Got your attention didn't I?? Seriously if you want to make a cute fun loveable Valentine gift for your husband that is all you need! Look...
I made this 6 x 6 album completely out of Basic Grey's Little Black Dress 6 x 6 Paper Pad. If you don't have this paper pad it is a MUST!! It made it so easy and fun to create this. I also loved how it was romantic but easily made manly all at the same time!
SUPPLIES:
Little Black Dress 6 x 6 Paper Pad - Basic Grey
Scor-Pal Multiple Scoring Tablet
Black, Red and Creme Cardstock (I used Bazzill - Beetle Black, Kisses, French Vanilla)
Ribbon
Stapler
Pen
Black ink pad for inking edges (I use Versa Magic Midnight Black)
Pop Dots
Xyron 150
Adhesive
Heart punches
Cruicut
George & Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge (used it for the hearts)
Corner punch
Decorative edge punches (Martha Stewart & EK Success)
Decorative Corner Punch (EK Success)
Clear photo corners (I used 3 on the coupons so they are easy to get out)
Computer & Printer
Font: Angelina
This tutorial is more about a Gift Idea and inspiration for you to be creative this Valentine's Day. My husband will totally be surprised and shocked when I give him this as it will be a first in 14 years of marriage.
I decided to not only give him a coupon book but to make it a mini album so we can write about or take photos as we make memories with each coupon that is used.
Here are the steps to making the base of the album:
Book - Step 1: Take 12 x 12 Black Cardstock and cut it in half so you will have 2 sheets of 6 x 12
Book - Step 2: Take your piece of 6 x 12 cardstock and score each one in the middle at 6 inches.
Book - Step 3: Once you have all your black cardstock scored you will staple them in the middle to make a book.
Now it is time to decorate the pages. You will make a coupon for each page and this is how I did that.
Coupon - Step 1: Make the coupon the size you want it and add dotted lines around the edge with a black pen (you can do this now or after you printed)
Coupon - Step 2: Type up what you want it to say in Word then print it out on plain paper.
Coupon - Step 3: Place the paper over the printed part (I hold mine up to light to get it aligned). I use scotch tape on the edges but you can also use a little removable adhesive on the back)
Coupon - Step 4: Put paper in printer and reprint the coupon.
When you make the cover of the book I put down Scor-Tape (double sided tacky tape) to adhere the ribbon to the book. I did this on the front and back of the book. See below.
Here is the whole album:
Pg 1 - 2 (Inspired by the Bugaboo Birthday Celebration Sketch)
Pg 3 - 4 (Inspired by Card Positioning Systems Card Sketch #251)
Pg 5 - 6 (Inspired by Bugaboo Stella Says Sketch #102)
Pg 7 - 8 (Inspired by Tuesday Morning Sketches #127)
Pg 9 - 10 (Inspired by Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #141)
Pg 11 - 12 (Inspired by Clearly Inspired Challenge #30 Sketch)
Pg 13 - 14 (Inspired by Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #139)
Pg 15 - 16 (Inspired by Tuesday Morning Sketches by Melissa Craig)
Pg 17 - 18 (Inspired by Stamptacular Sunday Sketch Challenge #119)
Pg 19 - 20 (Inspired by me!)
Pg 21 - 22 (Inspired by Crafty Creations Challenge #131)
I have done all the "thinking" for you, now all you have to do is create (I did this in one day)! Have fun and if you create one let me know as I would love to see it.
God Bless -
Kathy D.
What a wonderful gift for your hubby!! Thank you for sharing it with us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.
Posted by: Tuesday Morning Sketches | January 30, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Fabulous project! You have inspired me!
Posted by: Tameko | January 27, 2012 at 02:41 PM
OH wow this is awesome!! hmmmm not sure about the 25 kisses where you like!! sounds a bit scary! haha!! (joke) thehehee! lovely project! really fabulous! hugs me x
Posted by: Samantha | January 25, 2012 at 09:31 AM
What a fantastic gift idea. Your hubby is going to love it. I NEED to find that DP.
Posted by: Bonnie aka raduse | January 25, 2012 at 06:56 AM
Oh, your hubby is going to Love it.
Thank U 4 the inspiration
ColleenB.
Posted by: ColleenB. | January 25, 2012 at 02:42 AM
What a fun idea Kathy!
Posted by: Lisa Lara | January 24, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Awesome idea, Kathy! I'll bet that your hubby is going to LOVE this book ;D
Posted by: Cassie T | January 24, 2012 at 10:16 AM