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General Craft Discussion => Full range of crafts covered here => Card Making => Topic started by: gothic_vampy on October 24, 2006, 01:21:41 PM

Title: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: gothic_vampy on October 24, 2006, 01:21:41 PM

Has anyone ever made cards using one of those bookatrix things?

Just got myself one and know how to use it – just really want some inspiration and a look at what other people have done with it.

So come on crafty people – show me your bookatrix (please)

Thanks

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: Chippa on October 24, 2006, 06:02:37 PM

There are quite a few people who have bookatrix cards in their gallery, which you could look at for ideas.  I have one which was my very first attempt.  But I am sure there are plenty of others who make a much better job than I do.  Can't remember who else has at the moment, but you could try putting bookatrix in the search and see what comes up.

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: Lizzz on November 02, 2006, 05:41:15 PM

 hello the bookatrix board is good have made a special 50th birthday card which was loved by recipient. have the other boards which i use a lot also have bone set of boarders have not use yet, will look out for christmas board at the nec.

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: shishenko on November 02, 2006, 07:44:50 PM

Hi I have the bookatrix the fan and the christmas board.  Christmas board is magic have had a go and will post as soon as I can.

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: Debs on November 02, 2006, 09:30:53 PM

Bookatrix is my fav toy at the moment, much better than the xmas board which is driving me up the wall! Also just got the dress to impress board, but only for the handbag template although I may try to make the romper suit into a santa!
Debs

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: Ladyremo on November 03, 2006, 09:21:38 AM

I Have used bookatrix board and love it.  The best tip is use good quailty card and paper and used a variety on each card i.e. mix plain, pearlescent and mirror or holographic in complementary colours.  Nice peeloff boarders set the card off to.  Then add any embellishment or stamped image you fancy or even a verse.  Play with the board its take a couple of attempts to get the knack of it but once you do its brilliant

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: craftiecockney on January 03, 2007, 02:00:40 PM

I  have the bookatrix board and love it i may my very first one as a present for my aunties and was very impressed with my attempt

once you start you will be hooked

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: suzann on January 03, 2007, 04:04:49 PM

To do the boards justice you do need to use the 6mm ball tool I tried with smaller tools while the 6mm arrived but it was harder to get the grooves Also if you use a candle  rubbed lightly over the card you will find the tool slides easier Hope this helps

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: janekelly on February 19, 2007, 06:42:27 PM

how heavy does the card have to be ?just starting out to make my first  bookatrix.Has anyone brought A & B cardstock ?to use on their bookatrix.Any tips welcome.

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: craftiecockney on February 19, 2007, 06:57:23 PM

i have used all thinkness of card and not had any problems as of yet
i have not brought any of a&b card stock yet

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: tiptoe on March 01, 2007, 06:07:19 PM

got mine for making my crimbo cards, but ended up using a different design. i think the Bookatrix make your cards,especially nice for events like births, weddings and anniversary's or for close family members who`s cards you want to look extra special.

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: Biffo on March 03, 2007, 04:10:23 PM

I have the Bookatrix that I find easy to use and I also have the Framey, the Romance and the new Majestic which has some smaller designs on. All can be mixed together for great results.

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: myra on March 13, 2007, 09:09:41 PM

hi there im a new member so have just picked up this thread  i have all the board and like them all love the bookatrix though.

if you still need ideas go to my picture trail and youll see some there that are mounted on A4 folded some that go on a plate stand and some minitrix ones[/b]

myra

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: Janet F. on March 14, 2007, 01:58:44 AM

HI Myra
firstly welcome to the forum
we have put a welcome thread for you in general discussions
you will find most of us chatting there and are welcome to join us there whenever you wish

I have just spent ages looking at your picture trail  all your cards are lovely  no one could be stuck for ideas after seeing them they are fantastic  thanks for letting us see them

Take care  :)

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: shirley r on April 22, 2007, 10:02:31 PM

Hi I have all the keepsake boards and embossing bars
i use any kind of card on them  i love doing bookatrix cards and have quite a few on my website

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: margaretjoyce on July 03, 2007, 09:15:52 PM

Hi everyone . I love my booktrix board about one of the first things i bought when i started card making last year when i get round to it i will put some in the gallery that i have made

Margaret

Title: Re: Bookatrix ideas
Post by: Gillian Lyttle on July 23, 2007, 09:44:11 PM

Quote from: gothic_vampy on October 24, 2006, 01:21:41 PM

Has anyone ever made cards using one of those bookatrix things?

Just got myself one and know how to use it – just really want some inspiration and a look at what other people have done with it.

So come on crafty people – show me your bookatrix (please)

Thanks

Ive done lots of bookatrix everyone thinks there great you can add anything you want to the front of them so if you're a goth what about some great vampire ideas