Oh My @#$%!!!

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)

Binder ring

Glue stick

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!

 

Comments

[Ami D.]

LOVE the stamp in step #13. Where did you get it?????

[bcre8uv]

I think this one is my favorite so far. I can think of a whole bunch of people this would be perfect for.

~T.

[moki]

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!

[melita]

This is sooo cute! I can definitely see making one of these! Love it!

[Ramona]

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...

[Kylie]

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!

[Kylie]

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!

[Kylie]

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!

[Kylie]

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!

[Maria]

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.