Today I'm going to show you how to make a very simple and cheap mini album.
It's so cheap because it's made from paint chips- and they're free at home improvement stores!
Isn't it cute?
One of my favorite hymns is "Count Your Blessings."
That's exactly what we'll be doing with this album- with each member of our family.
I think it's so important to think about what we're grateful for.
I think it's so important to think about what we're grateful for.
I started with six paint chips that measure 3"x 5".
I used letter stickers for the title.
I used letter stickers for the title.
Then I covered the backs of each of them with harvest colored pattern papers.
I used two different patterns and alternated them.
I used two different patterns and alternated them.
It's important to cover the backs because they're quite visible when flipping through the book.
Then I printed the names of all my family members at the top of each paint chip.
I used letter stamps and Staz On ink.
I used letter stamps and Staz On ink.
I had each person make a list of their blessings.
We used a Sharpie marker so the ink wouldn't smear.I stayed with fall colors and chose paint chips in green, gold, and brown.
I wrote everyone's ages in small print in the bottom right corner.
That way when we read this years from now, we'll know when in our lives we did this.
I even added a page for our dog because she's such a big part of our family.
I also added this year's date in the lower corner.
Finally I bound the pages together with a piece of twine.
That's it!
Make one of your own.
It will become a family treasure- I promise!
Thanks for stopping by and God bless.
This post is linked to Between Naps on the Porch, Tip Junkie,
Tatertots and Jello, and The Dedicated House.
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;
He is their strength in the time of trouble.
Psalm 37:39
This post is linked to Between Naps on the Porch, Tip Junkie,
Tatertots and Jello, and The Dedicated House.
1 comment:
Cute idea. And Simple!!
But what is a body pump, listed on your list? And K-12?? Couldn't figure that out! I know you home school so thought it was kindergarten-12.
Your sons "good looks" was great!!
Love the "dog" list too!!
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