I had a few of you ask about one of my moms gifts this year and here it is. NORMALLY I make her a calender but this year for SOME reason I couldn't find my templates *eyeroll* so I made her a flip album.
I KNOW y'all remember this MM album kit that came out YEARS ago. I've had it a LONG time.
I had this thing so long it was dusty lol.
These were the original insides....
I did use some of it but I had to make it my own ;-)
I kept the front really clean and simple.
This is a side view of the pages. I think it's about 20 in all.
Just a few of the inside pages.
With my mom I have to make something that can stay OUT lol. She will never get a regular album lol. She won't open it lol.
Andre and Corey both said they wanted pics of the kids....well they actually asked me why they don't get stuff like that lol. They like pictures too...soooooo guess they will be getting something similar next year lol.
That's all I have today!
Have a great one! TOODLES!
What a beautiful gift for your mum. I'm sure she adores it :-)
Love, Isolde
Posted by: Isolde | January 07, 2009 at 05:26 AM
So adorable! I'm like your mom, I forget I even have photo albums until someone new comes over and wants to see them!
Posted by: Toni | January 07, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Now see I need to get on the bandwagon and do something for my mama .. this was nice girl..I love it .. Ima send your blog to the girl that called me a ghettobooker so that she can see that WE sew too LMAO
hugs
Sasha
Posted by: Sasha | January 07, 2009 at 08:06 AM
I used this exact "kit" for our family beach pictures. I wanted something crafty to display at work and this is perfect since it doesn't take up much room. Everyone loves it. You're is really cute! I bet the fam loves it!
Posted by: Christy Burch | January 07, 2009 at 08:25 AM
I just LOVE flip albums. In fact, I might need to make one for me sometime soon!
I know your Mom loved this.It turned out so pretty!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 07, 2009 at 08:34 AM
What a beautiful gift. I need to do something like that for my sister. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Patricia Richardson | January 07, 2009 at 08:48 AM
really nice. You are so good at scrap books. I love what you have done.
Posted by: cici | January 07, 2009 at 08:56 AM
Very cute! Great gift!
Posted by: Erica B. | January 07, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I have embellishments older than that kit, lol! That is such a nice gift! I wanted to say thanks for putting that out there about letting go of "stuff". I allow myself to become a pack mule for the junk of others and I promise, it will consume no more of my time or life in 09! Blogging is not only therapeutic, but you always feel like at least "SOMEONE" out there will "get" you!
Posted by: Gina | January 07, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Cool gift idea!
Posted by: Kristi S | January 07, 2009 at 10:00 AM
That is perfect! I know your Mom is lovin' it!
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | January 07, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I confess, I'm a fan of your photografe work! It's absolutly lovely that you do with your family photos!
Congratulactions!
Posted by: Ana | January 07, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Very cute - I like the idea of leaving the album out. I'm the same way with my albums - they sit in the closet and never get opened.
Posted by: robin | January 07, 2009 at 11:54 AM
How sweet! Good daughter!
Posted by: Dei | January 07, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Beautiful work! i'll bet she loved it-handmade gifts are so special when they come from the heart!
Posted by: Arlene Murrin | January 07, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Too cute!!! And is Corey younger than you and have you ever posted a pic of him??? That's cool that your brothers want stuff like that!!!
Posted by: Dana | January 07, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Great gift! I haven't finished a layout in about 3 months, so I enjoy looking at the work of others.
Posted by: Flora | January 07, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Beautiful! Custom, personal gifts are the best.
Posted by: Cennetta | January 07, 2009 at 04:04 PM
That is such a cute book. I am so sure your mom will love this gift. Great idea. And nothing wrong with dusty supplies. Just means your vision finally came through :-) I like to call it pre-planning!!!
Posted by: Keianna | January 07, 2009 at 04:35 PM
i love that!!! i'll bet your mom did too!
Posted by: Lisa | January 07, 2009 at 06:02 PM
the book is too cute!!!! I may have to make calenders for my mother and mother in law next year. Thanks for the idea!!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | January 07, 2009 at 08:34 PM
What a great gift! I bet your mom sooooo appreciated receiving that!!!
Posted by: Carolyn | January 07, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Beautiful idea...
Posted by: jaKKI | January 07, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Amazing! Great gift!!
Posted by: Tany | January 08, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Cute idea! Funny how Corey and Andre want pictures too! It's sweet!
Posted by: Cassandra | January 08, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Very cute!
Posted by: Pam | January 08, 2009 at 12:38 PM
That calendar album is so cute....I have an unmade one in my stash - just may need to blow the dust off it!!!
great job
Posted by: karen j | January 09, 2009 at 12:01 PM
That is a great gift! I did something similar for my best friend but can't post pictures of until Monday, he will be in town tomorrow and I'll give it to him! Girl that song is TRUTH! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Neecha | January 09, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I had meant to comment on this. I like the simple, elegant layout. Very nice!
Posted by: Krystal (aka Pirouette) | January 09, 2009 at 01:09 PM
I DO remember that calendar. Wow, you did go way back into scrapbook land for that, didn't you? You did a great job on it. Mom's gonna love it!
Posted by: Dawn Bibbs | January 10, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Your take on life always makes me smile...HUG!!
Posted by: Larjmarj | February 05, 2009 at 10:58 PM