Post Card Mini Book

This gorgeous mini book I created at the Scrapbook Expo in St. Charles. It was in a class that featured Melissa Frances products.  I was lucky enough to be introduced to some things that I haven't used before. 

 The Mica Flakes that I used to glitter up the flowers that I created for the front cover really gives it some shimmer without being over powering.  There are several spots in the book that I used the Mica.

 For the next page I outlined some spots on the rose and added Glass Glitter. 

 Here again the Mica Flakes was used.

 I created several fringe accents on the bottom of pages. 

 Cute little flower made from crepe paper.

 Here is an excellent example of the Mica Flakes.  Since they are clear you can still see the details below but adds a bit of depth and shimmer.

 Glass Glitter used to frame and accent.

And last but not least I added a fringe to the back cover and inked it to age.

A Haunting We Will Go!

I made this adorable little mini book while in the car on our way to our campground.  I find I get lots done while glued to my seat for 6 hours. LOL

 Page 1 & 2 has this adorable dangling spider, space for journaling and a place for a picture of Kyler, my grandson on his first Halloween.

 The next two pages have sections that flip out making it ideal for extra journaling or photos.

 Pages 5 & 6 are pocket pages with 4 double sided tags for photos.  You know us Grandmas, we like to take lots of photos!!!

 The last two pages have a cute little quote, another dangling cutout and space for one last photo.  Probably the classic, Kyler sleeping in his costume. There won't be candy this year as he is still just a sweet little angel baby.

To keep everything in place while driving I use my Scrap N Easel.  It has magnets to hold everything in place and I can put everything aside when I get to where I'm going or if we make a pit stop.  Here is a video on how it is used.  The one thing you won't see in the video is that when I'm in the car I have it flat on my lap.  Here's the video... Enjoy!

Onesie Baby Book

 I created this adorable little onesie mini book for my Grandson Kyler.   I used the way too cute paper pad, Playday by SEI. To be able to journal the milestones for each month I used the Babysaurus Journal Cards by Little Yellow Bicycle.  I love that they come in a variety of colors, shapes and are dry embossed. I used a variety of letters and inked them up to match the book.  This book has just begun, it's got lots more coming.

I always try to push the limits for myself, so I scanned the papers and created iron ons for each months for little Kyler to wear for his photo.  This is a work in progress for the next year.  I am not done embellishing it until all the journaling and pics are in.  And because I am such a proud Grandma, I couldn't part with this little brag book so I made two.  One for us and one for Kyler's proud parents to have. 

First  Month

 Two Months

 Three Months

 Four Months

 Five Months

 Six Months

 Seven Monts

 Eight Months

 Nine Months

 Ten Months

 Eleven Months

 One Year

Travel Journal

I created this travel journal using the hot new binders from Ditto! The Smash books have become all the rave right now but I love the versatility of the Ditto. Because it is a 3 ring binder it allows me to add my own papers and fill it to the brim with all my ideas and designs. I inked up the binder with my favorite inks Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Vintage Photo and Broken China. I started this one this week to journal all the travels that my husband and I take together. I also have space in it to clip and stick ideas for future travel plans. I decorated the front cover with the gorgeous Little Yellow Bicycle Twig collection. The "on this journey together" tag that I made is from Authentique. It is made from heavy weight card stock that I made heavy duty by embossing both sides with 2 coats of UTEE. The "Hit the Road" canvas sticker is also from Little Yellow Bicycle but from the Pack Your Bags line.

Complete Baby Belly Book

I am so happy to announce that the Baby Belly Book I created back in September for Felicia and Keith (my step-son) is finally complete! Felicia went into labor Tuesday morning and finally Baby Kyler made his way into the world Wednesday morning! He is the most precious thing EVER!!! I just can't get enough of him! Keith and Felicia are a beautiful couple and let me tell you they made a perfect little bundle of joy that is the apple of Grandma's eye!

You can get the SVG for the Book HERE

Here is the pics of the complete Baby Belly Book. I turned out so cute! I also created a video showing the book. It is at the end of the post.

I will be creating a couple more to put in my Etsy store. If there is a theme you are interested in just let me know. I am happy to make a custom order.

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December

January

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