T is for Ten on the Tenth: October Afternoon

Hello again!  If you're a returning visitor, maybe you've noticed that I have done something different on my blog this month.  Normally, I kick off odd-numbered months (January, March, May, etc.) with a post about art journal and/or mini album pages.  This month, since my three most recent mini album pages all showcase October Afternoon products, I decided not to make a separate post about them.  Instead, I've rolled them into my "Ten on the Tenth" post, where in I'm focusing on using up October Afternoon stash.
 

Project 1: clear plastic sleeve, paper, die cuts, & stickers from October Afternoon; stamps from My Mind's Eye; ink from Tsukineko; ribbon from Scrapbook Fantasies; faux brads from Craftwork; party confetti from Pipoos; pens from Zig; paint from Ranger; fabric scraps; Dr. Who trading card from Cornerstone Communications.

This month, I'm geeking out with pages from my Doctor Who mini album.  For my first page (actually a two-page spread), I upcycled some clear plastic packaging to make a pocket for my Dr. Who bookmark, a trading card, and some festive confetti.  Below you can see the bookmark (a reading tally that I've had for a very long time) and some of the confetti.

project 1 detail--front

project 1 detail--back

Next up is a page that houses a 1980's Dr. Who Fan Club of America membership pin.  :)

Project 2: journal page & die cuts from October Afternoon; chalkboard & floral papers from My Mind's Eye; tape from 3M/Scotch; pen from Ranger.

Project 2 detail: the pin changes color like a mood ring!

My third mini album page has a solemn tone.

Project 3: chipboard album page, flair badge, die cuts, grid paper, & "unforgettable" sticker from October Afternoon; pink & red stickers from Echo Park; canvas strips from Canvas Corp.; ink from Hero Arts; paint from Ranger; pen from Zig; mini stapler.

Project 3 detail: I used a half-dollar coin to represent President Kennedy.

Next up, I have three 12x12" scrapbook pages that use nearly 100% October Afternoon products.

Project 4: stickers & patterned paper from October Afternoon; cardstock from Wausau Paper; chalk from Stampin' Up; wire from Artistic Wire; paper clips.

Project 5: previously blogged here.

Project 6: previously blogged here.

For the following two layouts, I found ways to use up scraps of October Afternoon products by placing them against background paper from other manufacturers.

Project 7: previously blogged here.  Background paper is from Bella Blvd.

Project 8: background paper & "Raven" tab from Glitz; fussy-cut hexagon paper from Authentique; all other designer paper from October Afternoon; yellow cardstock from American Crafts; flower from Petaloo; tape from Scotch/3M; alphabet stickers from Bella Blvd; pens from Zig; photo collage service from Walgreens; netting upcycled from fruit packaging.

For my final two projects, I reused the negative pieces from October Afternoon "Mini Market" stickers in interesting ways.

Project 9: previously blogged here.

For the layout above, I tucked pieces of the sticker negatives amongst the layers.  For a rustic feel, I randomly bent and cut the sticker pieces.

Project 10: previously blogged here.

For my tenth (and last) project, I used the sticker negatives as a mask with Liquid Pearls paint.

Thanks for sticking with me through this long post!  Before I sign off, I just want to remind you about the Scrap for Help challenge for this month.  The T(ea) is for Tuesday crew, in particular, may be interested in this one: the challenge is to use upcycled bottle caps (perhaps from a bottle of iced tea, LOL?) in a project.  You can make anything--a card, altered art, a journal page, or, of course, a scrapbook layout.  For inspiration/ideas, see here and here.   

Take care and enjoy your week!