In true Mary Ann style, extra goodies were added to the program at FTB. So on day 18 of Traci Bunkers 30 Days Of Get Your Art On, I decided to go from first to last, and leave the other three books in the middle for now. This means that I've finished my first book and I'm currently working the pages inside of it, and I am working on my second book, but I have put all this on temporary hold to make the final, extra book.
I wanted it extra large. The biggest thing I could find on hand was a back issue of "W" that I got a couple of years ago. It's 10" X 13". I successfully removed the cover, spine in tact, from the glued magazine block. Don't ask how. It worked, and I don't want to jinx it. Like most issues of "W", the front cover is just a bit shorter than the back, and it's a gatefold cover, so it has a full size flap that folds in. I used it all. Here's my finished book, although it unfortunately doesn't show the inside flap, and below are some before and after shots.
The cover, after:
and before. See how the cover is just a bit shorter than the magazine block itself...
The inside with the cover flap folded in, after:
and before, cover only, magazine block removed...
The insides, flap opened out, after:
and before...
Last but not least, the back cover, after:
I forgot to take a before shot of the back, but by now I'm sure you get the idea. Unlike the front cover, the back cover extends 1/4" beyond the magazine block. Quite a transformation, yes?
Tomorrow I'll put together the pages and stitch the text block, but now, in honor of my good friend Rosie's latest piece of artwork, it's Piña Colada time!
Your book looks great! Have fun smashing.
Posted by: Sandy | July 19, 2011 at 01:47 AM
What a transformation! I love the color palette and the mixture of patterns. It looks great, and you're going to have an amazing time working in this. (Can't wait to see the pages!)
Posted by: Lisa Mallette (euphoriastamper) | July 19, 2011 at 04:43 AM
Wow, Wow, WOW!!! What a transformation -- quite unrecognizable from it's humble beginnings, Barbara! Can't wait to see the progression. BTW - I love your 'star page' in the previous post! Stay cool! Hugs, Terri xoxo
Posted by: Terri Kahrs | July 19, 2011 at 06:05 AM
What fun!! You make ze coolest books, Barbara, ma chere!! xoxoxo
Drinks are on the House! 'o)
Posted by: Rosie | July 19, 2011 at 06:41 AM
This really is a "Smashing" Book you have done here. I love all the bright colors, etc. Love love love it.
Posted by: Nancy Lynn | July 19, 2011 at 07:09 AM
Okay, now the idea of using a fold-out magazine cover is just downright brilliant! And you did such a beautiful job with it, too -- love the bright colors. (I'm especially lusting after that red polka dot trim.) Can't wait to see some pages when you start adding them!
Posted by: Bonnie | July 19, 2011 at 07:22 AM
clever as usual!
Posted by: mary ann | July 19, 2011 at 12:07 PM
What a great idea and I love the paper and colours that you used.
Posted by: Diane | July 19, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Way fun! The inspiration and ideas that have flowed from the FTB class are just the best!
Posted by: [email protected] | July 20, 2011 at 07:54 AM
This is so great. thanks for sharing the before and afters. Really fun to see.
Posted by: maggie | July 22, 2011 at 02:21 PM
That is so cool what you did with an old magazine! It is truly smashing!
Posted by: Nancy B | August 01, 2011 at 08:49 AM