MY GRANDAD

A paper bag album just for Grandad. We sometimes forget just how special and important our Grandparents are to us. Especially Grandads. My Grandad was so kind and fun to be around. Whether he was taking us fishing, playing pool in the cellar, or simply just sitting and talking we enjoyed his company. A very special man in so many ways. I will always remember with fondness and love.

You simply let your paper bag album develop with you personal experiences and special times spent together. Each page can be built around a photo of your Grandad and you.

Have fun creating this special remembrance album and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

MOTHER - MOM

This book was made especially for the mother of a special friend. We decided to make it a tag book so her mom could flip it easily. The color palette is pinks, greens and creams. The book came out really cute and her mom just loved it. She filled it with all the grand and great-grand children's photos. She put her mom's picture on the front of the album on the tag. On one side there is a photo of her mom as a young girl and on the other side a photo of her as an adult.

I enjoyed making this book, as it came out really nice and the recipient was so very appreciative. Her mom is in assisted living now and every time she has a visitor she shows them her "special" album. I am so very proud and happy to play a small part of her happiness.

Try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

'OLD' SCHOOL

A quick entry today. I made this paper bag album on a whim. I have had the idea for a while. I purchased a protractor and I already had the school paper. Kind of an old school print. Real cute. I put the bags over the protractor and seamed it with the sewing machine. This gives it stability and cannot be taken off.

This is a great idea for a teacher present at Christmas or at the end of the school year. Just a thought.

Have a great day, try something new and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

ALL ME - Acrylic Scrapbook

Ribbons, bows, pink and definitely "all girl". Any young lady would love to have a book like this to put their photos in. There are many photo mats, tags and special places for a surprise photo and journaling. This acrylic scrapbook has 12 pages, counting the front and back cover. There is lots of bling, buttons, crystals, hand doodling, gorgeous rub ons, and multiple flowers. It has it all!

The paper chosen was mostly Heidi Grace with a mixture of Bazzill, and a few others. Most of the flowers have bling centers, or button centers. Very unique and different.

Enjoy looking at this book. I thoroughly enjoyed making it.

Try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET SIXTEEN

ACRYLIC SCRAPBOOK

I just love this book and had to show you the photos again. It has been a while since I made it and sold it. I am starting to get into the "sweet 16" mood again.

The colors and paper chosen are so bright and happy. Definitely reflects on the whole theme of the album. There is a large photo mat on the 3rd page for the birthday girl and many more multiple mats throughout the album. I have put a special 6 page mat for the special pictures and journaling of the 1st car. Wow, what a special time in the life of a teen. I know my heart skipped and fluttered at the same time when my daughters drove solo for the first time. Remember when it was you? I sure do!

Thanks for letting me ramble on this morning. Have a wonderful summer and don't let the sun get you too hot. Till next time, happy scrappin'.

Sandra

MOM'S BEST - Made with love!

I had so much fun making the paper bag album above. I used old things, new things and made up some things.

The album is made on an old wooden spoon. This spoon was my grandma's and I had it sitting a drawer. I never used it, just looked at it from time to time. On the spoon part there are 2 black marks from the wood heating up too hot and it looks like it has been burned. The finish is all gone and all that is left is a great old spoon, worn and used over the years with love. Now I have given the spoon a new purpose. I have sewn 2 paper bags around the handle and made it into an album to hang on my kitchen wall. I have hung a tin heart and a couple of buttons from it and then built my book on the bags. There is a line of "kitchen paper" and matching embellishments that is very homey. Loved using it. I added a few checked pieces of paper and a flower that I roughed up.

The album can be used for photos, or good ole family recipes and hung in your kitchen. This was truly a pleasure and very enjoyable. Try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

OUR WEDDING

Acrylic-Paper Bag Album

The above album is a mix of acrylic front and back covers with paper bags in the center. This gives 12 pages for photos and journaling. The lady that I made the album loves the color lilac and that is the main color I chose and used throughout the book. The book came alive after I made the cover. I just let it flow and this book was the outcome. I think it is beautiful and will add to her precious memories of a very special day in her life.

I thoroughly enjoyed creating and designing this album. So please take time to look at the pictures. If you have any questions, just ask. Any comments leave me one. I would love to hear from you!

I am working on another Christmas/Winter design. When it is finished I will send in the copyright and post here.

Thank you for checking in and try something new today. Happy scrappin'.

Sandra