Thursday, January 08, 2009

Christmas Present

I love making handmade gifts for people. If I had more time, I would make them for everyone, but time is hard to come by. However, I try to make sure that Mom gets a handmade gift as often as possible. I know that she truly appreciates them, and that makes me happy. Because I know she lurks here every once in a while (Hi Mom!), I had to keep this little album to myself until after Christmas.


The chipboard album is by K&Company. I love that the edges of each page are different. It's being held closed with a ribbon from Fancy Pants that has a thin piece of elastic sewn through it.

The whole album is done in Fancy Pants papers and diecuts. The circle phrase on the front is a stamp by Art Warehouse. I heat embossed it for a deeper, shinier look

All of the photos inside are from different times throughout 2008. I also labeled those photos with when they are from.


I added a little personal message with the date to the back of the album.

I was just so happy with the way this turned out. It's kind of hard parting with creations that I love so much, but I know it went to a good home where it will be loved, shared, and taken care of. Hope you liked it, Mom!

11 comments:

  1. Oh Denine, your mom is going to LOVE that! What a gorgeous album!!!

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  2. Wow, what a gorgeous gift! I love that ribbon on the front, just beautiful!

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  3. What a gorgeous album - WOW!!!

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  4. Wow Denine! That is gorgeous!! I'd hate to part with it too. :) I'm sure she absolutely loves it!

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  5. It is a wonderful project, and I'm sure it will be well loved by your mom!

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  6. This is realy beatifull Denine! Love your style of scrapping, clean but with flair. The colours are great too.

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  7. Oh Denine, this is just gorgeous!! I love the ribbon with elastic. So pretty!

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  8. Gorgeous album Denine!! What a true treasure for your mom!!!

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  9. It's beautiful, Denine!!
    What a wonderful gift!

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  10. Great mini! Love it so much, especially the ribbon!

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  11. turned out great. No doubt that mom loved it.

    man the kids are getting big. oi

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