Envelope book challenge

I promised I would upload the pictures of my envelope memory book now it is finished. I used mine as a birthday card for my daughter. She turned 11 last week so I included pictures from all her previous birthdays and added a sentiment to go with each photo. I still have to add one on the back from her 11th birthday to complete it. She loved having the photos in the pockets and has said she will "keep it for ever!"

Hopefully your books are all well under way. If not don't forget you can see demo notes on the side bar or click here for instructions on how to set up a basic envelope book. You can then mat and layer in papers of your choice. What you then use it for is up to you but if you are stuck for ideas here are a few starting points:

• Memory book - birthdays, special days, anniversaries, wedding photos etc.
• Scrapbook/souvenir book - keep tickets or special memories in the pockets
• Baby book - keep locks of hair, hospital birth tags etc in the pockets
• Journal - add diary entries or memories in the pockets
• School trip memento book for kids
• Gift for a teacher with notes from the children...

Lots more ideas I am sure!! Don't worry about adding personal photos. It doesn't matter if we can identify who made each book. We always try to be as objective as possible when choosing the challenge winner. We will look at layout, choice of colours, the overall finish etc.

Look forward to seeing your creations at the March workshop on Wednesday 27th.

Envelope challenges...

We went back to basics on Wednesday for an envelope workshop. Envelopes from scratch, coordinated cards and envelopes, creating crimped envelopes and notecards and making woven heart pockets were just some of the techniques we explored. It was so busy I didn't have time to take any piccies this month unfortunately! But I'm sure you will believe me that we did have some wonderful results!

Hopefully you all picked up your spare envelopes for this month's "Envelope Memory Book" challenge too. (see above) If not you will still be able to get some envelopes at the next workshop as it is not due in till March 27th. If you missed the demo for the three basic styles of envelope book or need a reminder, click here for the demo notes. There are other styles out there too so don't feel you have to stick to one of these if you don't want to. Don't forget that the winner of the challenge wins free entry into the next workshop.

Be creative and happy memory book making!