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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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I have been thinking a lot about what would be a "new" product to release that fits with my current inventory but I haven't tried before. Sometimes what works best is to think about what I want. What do I think would look good in my house? What project would I want to work on next?

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When I answered the second question, I came up with the summer books. I have struggled with completing my own seasonal minibook kits in the past but have had great success with pre-made holiday books the last two years. (You can see my complete 2010 album here.) I am hoping that if the project was fun and interesting in December, it will translate well for memory keeping over the summer.

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The summer mini books are 25 pages thick in a teal, green, orange and yellow color scheme. The front and back covers are chipboard and the front has been stamped and embossed to create a raised & glossy title. These are books that don't have to be updated daily but would be a good place to jot details and events, save photos and collect your summer months.

I am going to be keeping my own book as a more casual and in-the-moment companion to my 2011 album. I will be sharing my updates to it here on the blog every week or so. Summer has always been my favorite season and I am excited about saving it in this method. If you are interested in doing the same, books will be available for sale in the shop tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 8am Pacific time.

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14 responses to “introducing summer books!”

  1. Alexandra Avatar

    Ohhh I’m so excited about this. Hopefully I keep better track of THIS summer than I did LAST summer– but your mini-book was an amazing jump start to last summer!!
    I love the overlays and the colors in this album this year! You are just brimming with creative, amazing ideas– which is great for my inspiration, but not so great for my wallet 😉

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  2. Elizabeth Avatar

    I have been eyeing your Spring Mini Book for sometime now and this is just AWESOME! I will be getting one for sure. I have been wanting to do something like this to go along with my annual digital scrapbook album.
    You rock…per usual!
    xx,
    Elizabeth

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  3. Linda Avatar

    yep, I like this idea a lot! Maybe I’ll use it for a summer fitness journal. you know like befores and afters and what I do to get to the after… I think this will be great! I only wish you had these at the craft fair but I understand.

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  4. elise blaha Avatar

    hi Linda, yeah … I came up with the idea when it was too close to the fair. I just got these assembled last night! Love how youd use yours. 🙂

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  5. andrea Avatar

    Seeing this makes me excited to document my summer even more. I was actually just planning on emailing you about a birthday book with a feel like this.

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  6. cinback Avatar

    Love the color scheme!

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  7. carrie Avatar
    carrie

    Hi Elise, love this idea! I’ll be checking back tomorrow morning to order. Also thinking about picking up that bound book with the stars on the cover…stars are my favorite. Keep the goodness coming my love!

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  8. Laura Avatar

    Love that cover. Have you considered selling the covers solo?

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  9. FWDstore Avatar

    Could your stuff be any cuter? You have a serious knack for color. So happy to find your blog!

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  10. Erica Avatar

    Love the colors your chose…and the grid paper. I have a thing for grid paper. 🙂

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  11. elise blaha Avatar

    Im considering it! Will update if I decide to. Thanks! e

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  12. Marisa Avatar

    I am glad to have found your blog. These books are adorable. I’ll be following you, keep up the good work. I would love to see more of the quilting you are doing.

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  13. Robyn :) Avatar
    Robyn :)

    What a neat idea!!!

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  14. Robyn :) Avatar
    Robyn :)

    And I just ordered one 🙂

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