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I love blank books. They can be so useful. One of the ways I like to use them is for keeping
notes from a class or classes I have taken. Teachers often give you useful little tips in class. They are especially
useful to make notes if the class does not have a printed handout to refer to when you want to make the project again.
Since I like to bead and there are so many types of beads out there, I decorated a similar type book to the large blank
book shown below with beads on the outside and on the inside I made notes on different kinds of seads beads, size information,
wire guages and so on. I also keep a little book handy in my purse when I think I might be going book shopping so that
I don't duplicate one of my craft books at home. If you have a lot of different Pearl X colors or somethnig
like sparkling H2O's, you can make a list of the colors so they are not duplicated. Use it to keep a list of ink
pads and their refills, alcohol inks, etc. This is invaluable info when you attend a convention! these blank books
have a nice sturdy book board cover to them so you could make a mini scrapbook or brag book for all you moms and grandmothers
out there that is easy to carry with you.
What will you use your blank book for?
7 Gypsies Matchbox Kit~This is a fairly new kit (Jan, 2008). It is designed to hold ATC cards
inside the matchbox when completed. It comes with 1 box, 1 cover and 12 ATC cards in a cream color cardstock.
You provide the imagination and decoration.
$3.59
7 Gypsies Accordion Purse Kit, Small~ This is adorable. I like the products this company puts
out but I don't like that they do not include directions. Now you can understand pretty much what to do with them from
the photo but this kit does come with 2 little round chipboard pieces that I wasn't too sure what to do with, but looking
at the picture, I figured it out- they are reinforcements for the eyelets for the closures. This kit comes with black
ribbon strap, the purse and an 8 page accordion foldout in chipboard. This is the perfect crafty grandma brag book holder!
Now all you need is your imaganition and all your Articus Studio embellishments to complete this little treasure. Their
sample looks great but this will look wonderfully artsy covered in the Tim Holtz papers.
$2.99
Naked Gypsy Wire-O Album~ This double spiral bound album measures approx. 7" from the spiral out
to the edge long and approx. 3 1/8" wide. It has a heavy bookboard cover just waiting to be decorated and even has a
hole at bottom passing all the way thru for ribbon, cord, etc. Decorate the spirals with charms or ribbons.
Made by 7 Gypsies.
$3.99
Teeny Weeny Naked Gypsy Wire-O Blank Book~ Very adorable. This double spiral bound album neasures
approx. 4 3/4" from top of spirals to the edge and approx. 4 1/8" high. The cover is made of sturdy bookboard and can
be decorated so many ways. Decorate the spirals with ribbons, stamped cotton twill or any other number of ways.
Made by 7 Gypsies.
$2.99
Other Blank Books available
7 Gypsies Shaker Book Knob~ This is one of those items you save for a special project that
you want a real WOW factor to. This knob is done in an antique silver finish and measures approx. 7/8"
wide and approx. 11/16" high. It stands approx. 1/2" high. It is versatile in the fact that you could actually
use it as a screw post binding as it attaches with a screw, or you could use it as a handle to open a book. Tie ribbon
or other fibers to it as an added decoration, although it is quite beautiful alone. Sold per knob.
$3.95
Elegant Spiral Clips~ These are from 7 Gypsies and are a fun way to clip items to scrapbooks, cards,
altered books, etc. They measure aprox. 1" wide and approx. 1" high. They remind me of the "flip" hairdos from
the late 60's-wouldn't it be fun to use it as hair on a stamped image for the "flip" look!. They come in a package of
4 in a pretty matte gold finish. The card on the right shows one of the fun ways you can use these clips as embellishments
to your creations. It also has the funky brass flower charm in the center with a Swarovski crystal in the center along
with the Hampton Art Stamp, pair of eyes, and the eyes also have flat back jewels in them-although you really can't see that
detail very well.
$0.99
7 Gypsies 12 x12 Paper, Quadrant Cirque Style~ This paper has 4 separate sections to it.
One section has definitions, another quadrant has a harlequin diamond pattern in black and cream alternationg diamonds,
another quadrant has another harlequin patter in blacks and lighter shades- it looks smeared in the scan but it is not, just
lighter areas on the design and the 4th quadrant has different random words like family ,kindred, glad, blithe,cherish,
children, lovable, passion, ardor and many more. Each portion of the paper is depicted partially in the picture.
In order to have this size paper fit in a flat rate envelope or flat rate box, I have to cut it in half at the
center. It is a pet peeve of mine that you can't seem to find really pretty paper anymore unless it is in the giant
12" x 12" size. Sold per individual sheet.
$0.59
7 Gypsies Rubber Band Book Kit~This book measures 6 1/2" long and approx. 3" wide. It has 12 cream
colored cardstock pages just waiting to be enhanced with your special touch. It has a black sturdy rubber band
for the binding on it. This is great if you have some arthritis in your hands that make other book bindings hard to
use.
$2.99
7 Gypsies ATC Transparencies~ These are very pretty. You get 10 different styles, 2 of each style
for a total of 20 transparencies. You can color them with alcohol ink or put over some pretty paper. They are
notched on the sides like a rolodex card and will fit in the 7 Gypsies Turnaround thing (isn't that a professional term!). I
have dearly loved the transparencies that have been on the market- but, my pet peeve, is that you could only get them
in 12x12 size. Now a mini version in a size I like. Use them on your cards, scrapbooks, etc. Pkg
of 20.
$5.95
7 Gypsies Black Serpentine Handle~This handle measures approx. 1 7/8" long and approx. 7/16" at its
widest area. It has prongs on each end to adhere to books, boxes, etc. Pkg. of 2 handles.
$1.55 OUT OF STOCK
7 Gypsies Walnut Ink~This is a powder. You take a pinch or 2 and add to water, put in a spray
bottle and you have walnut ink. The powder is especially nice because you can control the intensity of the color.
I thought I would be adventurous last fall, picked up a few walnuts along the road and thought I would make my own- until
I read online how to make it. I quickly opted for the purchased ink. This comes in a vial with 1 oz. of powder.
$1.49 OUT OF STOCK
7 Gypsies Silver Shoe Buckle~This metal buckle measures approx. 3/4" wide and approx. almost 3/4" high.
These are a great embellishment to put around boxes, books, etc and slide a ribbon, paper, cording, etc. through.
All I can think of when I see "buckle" is the old rhyme- one, two-buckle my shoe; 3-4, shut the door; 5-6, pick up sticks;
7-8, lay them straight: 9-10, the big fat hen. Are you old enough to remember it?
Pkg. of 5 buckles.
$0.89
7 Gypsies Typewriter Words- Travel Set~ You get 6 typewriter words featuring the following words: trip,
detour, gypsy, end, here & begin. Each one measures approx. 11/16" in diameter. They are flat backed so can
easily be adhered with your favorite Articus Studio glue.
$1.69
7 Gypsies ATC Ringed Mini Book~ This mini book measures approx. almost 3 1/8" wide and approx. 3 3/4"
high and comes with 2 metal rings. It is a good size to add and store your favorite ATC's. You can just decorate
it any way you want with photos, stickers, ribbings, stamps, drawings, journal, etc. The nice thing about the ringed
binding is that it is easy to add additional pages or other items like postcards, mini envelopes, etc. It comes with
10 manila colored pages-and the front and back is made of sturdy bookboard.
$3.49
7 Gypsies Pastel Peach Color Wash- I like washes but what makes this one a little different is
how it is packaged and how you apply it. It comes in a 1 oz. size bottle with an eye-drop applicator. I think
it lends more control over your application. You can write a name with the applicator, you could do a little design
with the wash and then fold your paper in half and smooth it through for a cool Rohrshach (spelling) look. Although
it is called a pastel peach, it is not a bright peach- almost like a tan, I like the muted tone of the peach.
I think you will like it. (I have to get a new pic up- this one is too light- it is more of a dark peach/tan color)
$1.69
7 Gypsies Silver Bar Spine~These are pretty cool. Turn them horizontally and secure to the front
of a book, scrapbook, card, etc. Then let your imagine go wild. Add charms, beads, safety pins, etc. to dangle
freely adding movement and a unique look to your project. The bars measure approx. 2 3/16" long and has a square knob
on each end. Pkg. 2 spines
$1.00
7 Gypsies #1 Number Plate~ This is a metal plate that measures approx. 2" wide and approx. 3"
high. You can jazz it up with metal corners, stamp on it in Staz-on white ink and use it in scrapbooks, altered books,
birthday cards, anniversaries, etc. The numeral one is boldly printed in white on black. Pkg of 1.
$0.69
7 Gypsies Mini Keys~These keys come in an antique silver finish. You get a total of 9 keys in
a package. They measure approx. 3/4" high and have a ring at the top so you can easily hang them from your favorite
project of the moment. Add them to a jump ring to use in your cool bracelet or necklace.
$3.25
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