Brag Book for Cockrum Wedding Album

Soon after I finished the Wedding Album  and Keepsake Box for the Cockrums, my daughter Katie decided she wanted to help me make an album. Since we had scrap paper left over from the project, we decided to make a little "Brag Book". At first it was just a how-to as my daughter was very interested in the whole process. Once the book was done, we sat it up on the shelf just to look at and admire. No plans had been made for this book. When my friend came to pick up the Cockrums Wedding Album, we showed her the "Brag Book". She showed interest in it and thought it would be a great gift from the soon to be married couples son. So we added the Wood "C" on the front and sold it to the couples son.  

I think my daughter did an amazing job helping me with this tiny book. So glad to have had this special bonding time with her. Thank you Katie!

Bonus Item For the Cockrums Wedding Album

So as I sat there looking at the finished Wedding Album for the Cockrums, I thought to myself "This album is amazing. You know what would look good with this? A keepsake box to put it in." I wasn't asked to make a keepsake box, but I felt it was needed. There was plenty of paper and embellishments left over to do it, so why not? I mean, I have only made one box from scratch, it wasn't that exciting to look at! I figured I would give it another try and I sure did impress myself!

Wedding Album for the Cockrums

The last Wedding Album I posted had such a HUGE response I was commissioned to make another one for my long time friend Cathy. As with the last one, this would be another wedding gift. This album was made the same size and almost the same design. There were a few tweaks and changes . Few request were given to me - to not make it "girly". Very light on flowers (like almost NO flowers LOL), light on glitter and NO Pearls. Basically, keep it simple, yet elegant. Well, I tried my hardest and think I did a great job!

The paperline and most of the embellishments used are from Me And My Big Ideas "You & Me" Collection with the exception of the front cover. The heart paper on the front cover was a random sheet purchased separately at Michael's. I am not sure of the brand. Instead of pearls I added a few clear Rhinestones here and there. Cricut Cartridge used - "Tie the Knot", punches used - Martha Stewart's Butterfly and EK Success Heart. On this album I included a charm closure. This was my first time doing a closure like this. I spent more time on that closure than I care to admit. Was definitely a challenge! 

Front Cover

Side View of Closure

Close up of charms - Blue Bauble, Lock, Key and an I Do Charm

Back Cover

Spine

Thanks for taking a look! 

Wedding Album for the Thompsons

This album was made for a dear friend, Kellyn, to give as a wedding gift. It measures 9"X7" and holds 120 plus pics. Includes 6 pages, each with a pullout matte than can hold 4 4X6 pics or 8 4X4 pics. This album has lots of real estate than can hold many photos! This was my first attempt at making an album of this size. I had so much fun making this album! 

The paperline used was by Recollections - Vintage Country. The "T" on the front and all of the wedding sayings were made on my Cricut with the cartridge "Tie the Knot" (including the church). The cake and lace/burlap flowers was purchased at Wal-mart (not quite sure of brand). Remaining flowers and embellishments are Recollections. The frame on the spine of album (I believe) is by Spare Parts.  Many flat back pearls (Recollections) and liquid pearls (Ranger) were used throughout the album. Butterflies are from Martha Stewart's Butterfly Punch (my absolute favorite!!). 

Front Cover

Spine

Back Cover

These opened up to include several areas to add more pictures

Inside Back Cover - Waterfall

Thank you for taking the time to look at my album!

Sorry for the absence!

It's been a very long time since I last posted. A lot has happened in the past two years that I was not able to keep up with this page. I won't bore anyone with the details. Sometimes life throws a curve ball at you. You just have to decide to swing back or let it hit you in the face. Somewhere along the lines I stopped swinging.


One event I will share with you. In October of 2014 my father was diagnosed with cancer (Myelodysplatic Syndrome). We all took it pretty hard but knew we had to be strong for my father. He began Chemotherapy at the beginning of 2015 and has been on an uphill battle since then. In April of 2016 we moved him from Texas to Indiana to be with his side of the family. This month, he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Chemo has stopped for now and the next steps will be a bone marrow transplant.

I don't know if anyone sees this blog or even knows about it, but I ask anyone who can see it to please keep my father in your prayers. I am not ready to let him go. Don't think I ever will be. It's really in God's hands now.

With everything that has happened these past 2 years, I have continued to craft, although not as much as I have liked to. Just know I am still here and still crafting away! My next few posts will be my projects over the past 2 years.

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!!