Handboxes continue.

 

The previous post I tell how my "handboxes" came into being. 

This time two more in one video.

And a photo of another "handbox" I made.

My handbox

As I said in the video clip, this handbox started off as something I wanted to use until the end of my journal/diary. The reaction where ever I went with it, gave me the indication to make and sell it won't be a bad idea.

At first I had my doubts, as it is completely made of paper. After this video I continued using the box for another 5 months.

In hind sight I should have taken another video and compared it to this one.

After my book was full or used up, I continued using this handbox to see how long it will last. During these months this was the only 'bag' I used. In my opinion it held up exceptionally well - much better than I thought it would.

The wear it showed had to do with it being soiled. It was still completely in tact.

TO BE CONTINUED.

Brag book - Mini album insert

We have all seen these mini album inserts, I have no idea where I saw it the first time or where I actually got this pattern from. Who ever thought this up did it very well! (anyone reading here and know who was the first to make these, leave me a note and I can give credit to the creator)

I made this to give as a thank you gift, for the receiver to carry grandchildren photographs in the handbag.

This was made from one 30cmx30cm (12"x2") page card stock and two double sided 12"x12" papers.
The card stock was cut and scored like this,

                                                               Brag book 

Mother-in-law not so mini book

One of the ladies in our group was going to become a mother-in-law for the first time. She wanted to do this right. But what and how is right is a very difficult question to answer. We all knew and saw trying to talk about this.

The next while my thoughts was very busy on this question. Eventually, I decided as with any other interaction one needs time with the other to build a relationship. And what better -in my opinion- way to see how a person is building this relationship and be able to remember what was effective and what was less pleasant, than with a mini album.

It became Altas' book, at the end it was not anywhere near something that could be described as a mini. (11"x13.5" ) 27.5cm x about 34cm, it looks like a lever arch file. It ended so big because I wanted to use these gift bags with the face of Audrey Hepburn. I do not think I will ever make such a big book again.

I added some pockets and pages that could lead her, in remembering this book is an activity/tool in getting to know her daughter-in-law better.

I also wanted her to remember that she is important. That in her life she has already accomplished so much.

 

I included two 3-page pull outs, specifically for her.

A page for the wedding.

Often coffee is used to go do something together. I chose to use this take away paper bag of this coffee shop.

Inside I put a large photo mat.

On the front I added two pockets and filled that, as well as the pocket at the back with cards and envelopes that she can use.

A few of the cards I made.

The card that goes with the gift.

And the gift bag.

New mother/daughter in law scrapbook journal. 

Almost forgot, the charm chain on the spine of the book.

Teapot photo mats

It was a 50th birthday, morning tea party we were invited to. The guests were asked dress up; females to wear a hat and the men a bow tie. In the next post I'll show you  my hat.This theme led me to the gift I gave.

I cut two teapot shapes and made a three dimensional teapot with photo mats inside. Instead of trying to explain what I did, here is a short video.

 Teapot photo mats