I am in LOVE with the new BABY STEPS Collection! Be sure to read all the way down this post for your chance to win some!
Of course, it helps that my second grandbaby is on the way! I love the current trend in mini-books where all the elements and pages are different sizes but all part of the same book. The Simple Stories system of elements is perfect for this sort of creation! I worked with almost every part of the collection for this Baby's First Year Photo Album:
After using the 6 x 6 Paper pad for the base pages, I used the 4 x 6 elements for additional inside pages. The 1st - 12th month journaling spots are perfect elements to place across from the monthly photo space. I love that they are 2-sided and the back adds extra space for more journaling and/or photos. Every month has a page for a photo, a card for monthly milestones, and two additional mini elements for added photos and/or journaling.
Here is a sample of what month #2 looks like:
a couple more inside page examples:
The back cover:
I can't wait to give this to my daughter-in-law at her baby shower. All she has to do is add photos and journaling and she will have a baby book for the Baby's First Year! I made it super easy and labeled what size photos to add to the journaling blocks. In addition, I will add a good journaling pen and some adhesive for her too!
Baby Steps supplies Used:
- #1601 - Baby Steps 6 x 6 Paper Pad
- #1602 - Baby Steps 12 x 12 Fundamental Stickers
- #1602 - Baby Steps 12 x 12 Expression Cardstock Stickers
- #1604 - Baby Steps Special Delivery
- #1607 - Baby Steps Perfect
- #1609 - Baby Steps Flash Cards
- #1610 - Baby Steps Journaling Card Elements #1
- #1611 - Baby Steps Journaling Card Elements #2
- #1612 - Baby Steps Vertical Journaling Card Elements
- #1614 - Baby Steps Border & Title Strip Elements
- #1615 - Baby Steps page Elements
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Here is a bonus for you today! A couple extra designs that were created for the booth at CHA!
Did you make it all the way down here? If you did, guess what? If you head over to my blog today, I have a Baby Steps 6 x 6 Paper Pad giveaway for you to enter! All y ou have to do is leave 2 comments - one here and one on my blog post. I will draw a winner on Monday night, the 22nd! Good Luck!
Thanks for hanging out with me today! Enjoy your weekend!
Adorable!
Posted by: Mary | August 19, 2011 at 04:31 AM
Love it! Super sweet album.
Anne
Posted by: anne | August 19, 2011 at 07:02 AM
Absolutely adorable!!
- April W
Posted by: April W | August 19, 2011 at 07:03 AM
This is a sweet little book! I absolutely love the papers used. Mini books are a fun way to document occasions! i have a basket full of minis in my family room! Thanks for sharing your wonderful album with us. Very inspiring!
Posted by: Tanya Thompson | August 19, 2011 at 07:34 AM
I'm looking forward to this set! I have 2 of my children and both my grandchildren's books to do. I adore the little owl :) Great baby books!
Posted by: Tamikko Gordin | August 19, 2011 at 07:37 AM
The album is adorable.
Posted by: Lisa S. | August 19, 2011 at 07:59 AM
So adorable Kim!
Posted by: Lisa Moen | August 19, 2011 at 08:12 AM
Oh Goodness your album is adorable! ;)
Posted by: Annette | August 19, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Adorable album. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Vicki Wilson | August 19, 2011 at 09:20 AM
This is so sweet!
Posted by: Tante Käthe | August 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM
I absolutely love that album! I am obsessed with owls and mini albums. Great job!
Posted by: Jess Hawk | August 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM
LOVE the album! Awesome work!!! TFS!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | August 19, 2011 at 12:47 PM
I am so excited to have found the simple stories products at my lss recently. My favorite new find!!! Beautiful projects!!!
Posted by: Christina Skinner | August 19, 2011 at 01:10 PM
This is just a perfect gift...your D-I-L is going to be thrilled with it!! Please include me in your very generous Giveaway draw!! Thanks!! :)
Posted by: Sandi Robinson | August 19, 2011 at 01:20 PM
I have scrapbooks to make for two special little ones. I would love to use this paper line to do it. So darn cute!
Posted by: Nancy Peterson | August 19, 2011 at 01:47 PM
love the mini! the Baby Steps collection is so sweet!
Posted by: Deanna Foy | August 19, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Beautiful!!! Im sure your daughter in law is gonna LOVE it!! its gonna be so beautiful with the pictures in the album.. its allready stunning without! Hugs Marley
Posted by: Marley | August 19, 2011 at 02:01 PM
I can't wait to get my hands on this! I still have my two childrens baby books to do!
Posted by: Laura inge | August 19, 2011 at 02:07 PM
This is so sweet! What a wonderful gift this will make.
Posted by: robyn | August 19, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Adorable mini album...love it!
Posted by: Melanie C | August 19, 2011 at 03:03 PM
how beautiful, i think i will make one of these with my grandmother holding all her grandchildren.
Posted by: Karen keiper | August 19, 2011 at 03:21 PM
Adorable album!
Posted by: Wendy | August 19, 2011 at 03:28 PM
such a pretty album,love how you created it..
Posted by: Gisela | August 19, 2011 at 03:53 PM
beautiful,
thank for the giveaway
Posted by: alma brand | August 19, 2011 at 03:55 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous!! I am on my way to my 7th and 8th grandbaby and mini is what I need to do now!!
Posted by: Brenda | August 19, 2011 at 04:05 PM