mini me...

 I love creating something special just for me. It's been awhile since I've done anything..actually I think this is the first album I've made for myself! It's a work in progress, but I thought I'd share what I've got so far...I'm pretty happy with the results.. and have left lots of space to add more to each page. I've yet to create some envelopes to tuck inside as well, full of memento's and memories...but, this way I can add to it as my heart pleases and use it as an escape when feeling mojo-less...

I always enjoy looking at the pages all together. I often look at them individually and think they are not going to 'fit' with the others, as they are all unique, but then I put them all together and my heart sings.. I love how bits of trim poke out, each layer is different from the next... it's why I always take a picture of the album like the one above... it's pure paper lovin'...

 The inside cover.. this album shape has to be one of my favourite.. with its curves and points, it makes it very easy to make it girly, shabby and vintage...

 A special treatment to each page is the addition of its own corner.. a crocheted base with added embellishments..all different, none the same as the other...

 Muted colour schemes, a favourite new library card stamp all add to the charm of the different layouts. I haven't gotten into layouts for scrap booking, I prefer smaller scaled projects that I can leave about on a coffee or side table, for people to pick up and enjoy..

 A library pocket holds a journal tag memory... it takes me back to the days of being a kid and checking out library books.. how I loved that...

 A hidden pocket behind a photo.. one of my favourite ways of incorporating a memory...

 Buttons are such an easy embellishment.. I love 'em.. have them in tons of colours..they inspire my creativity just by looking at the colours together.Took a different approach on mounting the photo.. a softer feel using scraps of fabric and pinking shears...

 A handmade kraft envelope prettied up with my fave stamps holds small notes from my guy...it's always fun to read them and think back to days long gone by...
As I add to my mini album I will share the pages with you.
Until then, thanks for visiting..
~Becks

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