Happy 4th of July to you all! This month's challenge over at the Inspiration Journal blog is Red, White, and Blue. I thought this Graduated Star Album from the Technique Junkie Mini Album Mania CD would be perfect for this challenge!
I created this for my son Luke's graduation from Air Force basic training. I will admit, I'm not much of a scrapper, but this was really fun to do! The cover was created with a panel from the idea-ology Season Paper Stash. I added a little border on the top and bottom that I cut using the Sizzix Mini Scallop and Pinking On the Edge die. The title was created by cutting a piece of corrugated cardboard with the Mini Baroque die, then inking the edges with Faded Jeans Distress ink. The letters were cut from cardstock using the Chip Block die, and then given a coating of Glossy Accents. Finally, I added a little banner cut using the Tattered Banners die.
I kept my pages pretty simple, choosing to have the focus on the photos vs. a lot of embellishments. The background was created by stamping the grid from the Mixed Media set with a Snow Cap Dabber, and the star was stamped randomly using Faded Jeans Distress ink.
I hope you decide to join us for this month's challenge - you could win a $50 shopping spree! All of the supplies I used can be purchased at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order!
If you'd like to purchase the Mini Album Mania album, you can buy it through the link below. It contains 35 tutorials in PDF format. The cost is $14.95 plus shipping
Thanks so much for stopping by - have a fun and safe 4th!
I hope you decide to join us for this month's challenge - you could win a $50 shopping spree! All of the supplies I used can be purchased at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order!
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If you'd like to purchase the Mini Album Mania album, you can buy it through the link below. It contains 35 tutorials in PDF format. The cost is $14.95 plus shipping
Thanks so much for stopping by - have a fun and safe 4th!
"Not much of a scrapper"...pish, posh! This is fantastic! Love how it displays as a star...very, very cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice remembrance of the day. It brings back memories of the hot summer day when my son graduated from there some 20 yrs. ago.
ReplyDeleteVery very nice.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Janny
Oh my gosh, Shelly, this is amazing! Love how you designed this scrapping stunner! How proud you must be and he is so handsome! Congratulations and Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteGREAT looking book! And how weird- I bought the Mini-Baroque die YESTERDAY. And I love how you used it on the cover.
ReplyDelete-Kory
Great album!
ReplyDeleteLoving your star book, Annette x
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done! Congrats to your son and you have to be the proudest mama ever!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great event to memorialize in your star album! You and hubby must be soooo proud:)
ReplyDeleteLove your vacation pictures, too! I think you need to start another scrapbook......
Hello Shelly,
Deletecongratulaions on your son !
I've made such a star book before, but I gave it to my mom as a present and did't make a new one since...
They are indeed gorgeous and a nice gift .
On your advice i bought a previous CD of technique junkies and I'm happy I did.Maybe I should follow your advice again on these mini books CD...
greetings from Belgium
Inge
I really like how the album turned out! and thanks to your son for serving our country. =)
ReplyDeleteLove the mini-album--and congratulations to your son--I remember when my son graduated from basic training when he was in the Navy; it was super cold that day in Great Lakes, IL but we were so proud! Have a great weekend coming up!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your son, Shelly! What a wonderful album you made for him. Can't wait to see what you will come up with next.
ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes, as we were there for our son's graduation a year ago, April 2011. We pulled in just as the coin ceremony got started, and there he was, on the end, 10 feet from me. He didn't know we were there until they told them to wait for a family member to touch them... surprise! Yes, their first day off base was great too... a steak dinner was the request. Congratulations to your son, and GO AIR FORCE!!
ReplyDeleteAwww...I know the feeling. Your comment brought tears to my eyes too! I'll bet he had a few himself...I know mine did at that moment. :)
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