Michele Light: chipboard mini book
- posted by: guest
- posted in: Uncategorized, Guest
- on: March 20, 2008
My name is Michele and I am Fiskateer #1867. When May announced that I was going to be a “guest blogger” for the site, I was ecstatic, to say the least. I love the inspiration I get from my daily dose of Fiskateers, and I hope my project gives some inspiration to others. I am a fulltime elementary enrichment teacher and enjoy my “me” nights when I can scrapbook at my local scrapbook store in Hershey, PA (www.hersheyscrapbook.com) or just by myself in the corner of the basement. I have now taken over what was once two small storage areas. The joke in our family is that the space is now referred to as Studio 109. Sounds impressive, right? When not taking care of my three favorite men (my husband, and two teenage sons), I am either scrapbooking, stamping, painting, knitting, reading, or watching some type of reality television show. I hate to admit it, but I have become a reality TV junkie! When in a “rut” and the scrapbooking mojo is just not working, turn to a sketch or an advertisement. Use either one of them for inspiration. If that doesn’t work, the Fiskateer gallery is always rocking with ideas.
I also love the products and tools made by Fiskars. When my assignment was to highlight a project that features a favorite tool by Fiskars, I had to think long and hard about it. I have so many favorites, from the few squeeze punches I own, my stamp press and Heidi Grace stamps, my staple Fiskars trimmer to the circle cutter. So, because I am just loving my circle cutter and find myself using it on almost everything lately, I decided to create a mini book (another weakness of mine) using my circle cutter, and handy dandy Fiskars trimmer.
The mini book is made of chipboard. I actually was able to cut the chipboard with my Fiskars circle cutter at 8”. I just love this size as it allows me some space to showcase not only the photo but the beautiful pattern paper too. I then cut my cardstock with the circle cutter and adhered it to the chipboard. All edges were then sanded and then distressed with ink (another weakness of mine). Pattern paper was added to each of the pages. I then added photos from our family vacation last summer to Yellowstone and the Tetons National Parks. Finally, I decided to keep the embellishments to a minimum so as to not take away from the photos. I then assembled the mini album with a binder ring. I am just not sure if I want to add ribbon to the ring.
MaryNSC #1121 says:
March 20th, 2008 at 1:00 pmO Michele I Like this very very much..I was asking about projects made out of CD’s BUt this is PERFECT!! I like to make my sisters little albums for them to take to work.. This will be PERFECT to make THANK U for sharing it is PERFECT..Is is so pretty!!and COMPACT!!!!!!YIPIEEE
Meghan E says:
March 20th, 2008 at 1:11 pmAwesome project
Sara R. says:
March 20th, 2008 at 1:13 pmFabulous project!
Vicki Bell says:
March 20th, 2008 at 1:36 pmLove the mini-book. I actually do more mini books than I do regular layouts. They make fabulous gifts, are quick and easy and an excellent way to scrap an ‘event’.
Thanks for sharing this little gem.
melita says:
March 20th, 2008 at 1:41 pmGreat project! Can’t wait to find out who the winner is! Good Luck!
NanaBeth #2906 says:
March 20th, 2008 at 1:48 pmThank you for this wonderful album. I have a round one waiting to be done and this is the perfect inspiration.
I’ve been through Hershey -oh the smell. Were it not for the snow-I could surely live there.
Patti Smith says:
March 20th, 2008 at 2:19 pmgreat job michele….I to love any kind of mini books…Thanks for sharing!!
Lisa #3429 says:
March 20th, 2008 at 2:37 pmGreat mini book, I can’t believe you were able to cut the chipboard with the circle cutter, I will have to try that! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Tammy #4025 says:
March 20th, 2008 at 3:39 pmLove your mini album! I just started coming out of my comfort-zone and started making little books. Now I’m hooked! Just made one for my son’s first year of soccer and another one of him and my husband playing in the snow!
Marla Howell says:
March 20th, 2008 at 4:02 pmawesome project - love how it turned out!!
Chrisitne C #2264 says:
March 20th, 2008 at 4:19 pmHi Michele, thanks for sharing your wonderful mini album with us, I think 8″ would be the perfect size - as you say big enough for the photo and journalling. PS I am also a reality TV junkie.
TFS
Mariah # 2457 says:
March 20th, 2008 at 10:50 pmGreat project.awesome little book
Wendy Jo says:
March 20th, 2008 at 11:00 pmI love that store in Hershey! Thank you for sharing your project!
Sandy #1781 says:
March 21st, 2008 at 10:28 amI too, love chipboard books. I love the circle and have never tried 8″, so I will try that soon.
Cherie says:
March 21st, 2008 at 11:33 amWow!!!! What a beautiful keepsake.
Patti says:
March 21st, 2008 at 12:56 pmGreat album, Michele! I love the store in Hershey, too!
Emily hoadley says:
March 24th, 2008 at 11:43 pmLove the circle for a mini! How cool! Your papers and embellies were perfect for this book.