Our Sweet Baby Girl

What could be more precious than a newborn baby?  Oh, how I miss those days.  I love the way they smell, the way they coo and cry, and how completely dependent they are on you to supply their every need.  Newborn is my most favorite stage, and it passes by oh so quickly.  Sometimes I wish I could wave my magic wand and transport to a day in the lives of each of my children, and hold them again as newborns.  I guess at this point, I need to focus on the Grandchildren I will have someday.

While I was in Minnesota crafting with my BFF, Patti Lyn, we made these sweet mini albums using Crate Paper's new Little Bo Peep line.  I just love this sweet new collection of patterned papers, chipboard and goodies.  We had to choose between the girl line and the boy line, and we were drawn to this wonderful girl line.  Here is the finished product.  I can't wait to give it to someone and see how it looks with the photos added to it.

Front Cover (I plan to add the baby's name to the bottom right of this page):

Back side of Front Cover/Page 2:

Front Side of Tag Insert/Page 3:

Back Side of Tag Insert/Page 4:

Front of Back Cover/Page 5 (Pocket for Extra Photos):

I didn't photograph the outside of the back cover.  I bound this mini album using my Zutter Bind-it-All and tied on some ribbons/laces.  LOTS of stuff going on here.  If you have any questions, just let me know.

I wanted to share this project in the AWESOME new challenge this week at Stampin' Sisters in Christ because I love their challenge blog.  They are the "Sister Site" to Word Art Wednesday so I love to play along there as much as possible. They're offering a wonderful prize this week from Denami Designs, so I'm crossing my fingers.  I always trust that God is in control of ALL THINGS.

http://www.stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/2012/08/challenge-151-i-peter-22-3.html - Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge Blog - Challenge #151 - A Baby/Pastel Challenge

http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/52-questions-ch-31-cupcakes-or-baby.html - Pause Dream and Enjoy Challenges - Challenge #31 - Cupcakes or Babies

http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/2012/08/12-week-31-layer-it-up.html - Paper Play Challenges - Week #31 - Layer It Up - LOTS of layers going on here for sure.

http://kcclayoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2012/08/lmcb-100-bingo-and-giveaway.html - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges - BINGO.  My BINGO is:  Diagonally:  Ribbons, Frames, FREE, Cardstock, Letters.  These are 8x8 layouts made into a mini album.

For those of you who are just beginning your journey as mothers, the best advice I can give you is to cherish every moment while they are newborns.  This time passes by much too quickly, and is such a precious gift from God.  And for those of you who are either Grandparents or approaching that chapter in your lives, you know exactly what I mean.  Oh. . . .where IS that magic wand?

Before I sign off today, I want to mention that my on-line friend, Barbara Dersken, has some lovely freebies and other items for sale on her blog.  You can check it out here:  Barbara's Blog

Thanks for visiting me today.  Have a wonderful day, my crafty friends.

Blessing to you all,

Karen