I cut the card into a strip and folded it to create a tiny accordion fold book. It measures just 8cm x 5cm. If you look at it next to the 6" paper pad, you will get more of an idea of its size.
This is the top view......
And the front page. 
I kept the reverse side 'plain' and just added different background papers as shown above.
Then cut, stamped, coloured, chalked and ripped to create little mini pages as above.
A bit of a closer view. It is amazing what you can achieve by just using 3 items. I found it very relaxing folding, cutting, colouring and collaging the elements together.
As I have mentioned before, I love working with CI stuff because of the amount of words, sayings and sentiments you can find. I am hoping to do a couple more bits with the 'Victorian Children' plate CI-277 tomorrow, fingers crossed.On Sunday, Faye and Ash went off to Meadow Hall shopping for pressies for JJ's first birthday. Can you believe that in just a fortnight he will be ONE?????? We had the pleasure of having him for the day, and during the afternoon took a drive to 'Waltham Windmill' for a bit of play time and an ice cream.
Josh seems so grown up, walking around, investigating all sorts of things including the swinging sign outside the sweet shop.
Here he is with Grumps on his way to find me, I though a game of hide and seek was in order. He was in fits of laughter when I kept jumping out at him from behind the trees, until I had a little mishap. I failed to see a 6" stump of an old tree and fell flat out, and ended up in agony for the rest of the day. Eventually I had to go to A and E as I thought I had broken a rib it was so painful. Examinations and X rays showed no breaks, thank goodness but I am still in agony with it, hence my crafting time. I just hope it gets a bit easier soon, we have a house to do up!!!Sue x
14 comments:
Hope you are feeling ok sounds like you need loads of TLC!!!
Can't beleive he is nearly one already!! Hope he has a great birthday and can't wait to see the pictures.
Love your new goodies and a fab project with them the colours are just gorgeous Chanelle xx
Oh ouch nasty fall and as we get older these things hurt more. Fabulous Sample never know what to do with the papers but WOW lots of ideas now thanks. Hope you fell better soon. xx Zoe
oh Sue - hope your not in too much pain, what a horrid thing to happen when you were having so much fun
love the image of him walking with Paul he looks a right little old man :) don't they grow up quick
love the tiny book so much detail in such a small space and just beautiful and a perfect way to rest up
take care hun
Hugs Kate xx
LOVE the seaside themed stuff, can't wait to get my hands on it.
Great pics of granddad (grumps) - the protective look on his face is a picture.
This verse (with a slight adjustment) would suit this picture in a layout:
Walk a little slower, Daddy,
Said a little child so small.
I'm following in your footsteps
And I don't want to fall.
Sometimes your steps are very fast,
Sometimes they are hard to see;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.
Someday when I'm all grown up,
You're what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child
Who'll want to follow me.
And I would want to lead just right,
And know that I was true;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For I must follow you.
(Author unknown)
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Hugs to you, sounds painful!
Great use of the paper & stamps I am longing for the new releases to go on sale as I really need the children :(
Is it really a year already, hope he has a lovely first birthday!! Mind you I have been in my "new" job two years on 2nd August. Doesn't sem two minutes ago I stood in the shop telling you I had got the job!
Ooo Sue, I hope you mend quickly! I was enjoying reading about your day with Josh until I came to your mishap! x x Your Seaside mini book is lovely :)
Rest up and take care. x
oh sue... ribs are so painful, hope it doesn't take to long to feel better.
Love what you've done with the stamps... it's a long way removed from when I first did the lettering. Crafty Individs have done a great job, I know Jean spent ages on the background papers. Your little book is wonderful.
Ouch! Now come on Grandma you need to take more care lol!!
Josh looks far too grown up to just be 1!!! He's totally adorable!
The tiny book you have made is scrumptious! Stunning!
Lx
Ouch! Sorry to hear you're hurting. :o( Love that you got some time to create, that had to make you smile. Take care of yourself.
Hugz, Z
I hope you feeling better now....love you seacraft.
byebye,Lean.
Oh poor you...LK's poem says it all!!
I saw JJ the other day and I too can't believe he is nearly one..he is gorgeous though!!
After Paul has finished getting your house on the market can he pop around to ours we are still NOT on the market yet!!
ps: I love those CI word stamps you used a perfect mix of sun and sand to create a seasidey feeling. Gotta love this weather (except for when your husband has chicken pox!!).
take Care Ruth xxx
Take care of your self Sue! Thank you for being a faithful follower of my blog! I love keeping up with you!
Hoping the ribs are getting better ( the lengths we go to to amuse the little ones lol) XXX
What a `darling`WoW how much as he grown....Fab photo`s Sue TFS:)xxx
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