I meant to pop by yesterday, but got busy with some other things (as per usual). I'm still working away on some of my older projects, but I hope to interrupt myself tomorrow with something new to share. In the mean time, something fun to check out: Scenic Route Monthly Product Challenge. And also, my project share today...
I created this mini album a month or so before Sadie was born.
It was meant to be a guest book of sorts where visitors of the new baby could sign in and write a little message of welcome. I made five pages, and I had planned to add more as needed, but the book was picked up for publication in Super Fast Pages with 4" x 6" Photos (couldn't find a link on CK's website) and wasn't returned until August, three months after Sadie was born. So despite my best intentions, being prepared didn't help me get this little book done!
Instead of adding additional pages to include everyone that Sadie "met" during her first week or so, I just kept the original five pages which include a photo with and notes from Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Todd. This simplified things so that I didn't have to send Sadie's album all over the country. I only had to take it with me when we visited Grandma. And it was safely returned to me a couple months later with only the intro page and my entry to add! Here's the intro:
I created a canvas in PSE and added the photo and the journaling so I could print them as one image. The fonts are Suede and Print Clearly from www.dafont.com.
Daddy was given the first page. I used my favorite photo from the delivery room.
And then here is my page. It only took me 17 months to write that.
I used a simple design for this album. Notice every page has patterned paper on the left with a 4 1/2" x 6" white photo mat embellished with two buttons while the right side is dedicated to a journaling block matted on colored cardstock and embellished with a patterned strip and a button. A close-up of the format on the "writing page," so you can see the title/subtitle:
The cardstock color and buttons change on each page, but the album remains cohesive because I used only patterned papers from one line of Imagination Project.
And just for fun, I changed the subtitle on each page. "Hugs and kisses from Daddy," "Words of wisdom from Uncle Todd, " etc.
The photographs are not this dark in real life, but you get the idea. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper, Chipboard: Imagination Project; Rub-ons, Ribbon: American Crafts; Buttons: Various
What a sweet little book with memories of that special time! You are so clever with all these little projects - no wonder you get published all the time. I'm so glad to know someone so talented!!
Posted by: Crystal | November 04, 2008 at 09:52 PM
mary, this is brilliant! i absolutely love it!
and i agree with mom - no wonder you get pubbed all the time - you're so inspiring!
Posted by: Heather M. | November 04, 2008 at 10:57 PM
another great idea for a little album! i think that is so great to have everyone write her little letters ... that will be so neat to have years down the road. and once again ... love the simple format. i think that's key in making mini albums ... to keep it simple and stick with one good collection. keeps the flow going!
Posted by: laura vegas | November 05, 2008 at 11:50 AM
I remember seeing this in the magazine & LOVED it then (still do btw!)! GREAT idea!!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | November 05, 2008 at 12:22 PM
ahhhhhh..... so cute!!!
i remember seeing this in the book:)
Posted by: lovely cee | November 05, 2008 at 06:18 PM