Monday, June 21, 2010

Oh Baby! Oh Baby!

Congratulations to Sophie and her husband....and Welcome to Baby Sage!
Thanks to all the Baby Blog Hoppers for sharing in the joy and the fun!
I made a sweet little mini book for Sophie to add any ole fun photos of Sage.  Sophie can use this as a gift for a faraway family member or for her husband to take to work to show off.  Or for anything, really.  Who needs an excuse to scrap adorable baby photos, especially when the child is one of your own or a loved ones?!?!?

For this project, I started with 3 sets of Zutter 6X6 Chipboard Covers that I ran through my Sizzix, using the new border dies from Tim Holtz.  Pretty nifty to get the decorative edges AND make a graduated cover, all by my little self.
I used a fun fun fun paper line from Sassafras Lass called Nerdy Bird.  Doesn't the name alone make you want to smile?  That's what I hope Sophie and Sage and anyone who enjoys this album will do when they see it. And....something that I think (in my humble opinion) really  makes the album super custom is that I used BOTH Baby Pink AND Baby Blue Owire in the binding.  It's just a little thing...but I love it.  Not only makes it that much more unique but it's a great way to use bits and pieces of owire that you save (and you should be saving it for things just like this!!)  By the way, my friend Mary put together the flower combination below....I think it looks just right on this page.


Of course I made each page ready for photos and a bit of fun journaling, with little enhancements and doo-dads.  But it's really about making something special for Sage and/or the recipient of a memory album of an adorable, precious little baby girl!

Sophie and Sage, hope you enjoy it and I'm so pleased to know both of you and call you "Zisters"!!!

Baby Blog Hoppers, please leave a comment for a random drawing on June 25 (make sure you check back here!) What do you win?  A package EACH of Baby Blue and Baby Pink Owire and a sample pack of Zutter Cover-Alls!  You want this prize for sure!  Visit each of the other blogs below for more Baby Sage projects and another chance to win!

Lynne Forsythe

Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

55 comments:

Lorna May said...

I think bind it all the best tool out there. It seems to be baby season agin and never thought to make Bind it all album (Duh) guess what i'm off to do.
LOVE the graduated look of your album : )

Schnubbeldupp said...

A very beautiful album. I love the details.

kaw1963 said...

That is so cool using both the pink and blue o-wires, I would have never thought to mix them like that! Thanks for the inspiration!

Karen

SharonS said...

Bright, colorful, and adorable!

Gina said...

So clever. I've got to get myself some of those edgers, I so want to try that idea. Thanks for the inspiration!

beulahmom said...

Love this album! You did a wonderful creative job on it! :o)

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Great idea!!! Cutting the album was so clever, and then using the 2 colors really is was a great idea, too. You rocked it! Thanks for sharing and this blog hop!!!

Tina said...

wow - what a beautiful and vibrant mini album. Sophe will love it.

xo
tina
mommy scraps alot

PCM said...

This is a FUN album. So bright and cheerful - this will be a fun one to fill as the days go on. TFS and the inspiration all the blogs have given me to get out my bia and make some of these.

nanapayne said...

Gee, just not enough words for all the great albums I have seen on these blogs. Such talented people.

Unknown said...

Awe Nan this is sooo cute. Leave it to you to do a graduated album. I love the idea of using scrap owire! TFS, Mary M

Jill said...

Love your album colors and the graduated edges. I need to go find a video on that border since my main crop site has a sizzix.

Kelly Massman said...

What a fun album! Love all of the colors!

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

WOW!! Love this colorful baby album..the papers do make you smile and what a great touch to use both pink and blue o-wires!!! TFS

Lynne Forsythe said...

love this Nan!! and those edges....ooooohhhhh!!

Gisèle said...

well how sweeeeeeeet is that?? just gorgeous!

Scrapalooza said...

very fun album!

Debbi said...

Such a cute album. Going away from the basic "baby colors" is fun sometimes. I've never used the coverall, but sure would love the chance. Thanks for sharing your talents and Congrats to Sage's family. She is beautiful.

Monika Wright | I Love It All said...

I'd love to play with some colored o-wires!

CJ said...

Wow, this is so cool!!! Loved looking through all your posts and now I'm very inspired! I didn't realize the dies would work with heavy chipboard so that is great to know, and your other ideas are fantastic (like creating a journal and attaching a bag'o'embellies!
Thanks for sharing.

maria dolores morales said...

¡Muy hermoso su MA, bonitos colores, alegre ! Encantador todos los detalles. Muchos cariños mary141255@hotmail.com

**Treefrog** said...

What a fun and lovely book you did and yes it does make me smile! So sweet of you all to do this. TFS
Theresa

Sassette said...

Oh this album is just so much fun! Love the papers that you used. Very fun and fresh! I really love the die cut edges too. Thanks for a peek at your project and for the inspiration!

Diane said...

So fun!!~! Whimsical, bright and I love the distressing. Thanks so much for sharing ;)

Captain Scrappy said...

Love the fun colors of this album! Not typical baby colors.... LOVE it!

Allison Cope said...

So adorable! Love all the fun papers you used for this mini! Fabulous!

pamala said...

Dang that is CUTE! Love the blue AND pink OWire treatment, you are so clever! :)

Robin Wade said...

This is simply adorable!! SO CUTE! TFS!

Rosann said...

thanks for the opportunity to win one of these great books. now i have to scrap i'm so inspired

Sue from Oregon said...

oh goodness...you have been busy...I so love mini albums and this is just darling! TFS!

Fleursbydesign said...

This is so cute - love how you did the edges :)

Wendy said...

I love the bright colors! It's adorable.

Maureen said...

You are sooo clever! I have been saving my bits and pieces of o-wires, but hadn't thought of what to do with them yet!! cute, cute, cute album - love the little smiling cloud - I know where he came from :)

Brittney said...

Fantastic mini - I love the way you used those papers. Gorgeous!

shazza said...

I Love your album & its great for a new mum like Sophie being ready to put the piccys of cute little Sage on & not to have to worry about scrapping the page when she's tired, LOVED the O-Wire combo- What a great idea!! & youre friends flower was sweet.
Many thanks for sharing

Candace said...

Love the album! It's very colorful and I really love that! I need to learn how to make those ribbon and fabric flowers that everyone is doing nowadays. Thanks for sharing! You're awesome!

mustangkayla said...

Oh my this is just adorable! LOVE how bright and fun it is!

Peggy Lee said...

what a beautiful album!!! you did amazing job. now I need to make one.

Aimee Kidd said...

Wow, wow, wow!! Love this sweet little mini! Of course, I'd love anything that is made from Sass papers! Great detail!

Janet's Joy said...

What a sweet album! So nice and bright.

Teri Gelseth said...

look who was just knowing this was going to be a baby girl! ok there re blue pages too but some of us just have that sixth since! lol love it!

Jackie said...

So cute! I just love Sass!

Robin said...

Just love your album Nan! The different edges and bright colors.. just right!All of you girls did a beautiful job and I'm sure Sophie was delighted to receive all of your gifts. What a great idea to mix & match o-wires too.

Laurie (Wally) said...

Nan.. I love your album.. what a great gift Idea... TFS... and thanks for a great baby blog hop it was fun...

Cindy said...

How cute is this!!!? Thanks for sharing!!

Unknown said...

I love the book. The scalloped edge is a great touch!

Heidi Roux said...

such a CUTE little album!!!

Steph Ackerman said...

This is so adorable!!!

Ellen said...

What a great idea to use different colours in one binding! Never thougth about that! i love your album as well, They are all so different!

Sissel Anita said...

A beautiful album - love the paper you have used!

Scrap Ronnie said...

Oh i love the bright colours in this one!!

Heidi Y said...

What a great album you made! I'd love to make one, too. I'll need to make a few b/c both my SIL's are pregnant!! Can't wait!

crazyaboutcricut said...

She will love to receive this! Gorgeous :)

Carol Ric said...

Adorable and Beautiful! TFS!

Anonymous said...

Dear Nan, we're so thankful for your time, love, concern and understanding! Thanks for the beautiful and clever gift of love! love Sage, sophie and kelvin