It's time again for another Showdown between me and my friend Lindsey (Jacksonbelle). Each month we challenge each other to a Showdown - western themed.
This month, I issued the challenge: Leather! It could have been real leather, faux leather, leather lacing... anything leather. I can't WAIT to see her card!
For my leather Showdown project, I decided to alter a plain Target note book with western themed paper by Flair Designs. The cover of the book is covered with Rawhide Floral paper, which looks like tooled leather. It's FABULOUS paper! The 12x12 sheet has faux stitching around the edges and I used some of the faux stitches for the edge of the note book. I went over the stitches with a Cutterbee to give the stitches some texture. I inked the edges with Walnut Distressing ink by Ranger to darken them up a bit.
The chipboard star is covered with more Flair Designs paper, also with a western theme. The paper is called Home on the Range. The part of the sheet I chose to use for the star is sheet music for the song, Home on the Range. Again, I used the Cutterbee to add some faux stitching around the edges of the star, and Walnut Distressing ink on the edges. The chipboard star is adhered to the cover with E6000 glue.
My favorite part of this entire project is the silver star & longhorn button from my button stash! I cut the shank off of the back of the button and adhered it to the chipboard star using E6000 glue. It's there for good!
It's difficult to see in the photo, so I took a second photo to show some of the detailing on the left side of the journal. I adhered 1" black suede fringe to the left side of the journal. Fabri-tac glue worked PERFECT for this! To finish off the cover, I wrapped some leather-stain dyed hemp cording where the suede fringe met the edge of the paper and secured it with a knot.
I absolutely love the Showdown challenges I do with Lindsey! Other than the challenge topic that's issued, (it may be a particular stamp set, paper line, technique, product, etc) we don't discuss the challenge. All of the other details of the challenge are up to us. It's so fun to see our projects "together". Be sure you check out her Leather Showdown card on her blog, Embellished.
If you happened to miss our first two Showdowns, here are a couple of links for you.
Showdown #1: Bronc Buster by Stampin' Up!
Showdown #2: Wanted by Stampin' Up!
Watch for another Showdown next month! Until then, don't squat with yer spurs on!
WOWZERS! What a fabulous book! Such a great look to it! Love that charm piece!
~Angie
Posted by: Duckwaddlequack | October 03, 2007 at 08:42 PM
I love the look of the leather paper. Your book is gorgeous. Even though I an not from Texas or the west I *love* the western look.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | October 03, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Anna, I wanted to let you know that I decided to try out yours & Lindsey's challenge so I've posted links to your cards/projects on my blog as well. Hope you don't mind. Ida
Posted by: Ida | October 01, 2007 at 03:53 PM
Oh this is nice! That paper is "to die for" gorgeous! Couldn't you just see a pair of cowboy/girl boots done in that pattern? Great job on the journal & showdown. Ida
Posted by: Ida | October 01, 2007 at 11:38 AM
I absolutely love what you did with this notebook, Anna! I think your altered items are gorgeous works of art. That special silver button is fantastic, and I'm definitely buying some Walnut Distressing ink today! Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | October 01, 2007 at 06:10 AM
Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely stunning! I just love it!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | September 30, 2007 at 06:37 PM
Awesome dp, awesome notebook. I love the fringe.. It's beautiful. You have the greatest ideas.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | September 30, 2007 at 06:30 PM
Fabulous leather paper and wonderful journal, Anna!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | September 30, 2007 at 11:59 AM
love it. Your touches make it look even more leathery than it looks normally.
Posted by: Sherri | September 30, 2007 at 08:11 AM
I love those papers...gotta get those, and I love your showdowns too! This is just awesome.
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | September 30, 2007 at 07:41 AM
WOW!! This is beautiful!! and that paper, a must have. Great details. Beautiful project.
Posted by: Linda D | September 30, 2007 at 06:45 AM
awesome, Anna! Love that star and button!!!
Posted by: trudee | September 30, 2007 at 06:39 AM
Okay, this is TOTALLY ROCKIN!!!! I love everything about it!
Texas Longhorn though??? You REALLY ARE turning into a TEXAN Anna!! LOLOLOLOL
Posted by: karrie baker | September 30, 2007 at 05:50 AM
. . . where the deer and the antelope play! Where seldom is heard . . ." Now you've gone and done it. I'll be singing that song for a week! Love your notebook!
Posted by: kathynruss | September 30, 2007 at 05:45 AM
Absolutely gorgeous Anna! I love all your details! What is the Cutterbee you're using?
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | September 30, 2007 at 05:42 AM
Fantastic! I love your challenges with Lindsey!
Posted by: Shel9999 | September 30, 2007 at 05:21 AM
WAHOO! I LOVE IT ANNA!!! :D I love that line of paper!!! LOVE the fringe and charm too!! Great job! :)
Posted by: Lindsey (jacksonbelle) | September 29, 2007 at 10:35 PM