It’s been very busy here, and I have lots to share, but first I want to send on the next installment of Pass the Book. Melissa sent it on to me last month, and it’s definitely time to send it on its way. You can read more about the Pass the Book project here.
I have thoroughly enjoyed Sharing Your Story: Recording Life’s Details with Mini Books by Ali Edwards, and it has provided me with some amazing inspiration though not for mini books. As soon as I saw the front cover, I had an idea for a card. It didn’t take long to create, and I was quite happy with. That prompted me to go through the book looking at design ideas for cards. I ended up with quite a few new cards, and over the next few days I’ll be sharing them with you. I remember Mel did something similar with one of her Pass the Book reads.
Here’s the cover and the card it inspired:
On page 9, I found this:
Which inspired an anniversary card for dear friends:
I liked the word overlayed on the text paper and repeated the polka-dot pattern as well. Here’s the inside:
And one more for today. On p. 14 I found this:
And created this:
I’m quite sure this is a design I’ll use again and again when I need a quick card. Typically I list all my supplies, but both my kids are here this week so I’m going to cut this short. I do have a list of the supplies, so let me know if you’re curious about anything I used.
I’ll have more to share, but I’m ready to pass the book along. If you’re a fan of mini books, I’m quite sure you’ll enjoy the book. (I have jotted down ideas for several mini books as well.) And even if you’re not, you may find inspiration for layouts or other creative endeavors from the designs you’ll find here. If you’d like a chance to peruse the book, leave a comment here, and I’ll do a random pick on Monday, October 24th, and send it on its way.
Love the way you pulled inspiration from the book! I’m marking some of these to copy the ideas… suddenly feeling a strong urge to create cards!!
Your bits of inspiration from the book are awesome, Karen. I love mini-books and would love to get my hands on this book! 🙂
I am so excited to see how the book inspired you Karen! Your cards are always fabulous; I should have known you’d find some card inspiration lurking inside a book about mini-albums!
I’d love this book,Karen….firstly because I love making mini books….but also because I love the cards you’ve been inspired to create…..you’ve already inspired me to go and look at my scraps.
I love the Wish You Were Here card – beautiful.
Fabulous cards!! Love the CAS design and will definitely be trying it myself!
I have this book and I love it – but I’m going to be looking at it with new eyes after seeing how you have been inspired. A benefit of Pass the Book, even if I have the book – what could be better?
Cool how you found inspiration from the book for your cards! I love all of them, but the first one is my fav!
I always love your cards and these are no exception. I’d love to have the book for a while. Which reminds me – I must renew my library book……..
I’d love to be included for this one Karen, I enjoy making a varity of smaller books.
How you have translated the designs for cards is a very clever idea, they are fantastic!
These are amazing cards, in terms of their simplicity and appeal. Plus love their relationship to the book. No need to put me in the draw, as I’m working on a different PTB right now.
Rinda
I love how you have been inspired by this book and would love to be included in the draw. Making mini books for people is my favourite thing to do. Love your post x
The cards are beautiful, what a great way to be inspired by the book 🙂 I’d love to have a read of it, please include me in the draw!
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