Curious About Basically Bare?

Two of the hottest places in the 

papercrafting world are meeting up in a duo

AUTHENTIQUE PAPER

&
BASICALLY BARE

Now, you won't be hopping from my blog to another, instead

head on over to the Authentique Blog to see the line-up for the day :)

With back-to-school in mind, I wanted to create

 a couple of special teacher gifts.  

For the first project,

 CURIOUS OWL NOTEBOOK, 

I used portions of the Basically Bare Album. 

 On the front, clear cover I hand-stitched a few buttons

 to the bottom, outlining the shape. 

 I also machine stitched around the perimeter

so that the edge would be defined.

 For the inner cover, I layered the cardboard sheet and felt scalloped sheet

together and then embellished with an owl dressed in 

Curiosity patterned papers and stickers. 

Next, I took 8.5 x 11 copy paper and trimmed the

sheets down to a 5.5"W X 5.25"H; reserve the scraps.
Using the 'index-tabbed' chipboard page as a guide,

line up the papers with the top and punch holes. 
Insert rings that come with the album and tie on colorful ribbons.

I had one remaining piece of the album left: a canvas sheet.

I just had to use it! 

CURIOUS TEACHER NOTE HOLDER

Take the scrap pieces of copy paper and cut in half

 so that they measure 3.25"H X 5.5"W.

Fold the canvas sheet around the paper to form a pocket;

machine stitch around the edges or glue in place.

Decorate the front as desired and then string

through a length of ribbon and tie at the top to create a useful hanger.  

You may also attach a magnet to the back so that it may be hung in that fashion.

Supplies:
Authentique Paper's Curiosity Collection
Basically Bare's Assorted Album,  Stack-A-Bellies "Owls" and Blossoms & Leaves
www.authentiquepaper.com
www.basicallybare.com

Enjoy the hop!