Happy Thoughts Mini Book

I created this mini book from some cardboard circles that were going to be tossed in the trash. Much to my husband's dismay, I've become a hoarder of anything that I think has a possibility of being altered into a creative project.

I used my new Tim Holtz Mini Paper Rosettes die to create the flower.

I love quotes, so I gathered up some "Happy Thoughts" and decided they would be perfect in a mini book to reference on days when you just aren't feeling very chipper. With all this nasty weather we've been having and not seeing much sunshine, I don't know about you, but it really gets to me.

I used a Sizzix die and Nestabilities to cut my tags. Not liking the hole in the tag, I used my new Tim Holtz Tiny Tabs & Tags Sizzix Bigz die to cut a tab that I secured on the top. I then stapled ribbon to it.

I really wanted to make this a simple little book. I love the bright, dots on this paper as I think it looks "happy". I used six sheets of 12x12 paper, eight cardboard circles, two rings, tags I diecut, miscellaneous ribbon and embellishments from my stash.

My husband thought the book need photos. I had to remind him that you can make books without pictures!

Products used for this book: Classic Scalloped Circles Small & Standard Circles Small Nestabilities, Basic Glitter Patterned Paper by Best Creation Inc, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Black Soot, Tiny Tabs & Tags Sizzix Bigz Die & Mini Paper Rosettes Die, Mini Market Stickers from October Afternoon, Miscellaneous Ribbon, Cloud 9 Design Rain Dots, Miscellaneous Flowers, Hero Arts Metallic Decor, and Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch.

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