Saying Good-Bye to an Old Friend… With a BLOG HOP!
Sad to say, but Twilight Tuesday is closing up shop this week. I was there in the beginning, when it was just a couple of crafty girls and a good book to inspire us… and look where we ended up! Today is a very bittersweet day, to say the least. I have met some of THE most AMAZING people because of this book and challenge. I will spare you the gushing, and get on with the show… Our theme this week is from Rebecca and it will go down as one of my favorites. Book Love.
Love of books, the printed words on a page, is what brought us all together.
Create a project: that uses printed text: a page from a magazine, book, dictionary, etc. within your project, as the background or focal point.
Comment portion: I love to read the newspaper online but nothing beats a printed newspaper on Sunday mornings. And no matter how hard I try, I can’t abandon books (hardcover, softcover, or paperback) to a digital reader. Are you totally digital or do you prefer a good old fashioned printed page in your hands?
Here’s my final Twilight project:
I wanted to celebrate the book that brought us together. My love affair with books is well known, and I am surprisingly okay with digital readers. I am giving my Kindle a workout, for sure, but I will always have hard copies of my favorites. 
There is no replacing the feel and smell, and that ‘rush’ when you flip a page at a critical point. One of life’s greatest gifts is a good book. I don’t see that being replaced by any digital media anytime soon!
What do you think of the e-reader revolution? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
For this project, I dug out last summer’s Morgan’s Love set – I couldn’t imagine using anything else. This is exactly what I had in mind when I designed it! In fact, it was hard to choose just one sentiment for this, but I didn’t want to overdo. (Yes, for once, I exercised restraint!) Plus, the paper is fabulous and I wanted that to show through as well.
What is also fabulous is that this is a blog candy stop! By leaving your opinions on the e-readers, or maybe even my project… you are eligible to win the Director’s Notebook, with the inside scoop on the making of Twilight. This is full of fun facts and behind the scenes photos – and the fact that you will find lots of shots of Edward will be a bonus for you Team Edward-types… 
So you’ve just visited Dani, now I shuffle you off to Alison’s blog… you are sure to find something very cool over there!
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Beth | February 16, 2010
By Alison, February 16, 2010 @ 9:15 am
This is just SO RAD!!! I love it! I love all of your details! Everything you used is so perfect!!! Really. And you, my dear, are wonderful too! My officiall Book Buddy, and so much more. You are super-duper talented and an awesome friend. Love ya tons!
Alison´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Farewell Blog Hop
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By Heather, February 16, 2010 @ 9:22 am
Your project is just perfect! The dp is gorgeous! I’m so sad the TT challenges are ending! You guys are terrific! I haven’t entered the eReader revolution yet but I do love audio books. Thanks for inspiring!
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By Jen, February 16, 2010 @ 10:11 am
Oh this is just a wonderful project Beth. I love how you used cute little Morgan. You are so right… this is the perfect use for that stamp. I’m so going to miss our weekly challenges and all your gorgeous Twi creations. You’ve been a fabulous inspiration! Hugs!
Jen´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Farewell Bloghop
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By Liz-RedApron, February 16, 2010 @ 10:19 am
Your ‘reader’ is SO Bella! Such a fabulous use of details–so much going on in your project, but yet not ‘busy’. Still love the feel of paper so am having a hard time going digi for both scrapping and reading!
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By Lelia Pierce, February 16, 2010 @ 10:24 am
Beautiful card…it looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your love of sparkly vampires over the past year!
Hugs,
Lelia
Lelia Pierce´s last blog ..Sassy Studio Designs Blog Hop
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By Tonya, February 16, 2010 @ 10:34 am
Beth, what can I say? This is stunning and if I say much more we both know what will happen. So let’s take our lovefest to the privacy of our im!
Tonya´s last blog ..Farewell Week: TTIC Final Blog Hop
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By Laura, February 16, 2010 @ 11:13 am
I love this! It’s perfect.
Laura´s last blog ..TTSC #20
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By Alyssa S, February 16, 2010 @ 11:18 am
This is great Beth! Sounds like the friendships you all forged through this are *fang*tastic
Alyssa S´s last blog ..Valentine and a new Winner ~
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By Jodi, February 16, 2010 @ 12:56 pm
I love your last project!! What a wonderful way to showcase everything about twilight. I will miss all of you, the talent, and blog. Thank you for such a wonderful opportunity to work with all of you!!
Hugs
Jodi =)
Jodi´s last blog ..FAREWELL TO TWILIGHT TUESDAY’S CHALLENGE BLOG
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By Rebecca {bellacarta}, February 16, 2010 @ 1:08 pm
{gasp!} I love your project! From using the text element as the book, to the small Twilight cover element – its PERFECTION from corner to corner! As for e-readers, I’m one who hasn’t been able to cross the digital divide – I still love a book: from opening the spine to turning every page!
Rebecca {bellacarta}´s last blog ..TTIC Farewell Blog Hop
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By Julie, February 16, 2010 @ 1:11 pm
Aww, Beth – this project is just perfect! Morgan stands in so well for all of us, so excited to be reading Twilight for the first time. You already know that I’m TRULY so glad to have met you through all of this (someone call hotel security!!!
). And — I have YOU to thank for introducing me to the BROTHERS! This is not the end, challa. Nowhere near it. LOVE YOU!
Julie´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Farewell Blog Hop!
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By Erica J-W, February 16, 2010 @ 1:35 pm
I love that you used real book pages in the book! It is beautiful! What a great journey! It has been wonderful getting to know you and I can’t wait to continue our friendship.
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By HEIDI BRAWLEY, February 16, 2010 @ 1:43 pm
LOVE your card!! it is really cute!! I love all the cards on this blog hop! Yall really out did yourselves for this finally journey!!! sniff, sniff!!! ~Heidi Brawley
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By margie c, February 16, 2010 @ 1:43 pm
What a beautiful layout, Beth! I love Miss Morgan! She is perfect in so many ways for this!
Thanks for everything, Beth! Love you too! …even if you still haven’t showed Harry some love
margie c´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday’s Farewell Blog Hop…
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By Jeri M, February 16, 2010 @ 2:09 pm
What a beautiful creation!! I hate to see Twilight Tuesday come to an end, but I look forward to see what the design team has in store next!! Thank you for all the inspiration!!! Best of luck!
Jeri M´s last blog ..~SEW MANY CARDS CHALLENGE WK #4…VALENTINES THEME WITH RED, WHITE & PINK~
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By Chelsea, February 16, 2010 @ 2:21 pm
LOVE how you used teh news print as the book. Pure genius! Keep up the great work!
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By Dani C., February 16, 2010 @ 3:17 pm
Oh this is awesome! I am so loving it! What a perfect way to end TTIC.
I have yet to get any kind of digital reader. I really don’t know which one I should get!!
Dani C.´s last blog ..The Last Twilight Tuesday Sketch Challenge
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By Donna, February 16, 2010 @ 4:36 pm
Beth…What can I say… It has been a honour and a pleasure to work with you!! You are one of the most sweetest kindest people I know and you are so generous with a beautiful soul…Gosh Hun!! I am not going to say goodbye because I plan to visit you often but I do plan to say thank you from the bottom of my heart…You are one very special lady whom I am proud to call my friend!! Thank you, and love you!! Xx
Donna´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Farewell Blog Hop… *Sniff*
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By Tamara Bennett, February 16, 2010 @ 5:04 pm
Beautiful! Love the idea!
Tamara_bennett7@hotmail.com
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By Juanita, February 16, 2010 @ 6:45 pm
Beth this is awesome. I love that DP and your Morgan is perfect for this challenge. I know I will still be seeing you in blogland and know there will be more Twilight love coming from you
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Juanita´s last blog ..Farewell Twilight Tuesday
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By Shaz, February 16, 2010 @ 7:10 pm
Love the quote and image. Beautiful card!
Shaz´s last blog ..Valentine R.A.K and more…
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By Staci Miserlian, February 16, 2010 @ 9:11 pm
VERY neat project! I ♥ my Kindle, too, but will not give up “real” books anytime soon. Browsing in a bookstore is too much of a treat and not *quite* the same as browsing on Amazon.
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By Susy, February 16, 2010 @ 10:40 pm
this is perfect. (oh, and please don’t include this for the blog candy draw, thanks)
Susy´s last blog ..My baby and a card
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By Jennifer, February 17, 2010 @ 11:40 am
Wow, I’m speechless. Your card is amazing.
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By lady-sonja, February 18, 2010 @ 12:25 am
Amazing project!! This is so beautiful!
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By April, February 19, 2010 @ 1:30 am
OME…I just love the detail of it! I just love the stamp too! So clever.
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