Monday, February 14, 2011

true love

Happy Valentine's day to everyone and I am back after missing for a couple of days. I am so happy yesterday as I managed to finish my first ever acrylic album which has been pending for almost three months. The problem is, every time I am done with one page I will put the album aside and will only touch it a couple of weeks later and so on and that is why it took me so long to finish the album. This album should be my last project for 2010 but I can't make it due to...I don't know??? However I am jumping happily yesterday as I am so happy with the outcome.

All the photos in this album mainly our candid photos and I have no time to develop the latest photos. But that's ok, there will always be next time and there will always be tomorrow. (Insyaallah). Each pages has a clear plastic sheet which I sewn the edges. I am so happy now I am sharing with you all the photos that I took yesterday night. Here presenting my latest creation for February 2011 and my first ever acrylic album title "true love". (please note that there will be plenty of photos to see at the bottom)

my album cover: I painted the 2nd page with Banana Turquoise from Americana that is how I get the base of this album in turquoise colour and embellished the front cover to desire...which has Webster's Pages flowers, some strip of punchanella, swirls, heart and wings chipboard which I cut using my new Cuttlebug, key, lace, door knob and whatever you can see...

I put peacock feathers and it is kind of blends together with the Webster's Pages flowers and the rest.
(can you see the plastic sheet on this front cover?)


for me it is "over the top" look, but I kind of like it!

My trademark for my albums - added some spools, 7Gypsies handle which I embossed using turquoise colour and coincidentally matched with the front cover and embellished the side with yarns, ribbons, lace, muslin cloth and etc. Thanks to my swap buddies for all the yarns and ribbons.




love this Webster's Pages flowers and the peacock feathers

you can see one of the pages, I attached some old Kodak films rolls

Page 2: bird cage painted in white/pearl colours and I put some dangling beads

Page 2: I used my vintage typewriter and type those journal and some words and can you see next to the Webster's Pages patterned paper I painted another yellow colour on top of the turquoise

Page 2: Webster's Pages patterned paper on the right side, some bird cage and body form from the Hambly sheets, can you spot the tailor measuring tape (I love using that tape to embellish my layouts or albums)

Page 2: top of 2nd page

Page 3: punched some holes and weaved in the netting material at the top part. (can you see the plastic sheet on top of this page and look at the edges....some pink swirls stitching)

Page 3: top of this page


Page 4: top of this page

Page 5: plastic sheet with blue stitching


Page 5: I put some Kodak films rolls

Page 5: Candid photos of Mia Zara eating Haagen Dazs after playing in the swimming pool


Page 6

Page 7 (a bit blur..)

Page 8

Page 9: Painted the last page (page 10) with black paint and the effect is at Page 9, in this page I just pasted bits and pieces of ribbons that I have and put the stirrer on this page. Thanks to Lynnda for the ribbon flower.

the last cover (page 10): I painted black colour base of this page, put some Jo Sonja's crackle medium after dry I painted red on top and it immediately cracked. I just love the effect and pasted the old black record on this page. Handmade sign at the bottom.








I think this is the most "OTT" album so far that I did and I just love this album as I have used a lot of techniques, colours and I put a lot of notions as well. What do you think? Not your taste? but it is mine! Thanks for looking and have a great week ahead!




33 comments:

  1. wahh... really nice album yuz.. love all the creativity.. and all the lovely goodies and love u put in the album.. :)))

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  2. Oh my! What a visual feast this has been! Kudos for completing such an intensive piece of art! So many pretty details and layers. OTT? As long as you've enjoyed the process and love the end product, it's all worthwhile! ;)

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  3. Neat use of the film rolls!!! :)

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  4. Wowwwwwwwwwww! So many cool things on here! LOVING the film rolls and the peacock feather! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  5. Girl.
    Yes.
    Love it.
    Will copy it right now.
    Amy

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  6. This is one of the most gorgeous album I've seen!!!! Hats off to u for putting together a great master piece!!!! I bet it looks awesome in real life. Don't forget to bring it on our next swap. I just can't wait to touch it!!! Lol. Seriously u did amazing!!!! :))))

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  7. Wow, what a great album, so much to see!! Love love love all the details! M

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  8. 1st ... I want to give you a standing ovation... you know why... this album is absolute stunning!..the amount of work and effort you've put in..is amaZing Yuz... seriously.. I love everything on it... hugs...thanks for inspo... tabik spring sista!!...hugs..xoxo

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  9. Hurray for OTT. I'm just loving the riot of colours, textures and patterns in your mixed media piece - that's even a vinyl at the back !

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  10. Gulp!!can this be any prettier?? i love the turquoise , love the use of wp flowers and all the eye candies !! the photos are precious and this album is made with so much love!! beautiful album!! treasure it ...

    love
    jaz

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  11. What a hearty album filled with so much effort and love =) really liked how u added little doo-dads into the album to make it yours ! Wonderful =) !!

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  12. This is great! I got your ATCs in the mail today, and they are awesome! I love them, and they are now my favorites in my collection. Once I start to get a groove of my own I would love to swap again with you.

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  13. It's fantastic Yuz. I can see a lot of thought and effort was put into it. I love how you explain your process. A lot of elements like using pieces of ribbons and the little elements are great ideas. I enjoy looking at it. I love the back page!! Love the crackle paint effect. Your are really good at mixing techniques. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. This is too devine for words. So full of beautiful details and so inspiring!. Im really glad I popped over for a look.
    I am now following your blog and I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations in the future.
    Thank you for all the lovely comments you leave me on my blog it makes my day.
    Shell x

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  15. Beautiful album! love the addition of Kodak rolls, so cool :) and Groovie! hehe...

    have a fabulous weekend!

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  16. Hello Beautiful ;) Sending some love your way!!! ;)

    jaz

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  17. my gosh....u did it soo lovely! U have done a great job la babe! I love it

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  18. Yes Nadhrah when I saw this I was like, GOSH!! This is extremely gorgeous!! Breathtakingly beautiful!! Love the colors and I can see why it took you about 3 months to do this. I have the same problem with finishing mini albums too!! Hehehehe!! Tq for your recent visit at my blog, yeah!! Hugs. xoxo.

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  19. Thank you ladies for the beautiful comments! Had so much fun creating this album and glad and happy to share with all of you. Hugs

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  20. hi there, babe! Gosh, this album is chock-ful of goodness! :) Love it!

    Oh, I saw your comment and wanted to email you using the email address that you gave me but the email got bounced back. It's regarding the blooms.... you email me at angelicquirk@gmail.com? :)

    Have a great day! :)

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  21. oh wow... this album extremely georgous, so many things to look at, beautiful.

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  22. Hi there... :) its been awhile. AWESOMENESS- this album.

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  23. Yuz, even if it is over the top, it's GORGEOUS! Love how bright and funky it is and love all the bits and pieces you've put in them especially that vinyl record!! Really cool!!

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  24. This is really super cute my dear..you are so talented..keep it upppp..

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  25. Wow! There are so much details on ur mini album! I love those WP flowers & the peacock feather is a beautiful touch :)

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  26. Such an amazing work of art! So much lovely attention to detail. I especially love the peacock feather :-).

    Best wishes,
    Sam.

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  27. OMG!!! That is one amazing mini Yuz!! I love the colours and the peacock feather is such a clever idea!! You've put so much thought into this and it's looking beautiful! :)

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  28. now that is gorgeous!!!! love it!

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  29. Awesome and such a precious album!!!
    Love it to bits babe :)

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  30. Now I remembered why I didnt post my comment earlier ..bcoz a little mishap in da kitchen while surfing, (my cucog jagung was about to burnt..)Anyway Yuz..this Album really shows how much love and effort you put into it..simply over the top! Definitely a one of a kind..great job

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  31. Hello! :) Oh my this album is really gorgeous with all those details!! I love it!! Thanks for following my humble blog. When I see your blog, I can only say 'Wow!' I'm a follower of your blog too ;)

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