The July HIP 2B SQUARE kit includes a Maya Road Large Tag Coaster book. At 4 1/2" x 8" it's a decent size to use for photos that don't have to be cropped too much. I like that! However, rather than use it to make a mini book, which I had originally intended, I decided to make a couple notebooks instead. I painted the front & back covers white & then embellished from there. I like how the accordian flower turned out using the zig zag paper in the main kit. It was totally unintentional that it turned out like that... I may have to make some more!
The inside is simply lined paper that I adhered by stapling the stack to the back cover.
It's always nice to have gifts on hand when you need something at the last minute. It could also make a great little teacher's gift, too!
I spent the entire day yesterday cleaning the craftroom, getting rid of unused supplies, reorganizing, etc. It was not what I planned on doing... it was just something that evolved after cleaning the rest of the house. "Spring cleaning" in August perhaps? Anyway, I'm thinking of doing a post this week, with photos from my room. And I have come to the conclusion that the amount of supplies I have here is somewhat insane. But then again when it comes to this hobby... so am I. LOL
We have a busy 2 days coming up... trying to fit in some errands like the orthodontist & a haircut before school begins, plus some fun stuff too! But first... Zumba! Hope you have a great week!
I love the star flower effect you created with the My Mind's Eye paper. Brilliant! Very cute gift idea.
Posted by: Nancy | August 16, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Love those notepads, so cute!! And that flower is amazing!!!
First day of school and I missed Finn already :(
Have a great week!!
Posted by: Hanneke | August 16, 2010 at 02:17 PM
I love it when I start folding paper and the pattern turns out different than what it started out!
When I saw those notebooks my first thought was indeed "teacher gifts!" I need to try that!!!!
Posted by: Patchi | August 16, 2010 at 03:22 PM
well, I had that thing painted and ready to make a mini one year ago, it's still just painted in its aqua hideousness :) thank you for the inspo, I'll change "artistic" direction, hee hee.
Posted by: Jing-Jing | August 16, 2010 at 04:19 PM
you are so clever. ;)
Posted by: sarah | August 16, 2010 at 07:28 PM
Sooooooooooooooooooooo cute!!!!!! I loveeeeeeeeeee those little notebooks!!!!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)):):):):)
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | August 16, 2010 at 08:03 PM
Those notepads are incredibly cute! What a great idea!
Posted by: chris | August 16, 2010 at 10:08 PM
What a great idea for the album pages! I'm loving the flower you made on the first one! :)
Posted by: Antonia Krajicek | August 16, 2010 at 11:19 PM
I like those flowers too! Cute little notebooks!
I've been trying to think of some cute teacher's gifts.... Alison started Pre-K yesterday....
Posted by: erinrwillis | August 17, 2010 at 07:23 AM
Such a great gift idea! I love your flower!!!! I cannot wait to see your space!!! (I am especially looking forward to your paper stash) lol
Have a happy Wednesday!!!
Hugs
Posted by: Suzanne | August 18, 2010 at 12:34 AM
Really cute, Deana! Love the accordian flower. These will make super fun gifts--though I would be tempted to keep them for myself (LOL).
Posted by: MelanieJ | August 18, 2010 at 12:44 PM
These are so cute!!!
Posted by: Bekka | August 23, 2010 at 07:57 PM
wow wow wow love these... they are soooooo great!! {{hugs}} Michelle
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