File Folder Album

I decided to try a file folder album which I bound myself using the Bind-It-All.

 My daughter's regatta in Philadelphia was the perfect excuse to try a new project.

 They're a little out of order and there's a bit of a glare...

 ...but hopefully it'll inspire you to grab some file folders and give it a whirl!

 

 

Happy Birthday!

 

 

 

It seems like in every family there is someone who

can't help but

count down the days until their birthday.

 

 

I know our family has one!

 

 

I got this idea from Heidi Swapp.

 

 

I knew I had to make one for our Birthday Girl!

 

 

I love how it turned out!

 

 

 

 

Thank goodnes the holidays keep rolling along...

 forcing me to get creative even though I don't have as much tims as I would like...

good things about the calendar!

February

 

"Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day

my Valentine!"

Despite the dreary weather, there are plenty of crafting opportunities in February. Hope you got the chance to enjoy some too!

An Awesome Halloween Mini Album

Browsing around YouTube the last few nights gave me some great inspiration for this Halloween Mini. I really like the model I found here. This shows how I made the basic book.

From another crafty scrapper I got the idea to use these decorative brads and some bakers twine to close the book. It did turn out a little bulky, so I am glad I did!

There are tons of pockets in this mini, great for adding journaling or photos!

Some of these images came from Helga at Art Chix and some are from google images.

More secret pockets!

One more secret pocket to go!

Hubby is telling me to shut down the computer before Hurricane Sandy does it for us, so I will end wishing you a Spooky Halloween!



 Why do I never take 'before' shots? I decided to take advantage of the long weekend to do a little 'junkin' and look what I found? Something I'd been looking for...and old 'train case'.

 This one had the monogram G.J.L.

It took a lot of elbow grease, but it was worth it!

Although I really love the seasons, I always hate to see summer go. The long days, the slower pace...it all is such a welcome relief! But it's time to pick the pace up again (sigh). I am going to remember this adorable door decoration for next summer. Hopefully it will be here before we know it.

Off to enjoy some summer fun.

See you soon!

Crafting Gone Too Far

Yup. Time to get some help.