Can it be true? Six weeks (plus five) until Christmas??? Well, time's a tickin'. But don't worry, I've got your back. That's why I've come up with this little doozy, otherwise known as
Christmas Countdown Project #6:
"The Little Things" mini-album
If you are like me, you have at least a handful of friends and/or relations who (gasp) DO NOT SCRAPBOOK. I know, it's strange but true. They have thus far resisted our attempts to convert them and fold them into the coven. Ah, well. There's always next year.
In the meantime, they might appreciate a little something to help them capture those everyday moments that might otherwise go undocumented. You know, the funny things the kids say. The way the hubby always turns the car on in the winter to get it all toasty warm before the family heads off to school. The way they always have homemade chicken noodle soup every Sunday after church during the winter. You know, all those things that usually won't make it in a journal or onto a scrapbook page.
This album is perfect for non-scrappers (or scrappers, too!) because it's small and non-intimidating. The journaling spots are concise, and photos can be added -- or not. It could be used to document a whole week, a collection of things from one day, or any combination. You know the drill.
One of the best things about it is that it could easily be made from scraps you have leftover from other projects. Score! A holiday gift that doesn't cost anything!! Woohoo! More money for Hambly!
Supplies:
1 sheet of 12x12 chipboard
2 sheets cardstock
Hole punch (I used my handy-dandy Cropadile)
Cardstock stickers (I used My Mind's Eye)
Letter stickers (I used American Crafts vinyl letter thickers and Scenic Route alphas)
Rub-ons and other embellishments (I used Stemma)
Ribbon scraps
Journaling stamps (I used Kelly Panacci for Sandylion and Technique Tuesday here and here).
1. Trim chipboard to eight 3"x6" pieces. Trim both pieces of cardstock to the same size. Due to the magic of mathematics, you will use all SIXTEEN pieces of cardstock. Wonder how that works? Two sides of eight pieces equals 16. (You still with me? I promise the math won't get any more complex than this).
2. Using the gluestick and your rear end, adhere the cardstock to both sides of the chipboard. Use whatever color order you want (both sides the same color, alternating, random, whatever). Want to know what I mean about your rear? The heat and pressure of your bum make the paper adhere better. Donna Downey calls this "using your assets." I bet you're wondering why I don't have a photo of this. Hahaha.
3. Punch a hole through the center of one side, where you want to join the book. Use the cardstock stickers to add a border on the opposite side of each "page." Again, alternate the colors and patterns however you want.
4. Take a break and admire your work. This is a good time to arrange the "pages" in your desired order. (Yes, I will allow changes later, but it may get a little dicey, so you may as well get it out of the way now).
5. Using letter stickers, spell out "The Little Things" on the page deemed "the cover." (Other possible titles: Everyday Moments, Our Life, Stuff, etc.)
6. Embellish cover and inside pages with stickers and rub-ons.
7. Use journaling block stickers to add journaling spots to each page.
8. Repeat.
9. Repeat.
10. Etc.
11. Add the binder ring. Smile -- this is looking pretty cool!
12. Add ribbon.
13. And if you are daring, add this cute little stamp on the back. Enjoy!
Other options: First day of school album, holiday journal, friends scrapbook, etc. Go with it!
LOVE the stamp in step #13. Where did you get it?????
Posted by: Ami D. | October 08, 2007 at 09:33 PM
I think this one is my favorite so far. I can think of a whole bunch of people this would be perfect for.
~T.
Posted by: bcre8uv | October 08, 2007 at 11:18 PM
totally cool! You have got to stop throwing me off on the week thing! ;) OHHHH and since I've been so bad at sending email... THANK YOU for the wonderfully vibrant and adorable baby goodness!
Posted by: moki | October 08, 2007 at 11:49 PM
This is sooo cute! I can definitely see making one of these! Love it!
Posted by: melita | October 09, 2007 at 12:58 AM
I want to know it, too! Where did you get that stamp on the last photo??? I must have one, too. Oh, and before I forget- Your projects are so much fun. I guess there will be lots of scrapbooked presents under everyones trees this year...
Posted by: Ramona | October 09, 2007 at 02:28 AM
This one is really cute! I will SO be making this one for some people this year. This one screams out to be given to my sister in law to use as therapy...she needs to figure out how to love her parents despite the things they did wrong. I think this one would make a good therapy gift for her, just to journal all the little things they did right.
Now all I have to do is figure out where to buy chipboard in 12x12 sheets...since all my scrapbook shopping is online I have never found it. Any hints?
Thanks for these projects!
Posted by: Kylie | October 09, 2007 at 06:35 AM
This one is really cute! I will SO be making this one for some people this year. This one screams out to be given to my sister in law to use as therapy...she needs to figure out how to love her parents despite the things they did wrong. I think this one would make a good therapy gift for her, just to journal all the little things they did right.
Now all I have to do is figure out where to buy chipboard in 12x12 sheets...since all my scrapbook shopping is online I have never found it. Any hints?
Thanks for these projects!
Posted by: Kylie | October 09, 2007 at 06:35 AM
This one is really cute! I will SO be making this one for some people this year. This one screams out to be given to my sister in law to use as therapy...she needs to figure out how to love her parents despite the things they did wrong. I think this one would make a good therapy gift for her, just to journal all the little things they did right.
Now all I have to do is figure out where to buy chipboard in 12x12 sheets...since all my scrapbook shopping is online I have never found it. Any hints?
Thanks for these projects!
Posted by: Kylie | October 09, 2007 at 06:35 AM
This one is really cute! I will SO be making this one for some people this year. This one screams out to be given to my sister in law to use as therapy...she needs to figure out how to love her parents despite the things they did wrong. I think this one would make a good therapy gift for her, just to journal all the little things they did right.
Now all I have to do is figure out where to buy chipboard in 12x12 sheets...since all my scrapbook shopping is online I have never found it. Any hints?
Thanks for these projects!
Posted by: Kylie | October 09, 2007 at 06:35 AM
I LOVE this project Lainie! Thanks so much for sharing these great ideas.
And I just read your previous post...you are so funny! That picture illustrates your point quite cleverly! I totally know what you mean...for me, the yelling usually goes towards the hubby. He is my trouble child, LOL.
Posted by: Maria | October 09, 2007 at 11:53 AM
I'm making 4! One for each of my kiddo's stockings this year. I'm a MEAN mom, and I thought it would be a nice change if I made these filled with nice thins about the kiddos...things I notice them doing in the next couple of months...maybe put some pics in too. Thanks again for the great idea!
Posted by: moki | October 09, 2007 at 02:51 PM
What a great idea! I'd love to know where you got the stamp on the last photo too! Too cute!
Posted by: Kim | October 09, 2007 at 02:56 PM
I don't suppose you know of a local source for binder rings? I've been trying to find them recently (to help keep a bunch of index cards contained), and I can't find anything. :(
Then once I get them and I get all my vocabulary learned, I'll work on this idea. ;)
Posted by: Emy | October 09, 2007 at 03:43 PM
i love this! i am very new to scrapbooking and have only made a few pages so far. i was very intimidated by the whole thing, but this is something i will try for holiday gifts. thanks so much!!!
Posted by: elsie | October 09, 2007 at 09:50 PM
What??? Are you serious??? Augh! Ok, now that I am over the shock of how close Christmas really is...
I love your little book!! And, to help one of your gals...wal-mart has binder rings in the school supplies section (in different sizes too).
Love that project!
Posted by: Ragan | October 10, 2007 at 04:42 PM
I can't hear you ~fingers in ears~ la la la la la I can't hear you!!!!! Not ready for Christmas....la la la la
Posted by: Jennifer Mattix | October 10, 2007 at 07:24 PM
Just like everyone else, I MUST KNOW where you got that stamp.
Oh, and btw, very cool project. I just got back from vacation so now I need to make me one. :)
Posted by: Mary c | October 14, 2007 at 07:19 PM
This is so cute. I love the decorative edges too. I'm going to have to give this a go for a few Christmas gifts this year I think. I can't believe its so close already! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Jen :)
Posted by: Jen G. | October 15, 2007 at 01:49 AM
I love this idea! And I wanna know too! Where is the stamp from? So cute! I want one.
Posted by: Gina Abbas | October 15, 2007 at 05:53 PM
Love this project. Your step by step instructions make it look so easy. OK, did I miss where you told us how to find that stamp on the last page?
Posted by: Chris | October 28, 2007 at 12:57 AM
There is a Great site to buy all sorts of different sizes and thickness's of Chipboard. the website is www.buychipboard.com
Kim
Posted by: Kim | November 21, 2007 at 11:56 PM