My 1st Squash Book

I signed up to do a Squash book Swap (I think there is still room & time to sign Up) at SCS ,and I had a lot of fun making these little gems.

I just forgot to make one for myself. They are meant to have pictures cut and mounted in them like a scrapbook or a mini -brag book. I think any grandma would be happy to show off her Grandbabies in style with one of these.

The cover is made by covering 4" coasters with decorative paper. I got my coasters from Starlit Studios Ebay Store. A very reasonable price if you don't want to order 1000 from american Coaster Co.! I used the Polka Dot stamp sets &Jumbo Wheel from the SU Spring mini Catalog. The paper colors and inks are from Stampin Up also; sage shadow, lovely lilac, ballet blue & a hint of perfect plum, I used various Circle punches and also my Cricut to cut 1" circles of white. For bling, I used one hero arts gemstone, in the center of joy. The ribbon is a 1$ spool from Michaels. I love it when I can find those great deals, and I loved making these fun books.

The blank purple triangles on the inside is for journaling and adding information. Pictures cut as small triangles can be added over the purple and blue so they become the mats the Purple and green Squares are used the same way. You can use these as brag books or for vacation memories, or anything special you want to remember. I hope you enjoy them.

I need to get back to painting so I can get my Room back in order. I want to create some more fun stuff to share.

**** I also wanted to thank Kirsten for the lovely "Nuggets" I won naming her blog candy last week. It was a fun contest. Please visit her site I 'm sure you will love seeing her designs also