A new obsession

I'm still playing with all those little funky books I picked up at the Hob Lob.  Too much fun.  May have to go see if I can dig some more up because they have become my newest obsession. 

Actually, I think I could make one totally by hand, but that seems like alot of work.  Way more easier to just re-cover the purchased ones.  When I was buying them, I had several in my cart.  Went to go pee.  When I came back out, my cart was gone!  GAH.  I hunted down an employee to see if they had been returned back to stock or something.  Nope.  I mean really.  Why do people do that?  I don't do that.  I expect other's to behave nicely too.  Sheesh.  Anyway, never could find em again.  Had to go back and get the ones that were a wee bit more squashed.  But I'm rambling and it all worked out OK.  Here's a look at what I've redone so far. 

Love this one.  But she's gonna get some Bling.  Naughty girl.  Wanting kissing in the garden.  LOL.  Don't I wish. 

Well, I can wish and dream.  LOL.  This Dream one turned out rather sweet.  While I'm not a big fan of the lavender, this has quite a bit of brown mixed in.  Thought it was pretty with pink.

This one, hands down is my favorite.  And I may have to keep it for me.  I just love the boldness of it.  The colors and the frenchiness, love that 7Gypsies paper.  And the ribbon looks red, but it's really orange.  Yeah.  I'm thinking this one is mine.

Except, well...I like this one too.  And yet, like cute kittens in a box that says FREE, well,  I just can't keep everyone of em.  Unfortunately.  But I think I will have to look at the last two for a few more days anyway.  But the top top, plus one not posted here are now on my Etsy.

yappingcat.etsy.com...cause yeah, it's still not on the side yet.  LOL.

 

Comments

[Road trip with Ruby]

Hi Cindy, thanks for leaving the nice comment. I have to admit, it did take a couple of glasses of wine to cut the magazines up :)
Your work is awesome and I've enjoyed looking at everything. I'll visit again.

[Alison Gibbs]

Oh... I would keep 'Eat Cake' if it were me. They are all lovely. The lavender and brown go well together.
Alison

[Marilyn]

Cindy, look at you go! They're all great! I really do like the colors on 'creative' a lot!

[Sandy Ramsdell]

I'm linking you to my blog. Love your style. I would be glad to trade atcs. I'll save both you like. Email you with details Sandy

[Lori]

those look SO great!!! you have a lot of fun images to play with, i like that first girl...she looks really saucy:)

[Tina Wright]

shame on the basket stealer!
The books R yummy...

[meleen dupré]

cindy,
....the basket thing...what's up with that??? do people just zone out, think it's their's, keep on shopping, and wonder when the get home, huh, i don't remember picking that out?? there must be way too many people walking around on heavy duty meds!!!

meleen

[psmullican]

The journals are certainly your thing. Very pretty. Love the Marie one! ;)

[Lynne Laura]

Hi Cindy girl! You just keep getting better and better...just love these books of yours...Yes keep the one with the orange bow for yourself...

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

[Lynne Laura]

Hi Cindy, I have passed you an award, please stop by my blog to pick it up!

Lynne Laura

[Lisa]

OMG, the bird with the cherries! I just did a spread in a fabric book with that exact same bird! (LOVE it.) Did you get him off the Dover book/CD about birds? I've had mine about a month and use it constantly. I've seen these little journals at Hobby Lobby (and even bought one to use), but never thought to re-decorate the covers. They really are a great price considering all the tedious (binding) work is done for you. :)

[Nancy]

Hi Cindy...Thank-you so much for visiting. What a mess I had on my hands today...

As always, your work is wonderful. Will have to pay a visit to Etsy...

Take care.
Hugs, Nancy

[Karen]

http://ambitionsdesign.blogspot.com/

That is the address for the Halloween ATC cards. I also left you a message in your Etsy email (smiling with Chesire cat grin)

Karen

[Bonnie]

Hi Cindy, came upon your site and you are very creative. I'm new at blogging and invite you to come by and leave a post for an apron giveaway. I think if you put www. in front of your etsy address when you post about it, people can click onto it go directly to it.
Have a Blessed Day,
Bonnie

[Debra Johnson]

Wonderful books!!! Love 'em!
Too funny about the bathroom thief!!(* not too funny for you..)
I always want to post a sign on my cart....'Don't touch - I bite'!
I had a woman(an employee) at Walmart step up to my cart the other day and exclaim: "Sheesh...what the heck kind of crap is this they want me to put away now??"...to which I quietly said: 'Excuse me...that's my cart'....*she was sooo embarassed. I thought maybe I should be too...since I wanted to purchase all this 'crap'....but, then again....Walmart is my all-in-one shopping home...a little groceries, a little clothes, some art supplies, and nice towel...along with ya know a piece of garden furniture or something - hehehe!

I digress....you can't tell one bit that your books were smushed...you did a beautifuljob on them! Lovely!
Debra

[Vicki Chrisman]

OH everything is beautiful! I'm LOVING that "dream" jounrnal with the butterfly!!!

[Stephanie]

Eat Cake is my favorite. I really like the black and white theme.

[Mary Isabella]

Thank-you for the recipies. I have been catching up on all your post. You are one creative girl....Againg thank-you so much for this yummy gifts.

[Wonders Never Cease]

I LOVE those!
Very pretty!
Becky

[cathy]

Oh, I think it's like eating potato chips--can't stop at just one. :)

[Lisa Hessabi]

Girl, you've been busy!! Yes, yes, keep the cute little birdie in the cheery cherry tree!! :o) So sweet and perfect for Summer!! Love your new little birdies, and am seriously coveting all your new scrapping goodies!!!! You better sleep with one eye open tonight! LOL

Have a good one!!
Lisa,
Night Burglar

[jennifer]

Cindy...I think I would keep that one too...my fave also!!! I guess we are on the same "page" with the journals right now! I just got your comments while I was reading your blog...funny right!? Except everytime I try to leave you a comment, aol would shut me down. Hmmmmm????

[Anastasia]

you're always creating such sweet things!! these are darling!

[Dolly]

Oh My GOSH Cindy those books are so darn CUTE!!!!!
You are so creative.....
You know the cherry one is my favorite!!!!!! :-)

I tagged you....come by my bloggy poo for more details!

Have a great weekend,
Cherry Hugz,
Dolly

[Linda Harre]

I love the little journal....and yes, no chocolate (today that is....LOL)

[Michelle]

Hi Cindy!! The journal's are beautiful!! I am always afraid to leave my cart of goodies in the store and that is why!! LOL!!
Michelle

[Cindy]

Jenn - BAD AOL. LOL. Dunno what is going on....strange.

-yap cat

[Cindy]

Lisa - don't forget I have ATTACK cats! LOL.

-yap cat