, e questa la trovo una bellissima idea!!
    Baci Benedetta

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  12. PaperDollsPrintables.com13 June 2012 at 05:00

    really wonderful!

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  13. Anonymous14 June 2012 at 05:36

    Looks amazing and what fun! I love making notebooks from recycled materials too, it's such fun. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Really appreciate it and wish you a wonderful Summer. :) x

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  14. StreetChic by Eriel15 June 2012 at 11:24

    that's super super chic!
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  15. Rosa C.16 June 2012 at 00:44

    Meraviglioso questo quaderno..è nel mio stile!!
    Grazie per i complimenti degli scatti...
    Un bacione :)

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  16. Marite18 June 2012 at 08:28

    Thank you so much for such a lovely comment :)
    love this little journal, so cute and wonderful

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  17. The Blooming Hare18 June 2012 at 13:12

    What a grand journal! Great cheery fabric and earth-friendly too!

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  18. Melissa (MiloandBen)18 June 2012 at 18:52

    This is awesome! I want to make one.

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