Friday, June 14, 2013

"I Hope" mini album


For Gabrielle's Graduation present, I made her a mini album. It's called an "I Hope" album because every page tells something that I Hope for her future. I made one for Ashley when she graduated 10 years ago so I almost didn't make this for Gaby. You know....sibling rivalry and all. LOL! Anyway, I'm glad I did because when I gave it to her she told me she was hoping that I would make one for her also because she loved Ashley's so much. Yay!

Gaby is a very laid back teenager...doesn't get all decked out very often (except Prom) so I knew I wanted to keep it more on the simple side but I didn't want every page to match. I achieved that by using our Kraft cardstock on every page as the background. I also used a retired stampset that was from a special promotion several years ago on every page but each page used a different paper packet. This allowed me to use up some of my stash. I also used the same alphabet stamp set for the title on each page.

Take a look...


This is the front cover and I stamped "I Hope" in the middle of the bracket. (All the brackets were cut out by hand)

Kraft Cardstock Z1375
You & Me Stamp Set D1495 (Retired)
Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet B1416
Bitty Opaques Z1707

I Hope...you achieve all that you can be.
I Hope...you dream, for only then can your dreams come true.

Kraft Cardstock Z1375
You & Me Stampset D1495 (Retired)
Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet B1316
Dreamin' Paper Packet (Retired)
Pacifica Stamp Pad Z2192
Pacifica Marker (Retired)
Chocolate Stamp Pad Z2111
Chocolate Mini Medley Brads (Retired)



I Hope...you kiss a few frogs but find your Prince.
I Hope...you experience True Love.

Kraft Cardstock Z137
You & Me Stampset D1495 (Retired)
Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet B1316
Flirty Paper Packet (Retired)
Hollyhock Stamp Pad Z2128
Hollyhock Marker (Retried)
Liquid Glass Z679

 

I Hope...you believe in God's word and the goodness of others.
I Hope...you learn what is truly important in life.

Kraft Cardstock Z1375
You & Me Stampset D1495 (Retired)
Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet B1316
Avonlea Paper Packet X7155B
Olive Stamp Pad Z2137
Olive Marker (Retired)
Mocha Opaques Z1333


I Hope...you find your niche in life.
I Hope...you choose to do what is right and stand up for what you believe in.

Kraft Cardstock Z1375
You & Me Stampset D1495 (Retired)
Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet B1316
Clementine Paper Packet X7156B
Clementine Assortment Z1794
Sorbet Stamp Pad Z2164
Sorbet Marker (Retired)



I Hope...you seek out the wisdom of your elders.
I Hope...you understand there is always a purpose.

Kraft Cardstock Z1375
You & Me Stampset D1495 (Retired)
Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet B1316
Pemberley Paper Packet (Retired)
Outdoor Denim Stamp Pad Z2140
Outdoor Denim Marker (Retired)
Antique Copper Brads Z1366

 

I Hope...you value the Gifts you've been given.
I Hope...you remember that I love you no matter what happens.

Kraft Cardstock Z1375
You & Me Stampset D1495 (Retired)
Keyboard Uppercase Alphabet B1316
Clementine Paper Packet X7156B
Twilight Stamp Pad Z2160
Twilight Marker (Retired)


Last page.

Love Mom.


I took all the photos that I used for this album back in November for her Senior pictures. I am very pleased with how they turned out. There is 2 more pages that I have to finish to complete the album. Graduation kinda snuck up on me. LOL! I work best under pressure.

The quotes for the other pages are:

I Hope...you imagine rainbows when there are clouds.
I Hope...you quiet your fears and hand them over to the Lord.
I Hope...you trust in God.
I Hope...you need me once in a while.

I will try to remember to post them once I've finished them.

Thanks for looking!


2 comments:

terryanndiack said...

that is a beautiful gift. One that I am sure she will value more, the older she gets.

Dawn said...

This is such a wonderful keepsake!