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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Birds and Bees Domino Book

So how much stuff can you cram onto the face of a domino?  Well, apparently a lot.  I first painted the dominos with caramel alcohol ink.  Next, I added decorative paper to the front and back dominos.  Then I added metal findings, beading, fabric and paper flowers, a metal bird and bee and two paper bees.  The feet at the bottom are made of paper.  I backed the paper feet with two layers of thick cardstock to give them enough support to stand.  I don’t know what it is but I just like these little books need feet.

I added German scrap to the sides of the dominos.  The scrap was gold so I painted it with metallic paint.
On the back is a Victorian scrap bird.
In the center of the book are lots more birds and bees.

Next week I'll post a tutorial on how to make a domino book.  PS  This book will be one of the prizes in this month's giveaway.
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25 comments:

  1. Wendy AspinallAugust 7, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Stunning! really stunning breath taking... Hugs wendy

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  2. BarbAugust 7, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Fantastic! what a beautiful little book!it must have taken forever to make. I love the whole concept!

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  3. DebiAugust 7, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Just Stunning-as usual Laura :-) love it all- debi x

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  4. ArtZhodgepodgeAugust 7, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful.. So much inspiration, makes me want to get the dominoes out again.

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  5. DebbieAugust 7, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Too cute, I am always stunned and amazed.

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  6. Gerri HerbstAugust 7, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Breath taking! Will look for yr tut next week!

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  7. CreateologyAugust 7, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Laura your little dominoe book is just breathtaking. I love all the ephemera you used and the birds and bee theme. So much labor yet so stunning a result. Love, love, love it! Wonderful week ahead...

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  8. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This is really cute! One of the best I've seen.

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  9. JoAnneAugust 7, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    It's gorgeous Laura!

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  10. MartinaAugust 7, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Wow! Laura, this is phenomenal!
    I`m blown away.

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  11. DanieleAugust 7, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    too stunning for words
    hugs

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  12. IvyAugust 8, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Gorgeous Laura!!

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  13. JoanneAugust 8, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Please, please, please would you enter me into the draw for this month's art. I am so in love with this little book that I will be having a go at making one once you post the tutorial. In the meantime, maybe I will be lucky again.
    Many thanks and hugs Joanne xx

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  14. ImagiMeriAugust 8, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Stunning, just stunning. I never would have imagined a domino book could be so, so big!!!!

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  15. Gina PeakeAugust 8, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    How many adjectives can I cram into this post? Well....alot but I don't have enough time! WOW! Just amazing!

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  16. bobbieAugust 8, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Absolutely adorable!! Can't wait for the tute!

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  17. LesleyAugust 8, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Wow you sure did cram a lot onto that domino face. This book is incredible and I have many dominoes I can play with. Hurry hurry with that tutorial plz.
    Lesley
    PS are those feet a stamp or die cut?

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  18. Art By WandaAugust 8, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this!!!!

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  19. AngieAugust 8, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Unbelievable that such beauty can come from tiny dominoes! I love it Laura.

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  20. Gaby Bee August 9, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Your domino book looks amazing... very creative with lots of fabulous detail to explore. LOVE it!!!!

    Have a great week!
    Gaby xo

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  21. Hardwick CreationsAugust 9, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Absolutely stunning!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Wow, this is incredible!

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  23. Seahorse Ranch GirlAugust 9, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    OH, Oh, oh...I must take more time to pour over every tiny detail. But the overall project is just so, so, splendid.

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  24. Elaine AAugust 9, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Laura -

    Absolutely a wonderful little treasure! This is so gorgeous. Amazing how much happiness can be packed in such a little space. Love it!

    Elaine Allen

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  25. wendyAugust 12, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    awsome book! I love to find new ideas for found objects and you are so creative! I look forward to your tutorial on this project!

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