Friday, July 17, 2009

gift a book


Hambly take 2:
If you are like me and enjoy making gifts for people this is a fun and simple mini book, not to mention cute, for baby or toddler. The key to making your own minis are the tools. My recent obsession is the Corner Chomper. I love it cause it works great with the Hambly Clear Overlays (which is a thick piece of acrylic). It rounds the corners of chipboard and other thick materials... like the Crop-A-Dile.
Clear Overlays are cool because your paper trimmer can cut them and then you can use double sided patterned paper to get 2 pages in one shot. Sometimes I get frustrated covering both sides of chipboard. ha!
Another great tool for this project is spray adhesive... is adhesive considered a tool... ?:) Spray an even amount of adhesive on the acrylic it dries clear and secures the paper. Just try not to get it on your finger tips and then touch the rest of the album cause it will leave your little prints on it... learn from my oops. :) I used a spray adhesive by Elmers, you should be able to find one anywhere. First, I cut the clear overlays and patterned paper into 3X4 pieces.
Then, I sprayed the acrylic and adhered the paper.
Next, I applied the rubons to the front of the acrylic pieces & chomped the corners.
Last, I added the frame and owl sticker & bling to the cover. American Crafts minimarks for the 3 'animals'. Poked holes in the pieces with the Crop-A-Dile & added a ring.
TGIF!!
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30 comments:

  1. JennCJuly 17, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Ooo how cool! I've been debating buying the corner chomper. I mean, do I really need another tool? Now I'm seeing my answer in this super cute book you made!

    Thanks for sharing the directions! I'm loving all the Hambly!

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  2. KaraJuly 17, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    This is such a cute idea. I am going to make one for my little kiddies right now!!

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  3. MelanieJuly 17, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Very cute. Very simple. Love replicable projects :) Thanks for sharing!

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  4. KristenJuly 17, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Okay, I LOVE Hambly...and this is such a good idea. I've been thinking about that Corner Chomper...you are pushing me off the fence! :)

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  5. AnnaMarieJuly 17, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    So cute. I love the Corner Chomper, too. It's great because it does two sizes of corners in one tool! (1/2" and 1/4") Love Hambly stuff, too. What an easy little gift.

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  6. KatarooJuly 17, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Super cute:)

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  7. TifanyJuly 17, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Hmmm...I've been wanting a Corner Chomper! Very cute book!

    -Tifany
    http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com

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  8. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Oh, so very cute!!! When are your projects not?

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  9. Emily H.July 17, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I just bought the same animal rubons with this very idea in mind! It's great to see your take on it. I thought I would add pictures of my little girl with each animal as they became available.

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  10. JennJuly 17, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Really,really cute :)

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  11. LisaJuly 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    Your guess who? mini over at the Hambly gallery is ADORABLE. Awesome idea and I bet your girlies love to look at it!

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  12. kerJuly 17, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    The corner chomper is my most FAVORITE tool right now. Sometimes I get a little overboard- every corner gets rounded! But hey, that's the fun in it- isn't it! BTW- that's an adorable book.

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  13. s a n s k u :)July 17, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    i gotta get me one of those corner chompers. my corner puncher never works great.

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  14. s a n s k u :)July 17, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Oh and I loved the pictures in your beach mini album in the Creative Keepsakes magazine. How do you make your photos look like that? I'd love to learn how to do it.

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  15. cindyJuly 17, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    THANKS FOR THE IDEA. I PLAN TO FIND MY CHOMPER THIS AUGUST WHEN I ATTEND MY LOCAL SHOP N' HOP IN SO. CAL. I CAN NOT WAIT TO USE THIS IDEA FOR GIFTS AND FOR MY BOOKS. :D

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  16. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    I absolutely ADORE your site. I am so glad that I got to meet you IRL, and I hope that you don't think that I am too big of a dork...but I really am so you just got to find out sooner than most. LOL

    Loves,
    Evonne

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  17. handmade_cassJuly 17, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Love this book! I am a sucker for minimalist designs.

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  18. jillJuly 17, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    another GREAT idea for Hambly Overlays -- hmmmmmm, how many do i have???
    Thanks, Lizzie, for the great ideas.
    smiles,
    jill

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  19. Nali P.July 17, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    love this book. great work!

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  20. Traveling MamaJuly 18, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Oh MY! This is one of my favorite projects ever! I love the graphic feel and simplicity! You rock!

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  21. LindsayJuly 18, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    I've had my eye on the chomper for a while now, but sigh...it will have to wait. Maybe Santa will bring me one! The book is adorable! Thanks for sharing your always amazing ideas!

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  22. Cathy PascualJuly 18, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    the corner chomper is definitely on my wish list. Love this mini :)

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  23. UnknownJuly 18, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    To do list:
    #1 Buy Corner Chomper
    #2 Make cute animal book for Parker
    ...Perfect for my baby! :)
    Thanks for the fantastic idea!

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  24. Karen WJuly 18, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Wonderful little book! I may have to buy the supplies to have 'just in case'. Love the Chomper

    Thanks for sharing

    Karen

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  25. Tammy MoralesJuly 18, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    love how simple AND adorable. Thanks for sharing

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  26. AbbieTorrollJuly 18, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    awww i just adorable!! i love your work!

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  27. easytravelJuly 19, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    thanks for share. nice blog and great picture. I like it. See you on my blog also.take care!

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  28. SheilaJuly 19, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    This is really cute. I'll have to try this one out for myself!

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  29. angieJuly 19, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    so perfect!

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  30. paru's_circleJuly 19, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    fantastic blog! great idea with the double sided paper

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