Tuesday, February 24, 2015

A Fairy Planner for Graphic 45

This book is actually a work in progress. It isn’t filled yet. I’ll be using it to sketch, plan and chronicle my fairy adventures this summer. 
G45 Once Upon A Springtime Mixed Media Book - Nichola Battilana

Every year I work closely with the little people to build houses, picnic areas and camps for my fairy friends. Children (and grown ups too) come to visit to see if they can spy winged creatures on my lawn. What could be more perfect for fairy planning than Once Upon a Springtime?! 
G45 Once Upon A Springtime Mixed Media Book - Nichola Battilana

I wanted to make this book look as though it was discovered in the forest, old and well worn, with a dash of magic too but I also wanted to make it practical enough to be put to good use. 

G45 Once Upon A Springtime Mixed Media Book - Nichola Battilana

The outside embellishments are not over-the-top and inside I’ve been conservative too. I’ve grunged up the divider pockets, and only used small die cut labels as embellishments. Sometimes a little touch is all  you need.

G45 Once Upon A Springtime Mixed Media Book - Nichola Battilana



The supply list:
Graphic 45 Mixed Media Album
Stamped Metal Butterflies
Metal Door Plate
Organza Ribbon