Oct15
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Ok, so things didn’t work out exactly the way I had planned, with regard to all the projects I had thought I would have finished this weekend. My little book took quite a lot longer than I anticipated, which has a lot to do with creating a book from scratch with the binding on the spine. A slightly modified version of this book will be a class in November. It will have the same contents inside and use the same designer series papers from the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin’ Kit.
I wasn’t sure how I was going to like brown in my Christmas papers, but I absolutely love the color combinations together. They are very rich. Ok, now for the magic! Let’s peak inside, shall we? These are the first two pages; page 2 has a large round photo frame. Gosh I love that tree from Snow Swirled!
The next two pages become interactive. At first glance you see the obvious two pages, but each side are both pockets. The left side has a pull out (see the red ribbon) and the right side has another mini-book with it’s pull tab, that flips open for more pictures and journaling inside. It tucks neatly into the diagonal pocket.
This is what is inside of those pockets:
Don’t forget to check off the "naughty" or "nice" on the wish list! I think I’m getting coal this year! Apparently, the consensus is that I’m a MMIA (a mom missing in action). The woman who used to run this tight ship vanishes every day to her scrapping room and doesn’t come out sometimes til dawn! lol
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Ok, two more interactive pages again.
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Oooh! This one has a pull-out on one side for a photo and a beautiful ornament for the tree on the other!
Lots of ornaments decorate these two pages Another page to pull out with the tab on the left, and three tags express my wish for my holiday:
I just can’t wait to watch "It’s a Wonderful Life" for the gazillionth time! It just never gets old for me, especially when he is falling apart and desperately tries to fix ZuZu’s petals. But I digress…..
Ok, the last two pages include another large frame, in the shape of a wreath. Both of these pages have a lot of sparkle, but unfortunately, it’s not reflected in the pictures. The wreath have both glitter and groups of our larger beads while the poinsettias have glitter on the leaves and the centers.
And finally the back; nothing too exciting here. I didn’t photograph the spine, so you can’t see how I made the book itself. I guess you’ll just have to come to the class if you want to learn how. 
This little book is packed with product! Besides the SS kit, I used two patterns from the Holiday Treasures designer series to cover the book. Again, the same color combinations, just different patterns, so they coordinate beautifully. I used plenty of punches, ribbons, chipboard, beads, die cuts with the Big Shot, glitter, wheels, and at least 5 Christmas stamp sets, including my newest favorite, Snow Swirled.
It’s the cutest little book, just waiting for your holiday photos! Or you could bless some loving relative or friend with this book as a gift! With the next two months of holidays, I’ll be changing my class schedule around quite a bit to avoid conflicts with the holidays. The class will take place on Saturday, November 22 (instead of Sizzix Saturday), and again on Tuesday, November 25.
Hope to see you then!
3D Projects, Big Shot, Punches, Stampin' Up! accessories, Tools, mini-album, scrapbook
Krista Oct 15th 2008 at 01:12 pm 1
Cheryl, what an awesome project. I am tired just from looking at it! LOL But seriously who wouldn’t love to receive an work of art like this. Very, very nice.
Joni Oct 15th 2008 at 01:19 pm 2
Very nice Cheryl!
Amy Celona Oct 15th 2008 at 02:07 pm 3
This is absolutely stunning!
Beate Oct 15th 2008 at 02:12 pm 4
Gorgeous book, Cheryl!
Hugs and smiles
Jen Krieger Oct 15th 2008 at 02:19 pm 5
Cheryl- This is an AWESOME creation! Thank you so much for sharing!
Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) Oct 15th 2008 at 06:44 pm 6
Wow. This is really something. So much work and so many uses. Fantastic. Love it all.
Heather
Michelle Oct 15th 2008 at 08:08 pm 7
WOW your work is wonderful.
Linda McClain Oct 15th 2008 at 09:02 pm 8
Wow, this is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.
Sharon Oct 15th 2008 at 09:13 pm 9
Cheryl,
Love your book, you always do such wonderful, creative things.
Sharon M
Sharon Field Oct 16th 2008 at 06:49 am 10
Absolutely stunning and beautiful labor of love, what a phenomenal gift and class!
Susan Mac Donald Oct 16th 2008 at 09:26 am 11
This is truly an amazing piece or work! Thank you for sharing. HUGZ>>>>
Kimberly Oct 16th 2008 at 11:07 am 12
LOVE LOVE LOVE this Cheryl :o) Where do I find more info on the class? :o)
Michelle Oct 16th 2008 at 09:04 pm 13
holy moly cheryl!! This is absolutely stunning girl friend!! It’s no wonder that you were AWOL and for very good reason!! I am in awe of your talent.
don’t I kiss up good?
hugs,
Michelle
kivonne Oct 18th 2008 at 01:55 pm 14
Cheryl, I love the mini scrapbook…would you send me the class? Please advise. I would pay via Paypal. I think you are wonderful and I want this mini scrapbook! Please email me and let me know! Thank you so much! kt
Diane M Oct 20th 2008 at 12:28 am 15
I also am in love with this wonderful little album. Commuting from Canada to take your class is tempting! I would also be willing to purchase email instructions via Paypal if you have them available. This is just so creative, and stunning!!
Peggy Dec 5th 2008 at 07:44 pm 16
Where did you get the little album, or who is the manufacturer? It is absolutely adorable!