The Art Happens Board Book
Here’s a fun one I did, also for the board book feature at Scrap Village. I took an 8x8 board book and cut it down to 8x3 inches. The inside is really very simple. I used photos that spanned the two page spreads, Basic Grey Romani papers and rub ons, black ink and some rockin’ stamps from Catslife Press. This album is very simple and came together quite quickly. And, yes, Maggie was fast asleep when she got her face painted in Monterey!
A quick tip: Board books get fatter as you add more decoration to the pages. To train mine to stay closed (or at least more closed than wide open) I used a few medium sized clamps to hold the books closed for a few days. Now they maintain their shape on their own.
Thanks for looking!
What a cute book, what cute kids, what a great blog. Thanks for your comment–isn’t mother guilt a powerful thing?
Comment by Michelle — December 8, 2006 @ 10:56 pm
They are adorable. You do amazing scrapbooking. I need to work on my creativeness. LOL
Comment by Erin — December 9, 2006 @ 5:27 am
Beautiful! Great job, I think I’m going to have to try one of these.
Comment by Jenn — December 9, 2006 @ 10:05 am
wow beautiful mini album! love the swirl rub-ons
cute pictures too
Comment by melissa — December 10, 2006 @ 12:47 am
This is so cute!!!!
Comment by Bianca — December 10, 2006 @ 5:15 am
Your book is gorgeous! Maggie looks so cute fast asleep with her face painted.
I didn’t make the connection that Leah=Lou until you commented about my missing socks! Too funny.
Comment by Rosy — December 11, 2006 @ 8:29 pm
Wow, this is wonderful! And I’m not only talking about your great album, but also about the work of the painter. So great!
Comment by Ramona — December 12, 2006 @ 1:38 am
beautiful! am continually inspired by you and your gorgeous scrapbook ventures!!
thanks for letting me look!
Comment by Erin — December 12, 2006 @ 1:55 am
Cool body art
Comment by Gabriel Allister, I — December 20, 2006 @ 5:09 am