Hello, there have been a couple things that I have been working on here lately. The first are several Valentine themed neat fbs that I have made for some members of a group on facebook called Friendbook Frenzy. Its a new group and well I just felt like joining the first swap. March is coming up and the kids birthdays are that month...well all but Henry and so I will try not to join any swaps or get in anything that will require much attention from me. But, normal "just my crafting" will still take place:-) Anyways, here are the fbs....
These are the fbs for the group. I mass made them, so all of them are similar in some way. I wanted to use my stamps because I did not want to print anything off on the computer. I really don't know how much more printing I can get from my cartridges, but I really do not want to go buy ink now, that is like 70 dollars to fill the printer. I always buy them in the packs....I think its cheaper....I think:-) For a while now I have been printing off on the best setting for my fb images and it uses more ink then the "auto" settings. I was pleased with how these turned out. Now I have to label them and get them sent to each swapper that joined in that swap via that group;)
Oh, and we have to post pics to the group. So, that is probably what I will do later today and get it over with :-)
Okay, on to my other project. This is the 3rd mini scrapbook I have ever started. I say started cause the other two are still in progress!! LOL. I am not sure why I started this one and now I am very happy that I did. But before I post pics of that....look who I caught getting into my stuff!!
He thinks he's gonna do something....
Okay maybe he is....
He's so funny. And "yes" my craft desk stays that messy most every day. I usually have to clean it back when I need more room to work on. That is just the way I am....it would drive me crazy trying to keep it "perfect" everyday.
Below is the mini book I was wanting to share.
Just kidding its us! LOL!
OK for real now.....
Above is the cover so far. I am very pleased with the way the binding came together. I used the fabri tac glue I posted about before. That stuff really sticks, but totally stinks. I still have a lot more creativity that needs to go in the cover. This album will be sent to a dear friend as a gift. That is all I will say, she might read this blog?? Anyways, I have a white mini picture frame that I might put on the front. I wanted to show the birds, but I think that they will eventually end up covered up:-) O'well, I think on my next mini, I will use a closely decorated general patter.
Okay, so above is just a picture of the pages. I have one page front and back done, I am working on the second page. I have a half inch of room between pages, because I like to add, and add, and add on mini booklets, pockets, etc. I am trying not to over due it. I know my friend likes to write, so there will be plenty of writing space here along with plenty of picture space as well.
This above is the inside front cover. I wanted it simple and cute. I didn't want it to be complicated and bulky. The vintage writing with loved stamped on it is a tag and where the ribbon and three flowers are is a short pocket.
Above is the front of the first page. It is an accordion fold out. And on six of the pages there pockets located on the top. I still have a lot of learning when it comes to closures for my little booklets and fold outs. I do not have any magnets at the moment. Actually, I might but I don't know where they are...:-) I still want to do a little decor on this page, but I am pleased to move on for now with other parts of the mini. Also, I don't have any specific list of things or directions. I am just trying to remember what I can from watching YouTube videos on the subject:-)
So, this is one of my favorite pages above. It is an add on to the pocket that is located on the side of each main page. I added a flap and then thought, why end there, so on the back of the first main page, there is a full page sized book. It is 6x6 (the mini cover is 6 1/2 by 6 1/2). I love the little distressed lolly pop flowers or trees and wanted to use it to close the book with a string you wrap around it...but of course when glueing the last page, I forgot to leave room on one side to glue the string under it. O'well, my friend is very forgiving and if I cannot come up with a way to close this, it does well the way it is:-)
This page above is in the middle of the booklet on the back of the first page. There are two side pickets and two small booklets that fit in the pockets.
This is the page I am working on right now. The distressed pink paper is a vertical belly band and the grey/yellow flower paper under that can be removed and will be a little booklet for journaling and pictures. I want to decorate the belly band, but not sure if I want to keep it simple with a picture matte or to make a little flippy water fall thing....not the real waterfall with the pull out, I am just not "there" yet:-)
Like I said, I do not have a plan, and hope that I don't run out of any ideas and am stuck with not knowing how to finish the album. I am thinking I might do the booklet thing on all the back pages?? And then think of different things for each front page. So, I am pleased with it, and can see me learning and making progress.
Thanks for reading and looking at my pics!!
