Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Minibook for a pregnant friend

A special friend is having a baby and I thought I'd make her a mini book. There is plenty of space for journaling and/or photos, either for during the pregnancy or after.
Beware this is a photo heavy post......
Cover

First page with pocket and space for tags



Second page with fold out accordion booklet for journaling or photos


pocket and tag


More pages with journaling spots, photo spaces and tags



pocket and tags

Clever kind of pocket hotding three tags, two at the side and one on top. Design by Laura Denison of "Following the Paper |Trail"




I used mainly Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden collection, which sadly seems to be out of print. I think it is one of the most beautiful collections out. If anyone reading this knows where to get it still, please let me know! Sadly I ran out someway through putting the mini together so I had to add other bits that matched more or less here and there.

22 comments:

Ephemera said...

What a totally beautiful project, so lovingly crafted for your friend and such a thoughtful idea. I agree Butterfly garden is a beautiful paper collection. xx

Lillibelle said...

It´s a wonderful, amazing, great work!
I can not find the right words to describe it properly.
Absolutely gorgeous!

Netty said...

A gorgeous gift to give your friend Astrid. x

Sandy said...

Wow what a wonderful gift Astrid.
Your friend will love them.
I love the shabby style. xoxo

Monique said...

Wow, it's gorgeous!! I love it!
Greetings Monique, Holland

Paula Whittaker said...

Even without any photo's ect its an amazing piece as it is....beautiful, something to treasure.

Chrisy said...

How fortunate your friend is to have you...so much thought, effort and talent has gone into this project...bravo to you I say!

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

Love the romantic vintage look!

Martina said...

So beautiful and romantic! Really great design, dear Astrid!

Julia Aston said...

What a lovely book you created for your friend!

Mona Pendleton said...

WOW! What a gorgeous mini! Lovin' all the beautiful Pink Paislee DP :)

Anke said...

Was für ein zauberhaftes Büchlein, so schön gestaltet.

Liebe Grüße
von Anke

Marisa Job said...

Wow!! Just beautiful! I love this paper collection too. Hugs!

LivArtNow said...

Superfantastic album :) I love those papers too!!! If you didn't find them, try E-bay or just google the name of the stack, and you'll get shops that still carries them :) If you can't find them, please let me know and I'll see if there's a seller here in norway which still has them, and order some for you :) take care,
hugs and smiles,
Linda

Carla said...

jeetje Astrid, wat mooi!!!!!! thanks for the inspiration! groetjes uit Oisterwijk.

Jann said...

Wow--I am just speechless! This is beyond beautiful!

Barb said...

OMG< this is stunning, luv it and know your friend will too!
Barb

Unknown said...

OH MY! This is truly a treasure! LOVELY oh so LOVELY!
XXXX
BEcky

kallianira said...

It`s very beautiful!!!

A Strange Allure said...

Very beautiful...lucky friend. :)

Mrs.B said...

Have just found your blog, some beautiful work. This mini book is just stunning.
Avril

Karen Ruble said...

You really put this together beautifully...thanks for sharing your work...it is so inspiring!

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