So this weekend my kids have 3 birthday parties to attend! Yup, busy birthday weekend... so I thought I would share with you a little gift I made for each of the kids. I got the idea from one of my favorite bloggers Thienly Azim from her blog modpaperie, if you have not visited her yet...YOU MUST! She will inspire your socks off :) She made a birthday book, I loved that idea. A place where you can keep all your memories of the day.
I didn't feel like going out and buying birthday themed paper so I thought I would just make my own pages using the print and cut features of the Silhouette, and use papers I already owned. For my books, I thought I would make a little box on the back to place some cards or even some of the birthday pictures. So here is my take on the birthday book, well 3 of them...
I used graphics from Lettering Delights Scribble Kids Alphabet, Banner Day Alphabet, and the Sweet Birthday SVG kits. This is what the front covers look like.
Here is what the book looks like when the book is opened up,
even a spot for the birthday girls picture.
Here is a boy's version.
A place for pictures, cards, whatever they like!
Here is a pic of a tag that I put on the back of all my crafts!
The box was just made on a score board, didn't use a cutter.
The box measured 4.5" X 6.5" X 0.5"
Folded down the top edge and glued it. Then glued down all the rest of the edges to form a box.
Here is what it looked like all put together.
For the fan part of the book, I used the same measurements and then just glued the two sheets together. Once I had finished embellishing the pages I just adhered the last page to the box. Added some ribbon to tie it up and keep it all together. I hope the kiddos like them! I know my son already has put a request in for one!!! Well better get busy!
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I think that your books turned out fantastic! So fun, right? The friends are so lucky to have such a thoughtful crafty gift! They are the best ones! Glad that I've inspired you, thanks for sharing this with me and for also mentioning me in your post :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, they were fun! You are so very welcome Thienly! Just keep on inspiring me :)
DeleteThis is the cutest idea ever!!! Love it! My little girls birthday is next month...I think I will be doing this for her! Such a fun way to remember your special day every year!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Thursday's Temptation.
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You are very welcome Jill. Thanks for hosting the party... It's always fun to see the newest craft ideas out there!
DeleteThese are amazing!! so cute!! thanks so much linking up at our Naturally-Nifty Party, and posting our button on your blog!
ReplyDeleteYou ladies are very welcome! Thanks for hosting the party! Always fun to join in :)
DeleteI am featuring your cute books at today's link party! Wahoo!!
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Jill
Wooohooo! How exciting!!! Thanks Jill!
Deletehi! Visiting from Jills place. I love this idea! So stinkin cute! Its like a scrapbook and a card all in one. Perfect :)
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Thanks Kelley, for sure will visit your blog!
DeleteLovin' the birthday books and what a great idea! Thanks for linking up and sharing at Craft Junkie Too -- I have this on our Friday Features so please stop by and check it out.
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Tracy
Soooo excited to be featured! Thanks Tracy!!!
DeleteOk! These ROCK!!!! I have bookmarked this for a rainy day! I also LOVE your tag you put on your projects. I have been trying to come up with something and perhaps you have steered me in the right direction. Off to hit your follow button! Thanks for stopping by and for inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jen! I'm so happy you like my tag, can't wait to see what you can come up with! And thanks for following me on this blogging journey!
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