I start, you finish!

Do you ever find yourself sitting at your project table wondering where to start?

Do you think about creating something new, only to come up short on ideas and motivation?

Do you wish that you had something to jump start your creative dead battery?

I have a solution for you.  I call it "I start, you finish"!

Imagine receiving a project whose framework is already done for you...a project with a theme, color scheme and, in some cases, decorated interior pages.   Imagine digging through your stashes and knowing exactly which products you want to use.  Imagine feeling the excitement of having the creative juices flowing again.

What would it be worth to you to have someone come up with an idea, work out the logistics of creating it, shopping for products to fit a theme, then building the framework for you?  It's something like buying a new spec house.  An architect does the design, the builder buys the materials and constructs, a designer chooses the floors, cabinets, paint colors, etc. and voila!, you are move in ready!  Add your personal furnishings and design elements and you are done!  Fabulous, right?

Well, what I'm about to offer you is right along those lines.

For more than nine years, I have created projects for classes, publications and online kits.  During that time, I've accumulated A LOT of different samples, many of which are started, but not finished.  Bottom line is this...I've run out of space to safely store these samples and I need to part with some of them (plus, I'll never finish all of them in my lifetime :))...which is a perfect creative opportunity for you!  

I've selected about a dozen gorgeous projects that are ready for you to add your interior design elements, photos and stories.  They are my originals...and, in some cases, one of a kind projects not ever taught or kitted (awesome, right?)!  

I'll show you a picture of the project and give you a brief description and price.  If what I started has great appeal to you and you want to finish it for yourself, simply click on the Buy Now button and PayPal will walk you through the steps to place your order.  Please note that shipping is for within the US...and any orders outside of the US will have additional shipping charges.

OK, let's get started...oh wait, I already did that!  Maybe a better way to say it is this...let's get you to the finish line!

FRENCH FLAVORED JUNQUE BOOK:

This is a beautifully appointed hand stitched hardback book with lots of texture and fabulous French elements including images of vintage post cards and documents, textured papers, and stamped images. There are 36 interior pages, some of which are beautifully appointed for you.

Started for you for just $75 (plus shipping within the US).

 

 

 

 

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HUGS AND KISSES:

This thirty page piano hinge book is sure to bring a smile to your face.  Beautiful papers in red, pink, grey and black form the foundation for the beautiful elements and vintage silver glitter accents.  You will love the collection of ribbons which accent the side of the book!  Because the materials used in this project were in such short supply, this one was taught at my LSS only.

Available to you at just $60 (Plus shipping within the US).

SOLD

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LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL:

This was one of the most popular creatologie kits I produced.  It's a ribbon bound 6x12 book filled with life, color and beautiful details.  There are 50 interior pages, some of which are decorated for you...wow, that's a lot of interior space! Available for just $75, plus shipping within the US.

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BOOK OF 9:

This is a decorated ring bound chipboard book...it's a perfect generic list book that will make you smile!  The soft colors, romantic elements and gessoed finish give this book an old fashioned, vintage feel.  This sample is available to you for just $60.00, plus shipping within the US.

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A BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN:

This sample is for a former creatologie kit.  It features a beautifully appointed cover with an image transfer on glass.  This is a double sided accordion book with 18 decorated pages, ready for your photos and journaling.  It can be yours (just in time for fall pictures) for just $75, plus shipping in the US.

SOLD

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THE GARDEN GATE BOOK:

This project was taught at An Artistic Affaire and features a metal garden gate on the cover.  The book is a hand stitched hard cover with 38 interior pages for you to decorate and fill with your special papers, pictures and stories.  The title block is open for you to personalize.  You will love this totally feminine vintage styled book.  Available for $50, plus shipping within the US.

SOLD

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14 KEYS TO AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE:

You will love the bright and cheerful colors and the positive message of this spiral bound book.  Fully decorated, this sample came from a class taught at my LSS.  Add your mini pictures and thoughts and you will have a super fun finished book!  Available for just $50, plus shipping within the US.

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TELL ME YOUR STORY:

This is another all time creatologie favorite.  It's a hand crafted, 22 page stab binding book, decorated and waiting for your pictures and stories.  Some of my very favorite papers from graphic 45 are included in this project...it will make a wonderful addition to your collection of hand made books.  Available for just $75, plus shipping within the US.

 

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SPRING FLIP BOOK ON WOODEN EASEL:

This bright and beautiful spring flip book is attached to a standing hand crafted, painted and textured wooden easel.  This was one of my very first creatologie kit projects...if you missed it the first time around, this is a perfect opportunity to have one of your very own.  There are 13 decorated surfaces ready and waiting for your pictures.  Available for just $75, plus shipping within the US.

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SPRING FANCY PIANO HINGE BOOK:

Gorgeous colors, wonderful papers and fun images await you in this hand constructed piano hinge book.  This was a former creatologie project kit and is ready for you to add some of your own elements, your pictures and your stories on the 28 interior pages.  Available for just $60, plus shipping within the US.

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"LIVE" METAL ART EASEL FLIP BOOK

This is a wonderfully artistic flip book featuring a variety of copper elements, each hand aged and either embossed or stamped.  You will love the colors and elements of the 12 interior decorated surfaces...plus it's a wonderful standing showpiece to house your photos and journaling.  Easel size is 6x11. This project was taught through private classes only and is available for just $90, plus shipping within the US.

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CELEBRATE WOMEN:

This embossed chipboard book with a flocked cover awaits your pictures and stories about the special women in your life.  There are 22 interior pages and I've added French trims to a couple of them.  The cover features a vintage female image with a vintage newpaper clipping, vintage charms and vintage cabochons.  There are also French trims on the cover.  The look is finished off with a mini magnifying glass.  Available for only $60, plus shipping within the US.

SOLD

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TIS THE SEASON

Get ready for the hoidays with this bright and cheerful flip book on a hand crafted wooden easel.  This project was available as an extremely limited edition kit...now is your chance to get it in completed form.  Twelve decorated pages await your photos, lists, recipes and all things holiday related.  Pages measure approx. 6x6.  Available to you for $75, plus shipping within the US.

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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS:

You are going to love this house shaped book held together with rings.  The colors are bright and cheerful and the inside pages are created from a variety of papers and die cuts.  They vary in size and shape and will form a wonderful background for your home and family pictures and stories.  The swinging door on the cover will make you smile, for sure!  There are 12 interior pages in this hand made book.  Available for just $60, plus shipping within the US.

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A VINTAGE HOLIDAY:

This spiral bound chipboard book is decorated with a vintage postcard image, an old hinge, linen, crepe paper and tulle hand made flower, hand dyed seam binding, vintage buttons and an antique rhinestone pin from my personal collection.  Just a couple of the 22 interior pages are decorated.  Make this one yours for just $50, plus shipping within the US.

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LIVE HAPPY:

This is a hand created journal with a hard cover and spine.  There are over 50 interior pages of heavy text weight parchment ready for your pictures and journaling.  Hand made papers and some vintage 7 gypsies elements come together to make this awesome cover.  One of a kind.  Available to you for just $40 plus shipping within the US.

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CHRISTMAS 

This is a 3 ring binder chipboard album measuring 11x9.  The cover is decorated with beautiful trims and a vintage postcard image.  The title is hand stamped on fabric and the spine is decorated with red and green hand made yo-yo's.  There are vintage paper poinsettias and a large metal charm for your title or family picture.  The interior is blank for you to personalize.  Included with the album: 1/2 yard of each of the two high quality quilting fabrics used to make the yo-yo's and one yard of the fancy ivory trim used on the cover.  One of a kind.  Available to you for just $75, plus shipping within the US.  

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There you have it...a wonderful collection of "I Start, You Finish" albums.  With September just around the corner, we are going into the busiest season of all.  Consider using one of these albums as a gift for a friend, or simplify your own life by ordering a hand made book that is already started.

If you order more than one book, I'll adjust the shipping charges accordingly and issue a refund through PayPal.

It's really exciting for me to pass along the creative baton to you.  See you at the finish line!

From my studio to yours,

Carol 

P.S.  There's just one of each of the samples I've listed.  If you click on it and nothing happens, it's probably because the book is sold out.  Happy sample buying :)!

Comments

[LenaS]

Hi, Carol...i wasn't quick enough to get any of these, but wanted to stop by and say "thinkin' of you and congrats". Isn't it hard to let these babies go? Made with your own 2 hands? Not sure I could do it, except to family members where i could still see them sometimes. :) Have a Happy Day friend!