Baby Josie Layout

Happy Friday!! It's been a long week! Today I'm sharing a page layout I made for a book that several people from a group I belong to are creating. One of the women in the group has a friend who's daughter was born in November weighing only 1.4 ounces and 11-1/4 -inches in length. 

This is such a fantastic idea to make a baby book for the family so that they can record their journey! Everyone who chose to participate created a page measuring 5-3/4 x 8-3/4 -inches. We are then mailing our page to another person in the group who will put the book together.

I used paper from the Little Darlings collection from Graphic 45. I've already made one book using this paper. I'm getting ready to start on another one.

I also added four photo mats inside the pocket for photos or journaling to be placed on the backside of each one. The pocket is also large enough to add more photos or memorabilia. 

I also want to apologize for not keeping up with my blog! I think I only blogged once in January! I've been busy working on books that I'm hoping to get posted in the next week. I've also been going through my craft room and weeding out supplies (and not just scrapbook stuff!) that I no longer use. I've been listing stuff on eBay and that is a full-time job. The people at the Post Office are getting to know me!

Thanks for stopping by!

Mini Book {Received From Swap}

I received my mini book from my Scrappy Girl Swap partner Kim this past Monday! I'm a little behind in showing it off. I absolutely LOVE it!! The paper line she used is called 'Lille' from 7Gypsies. Burlap is one of my favorite textures, so I really like the flower on the cover. I also like the color combination of this collection that includes rust, black, cream.

There are many pockets and journaling spots throughout this book.

I should have taken the little booklet out that is shown on the right side of this page. It opens and has three pages. The center page has space for a photo and the left and right page each have a pocket with a tag inside for journaling or a small photo.

The page on the right has a page that flips out which adds more room for photos.

The page on the left hold an envelope that opens from the back. Great for small bits of memorabilia. The page to the right holds two tags and also has a large photo mat that pull out of the pocket. 

Two more photo mats in a pocket on the page to the right. 

More photo mats on both of these pages.

The page to the left holds a kraft envelope. Inside is an A2 sized card with patterned paper on all four sides. Great space for photos and journaling! Another pocket with tags on the right side.

This shows the back cover. This paper is just gorgeous! 

This was my first time joining a mini book swap. It was a fun experience so I would definitely do it again. Kim was so nervous about sending me her book. I have no idea why because I think she did a fantastic job! The ladies in this group are all so creative and talented. I learn something everyday from them. I'm lucky that they've accepted me into their group.