Thursday, December 8, 2011

Chelsie’s Book

This is the altered book I made for our daughter, Chelsie Jo.  It is made from a children’s board book that I altered by recovering the pages.  I enjoy using an eclectic mix of embellishments—from Scrabble tiles to sequin, old keys to curling wire--whatever fits with the theme.
The red stick-figure paper was from the first and last pages of an old children’s book.  I didn’t have an “L” scrabble tile, but I did have an antique key.  Worked for me!
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Chels’ favorite colors are teals and browns so I tried to incorporate them throughout using red as accents. 
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This Parisian-themed page was also from an old children’s book.  I like the simplicity of the sign on the right, “I like your face”.
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Of course I had to make a page that included her little sis who adores her.  I made a little pocket to slip a couple of pics in.  These two girls love watching the old movie ‘White Christmas’ and especially enjoy the song ‘Sisters, Sisters’.
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This page is appropriately in the middle of the book.  It is a reminder of Jesus’ love for her.  Steady and constant.
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  I had to include a page for her ‘bestest parents in the whole best world’ as well!
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A fun family shot, and a funky shot of our legs.
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I ended with more ‘sister’ pics.  Chels loves music and has a beautiful voice so a couple of musical notes were appropriate. 
This quote states:  Keep trying, Be believing, Be happy, Don’t get discouraged, Things will work out. 
I added a cute iridescent flower vase along with wire ‘flowers’ I salvaged from a discarded greeting card and a shabbied-up metal ‘Faith’ sticker.
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Chels loved her book.  Now I need to start on one for her little sister. 
And I’m off!
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1 comment:

  1. I like your altered book! I used to be a scrapbooker, but the price of the scrapbooks, embellishments, etc. has discouraged me. Plus, it is so time consuming. I'm turning more often to Snapfish or Shutterfly to make digital books - especially when they have a deal going like - buy one get two free.
    Keep up the good work, Brenda!

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