But Ashley's video made it look so easy to create a mini-book...
I made my album quite a bit smaller than Ashley's - the envelopes I used are made for 3x3 inch cards. In the spirit of just enjoying the process (and therefore, keeping it simple,) I decided to make a little book of love notes for Sofia. She was making me a picture while I created this mini-book :)
You'll understand more as I go along, but I slipped a tag into each envelope. To bind the book, I threaded a piece of twine through each tag, and then tied a bow on the top of the album.
See? It's so cute!
I hand-wrote a simple note on each tag. I know that Sofia has been feeling a bit down lately: not even 2 weeks after her tonsil/adenoids surgery, we've been told that she'll be needing knee surgery on both knees... and that it would be best to have them done sooner than later. We suspected as much, and were prepared for this news, but the timing is unfortunate. Just thinking about it is overwhelming, and I know that she has been feeling some stress as well... I hope that my mini-book will cheer her up!
Until next time...
What a sweet mother you are! This is the sweetest little book-love what you did with this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful mini! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI really love your take on the mini album - very nicely done!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful mini! Love it!
ReplyDeleteElena, this is just the cutest thing ever! I love the clever way you put everything together, with the twine going through the holes in the tags! I hope it helps cheer your little sweetie...what I tough go of it she's having. :-( ~Betsy
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry to hear that Sofia needs more surgery!
ReplyDeleteI love the mini-book you made for her, Elena! It's so sweet!
Gorgeous take on the mini book challenge. Hugs to Sofia ... <3
ReplyDeleteLindo mini album, deseo que tu Sofi este bien !
ReplyDeleteI love the word bubble and the interesting way it ties, AND the colors, your colors are always so feminine and soothing
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love your mini album!
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent mini album. So fabulously well done!
ReplyDeleteTFS your beautiful projects from SAF. Best wishes and a speedy recovery to your daughter.
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ReplyDeleteElena, your mini album turned out great! I love the way you used the tag inserts. And your photos inspire me; they turned out so well! Thanks so much for sharing your work with us! It makes me smile so big! HUGS to you!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this is just *perfect*. What a beautiful idea for your album theme, and I also love the way you put it all together - it's tiny and lovely!
ReplyDeletePoor Sophia... I can imagine she's feeling pretty overwhelmed by everything. I hope this is the pick-me-up she needs!
This is such a sweet mini book. My heart goes out to your sweet Sophia! God bless her and your family. What a lovely little book to show your love! It is super sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible!
ReplyDeleteI took a peek at this earlier this week and I didn't get a chance to leave a comment! This is just so pretty! Love the organic feel and I think that brown floral paper is just so lovely! I know that kids are resilient, but my heart goes out to Sofia! Hopefully this trying stage will be fond memory soon!
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