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Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Altered Composition Book Blog Hop + giveaway!



Welcome to the Altered Composition Book Blog Hop hosted by Super Joy!


If you had come to this page from Amanda's Craft and More, you are on the right track. If not, just click here to start the hop from Joyslife.com. In case you get lost along the way, just refer to the following list of participating blogs below to get back on track:



My kids are going back to school in less than 2 weeks and one of the things that I wanted to do for them before they do is a reading log book. I actually altered two spiral note books for them last year to record the books that they've read and it worked out so well I'm doing it again.


The first thing that I did to prepare for this hop (besides buying some composition books) was to use Make-the-Cut to design the project. Once that is done, I was ready to cut and print out the pieces.



If you use Make-the-Cut, have you tried using the new Lettering Delights Cut It Tiles? They are basically printable designs that you can use to fill in your graphics or SVGs. I also like to use them to design my own printable patterned paper. If you have not tried them out, just check out tutorial #37 on my LD/MTC Tutorials Page to learn how to use them.
 

I traced a frame from the Lettering Delights Funky Frames clip art and filled the layers with the patterns from the Lettering Delights Basic Tiles. I printed and cut the layers out. By the way, all the layers used in today's project were cut by my Silhouette SD cutter.


I adhered all the printed layers with foam tape, ATG tape, and glue to the book covers and my altered composition books were completed. 


I love these kokeshi dolls. If you have not downloaded the Lettering Delights Kyoto Kuties, just click here and that post will lead you to the free download.

One more note about these Reading Logs. Besides the title and the author, I have my kids write down a sentence or two about the books that they have read. I also have them put in a rating for the books as though they are reviewing them. They seem to get a kick out of doing that. :-)

Now on to the best part of a blog hop......BLOG CANDY!!

I'm giving away a.......



SPLASH 6" X 6" Paper Pad by Echo Park.



To win, all you have to do is...

- Follow this blog. If you are not already a follower, click on the "Join This Site" button on the top right-hand side of this page.
- Leave a comment.

This giveaway will end on Monday, Aug 22, at 11:59pm PST and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, Aug 23.

Your next stop is Julie's Cricut Chick. Click here to go there now.

Happy Blog Hopping!


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95 comments :

  1. YowanaAugust 18, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    yay!!! i love this!

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  2. JovanAugust 18, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    OMG...this is so super cute!

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  3. JodyAugust 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    So cute!!! Wish I had thought of this when my kids were in school :-)

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  4. Judy FosterAugust 18, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Nice! SO CUTE! :)

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  5. KeelyAugust 18, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Adorable!! I think I am going to do this for my 5th grader:)

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  6. Cynthia VAugust 18, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Jin, These are adorable books....I read alot and always look for different ways to in inspire my children to be voracious readers as well. Thanks for the idea and inspiration. I am a new follower also Ü Cynthia V. vandyzfam@sbcglobal.net

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  7. Martha galvezAugust 19, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    This is a great idea!! I love it! the books came out Great!!! Thanks for sharing. Already a follower and love it!
    pattig161 at yahoo dot com

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  8. JustYolieAugust 19, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Awww!! Super cute designs!! Your altered notebooks are so adorable!

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  9. katieb'screativeendeavorsAugust 19, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Oh how cute are they-I am not on facebook so I am following by e-mail but I did grab your button for my blog page. I love all your work.
    kateb@bex.net

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  10. MelissaAugust 19, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Love these books, the colors are great, another amazing job!

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  11. NeldaAugust 19, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    As always, I love your ideas! TFS neldacnm at yahoo

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  12. DenaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Those are so cute! I really need to check out those printable tiles. I'm already a follower of your blog. Love your work! ~Dena

    missdjones.blogspot.com

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  13. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    HOW PRETTY! Such beautiful colors and those little dolls are adorable! I just dusted off the Silhouette and will be playing around with some of my LD fonts and svg's this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. Doris P.August 19, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    what a cute idea on books they read.. LOVE the die cute. never seena silhouette BUT love lettering delights.. tfs :) they will be excellent readers as they grow!! The word follower is the only thing there.. let me know I think I am a follower but can't remember.... Doris
    parkernana5@cox.net

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  15. CRAZY4 CHRISTAugust 19, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Great altered books love the little girl!! I am already a follower, thanks for the chance to win!!
    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  16. CathieAugust 19, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    These books are so-o adorable!! I love the little dolls! Thanks for sharing!! Cathie

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  17. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    These are so beautiful, and what a wonderful idea! What a lovely thing to do for your girls - I'm sure that they will love being able to look back at their early reading adventures. TFS!

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  18. TanyaAugust 19, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    TOTALLY love this!! The colors pop and WOW!! The lil girl is adorable!! Great job!!!

    Hugs,
    Tanya

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  19. Grandma NancyAugust 19, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    What a great idea and good way to make reading be fun. I may try this with my granddaughter! I love that paper too!!

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  20. AmandaAugust 19, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    So cute!! Love it and such a great idea!

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  21. PisforPaperAugust 19, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Your composition books turned out so cute!

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  22. jennyAugust 19, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    This is awesome, i have been seeing quite a few bloggers design their creations on MTC before actually cutting it out.. How do you guys do that? How about a tutorial? everytime i try to do it it just doesnt look quite right and wonder if i am doing something wrong

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  23. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Beautiful work! TFS.

    mrs_to_you@yahoo.com

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  24. CrystalAugust 19, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Love these!!! I made some altered composition books for my grands to use as a journal.....they loved them!!!

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  25. Peggy SueAugust 19, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    What a great idea! They are sooo pretty too!'
    mrsroddy4@aol.com

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  26. pt8597August 19, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Love the idea of a journal to record books read! Have fun with the new school year!

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  27. KwiltAugust 19, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    ADORABLE JIN!!!
    You always find a way to make me think I "NEED" a LD file!!! Off to take another look at those tiles!! LOL
    Hugs...Kathy

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  28. thatgirl48316August 19, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Love the idea! Can't wait to explore the MTC features :)

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  29. Houses Built of CardsAugust 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    ADORABLE notebook!!! What a great idea for a blog hop!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  30. The Scrapbooking QueenAugust 19, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Jin I figure one day I gonna come to your blog and go "it's OK" LOL... but it not today for sure OMGOSH I just love them I so wish you lived by me I could so pick your amazing brain and show me you crazy talent with everything you do... I am truly impressed AGAIN...
    {hugs} The Queen

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  31. NitashaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    love 'em!!! These are too cute! Thank you for the link to the free download!

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  32. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingAugust 19, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    O-M-GEEE How Adorably Cute these are. Love these. I'm a new follower too. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

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  33. Rhonda EmeryAugust 19, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    this is really cute and a great idea

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  34. HelenaAugust 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    That is a great idea and it also is a fun way to keep track of the books they read! I am going to make one for my son in Kindergaren and he can use it to practice writing his numbers and letters!
    Thanks for sharing!
    hperks24 at yahoo dot com

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  35. Suz D.August 19, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Adorable. I love the colors and shapes! I am inspired. :)

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  36. PammejoAugust 19, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Love the idea of a reading log book and love how you altered this book, TFS Please stop by my blog at http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogpsot.com/ I just became a followe of your blog. pammejo1@yhaoo.com

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  37. RachelMarieAugust 19, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    My daughter and son will be going into 2nd and 3rd grade and this is such a cute idea. I have so many questions about Make-the-Cute program. I'm very interested in getting it, but I don't think it is compatible with the Cricut anymore. I'm new to crafting and think I'd really like it.

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  38. Lillian ChildAugust 19, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Jin, these are simply ADORABLE altered books!!

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  39. UnknownAugust 19, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Jin,
    You have such style! Every time I see one of your creations it makes me a little bit happier than I was. Really. Your color choices and design are just beautiful. I love this project like I love everything you create. Thank you for being in the Altered Composition Book Blog Hop!
    Super Hugs my friend,
    ~Joy~

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  40. MarleneAugust 19, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Cute! Great idea, I'm going to make one for my son. He loves to read and his school always has them keep a log and by the time the get to the bottom of the page it's a wrinkled torn mess. This looks much neater and I'm sure his teacher will appreciate the effort. TFS.

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  41. Carrie KAugust 19, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    These books are a fabulous idea! I am going to try that with my granddaughters. I am trying to instil my love of reading on them and these are perfect to help!!

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  42. Mary C. FarringtonAugust 19, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Digging the kokeshi dolls... so cute. I love the idea and may steal it for my son as he grows a little older. (He just started Kindergarten). Thanks for the opportunity.

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  43. Ann MTCAugust 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Jin, you are too freakin' creative! :)

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  44. RuthieAugust 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Hey Jin - this is fabby - I just left a comment but think it went wrong!!! So, sorry if there are two comments from me - not trying to cheat! lolx

    Rx

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  45. AmyAugust 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    These are just darling, Jin!

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  46. BunnyfreakAugust 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    As a child I loved to keep records of the books I read. Love the record books you designed. I bet your girls will love them.

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  47. RachelAugust 19, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I always love what you come up with! Thanks you for the free download set, it's adorable! I can't wait to use it!

    -rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  48. NicholeCAugust 19, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Great idea for your kids...they will be fun to look at when they get older.

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  49. MishaAugust 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I'm an email subscriber, and look forward to your emails, always great things. The more I see from you, the more I think I need to make the switch to MTC (from SCAL). Thanks for all the inspiration. misha_113 at yahoo dot com.

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  50. SharlaAugust 19, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I'm a follower, subscriber and a huge fan! I have had so much fun following your tutorials on using MTC, and look forward to learning more!

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  51. CrafterpegAugust 19, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    awesome project. the girls are gonna love the "journal" ideas!

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  52. Judy P.August 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Cutie, patootie. What a CUTE journal, and the doll is adorable.

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  53. Anita BraddockAugust 19, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    How cut is this. wish i had thought of this when my kids were young. great job love the colors. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. what a great giveaway the paper pack is cute
    abbraddock@msn.com
    new follower

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  54. The Happy ScrapperAugust 19, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Super adorable!!!!! I love following you on fishingfordeals although today is the day I signed up to be a follower! Love all your ideas. Once my kiddos are in school I need to play around more w/ my MTC!

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  55. SheilaAugust 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    What a great idea! I love the fact that you are getting your kids into reading at such an impressionable age. Not enough people read today! Love your books.
    Sheila

    http://2pawprints.blogspot.com

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  56. My Happy Place by VanessaAugust 19, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I'm a new fan and I follow your blog!!! Thanks for a chance at the great giveaway! I love Echo Park Splash collection and would be thrilled to death to win!!! :) Your books are so beautiful! I love the colors you use and the little doll is super sweet! Cute idea that you make them for your kids!

    ~Vanessa W
    babo7192 at gmail dot com

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  57. janetAugust 19, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    What a great idea! I want to try this for my kids.
    Janet
    janlmil at yahoo dot com

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  58. icraft2create.comAugust 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Oh these are so cute! Great way to encourage reading! Just wondering about those tiles. Are they just shrunk down versions of the papers that you get at LD or is there something special about them? I do like the patterns and the fact you can change colors to your liking, but I have so many LD papers already!

    Cindy:)

    finecrafter at gmail dot com

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  59. Lisa's Creative NicheAugust 19, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    This is just so cute! I've never used SVG cuts, but this sure looks beautiful! Thanks so much!
    Lisa

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  60. JudyAugust 19, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    These are soooo cute and I love the cuties and LD - just used one of my files this week:-) I am a follower...
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  61. ScrappyKsueAugust 19, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    These are so cute. I love the colors!

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  62. PaulineAugust 19, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I love this idea of a reading log. I might have to make these for my kids:) Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.
    Pauline
    Pauline at tinkertoys dot net

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  63. MissScrapAlotAugust 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I love love love this!!!!! great job!!!!!!

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  64. AmandaAugust 19, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    OMG Jin, your books are super cute and so are those Kyoto Kuties.. I so need to get my Silhouette out and cut them out :0)

    Scrappy Hugs,
    Amanda :0)

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  65. Kathy's Kreative SpotAugust 19, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Love the idea of a reading log. Your book is awesome.
    Kathy
    Katsews at gmail dot com

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  66. SunnyNPAugust 19, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Sooo cute! I love your composition book. THanks for the chance to win! (I'm already a follower by the way!)

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  67. JessicaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    So cool,as usual. Good thinking with the ratings.

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  68. NancyAugust 19, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I'll be making some of these for my daughter this year. Thanks!

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  69. Charlotte CornettAugust 19, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    love them!!!

    That is a great idea!!
    TFS! Charlotte

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  70. VickiAugust 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Such a great idea to use to get kids to read..As they see the books add up they will read more and when they look back it will remind them what it was about each book that intrigued them

    transport7800@aol.com
    http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
    follower

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  71. RosieAugust 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    what a fun way to log the books they have read, then they can see it when they are adults


    rosiemini@gmail.com

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  72. CathyinMNAugust 19, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Your altered notebooks are really cute! There's no way these notebooks will be mistaken for anyone else's! TFS!

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  73. RyansmaamaAugust 19, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Love your project and the idea behind it.--Ryansmaama
    gkburrow@cmaaccess.com

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  74. stefeniAugust 19, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Cute! I too love those kokeshi dolls. Takes me back to my younger years celebrating Girl's Day. I'm already a follower.

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  75. Kimberly J.August 19, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Wow I love your altered books!! What a really fun idea and I love the colors you picked!! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Kimberly
    cutie.jensen at gmail.com

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  76. MarianneAugust 19, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Cute, cute book! Love your blog.

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  77. Amy EAugust 19, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    What a sweet idea! My kids are all grown now, but I would have loved to have something like this as a keepsake from when they were younger.

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  78. scrapaholicjenAugust 20, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Love your books! My daughter is going into the third grade and this would be perfect for her! Thanks for the great idea!

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  79. SugarlipsAugust 20, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    That is soo adorable! I was just thinking about doing something like this too. Great minds think alike :)

    edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com

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  80. Teresa JayeAugust 20, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    These books are great - don't be surprised if your kids' teachers ask you to make them for the rest of the class!
    I've joined your blog, thanks for the opportunity to win!
    www.teresajaye.blogspot.com

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  81. Nhi P. TranAugust 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    That is some pretty paper!!!!
    www.litoscrapper.blogspot.com

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  82. callyanncAugust 20, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Love the books and the tutorial. TFS Callynn(follower)
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  83. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Great books!
    2ndhandstamps at gmail dot com

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  84. Marcia F.August 20, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Love it...so cute!

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  85. Krista's Paper CafeAugust 20, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I am loving this hop. My teen daughter writes and doodles all the time. She like to embellish her "things" as well.
    Cute idea with the use of your girls to dress up the books!
    KristaInMN at gmail dot com
    http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com

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  86. AngieAugust 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    What cute ideas!! Thank you for sharing.

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  87. Patty BAugust 20, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Another cute set of projects, Jin! Thanks for the inspiration!

    PS
    I bought my Silhouette SD today! :)

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  88. scrappinCAugust 20, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Way too cute! Love the colors and the how you have your children use the book.

    TFS!
    Cindy Lou
    endurapuppy at yahoo dot com
    http://scrappinc.blogspot.com

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  89. Bee's hiveAugust 20, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I just love your take on such sweet things for your kids...this is such an adorable project, and I am salivating waiting for my new machine so I can do pnc! Oh and I hope your not TOO tired from running from DA Bears!

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  90. joydee1963August 21, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Great books,Love the cute color used,I am a follower,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  91. Becky ABCAugust 21, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Too cute! I'm sure it'll make them want to read even more!

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  92. NicoleAugust 21, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I am a teacher- so this is an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
    Nicole
    http://crashingcreatively.blogspot.com/

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  93. HeidiAugust 21, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    What a cute idea! We are avid readers at our house too! Thanks for such a cute idea and the chance to win.

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  94. KTAugust 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Love the Kyoto Kuties on your books - makes you want to travel to Japan and journal the trip.

    kathytrush@gmail.com

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  95. sweetlilscrapperAugust 24, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    love this idea!

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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