Sunday, March 21, 2010

Baby's First 12 Months...

I've been working on a wonderful gift for a baby shower that I want to share with you. Before I do that, I want to remind you about my giveaway.  It's in celebration of my blog getting 100,000 hits. 
 Here's what  you can win.
  These spring time door cans, and there's more...


The latest copy of Somerset Life.  Stop by here and see how you can win these two items.


Now, for my latest project that I want to share with you.
This gift was for my nephew's first baby. I truly wanted to make a "Creations From My Heart".   I decided to create a book to hold all the wonderful memories of the babies first year. I knew the baby was going to be a girls. Whippiee! I never get to make girly things.  This was my chance to go all out and make it totally girly with lots of bling and glam.  Here is the cover of the book.


I printed the words "Baby's first 12 Months" on vellum and glued the piece of vellum to the cover. When I post later this week, I'll show the a trick with using your printer and vellum paper.  so come back and visit.


I found this glass flower at Michaels Crafts.
  It was a pretty pink color.  I added a button and put a rhinestone in the center.  The paper I used was from a paper pack, which I purchased from Joann Fabrics.  Here's a tip....When doing a project like this, purchase the paper packs.  Many times you can get them for half off, which is about $10.00.  The reason I like using them, is because all the papers are coordinating.  It takes the guess work out of picking out papers that match and the price is less than what you would pay for individual specialty  sheets.  I just loved the colors and all the glitter.


I also printed the baby's name out on vellum.  After printing out the names, I tore the edges and then applied gold paint.


Some pretty ribbons where attached to the rings of the book.


This is the inside of the cover.


On the computer I printed off a chart to record the baby's growth.  I love to use rhinestones to embellish my projects.
  I think they add lots of BLING!


Here's the inside of the back cover. 
 I made a little pocket so that little momentos can be tucked away.


The paper was embellished with beautiful glittered words.  I put my little stamp on the back cover.


I am finishing up the inside pages.  I am making a page for each month.  Check  back later this week to see the finished project.  I'll have lots of photos to share with you.  If you are looking for more creative inspiration  take a look at some of the blogs below that I will be linking this post to...

18 comments:

Valencia Jones-Edwards said...

So beautiful!!! Pink is such a sweet color. I just love girly things.

Kathy :) said...

How adorable....

I found a site you might like I see you use lots of ribbon and silks...jacobsonfloral.com

Kaysi said...

Wow! That looks great, I love all the little details and the bling!

Sueann said...

Very beautiful!! Love the bling too! And pink...oh TDF!!
Hugs
SueAnn

Heather Henderson said...

that is gorgeous! I love all the things you used to put it together, this project is so inspiring!!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

This is just beautiful, Sherry! Love the papers and embellishments. I also like the part inside the front cover you used for the growth chart. I'm sure they will love it!

Donna said...

This is just adorable! I love the pink and the bling too!
Blessings,
Donna

Tardevil said...

That is just too cute. Your nephew and his wife are lucky to be receiving that!

Treasia Stepp said...

It so very beautiful. It's so sweet and girly.

JAN said...

Congratulations on your 100,000 hits! You blog is wonderful!

Sherri said...

Congrats and I love the beautiful booklet you made. All the details and bling just make it SHINE! ;-)

Stacie@HobbitDoor said...

Gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing!

avisiontoremember said...

That is super cute! I would love for you to join me over at a vision to remember for check me out saturdays
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Miss Melissa said...

That is adorable! I am sure your niece would love it. Hehe Your blog is cute! Going to add you to my list. Looks great. Will pop back later for more of a look. :)
Mel

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

This 12 month baby book is so pea-pinkin cute...luv it! Happy to see you at my PAR-TAY:)

Blessings,
Linda

Heather said...

What a unique and thoughtful gift, it really is special. So pretty, you pinked it out perfectly!

Crafty Mommy Diva said...

Beautiful details! Love the height and weight chart. Thanks for linking up to Scrappy Saturdays!

Katie Olthoff said...

That is gorgeous!

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