On Friday, I shared my very favorite gift that I gave and was given back. Today, I hope I can provide some inspiration for a wonderful, personal and perfect gift for Mother’s Day. My Mom actually insisted that I share this project – she says, without question, this is the absolute best gift I have ever given to her. That still amazes me! She says that she looks at it all the time and loves it so much because of the time, thought and yes, a lot of laughter that went into making it. Most of all, she says it’s something no one could ever buy for her and it’s really and truly, all about her. I say…home run gift!
While this could kind of be described as a scrapbook of sorts, it is so easy to do. Even if you’ve never made a scrapbook in your life, you can make one of these. I promise! I wanted to share this in plenty of time for you to put on your thinking caps and get started. Since my Mom has not embraced technology and isn’t online, she doesn’t quite completely grasp the whole blog and sharing concept. Better just share a few pages that aren’t too personal…she has friends and neighbors who ARE online! (smiles)
I used every letter of the alphabet to come up with a word that described something about my Mom. Once you get rolling, you’ll be surprised how fast and furious the ideas will come to you! After I had all of the “words,” I wrote up a little sentence or phrase to describe it or why the word described my Mom. I used Microsoft Word to lay out each page so the pages would be consistent and the same size, printed each page on card stock and trimmed each page down to the correct size.
You can use either a wire-bound book in any size you like or, if you have a Zutter Bind-It-All, make it the size you want and bind it together! The book I made is 5 1/2″ x 6″. I used a black paper with tiny white polka dots for the background on each page. Since I wanted each letter of the alphabet to stand out, I used chipboard letters and covered each one in coarse, black glitter for texture. Each glittered letter was mounted on a small, pink cardstock square turned on its side and outlined with black Stickles.
For additional consistency from page to page, I used small Prima flowers in various pink shades, highlighted with Crystal Stickles, on the four corners of each page. Some embellishments were added to match each page for fun, just a little touch here and there.
I kept the cover simple – a pretty sticker frame, glitter letters, Mom in black velvety stickers and of course, a crown for Mom! I tied various pink, black and white ribbons around the wire along the top.
This same idea can easily be used to make a special book for anyone – how about for Father’s Day, a milestone birthday, a graduate? I guarantee the lucky recipient will love it and how could they not? It’s made with love, by you, and truly demonstrates how very special they are. It’s all about them!
I hoped I have inspired you to make a book! You’ll have a total blast making – and giving – this unique gift!
Now….I have to put on MY thinking cap and try to top or at least match this gift for Mom this year. Yikes!!! I’m working on it!!
Have a great Monday and your visit always makes me smile!
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I love everything about this book, Cindy! So pretty! Have a happy Monday!
Gloria, you are too sweet! Thank you and hope your Monday is happy, too!
What a totally cool idea Cindy ? I love it. Yes, you better get to thinking..that may be a hard one to top! ?
Nancy, thank you so much! Sometimes, it can be the simplest gift that makes the biggest impact. You are so right, I need to get some major inspiration for this year, pronto! Have a great week!
Cindy, what a great idea! I think I might make this for my mom (hopefully she doesnt follow you too… haha… or it might not be such a surprise) ? pinning now! ?
Hi Krista – your Mom will love it!! Plus, it really is a lot of fun to come up with the words. I would love to see it if you make one for her! Thanks for the pin! ?
This is an awesome project! I love it, and I’m glad your mom insisted that you share it. =0)
~Kim
http://www.2justByou.com
Thanks, Kim!! I really appreciate your visit and kind comment, and I’ll make sure I tell my Mom what you said! Have a wonderful week!
This is an awesome project! I love it, and I’m glad your mom insisted that you share it. =0)
~Kim
Thanks, Kim! I’ll let her know what you said! ? I really appreciate your visit and have a great week!
What a great idea! My mom is no longer here but the best gifts my girls give me is the ones they give thought to from the heart like this one. Great idea!
Hi Angela, thank you so much for visiting and for your sweet comment. Have a wonderful week!
Super cute idea Cindy!! I love it! Thanks for sharing it,
Krista @thehappyhousie
Thanks, Krista – I really appreciate your visit! Have a wonderful week!
This is fab!! Thanks for stopping by the linkin’ with the ladies bloghop! Now following you.
Also do checkout my pin it linky ? this will look brilliant in there! http://www.powerfulmothering.com/pin-it-tuesdays-4-a-pinnable-post-link-up/
Thanks, Nicolette! So sweet of you to visit and thanks for letting me know about the party. Linked up this project and thanks for hosting!
This is such a great, personal gift. I can see why your mom loves it so much! Thanks for sharing ?
Hi Denise, thank you so much for your visit and comment! That is so sweet! Have a lovely evening!
I luv luv luv…..such a special book. Great job!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your visit and kind comment!
Such a sweet gift to give to Mom! I love the sentiments. I think this will be treasured by any mom who receives one! Thanks for the inspiration ?
Sherry, it’s SO sweet of you to leave a such a nice comment and I really appreciate it.