The One with Signature Series: Amy Tan Projects

Amy Tan's new Signature Series book is a smashing success! Every page is eye candy and filled with inspiration from corner to corner.

I had the opportunity to include a layout and a "PaigeBook" in Amy's book. I used only supplies from Amy's Ready Set Go line, naturally!

HOME IS WHEREVER YOU 3 ARE

Journaling says: No matter where we are in the world, whether near or far, as long as I am surrounded by my family, that is where I call "home." It's true - "home is where the heart is" and there's nowhere else I'd rather be! I love you all!

How to: Start with a cream floral background. Trim squares from patterned papers, trim them into triangles, then cascade them down the top of the layout; stitch a line through each row using a matching color of thread. Tear a house page from a Daybook, back the heart and door with patterned paper and a "love" die cut, and hand stitch around the heart die cut with yellow floss. Place the house on the bottom of the page and add a photo on either side. Create a title above the photos, embellish with stickers, an accordion paper flower, journaling spot, and more.

Supplies: Cardstock, patterned paper, stickers (ampersand, arrows, hearts, houses, letters, number), accordion paper flower, die cuts (arrow, flower, sentiment), date stamp, pen, adhesive: American Crafts; Floss: DMC; Ink: StazOn; Square punch: Fiskars; Sewing machine: Brother; Thread: Coats & Clark

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REMEMBER & SHARE THE LOVE PAIGEBOOK DAYBOOK

This is a 5x7" handmade book with a copic style binding so it lays nice and flat when opened. 

Every signature is made with Ready Set Go patterned papers and colorful matching cardstock.

I incorporated charms, knick-knacks, doodads, and Ready Set Go matte puffy stickers turned into charms into the binding.   

The front is embellished with a bunch of Ready Set Go stickers and embellishments. I stuck these on with major super glue to ensure they'll stay put forever and a day.

I have a tendency to make books and not fill them up with anything, but perhaps I can use this book for a form of "project life" or make my own version of a "smash" book.

Check out these projects and DOZENS more in Amy's book!
Since I want to be Amy when I grow up, maybe one of these years I can have a Signature Series book :) A girl can dream right?!