Just a little more Beyond the Book

It was truly amazing to see how you all interpreted the Beyond the Book challenge, and really great seing a Swedish girl among the winners. I've also interpreted the challenge in my own little way with making a layout that is supposed to resemble a book, but isn't one. The layout is made from double layers of cardstock, for stability, which I’ve then covered with patterned paper. I’ve put a strip if paper over the wire to keep the layout flat, and then I’ve put a couple of strips on the backside too, to make sure it stays that way and doesn't bend.
I can't take the credit for this layout all by myself, since the first person I saw doing a layout like this is another Swedish girl, Anna Nilsson, aka Annyt. You can watch her fabulous layout that inspired me in the making of this one on her blog.

Have a great Sunday, all of you blog readers out there.
/Jenny

Beyond the Book

I am a mini album addict. In fact, when I first bought my blue Bind It All several years ago...that's why I did! To make my own little books to gift away and share. Since that time, my BIA has become the staple of my scrappy space. I've learned to create a variety of projects with this great tool: books, home decor and, most recently...layouts.

Now I must admit, the idea to incorporate an interactive element into a layout isn't new to me or many of us. But, for me, using my BIA was. I got the idea from Zutter's own Nan Paturzo...she used it to create an amazing two page layout. You can see it in the soon to hit the stores, Bind-It-All Around The World Idea Book.

Here's the layout I created. Thanks Nan, for the inspiration! Hope you will share your projects with us. You can find out all the details on this project in the design team galleries at Zutter Zisters and how to submit to the Inspiration Station!