September 20, 2010

"Birthday Book" Project

Hello friends! I am happy to be here again sharing another fun project. This is a "Birthday Book" where you can keep all those birthday dates in a handy and pretty way.




Supplies
"From My Kitchen" Cricut Cartridge
1" & 1-3/4" Circle Punches
2" Scallop punch
Transparency sheet
Six 12" x 12" double-sided cardstocks for the pages
Black and white cardstock for letters and punches
Stamps
Black Ink
12 - 4" x 6" Ruled Index Cards
Embellishments for cover
Binding comb




Directions:
  • Cut 12 tab cards (4 of each tab location) from the printed cardstock using the "From My Kitchen" cartridge (pages 48, 49 & 50) at the 4-1/4" setting.  I was able to get two tab cards from each 12 x 12 sheet.
  • Cut two rectangles out of the transparency to match the size of tab cards for the front and back covers
  • Embellish the front cover according to taste
  • Punch out 12 scallops and 12 of each size of circles for the tabs
  • Cut out 1" letters for the book title and each page. I used the letters from the "From My Kitchen" cartridge
  • Add index cards, months and scallops & circles to tab pages
  • Stamp according to each month



Finally, bind all of the pages and the covers together.  I used a binding comb machine that I had from a "previous" life (that machine is about a century old!!!).  This little book makes a fabulous and useful Christmas gift! Hope you enjoyed it and it will inspire you to make a bunch! Have a great and blessed day!

9 comments:

  1. Beatriz, this is so cute!!! And to think I only thought you could only do great layouts! Lol!!!

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  2. Great little book! I am sure you will enjoy using it too, mine has become my firght hand! LOVE IT!

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  3. I am amazed at the details in a your creations. Two words - Oh My!!. That's all I have to say!

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  4. What a beautiful book!!! You did a wonderful job! Love your blog too! I am now a follower! :)

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  5. That turned out super cute!! I love the idea!! TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  6. look at your binding! :)...I have a macine for that kind of binding, :)

    Love your idea, very practical besides pretty.

    Hugs!

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  7. SUPER cUTE!!!! THanks for sharing! :0)

    Lori
    thepaisleyturtle.blogspot.com

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  8. Beatriz... you seriously have the cutest ideas!!! I love this little book... and it wouldn't be that difficult to make!! fabulous work!!
    barb :)

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  9. Beautiful book! You amaze me with your wonderful talent! Great project!

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