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Oct 17 2007

true friend notepad & pen

Published by diane (cookiestamper) at 2:40 pm under 3D and altered art, Stampin' Up!

I picked up a bunch of these notepads and matching pens (last year…I think) in the back-to-school supplies. They are great for altering. The clear plastic cover already has the colored circles printed on it, so it is ready to be stamped with a design using Stazon ink. It is so quick and easy! I spent more time trying to find the spring that flew out of the pen and put the pen back together than I did stamping…LOL!
The barrel of the pen was removed and I stamped a matching design on the inside piece. I remembered having a difficult time stamping on the round surface when I made some a few months ago. At the time, I had to use the Stazon cleaner to remove the ink and it took several tries to get satisfactory results. This time a light bulb went off and I laid the stamp down with the inked rubber facing up. Then I just rolled the barrel piece across the stamp. Wow- so much easier and it looked great on the first try!
I also punched some holes and inserted a few eyelets and a big yellow brad in the center of the silk flower. I hope the recipient likes it!

stamps- True Friend
ink- Stazon black
accessories- notebook & pen, clip, ribbons, Crop-A-Dile, eyelets, big brad, silk flower

11 Responses to “true friend notepad & pen”

# bronion 17 Oct 2007 at 3:09 pm

Diane, this is just adorable! I love how you capitalized on the colored circles that were already there! And rolling the pen on the stamp….such a cool idea!
# Kirsitn Abbeon 17 Oct 2007 at 5:30 pm

oh, I am gonna guess this one
super cute, and I have those clips, I should use them on something.
# Shel9999on 18 Oct 2007 at 6:13 am

Adorable! Love the little clippie!
# Dawn Griffithon 18 Oct 2007 at 6:01 pm

This is sooo adorable girlie .. Just love everything about your set …
xoxox
Dawn griffith
# tillyheadon 18 Oct 2007 at 6:19 pm

Now I’m gonna have to stalk your gift swap as you come in:) I love this! You’re so creative!
# tracy harpon 18 Oct 2007 at 8:45 pm

Hi Diane, These are super cute. I have often picked up similar things but didn’t have the vision for them. have a great time Saturday, I am sad to miss it
# beateon 19 Oct 2007 at 2:09 pm

Gorgeous!
# sharon in nebraskaon 20 Oct 2007 at 12:28 pm

If the recipient doesn’t like it, please email me for my addy….I LOVE it!
# jamion 25 Oct 2007 at 9:16 pm

Oh I have several of these notbooks too. I bought them after I received one as a gift and absolutely loved it. I’m excited to see that True Friend works so well with it! Super cute!
# Kathleenhon 26 Oct 2007 at 7:15 am

Great job on altering this notebook Diane! You really made it something special!
# Rose Annon 05 Nov 2007 at 12:14 am

This is a wonderful set!! I love the pretty colors and your flower!