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Man, I love words. Always been a lover of quotes. Of how words come together, evoke emotions, etc.
When I was in high school I made a book of quotes for my boyfriend. All handwritten words that resonated with me at the time. Stuff about love and hope and friendship. All that good stuff that speaks to young love. I gave it to him and off it went into the world. My Mom, bless her heart, was so mad that I did not make copies of it at the time. She knew that someday down the road I would love to see it again (and she also thought I could have sold it LOL). And of course, because she is so smart, I would love to see it again. Who knows if it is still out there...it lives in my memory and maybe in the memory of that sweet boy I gave it to way back when.
Fast forward to 2005. My art has become a bit more sophisticated. Add in type and a bit of computer knowledge. And patterned paper. And a few accents here and there. And a new vision. A book just for me. Of quotes that speak to me in 2005. Quotes of art and creativity and simple living and growth. And a pair of wings...
Edited to add a supply list:
MiniBook:7gypsies
Patterned Paper:
exterior = Chatterbox, Mystic Press
interior = Scissor Sisters, Rhonna Farrer Digital Paper for Two Peas in a Bucket (green)
Accents:
wings & tags = Foofala by Autumn Leaves
rub ons = KI Memories
rub on numbers = Lil' Davis, KI Memories, Autumn Leaves
large square on cover = MOD for Autumn Leaves
Stamps:
butterfly = Paper Angel
script = Hero Arts
No. 1 = 7gypsies
Metal Tag: Magic Scraps
Ink: Color Box
Fonts: Avant Garde, Baskerville
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Oh wow, Ali! That is so cool! Must also jump on the bandwagon and ask what brand the album is--love how it's just bound at the top. Very very cool! You rock!
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This is so fantastic! What a great idea for everyone to do! =) Thanks for sharing.
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SUCH a good idea, Ali! I collect quotes so I love the idea you're going with. Brillant.
The design of this just makes me happy! SO COOL.
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Ali,
Love the quote book. So fun to do other stuff and more artsy stuff.
Loved your ABC class in Kansas City . Thanks so much ! You are such a nice, sweet person.
Michelle
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i am left wondering just where do you find the time?! it's beautiful.
m
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YUMMY!!!! Love the wings, love the tabs. Just love it.
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Phat A! I love that book.
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A closet fan here - this is great work. I have stacks of quotes everywhere - this may just inspire me to put them together. What line is the "Word Wisdom" sticker on the front from? -Kelli
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oh yes.
This is the stuff
of my dreams.
Your mom was right.
I'll bet she wants you to
keep this one too!!! :)
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So cool, Ali.
And just so you know, another quote from dan, this evening:
"Did you tell Ali that i think she is quite possibly the most photogenic person ever? That it doesn't seem like she takes a bad shot?"
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lovin this Ali! you truly are a talented gal! remember me??? you sat and chatted with me at the TwoPeas crop. i was the one crazy enough to fly in from Albany, NY. i'd love to see what you do with those different albums that were for sale at the crop. ex. the envelope book. :-)
Kay
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Ali,
The book was not a loss, it served as an instructional guide for the masterpiece you have just created.
jeffrey
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Ali,
this is fab!! I have one of those cute little 7g books too, and have been wondering what I would do with it!! I have covered it thou.......hmmm
you are full of wonderful ideas!
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Rockin' cool.
And brilliant.
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Brilliant!
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Hey beautiful looks like an awesome book you have there!! Hugs Wanda
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what a cool skinny book... and a great idea. i have many quotes that really speak to my soul, and i have been making an effort recently to make better use of them. such as letting them inspire more of my art. using them more in my journals. creating mini books full of quotes.
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I have an old composition book just full of quotes, this is a much better idea!
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Oh Wow Ali this is just wonderful. I hope you will see your first book again in the future. It would be so nice seeing it all back wouldn't it?
But I so love the way you made this book. It looks so nice and warm. Thank for sharing
Have a nice day
Alette
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"Who knows if it is still out there...it lives in my memory and maybe in the memory of that sweet boy I gave it to way back when." -AE ...sigh... -t
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