Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Memory book



I wanted to make a Baptism Journal...
Got this picture of my boy ...


Then, i find this old notebook...


Chose DCWV Linen closet paper...


Chose the 2 papers i liked with picture...


Got some Canvas from Home Basics...


Cut 2 long pieces taking some thread off the edges.
Tied and glued the two ends behind the cover front.


Used my EK success punch...


Made a tag, punched a hole too.
Stamped my boy initial...


Used some twine to attach the tag on the bow.


Date and name...Ready to hold all the memories of the day !


I placed this picture from the Graphic Fairy in the first page with my name and his name.


I think this is a great idea for any event in a boy's life. 
I love the blues and the black and white picture...

You might like this Family book DIY

30 comments:

  1. Frenchy, mon ami! Merry Christmas and may the year ahead be filled with wonderful new and fabulous adventures!... I'm trying to catch up on some blog reading, I'm enjoying my time in Peru. this is a great idea! Congrats on the baptism of your son... loved what you did with the present decor and the crafts looks like everyone is having a wonderful time at Chateau Frenchy... will stop in again for a visit when we get settled in Argentina, our next stop... xo HHL

    ReplyDelete
  2. Congratulations on the baptism of your son. Beautiful journal!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Anonymous12/28/2010

    So creative. It turned out wonderfully.

    ReplyDelete
  4. That is something he will have to treasure his whole life. I love it and you did a wonderful job putting it all together. It is easy to go frilly and girly..but harder to do this kind of thing for a boy. Hugs- Diana

    ReplyDelete
  5. That is absolutely fantastic. What a great book to hold the precious memories.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Beautiful work. A treasure of his special event.

    carol

    ReplyDelete
  7. I love mini albums to share special occasions. Love the papers you choose. The photo of your son is just so sweet.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Thank you so much ! I find it a challenge to do "boy" crafts too.
    It is just harder to make it pretty !
    Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  9. Such a wonderful project! I love the photo of your son, it is gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  10. This is absolutely gorgeous! You did a beautiful job with the memory book for your son - I'm sure he will look upon it with fond memories when he grows up. Theresa

    ReplyDelete
  11. Wow that is amazing, so gorgeous! I can't imagine being creative enough to make something like that on my own.

    ReplyDelete
  12. I love scrapbooking too! You should check out my website sometime http://www.mycmsite.com/addicted2shius

    ReplyDelete
  13. That is such a great pic of your cowboy. I love the way you capture precious moments creatively. I'm sure he will really appreciate the journal when he is older and can look back at the boy he was.

    ReplyDelete
  14. ★ ┊    ★ ┊┊   ★ ┊  ★ ┊    
    ┊   ┊ ☆   ☆┊ ┊     ★┊  
      ★ ┊    ★ ┊ ★ ┊ ★ ┊
    ┊   ┊ ☆   ☆┊    ★┊ ☆ ☆ 
    ☆┊   ☆   ★ ┊    ★ ┊┊ ☆   
    ┊   ┊ ☆   ☆┊    ★┊★┊ ★
    ☆┊ ☆   ★ ┊    ★ ┊ ☆

    wishing you a fabulous 2011 !!!

    WARM HUGS
    Lila ........

    ReplyDelete
  15. Looks great, I love his hat... Congrats and happy new year to you all! Anne

    ReplyDelete
  16. This is amazing, Love it Love it. You do such a beautiful job. I think I'll make some for Valentines.

    hugs
    cindy@stitches

    ReplyDelete
  17. Lovely work!!!
    Just popped in from the Grapics Fairy site

    ReplyDelete
  18. How cute! What a great job!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Awesome ! Where did you get your scallop puncher? I live in Spain and I can't find it anywhere... help !
    Besos from Spain ;O)

    ReplyDelete
  20. love it! beautiful

    ReplyDelete
  21. Martha, i would check it on line.

    ReplyDelete
  22. What a great way to remember such a special day. A very creative keepsake for sure. Thanks for sharing it on Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
    Pam

    ReplyDelete
  23. Frenchy, you did it again. This is a gorgeous memory / gift / record of time. Your style is just so delightful.

    Thank you so much for your tutorial and your contribution to our DIY CRAFT TUTORIAL linky party.

    We love featuring great articles like yours and appreciate people following the party 'rules' and linking back to us so we can all share in the fun.

    Look forward to seeing you again next week!

    ReplyDelete
  24. This is completely adorable! Well done!

    I have a cute valentine tutorial featuring tp rolls on my blog. Stop by and take a peek.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Frenchy, memory books are little treasures for sure.
    I voted. Good luck ! ~ Sarah

    ReplyDelete
  26. That photo is just toooo cute, and you have made such a wonderful keepsake for him. laurie

    ReplyDelete
  27. What a precious photo of your Son and a lovely way to preserve the memories associated with such a special event in his life!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

    ReplyDelete
  28. Anonymous1/28/2011

    OH, how sweet! I love the photo of your cute son and what a beautiful way to keep this memory to share with your family!
    You're just so pretty - I love your header!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

    ReplyDelete
  29. Was just browsing and saw this, very creative and wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  30. what a wonderful idea I have been thinking about sharing memories with the next generation and I love how you did it with this creation

    ReplyDelete