Mini Albums = Huge Mess but a Huge Reward!

Why is it that when I sit down to do a mini album it consumes me, my desk, and the surrounding area? I just made two mini albums - I'll show you those in a minute but I wanted to show you my desk after their creation!

I started with 36 inches of work space and ended up with 10! Crazy, Huh! Now on to the good stuff.

The first album is of Amory's birthday party. I used a heart shaped chipboard album that was in the February kit at Life Preservers (thank you Von), the Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes line, and birthday rub ons from American Traditional Designs. A little history - I have had the paper since January, the album since February, and I am just now getting this done in June. At least it was done before Amory's next birthday (February 14)!

The second mini album is a flower shaped chipboard mini that I found in the half off dollar section in Micheals - it rang up for 47 cents. Apparently math is not Micheals strong suit! I also got a butterfly one - I cannot wait to do that one! But anyhoo I used Basic Gray papers that I received in a RAK (thank you Aimee) on this, journaling circles I created myself with rub ons in my stash, all the chipboard petals and flowers were a rak item also. I created this album for three purposes - a scraplift challenge at Life Preservers (thank you for the inspiration Sandra!), a mini album challenge at My Sketch World, and most importantly for Victor for Father's Day. Enjoy! (And if you are Victor stop looking now - I told you are not allowed to look at the blog until Sunday night!)

Thank you for sticking with me throught the longest post in history! I just couldn't wait to share these mini albums with you! And since Victor has the kiddos out on a bike ride I better get everything updated while I have no children whining, screaming, fighting, hitting, over reacting etc. etc. I have two drama queens in this house and they do not like sharing the stage so to speak. Summer is shaping up to be very interesting.

Okay I have deleted my signature - I hope I can get that dern thing back! So I will just type -

Have a Blessed Day -

Kristin