Jessica Witty
Hello, stranger.
It’s been awhile.
We used to be so close. But lately {and by lately, I mean practically the entire last decade} we’ve drifted apart.
Remember the days? Back when I would come to you with every little need. Or at least those relating to phone numbers.
But those days are gone.
I {and the rest of the modern world} have moved on. Online, that is.
And yet, you still appear on my doorstep several times a year.
What am I to do with you?
This, I think.
Paper crafting + The Yellow Pages=a match made in heaven.
Think about it, Yellow…you’re so similar to the super moxie fab, ultra trendy, vintage book print, but free of charge and delivered right to my door…practically begging me to use you.
For anything. Anything at all. Sweet.
Me and you, Yellow Pages…it’s time to renew our commitment to each other. It’s going to require a lot of sacrifice on your part, but I think it’s worth it.
But don’t call me. I’ll call you.
Jessica Witty,
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
P.S. Do you have old phone books gathering dust? I’m “calling” all designers to participate in my Phone Book Challenge. Whip up a project incorporating the pages of a phone book. Then, upload your entries to our Phone Book Challenge Flickr group. You’ll have until Wednesday, May 26, at midnight (MDT) to upload your project(s). We’ll pick three winners and their projects will be spotlighted here on Monday, May 31. Each winner will receive a free 1-year subscription/renewal to Paper Crafts magazine. Unlike phone books, this is a prize you’ll actually want delivered several times a year!
What a fantastic idea, wish I’d thought of it! You guys are geniuses, I tell ya, geniuses! Can’t wait to dust off the old friend and put it to good use.
Jessica… this is quite possibly the funniest post ever!!! LOL! Love it! I am sure to try out this challenge too! Thanks for the inspiration!
This is one awesome card and what a creative and inspiring idea. The flowers look fabulous.
Ok you know Now I’ll be singing that song all day right?? LOL…
WOW! Funny AND clever! Fantastic!
What a delightful challenge!
I have a few words for you: YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!!! I have wondered which paper I can use to decorate my cards, and never considered yellow or white pages!! Thank you so much.
love your post had me laughing all the way through it. Your flowers are fabulous and are you going to share with us how you created them?
Ha! so cute and I actually do still use mine, so I’ll have to judiciously use my pages if I’m entering!
Well if that isn’t the cleverist thing I’ve seen in a while. Oh, I’m so doing this challenge. Heh…I know where that number comes from too…am I showing my age?
Ha! I’m dying over here!! We use our phone book as a quick and easy booster seat when there are extra kids here but now, I am looking at Yellow with a fresh set of eyes! Oh and the White Pages too!
HAHA, awesome! Why do they always drop off like 3 all in the same month, UGH! I even signed up for the no phonebook list and I still get them.
that is a great idea, my head is spinning full of wonderfull things i can do with it
time to dust off my phone book and put it to good use!
An Awesome idea, hmmm ideas floating here now did I already recycle the phonebook and yellow pages
Great post–hilarious AND a fantastic idea… Now I wish I hadn’t just tossed ours in the recycling bin!
What a great idea!! You’re too funny!
Too funny! Not too long ago I was thinking about using phone-book pages to make flowers but I just never did it yet! Guess it’s time to hit the numbers, lol!
Great card!
Love It! I have so many current phone books (about 5-6). What a clever idea. Are you going to tell us how you made these flowers. I ‘d love to try this!
OMGosh, how totally awesome is this idea!!!!!
Fabulous flowers!
I’m off to find those phone books before they go to the recycling bin!
Thank you!!
I just LOVE this (and have at least 5 phone books). I WILL make something from the yellow pages. Great idea!
Thank you for the awesome inspiration!!!
Seriously. You rock!
What a *fantastic* idea! I love the looks of vintage print and what a great way to recycle phone books. Never would have thought of this – LOVE it!
Clever challenge and a great prize!
Great idea! I think I’ve recycled all of mine, though.
what a great challenge, jessica! your flowers are just awesome:)
You kill me! These are awesome! I want to know how you made them. Such a fun, fun challenge.
Ah Jess! This is pure genius!
Oh this is fabulous Jessica!
Talk about a trip down Memory Lane~ that song’s tune was right on the tip of my tongue as soon as I saw the Phone #..thanks! Love the idea and will be phoning in my creation. Tell us how you made those great flowers, please!
Super fun idea and another great way to recycle, love it! I uploaded my entry in Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47060425@N06/4604695447/in/pool-pc_phone_book_challenge
Thanks
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007@gmail.com
what a great idea! love the flowers …. ummmm going to have to think more about this!
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Thank you for your sweet comments, everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I posted a step-by-step tutorial of how to make the phone book flowers on my blog! Just click on the link above to get to my blog. The tutorial was posted on May 17.
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