Handmade Album Cover - Plus Giveaway!!

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Hi everyone I want to share my next Arnold Grummer Project.  I made some paper for an album cover.  I used the AG kit and added some of the inclusions and some alcohol ink.  You can literally add anything into your paper mixture to get your desired look.  Awesome huh? 



Be sure to become a follower and leave a comment here and you will automatically be entered into the drawing for my 1001 Follower Giveaway...

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  1. CanicaAugust 23, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Your album cover is beautiful!! I'm a now a follower :) Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  2. jntorresAugust 23, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    New Follower here I love that Paper you made it is awesome!!! TY for the chance to win!!!

    Susanne Arsenault

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  3. Linda DaleAugust 23, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Awesome cover, love the colors. I am a new follower. thanks for the chance to win. www.thefruitofmyhands.blogspot.com or lindamilroy@hotmail.com Blessings, Linda

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  4. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Such a beautiful cover!! I luv the fifshed project :) TFS and than for the chance to win!
    NEW FOLLOWER!!

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    1. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 12:06 PM

      Omg!! I just love the way my android thinks it can spell better than me!!
      *finished. *thanx

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  5. rhayhurstAugust 23, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Your paper and album are AMAZING! So glad to be a new follower and look forward to learning more. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  6. www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.comAugust 23, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win! I'm following! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com

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  7. CathyAugust 23, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Such a beautiful cover, love the technique, new follower here.
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

    come follow me:)

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  8. ScrappinTAugust 23, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Love this!!! Going to have to give it a try! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  9. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    wow! that's a beautiful paper, I'd love to try that technique!
    mayeyafg

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  10. Creative Expressions by LynnAugust 23, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    How awesome is that paper! It will make a beautiful cover! And your giveaway is awesome to! I haven't entered a giveaway in a very long time. Thought I would give it a shot. :) Thanks for the chance to win! Have a beautiful day! God Bless!
    Lynn AKA Handmade Creations by Lynn I am on Face Book as Lynn Davis Barnhill. This is where I seen your post. If I was to win, please inbox me there. :) Thanks!

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  11. Alicia BAugust 23, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    OMG, That is stunning paper! You did a fantastic job on your album cover! *Hugs*

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  12. birdAugust 23, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Your album is so beautiful. Thanks I have never tried this kit now I think I might need to try this. Thanks again

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  13. The Craftin MamaAugust 23, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Love...Love...Love this paper!! I have always wanted to try my hand at making homemade paper but haven't as of yet. After viewing your blog post's I think I'm gonna try!! Thanks for the chance to win your awesome giveaway!!

    Ildi-The Craftin Mama
    ildij3@verizon.net

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  14. HaideeAugust 23, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    ooo, ,Hubby was just saying i have not used the frame he made..... now seeing yours makes me wanna get mine out, lol.
    TFS
    And WOW what a giveaway!!!

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  15. Beth HillierAugust 23, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Now that is what I call a giveaway!

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  16. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Gorgeous!!! Love your album cover!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

    www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Awesome goodies, just subscribed to your blog, love it!

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  18. Jessica BuffaAugust 23, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Monica, I am just learning about handmade paper and boy, oh boy, how inviting this looks. Fabulous texture and wonderful colors! How fun this would be to try out. Happy to be a new subscriber here after hearing about this blog from Cathy Derouche! Already follow your blog Monica!
    :O)
    Jessica S

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  19. LeemaAugust 23, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I'm a New Follower ! And a newbie at PaperMaking and it's very addicting :) Thanks for the great blog !

    Lela

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  20. Julie ShearerAugust 23, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful paper !! I am a new folower .....I love your blog. Thanks for all of the useful info and a chance to win.
    julieshearer@sbcglobal.net

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  21. bigmamaAugust 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I am a new follower Monica...Can i just say Wow...I love love love this project...Making your own paper...If you dont mind me asking.What paper do you use...And the colors you chose are beautiful...It looks like pink,And yellow flowers...I gonna have to try this....Thank you for all you do.Much Love

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  22. DJAugust 23, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Hi, I just became a Follower. Love the paper you create. It's awesome.

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  23. TiggerscrapsAugust 23, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    New follower and email subscriber. I haven't made paper in my AG kit in years! This turned out so pretty

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  24. Heather LynnAugust 23, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    WOW!!! Love that paper and the gorgeous card you made with it! I am happy to be a new follower here! Thank you for the chance to win!

    Jessica S. from Jessica's Craft Shaque sent me!

    Hugs,
    HL

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  25. KathyAugust 23, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Great project,great blog candy, Jessica S. sent me.

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  26. MariagackronAugust 23, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Wow! That is truly amazing! Never thought of this idea before! I love how the album came out:)

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  27. NAHnahBananahAugust 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Super cool Monica! I have always wanted to make paper, too scared..lol...I love the texture to it, the cover came out so pretty :) Am now following!! ~Barbara

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  28. MissScrapAlotAugust 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    That is just so cool of an idea!!!!! I love the color combo also :) thanks for the chnace to win some goodies!!!!!

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  29. MelissaAugust 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Such a lovely little book, you did a wonderful job on the paper!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Following!

    mzcherub at gmail dot com

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  30. mamawcindyAugust 23, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Love your Handmade Album Cover! So Creative! So glad that I found your blog! Now I've got to flip through your blog and see your other creations! So Sweet of you to have such an Awesome giveaway! Thank you so much for the chance! :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  31. DarAugust 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    I like everything you do. You doing such good work.
    I am a follower.

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  32. DebeeAugust 23, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Love how your album cover came out, Monica! I actually bought a paper making kit about ten years ago....looks like it's time to dig that out and start doing that again!

    Happy to be a follower to your blog! :)

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    1. simply monicaAugust 24, 2012 at 2:15 PM

      Def pull it out - it is worth it!! aRNOLD gRUMMER has great add-ons

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  33. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Love the idea of the cover. thanks for the chance to win.

    i'm a folower.

    Evelin

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  34. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful paper! I'm already a follower.

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  35. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Great job.

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  36. CorinneAugust 23, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    I had bought the AG paper-making kit, but have not actually made paper with it yet. This is very inspiring. Just wondering what "inclusions" you used? Where do you buy the alcohol ink?

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    1. simply monicaAugust 24, 2012 at 2:16 PM

      Inclusions are things like: glitter, foil, dried flowers check out the actual website above just click the link - they have some great products

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  37. MelAugust 23, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    This is beautiful!! I'm a new follower too. :)

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  38. AnniebeeAugust 23, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Your handmade paper looks awesome! I have always wanted to try that myself but have never gotten around to it. Also thanks for the chance to win your giveaway. I see lots of cool goodies in that pic!

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  39. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    gorgeous cover! amazing that you made the paper. Great work.

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  40. beckyAugust 23, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Such a wonderful website!! I am now a follower. Gorgeous cover!

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  41. KarenladdAugust 23, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    What a gorgeous notebook! I have dabbled in papermaking myself but never though to use alcohol inks to color it! I'm a new follower and off to check out the rest of your blog!

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  42. Suzys CraftsAugust 23, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Wow, gorgeous! TFS.

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  43. maria zelinskiAugust 23, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    i am already a follower you have taught me so much...thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize.

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  44. HovawartAugust 24, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I bought just the plain kit for my niece; here's hoping I win the package of goodies and I can have a papermaking weekend with her!

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    1. simply monicaAugust 24, 2012 at 2:17 PM

      you will definitely enjoy it... there are some videos on Youtube as well

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  45. Roxann's DealsAugust 24, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Thank-you for jump starting me to create. All the idea's are an inspiration!

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  46. Kimberly Pate | KP Kre8tionsAugust 24, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Thanks for the invitation to join your blog. I have taken a look around and found some great projects. I look forward to many more. I am now a follower as well.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win such a wonderful prize, good luck getting to 1001 followers.

    Kimberly

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    1. simply monicaAugust 24, 2012 at 2:17 PM

      this is not my blog - this is Arnold Grummer blog - i am just on their DT... this is my project for the week be sure to come back

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  47. VannessaAugust 26, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    That is so cool! I love the colors and texture:)

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  48. sherryAugust 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Thank you for the invitayion to follow your blog. you have some beautiful projects

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  49. Anita BraddockAugust 29, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Beautiful Album love the color and the texture is awesome. the front of the Album is super Beautiful the Girl and the flowers is perfect. wow how Awesome is this giveaway. love thanks for the chance to win
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  50. SusieScrapperAugust 30, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Awesome paper and I am now a follower! Heather Lynn did send me!!

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