I'm featuring the Father's Day Book that I created for my DH. Entitled "A Truly Rich Man", I think it pleased him. He didn't say much (he's not one for parley) but his face became flushed with pleasure. What more could I ask for? A look truly is worth a thousand words.
The cover says: "A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty." The key is inked in a beigey-yellow, then in an olive green for the edging. I used a pencil eraser dipped in red ink for the dots.
The inside cover is simply "To our Dad..."
Facing page is: "You have a lifetime to work but children are only young once."
This page is Daddy and Cross. "It is a wise father that knows his own son." This quote is so fitting because Cross is SO MUCH like his father: stature, attitude, wit, features, EARS! and so much more.
Daddy's Little Girl, Ainsley. "You will always be your child's favorite toy."
I really love this page. The picture is perfect. "Your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever." Who is guiding whom???
A stamped image, decorated with Stickles.
"A father carries pictures where his money used to be." That's River standing in front, waiting patiently for HIS turn to pick out a doughnut.
Back cover. A couple die-cuts, a stamped image.
What do you think? I tought a class on this at a LSS (Local Scrapbook Store). It was a success. We used a Cricut to cut the pages and then picked out a paper line. I inked EVERYTHING in this book - including ribbons. I used lots of Pop Dots for dimension. I had fun just putting things down randomly and not worrying about perfect dimensions or squaring things up.
Next week I'll post the new recipe book I'm working on. What's your current inspiration?
Until we meet again...
5 comments:
Moonbeams in a jar. And swing on a star?
What a lovely new blog! And Fathers Day treasury.
Mine is kind of a new blog too. Have fun with yours.
I love the book. I will look forward to seeing more scrap booking ideas from you on this blog. Very creative. Have a good day!
JJ, I love it! Good job! I am glad blogspot worked out for you.
Thanks, Jannie. Yep, Swing On A Star is where the title comes from. Great guess! My Gran used to sing that song to me as a child and I have sung it to the triplets since their birth. That song has such special meaning for us.
As your adorable children's adopted grandma, I LOVE anything where I can see MORE pictures of my favorite triplets! You did a great job on this, JJ. The special gift for "Dad" will be treasured for a lifetime. Give lots of hugs to my River, Ainsley, and Cross. I miss you terribly.
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