Project: Oh Baby, Take 2

So this weekend I spent some time putting together a little mini-album to go with my second set of baby onesies for my best friend who is having a baby in July. Her and her husband know they're having a little boy so it was easy to put together their album and the whole thing came together in about an hour and a half.

I used some pieces from an add-on from the 'Candy Shop' kit release at Studio Calico, the name of which alludes me now. The album is an American Crafts 6 * 6 binder album. I used a 6 * 6 paper stack from Making Memories as well which made it even easier to assemble. Here's the opening page...

The colours are a bit bright in the photo. This is where they can put in the babies name!

Then here's a picture of the inside pages. Each page has a number attached to a circle on the outside of the page protector and a tag tucked into the pocket with the same number on it for notes for that month.

This is the last page.

Just like the last album I did like this, the recipient is not a scrapbooker. I made this album very simple so she can add anything she wants. I'll add a package of adhesive to the gift bag when I give it to her as well.

xoxo
K

Project: Kids Class

So I'm teaching a class to a group of elementary school children at my school next month. I've been working on the project for a few weeks now and I have some pics of the project to post here on the blog.

I used a bunch of the new Basic Grey supplies in conjunction with some other great products. The box is by Maya Road. It's one of those cute little trinket boxes.

The project is based on the individual and it's essentially a representation of them! Note the title: "I AM".

I attempted to include lots of little techniques like embossing, misting and layering in this class. You can't tell but there's lots of dimension in there too for a shadow box effect. The kids love the tricks! I'm certain we'll have a fun little class!

Here are a few shots up close:

xoxo
K

Project: Oh Baby! Part Deux

There's been progress today at my scrapbooking table. I completed Part 2, the baby album, of a baby gift I am giving a friend of mine who is due next week! To see part 1, go here!

Without further a due here are a few pics of the album...

I used a 6*6 American Crafts album and a bunch of old Studio Calico products from old kits. It's really a giant mish-mash of products so I won't go into too much detail about what I used suffice it to say I used up a ton of old scraps and products!

I kept it simple since neither of my friends are scrapbookers themselves. I wanted something that wasn't overwhelming for them. The opening page looks like this. The line beneath the title is for the baby's name. Note: the pink + blue combo-they don't know what they're having! ;)

Then I chose pattern papers that coordinated with each of the colors on the onesies. It's just one 6*6 piece of paper. On each page is a punched circle and the number of the month. I stamped the same number on a tag and left it plain for the parents to include notes.

I haven't adhered the tag to the paper because I'm going to suggest that the parents tuck the tag behind the photo. I'm going to include some double sided tape in their gift bag as well to make that process easy!

That's it! I have to drop it off later this week before the baby comes! I'm so excited for them. I hope they enjoy chronicling their baby's first year of life in this way!

xoxo
K

Project: Oh Baby!

I've been secretly working on a little project for a number of weeks.

I have two friends who are about to become Baby Mama's. I'm so excited for them! Of course, I wanted to create something original and special for them and their new bundles of joy.

I can't claim the idea was my own. Susan Weinroth posted just the cutest idea on her blog a while back and it got me thinking about what a great baby gift these would make.

So, I picked up some Joe Fresh onesies and created these....

The idea is that you take a photo of your baby in the onesie each month and make some notes on the month's events, milestones, etc.

The process was fairly simple. 12 onesies+iron-on's (made in photoshop) make this a simple project.

Make sure you follow the instructions for the iron-on's carefully though or you end up with a not-so-perfect outcome. I had to re-do this one because I didn't let the iron-on cool down before I peeled it off.

They are really are just the cutest little baby gift!

Of course I had to give my friends something to put those monthly photos in so I am creating a little 6*6 album for each of them. It's simple and all they have to do is add some notes and a monthly photo to chronicle Baby's first year!

Last night we had a party for one of my friends. She's due on March 18th and about to pop! These were a hit with her and all of our friends as well. I was pleased that she appreciated the effort that went in. I only gave her Part 1: the onesies because Part 2: the album, isn't quite finished yet. I'll post picks of it when it's completed.

This project was fairly simple, inexpensive and it makes for a great original gift too!

xoxo
K