What an exciting way to end the Inkspirations year: the Inkspirations blog hop is here!! Lots of great Christmas gifts ideas coming your way... The previous stop on the blog tour was the very talented Renee, and you can simply click on the link at the bottom of my post to go to the next stop on the tour and keep going until you have seen all 28 projects. Are you ready? Here's my Christmas gift idea to you.
I have used card envelopes to create an accordeon mini-album about my family's Christmas traditions. When my sister's boyfriend started coming over for Christmas, he pointed out that there are some "classics" with the Major family, namely playing board games, making a puzzle, eating chocolate, etc., things that we inevitable do over and over again each and every year. I looked through my Christmas picture stash and, sure enough, managed to find some pictures that illustrate those traditions and put them together in a mini-album that I am sure will bring a smile on my parents' face.
Tip: Use an embossing folder directly on your picture.
Tip: Create a border with the Scallop Chain punch and add cross stitches on it with embroidery floss. Add small pearls in between stitches.
So now, I invite you to make an album or scrapbook page about your own Christmas traditions so that you can remember about it for years to come and let other people know what makes the Holidays special in your home.
And now, on to the fabulous Kirsty!! Enjoy the tour and have a fabulous Holidays vacation, everyone!
xoxo
Love the idea of Christmas traditions in an album like this! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jess Dee | December 17, 2010 at 03:28
This is really beautiful, Cindy. A great way to capture and preserve those family traditions. Love all the little touches.
Posted by: Christine Blain | December 17, 2010 at 04:22
Oh, wow, this is gorgeous. What a lovely idea to treasure Christmas with family.
Karen G.
Posted by: Karen G | December 17, 2010 at 04:29
This a beautiful project, what a treasure!
Posted by: Darla | December 17, 2010 at 10:31
This is AWESOME! Love those soft colours! Wishing you and your family a Joyeux Noel!
Hugs
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki | December 17, 2010 at 11:22
There isn't a parent or grandparent that wouldn't enjoy getting this as a gift :) Great idea! Have a blessed Christmas as you celebrate with family and friends :)
Posted by: Marisa | December 17, 2010 at 11:43
I love all of the wonderful little details you added to each picture. Wonderful project!
Posted by: Belinda | December 17, 2010 at 12:46
This is great...I will definitely scraplift it, LOL!
Posted by: Jasmin Owsley | December 17, 2010 at 15:19
This is sensational ... I have seen this project done as a gift card holder ... but not as a scrap album! Fab idea! Gorgeous embellishments & accents ... and cute photos! Hugs xxaxx
Posted by: Andrea L - EnchantINK | December 17, 2010 at 16:36
Loving this mini album and all your tips. Thanks for sharing Cindy! Now if I can just figure out how it all went together.....
Joyeux Noel!
Posted by: Jean Fitch | December 17, 2010 at 21:34
Ooh, I love your project Cindy. What a wonderful way to keep such precious memories. I love every page and love the tips you have shared, especially the one about embossing on the photo. What a perfect idea. Have a lovely week, enjoy the lead up to Christmas. Xx
Posted by: Lee-Anne | December 17, 2010 at 22:02
love your mini album ~ TFS, love all the tips you gave along the way ~ I love scrapbooking, this made me want to get back at it ~ have a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by: Denise Willerton | December 18, 2010 at 00:55
Wowza! What an awesome project!!
Posted by: Angie tieman | December 18, 2010 at 01:18
HI Cindy,
don't the envelopes make handy scrap page holders - very clever! Its a lovely idea to remember the family Christmas traditions - that is certainly something that was special about my childhood and still is!
Happy Christmas :)
Kim
Posted by: Kim Badelt | December 18, 2010 at 06:23
It's so great to see scrapbooking done in this fabulous way. Christmas traditions and the fun of the season all wrapped up in one small but so awesome bundle. Thanks for sharing! Beautifully done.
Posted by: Penny Hanuszak | December 18, 2010 at 11:55
You know how much of a freak I am for mini albums, my friend!! This is adorable! Wonderful job!
xo B.
Posted by: Brandi | December 19, 2010 at 07:39
Oh Cindy, this is precious! What a beautiful gift for your parents. Love all the fine little details (& your tips on how to recreate them) & the pretty colour scheme. Thanks for sharing this fantastic album. :)
Posted by: Helen H | December 19, 2010 at 15:44
What a wonderful project! Your parents are going to love it!
Posted by: CeeCee | December 20, 2010 at 01:33
WOW Cindy this album is so adorable!!! I love the colour combo as well. what a gorgeous gift! Thanks so much for your inspiration all year, and do enjoy your break! Love Keesh x
Posted by: Makeesha Byl | December 22, 2010 at 20:23