A Max Make ... or maybe 2 !

The CB forum was out of action last night as was the MSN group I belong to, so after struggling with them both for a while I gave up and decided that as no one wanted to be my friend I would just have some playtime instead.

What started as a simple idea 'morphed' into something a bit more the longer I played around ... and eventually I ended up not only with this Accordian Book ... (actually it's more of a folder) ... but an enormous mess which was the result of much digging through my stash for what I wanted. Funny how what you want is always at the bottom of the pile isn't it? LOL!
I will be personalising the front but couldn't show you or that would give the game away who it is for.

It will soon be winging it's way to the 'secret someone' I had originally intended to make a simple card for ... just hope it gets there safely and they like it when it lands. I have filled the envelopes with bits and bobs which I hope will be useful to the intended victim .... ermmmm I mean receiver LOL!
While I was waiting for the glue to dry on the folder thingy, I busied myself making a card using the Let's Make Cards kit ... just a simple one but quite pretty all the same.

Here are the instructions ...

Use a ready scored pink card blank from the kit and adhere the green floral paper to the lower part covering about 2/3rds.

*Optional*
Round the corners and also cut the outside edges of the card with decorative scissors / trimmer.
Cut out the paisley pattern flowers from another paper and glue them in a flower shape onto gold mirri card ... then cut around the shape leaving a narrow border.
Stick green pearl gems to the centre of each flower petal and add an epoxy greeting.
Gold mirri card provides the stem to which is added a small pink bow made from the ribbon in the kit.
2 small diecut butterflies, also in the kit, and a teeny bit of pink glitter, add the finishing touch.

Wonder if I've missed the closing date for the challenge. Will check that out later.

Friendship Book

A while ago I made a fleeting mention of a secret something I was making as a surprise for a special someone. If you need to refresh your memory, the original post is HERE.
Well it was safely delivered today and I can now reveal that I was working on a Friendship Book ... the first time I have ever decorated a chipboard book, (or indeed a chipboard anything). I thoroughly enjoyed making every page and was delighted at the reaction when I handed it over.
I made a few little mistakes but none so noticeable that they are worth pointing out and I will know better the next time.

Hope you enjoy looking at the pages ... apologies again for the quality of some of the photos ... if I keep practicing then I can only get better.

There are several pages so browse at your leisure and, as always, your comments would be very much appreciated.Oh ... and the special lady's identity is revealed near the end.

Otherwise known to CB forum members as .... Queenie !