This is a fun little craft that can be used as a gift for anyone you love! I am planning to make one for each of my kids to give to them for Valentines Day.
Here is what you need:
-Chipboard (aka Cereal Box) cut into your favorite shape. Michaels has an entire 5-page album in their dollar bins right now in some fun shapes, complete with that metal ring thingy that binds them together. (Why can I not think of the name of it? “Thingy” will have to do!)
- X-Acto Knife & Scissors
- Glue stick
- Fun paper
- Embellishments (ribbon, stickers, distressing ink, markers etc.)
*I didn’t end up using the Mod Podge, as pictured here.
Directions:
1. Place a generous amount of glue onto your chipboard.
(Did I mention your kids can make these? Here is Leah helping me with mine!)
2. Place your chipboard onto the backside of your scrapbook paper, glue side down. Press firmly to adhere and smooth out any air bubbles you might get. Let dry completely or your paper will rip in the next step.
3. Using your knife, cut the scrapbook paper around the outside of your shape.
4. Embellish your book to your liking.
I printed out the 10 reasons I love my husband and then cut them out and distressed the paper’s edges. I added ribbons and buttons and tried to make it as “manly” as I can- but lets be honest, Valentines Day is a girly holiday, and my paper was pink and red- how manly could I be, right?
5. Stack all your pages ontop of each other, bind with the metal ring and add some ribbon for some added cuteness.
…and you’re done! Easy easy!
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Cute idea!
I think those rings are called binder clips/rings?
What a sweet gift. It turned out very cute.
-Crystal
very cute…
How sweet, what a great idea!
Cute – what a great way to make someone feel special!
Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions
That is stinking cute! I totally love it. I have some flower shaped ones that I bought there along time ago. I might just have to make (or have my daughter) make one
So cute!
I just made a Michael's run after seeing this and I love it. I found some of the circles, a butterfly, fish and flowers too. I also picked up an apple so we could make one for our preschool teacher as part of her end of year gift. The best part though? I also found some gingerbread men that were on clearance for a quarter! I'll be using them to list all of our 25 Days of Christmas Activities.
So cute! I love it!
Oh, I LOVE this. I'm so glad you found me… How about a trade? You're definately welcome to feature my love checks, and I'll feature this cute little mini book of yours as well. Thanks!
Too cute!
How darn cute is this little number!!! WOW!! I can see this project on my craft table this weekend for sure!
Loved your idea. Loved your list…especially #10! Your husband must feel loved by you. Wouldn't it be great if all marriages were that happy?
Found your blog from u create-and I am so glad that I did! I am loving this 10 reasons books. These are perfect for my 3 girlies to send to great grammies. Great little book to keep in your purse as well. Maybe I will make one for me, my sweet hubby would so not appreciate it. I don't think he would whip it out to show his buddies how cute his wife is
Thanks for the inspiration! I will be back to see what other fun things you have to do!
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ps-I was told the round thingies are called jump rings.
Get out!! That is such a cute idea – I think I am going to have to do this one for sure! Thanks for posting.
The Cottage Mama
I can do this! Thank you for the good pics too.
How sweet and what a personnal gift, my girls would love to recieve this, as would I. You have inspired me, thanks for sharing.
Cha Cha
What a sweet gift!
Very cute idea and such a special way to tell someone how much you love them. Love that you used a cereal box too:) I have a package of those rings, from the office store, they're labled ring binders. Real technical:) I think jump rings are most times smaller and flimsier as they are meant to be pried open for jewelry making. You can use them for binding things but you have to be sure you manually over lap the sides.
I so love this! Thanks for the directions…
I'm following you now.. I love your blog.
Thanks for linking to my party…
I'll be having another party next Thursday as well. Please stop by anytime…
How cool! Such a unique Valentine's Day gift too!!
Thank you so much for linking on Thursday's Treasures!!
http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/01/thursdays-treasures-week-5.html
This is sooo cute! I love the papers you used and it is so creative.
Should I be doing something for my kids for Valentines? I'm such a lazy mom! Very cute idea! I love the circle look! Thanks for linking today!!
I absolutely love this creative project. I plan on making a few of these to the special people in my life. I've featured your project in my new blog, The Boardwalk Blotter. Here is the link:
http://bobbypinsdesignotebook.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentine-sentiments.html. Please feel free to grab a button. Thank you for the great Valentine inspiration. I love it!
I love this!!! I came through the Boardwalk Blotter and I'm so glad that I found you. I love your blog and I'm going to make this project!
LOVE this idea!
OOOh, I love this one too! May have to surprise the hubby this year, thanks for the inspiration!
I love anything with chipboard and scrapbook paper. Like a moth to a flame.
Cute!
Thanks for linking up to VOTW @ Design-Aholic. Check back to the recap post soon…
-Amy
Hey Steph- I HAD TO feature this project on the VOTW recap. Come stop by!
-A
I did this for my husband this year! However mine looks nothing like yours, lol. I needed to put more time and resources into it, but I love the idea!