A few different things came together this week and I wound up with a new minibook. First, I found this new section at Target with office supplies by KIT, a sub division of Russell+Hazel. I loved their little albums (designed to hold notepaper or business cards) and bought one to re-purpose as a mini album. Second, I read a poem on Cup of Jo that I adored and wanted to use in a project somehow. Third, a package from blog sponsor pixiepetals arrived.
The book became a perfect way to bring all the pieces together. Pixiepetal's handmade flowers and tags from vintage paper were perfect embellishments for my little book. Click images to enlarge.
It's not done. I love the colors of the album and the random thoughts. I wish I could make it 100 pages long and will hopefully keep it going. I plan to stamp the label on the front cover with the date of every day that I add to it. The pages that fit in the album were 6.75×4.5 so I am cutting everything down to that size. I also glued a few 4×6 photos back to back and stuck them in there as well. The green trim on the edge of some of the pages is an old fabric trim that I found in my mom's sewing box.
Photos in the book taken by Lisa Welge. Cardstock is Bazzill. Patterned paper is American Crafts (I love their new "blue skies" line) JillyBean, Hambly and Cosmo Cricket. Tags and flowers are by pixiepetals. Words, feathers and brackets were handcut by me.
enJOY it 
128 responses to “whimsy minibook.”
Very cute mini book, nice site! I love your ideas. On my mind, going to the dog park and out to Jean’s for some Southern Living something party on Saturday. Weather should be good.
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oh the tags are just adorable, as is your mini!
i just saw where the wild things are.
thinking about enjoying the last bit of warm weather before fall is really here.
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What’s on my mind? I’m new to your blog and I’m so happy I found you! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
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on my mind are tons of things. i stopped working on friday to start college on monday, but my head is still full with things from work, with things i didn’t finish, thing i messed up, the people and the atmosphere that i miss a lot. and on the other side my head is full with college, i’m a bit afraid and a bit excited. and well, i try to figure out, how i should handle yet an other period of my life.
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gorgeous album! you always choose the best papers to put together.
on my mind: returning to work on Monday after a week in hospital, a major operation and 2 weeks in recovery. i’m actually looking forward to getting back to reality!
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on my mind right now the sound of the rain and how beautiful it is….TFS
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Thinking about A Christmas Carol, (I’m directing it). Thinking about the U2 concert I had the privilege to see last weekend.Thinking about life and the natural flow of it.
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perfect little mini book. love it!
on my mind is why I always seem to get sick just when I have big plans for a nice creative weekend. Boo! Here’s hoping I feel better and up to some paper play tomorrow.
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I can’t wait to head to Target to look at the binders! Off to Michaels to pick up some craft supplies! Love the vintage tags!
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on my mind — homework & caribou coffee.
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i am imagining all the lovely things i will see when i go antiquing in stillwater on sunday 🙂
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I am currently wondering what food activity I will be doing with my Kindergartners this week. Since the letter of the week is N, I am thinking of making N shaped rice krispy treats. What do you think?
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What is on my mind, hmmm??? Well if you really want to know, lol, I just started a walking program that I hope eventually leads to running! 🙂 I just got from walking for today and I feel wonderful (if you knew me you would be proud, lol!!!!). Anyway, I love your new little album. Oh yeah, also on my mind is the little fall mini album I made last night (thanks to you!!!) and I can’t wait to fill it up. 🙂
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I always find your mini books so inspiring! My mind is currently occupied with two things… Firstly, how to find more time to work on my christmas calender project so it’s done before December? And a more immediate concern, should I change to winter tires before the weekend is over…?? Silly little things perhaps, but they still matter.
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On my mind- getting my house organized so I can start working on my holiday gifts.
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On my mind is going to see my boyfriend in three short days!!!!
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love the N rice krispy idea!
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On my mind? The birth of the most perfect nephew in the world. Friday night my sister gave birth to the first baby in our family. My heart is bursting with happiness on top of more happiness. 🙂
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ahh homework is always on my mind.
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My mind is a bit sleepy but it is thinking about midterms, GREs and how I really should study for them, and how watching my madre and friends run in a marathon tomorrow is going to be tough with the rainy weather we are about to get up here! I am most looking forward cuddling in my big bed and working hw/ watch a nice movie tomorrow night… maybe The Proposal?
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dear elise,
i’m not sure anyone inspires me as much as you do. everything you make is lovely, and this is certainly no exception. you make me want to print off a million photos and spend 3 days creating albums.
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what a nice thing to say. thank you, Lucy.
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On my mind right now is finishing another (yes, another) mini book inspired by your “visual adventures” class! mini books and football game Sundays (especially wet ones here outside of Baltimore) are a great combination. I can do something fun while he watches the games! Fabulous combo!
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Love your mini album! I love the hand written, cut out words too. Things on my mind this weekend…I have a temporary feeling of being caught up with my deadlines and it feels so very strange. I am looking forward to finally getting some time to watch all those episodes of Vampire Diaries that I’ve been DVRing since the season started 6 weeks ago.
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Well, my weekend is almost over, and it’s been a busy one. Good busy. Lots of activities with the kids and a night out with great friends. Love it. Thanks!
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How difficult is sometimes to manage time for family and for job!!!(that’s what is o my mind these days, since I have to work out of town…)
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International Business is on my mind. I must study!
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That I am trying not to eat an “added sugar” but I really want to take a cupcake, so I think maybe I’ll take a nap instead!
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