In a previous post, I mentioned the idea of doing a "December Daily" mini-album, a la Ali Edwards only messier and more random, like me. (You can see her idea, and the whole philosophy behind this project by clicking HERE.) I have never done this before, I have never even done a mini-album before, but something about this project just went ba-ziiing in my brain and I wanted to give it a try. I'm excited about it, and it came together easily and quickly.
I didn't like any of the pre-made blank albums I found, so altering an old book really appealed to me. I took a hardback book that I was going to give to the thrift store, and cut the guts out of it with a craft knife. I also didn't want to limit the size of my book, so I cut the spine off, then covered the exposed edges with some fabric...this was a total experiment on my part, and it worked out great! I love it, and plan to use this method often in the future for similar projects.
I then punched the holes where I wanted them, found 31 pieces of paper I liked (one for each day of December) without paying too much attention to whether they "fit" or coordinated together. (This is supposed to be a "let the rules go and get it done" project, so that is exactly how I approached it.) I also added some transparencies, some cardboard, and some shaped pieces to keep things interesting.
My friend Danielle and I got together to work on this, and helped each other with the "letting go" part, lol. Actually, I just love how "messy" and varied it is, it is lots of fun to look through, and there aren't any photos or journaling yet!
After I assembled the pages together, I started cutting some pages smaller, adding the numbers for each day, and a few embellishments/paints, and wallah!
So, here are my results. There is a page for each day, to take a photo, journal, or do whatever to document our December this year. I'm looking forward to savoring the holidays and filling it with memories and pictures. Thanks for looking, and enjoy! I will likely post some of the completed pages as December rolls through, but I can't promise to post every day...you'll get the idea.
13 comments:
I LOVE IT!!! You did a great job!! I am almost done with mine. I did make some minor changes. Can't wait until Jan 1 to see the finished finished product.
That was MY comment not Simon's
Oh. My. Gosh! This is phenomenal, now I want to do one. It's beautiful, heidi!
you have seriously outdone yourself with this one! i just love every single page. can't wait to see them finished.
Seriously cool. Love it. Want to see more!! :) So the book covers didn't shred when you cut the spine off? That is too cool.
beautiful! I love it!
WOWza. This is awesome love the variety! Who would think to use cardboard, but i love it!
super wonderful! i'm almost done with mine but not quite happy with it.
Hey there :) I am handing out various awards this week, and one is going to you tomorrow.. just a heads-up, your creative genius, you...
WHAT?? I can't believe you've never done a mini before...yours ROCKS!! You know I love this idea...adding it to my TO DO list NOW! :)
I am never ceased to amazed when I click and visit you blog! I am in France and not have some of the papers but I want to make it to. I will use things I find. This is such lovely idea HEIDI.
simply perfect! i like yours as much as ali's and then some, you added your own style, it is so pretty and varied!
SHUT UP! this is your FIRST mini album??!?!?! it ROCKS!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and your family!
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