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HOLIDAY NITTY GRITTY !!!
If you are here you must have come from Kathi's Blog!
I bet you had fun there !
Now on to today's project !
I decided to make a "mini christmas cookbook" with my favorite holiday gathering recipes! I got the idea because lately I've been obsessed with my crockpot and cooking slow, so I thought a cookbook in the shape of a "slow cooker" or "pot" would be so cute! It is my VERY FIRST mini book and I must admit, I was very intimated. But with some perseverance and help from some of you "mini album experts", I'm super happy with how it came out! It will fit perfectly into my daughter in law's and daughter's stockings this year. Check out the video if you want more details :)
Check out the video tutorial for more details !
I bet you had fun there !
Now on to today's project !
I decided to make a "mini christmas cookbook" with my favorite holiday gathering recipes! I got the idea because lately I've been obsessed with my crockpot and cooking slow, so I thought a cookbook in the shape of a "slow cooker" or "pot" would be so cute! It is my VERY FIRST mini book and I must admit, I was very intimated. But with some perseverance and help from some of you "mini album experts", I'm super happy with how it came out! It will fit perfectly into my daughter in law's and daughter's stockings this year. Check out the video if you want more details :)
Details:
~Pot cut w/ Shadow feature @ 5 inches. For front and back cover use cereal cardboard, cut one flipped for mirror image, also cut with craft cardstock for inside page.
~Handle & Top cut @ 5 inches
~Words cut @ 1.5
~ Pocket cut at 2.5 inches and scalloped on one side, glue and trim to size
extras: white sazura gel, brown and black ink, chip board buttons, twine, dcwv patterned paper, craft cardstock, cereal boxes.
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3. Sheree - http://cravinscrappin.
4. Carley - http://www.the-real-
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6. Mary - http://cardztv.blogspot.
7. Maria - http://joyfulstamper.
8. Sharon - http://meemeescreations.
9. Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.
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This is super cute! Great job especially for being your 1st one! I love it!!
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Alex!! I can't believe this is your first mini book. It is FABULOUS! As you were talking about a closure, my first thought was a ribbon with holes to thread it through and eyelets around the holes - and then you said it - so, great minds think alike I guess :) tfs I know your DIL will love it!
ReplyDeletemichelle
This is absolutely amazing. I would love to get this in my stocking! I may just need to try to make one for my mother-in-law.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win a gift card! : )
Happy Holidays,
Georgiana
http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
What an absolutely darling mini book. I love recipe books and this is such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt is great---I know your DIL will really love it.The closure could be some cute button and you could make one of those loop things (frog-whatever it's called).You do such great work.Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteAnita Cannon
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Alex that is so adorable! I am glad you crossed over to the mini world LOL! I made my switch last month for the first time and I really want to scraplift your book! I like the pockets so you can just slip out the recipe cards.
ReplyDeleteOMG I love this!
ReplyDeletelynlee4@gmail.com
That has got to be the cutest recipe album I have seen. It is darling. Thanks for sharing. I am now a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing project! TFS!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway, so pick me.
ReplyDeleteVery cute and love the crockpot only recipes. I am making a family cookbook for my mom.
ReplyDeleteI love your project; what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh this is super cute! I love it. I don't use this cart enough and this is a wonderful gift idea. Thanks for sharing the video!
ReplyDeleteAlex, Great Mini! WOW! :-)I agree for it having to be your first. It is Awesome. I have only used this cartridge a few times as well, my 13 yr old daughter loves to help cook and bake, as well as play on the big bug so I guess maybe she will be exploring our books a liitle more closely. I will have her ask family to write down recipes when we gather next time, Thanks for the idea. Thanks also for written sizes to the book it helps for a quick refeerence! Ginny from Fl
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! "Fix it and Forget it" is always on my kitchen counter, so a crock pot recipe book is right up my alley! (-:
ReplyDeleteAlex... this little cookbook is fantastic. The shape is the key to this whole project and you nail it! First time to your blog and I have fallen for it... you have a new "happy" follower. Thanks for sharing your talent! AJ - aj_822@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI really love this idea. It arrived in time for me to make a few to give as gifts for holiday visitors. {Hugs} Peggy
ReplyDeleteStampnmore at aol dot com
What a beautiful recipe album. Just became a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletecherpielc@sbcglobal.net
Oh My GOSH Alex this is so cute and she is going to LOVE it!!!! I love that you used the pot as the base cut...it is perfect!!! Awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute Project! Love the Pot!! Im a new follower! TFS!!!
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Rexann
omg that is just awesome i love it and love your blog too Thanks for an awesome give away Theresa(cajungal1959@aol.com)
ReplyDeleteThis book is SO GREAT! I love how you did in the shape of a cooker! SO CUTE and such a great idea! TFS!
ReplyDeletebooger1 at tds.net
Darling project! I have been using my crock pot a lot lately...mostly just making up my own recipes, LOL!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! This is one for the books! I have got to get me one of these. LOL!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that! What a great way to share family recipes.
ReplyDeleteHeather from princesspaperprojects at yahoo dot com
This is so great! I love it!
ReplyDeletera6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
what a fantastic idea Alex and this one is gorgeous hun! I'm really enjoying our hop!
ReplyDeleteHave a great wknd!
hugs & blessings!
Alex! What a fabulous album I love it and I am like you I am so scared to try one but yours is fab!
ReplyDeleteABsolutely wonderful! You are so creative, thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteI love this Alex--it is so cute and whimsical. :) Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteCute cute cute
ReplyDeleteSusan
lavenderangel@centurytel.net
This is really awesome, what a very nice idea for a recipe book!!! Awesome Awesome job
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness....what a fantastic project...I just love it. My MIL would love something like this!!!
ReplyDeleteapril_lower@yahoo.com
Cute mini..I hope my first mini turns out this good..I keep putting it off making one..but one of these days I will..lol TFS a great gift idea I hope your daughter in-law enjoys it :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sheena
slynne1 at gmail dot com
Alex I just adore your mini album it perfect for your DIL to hold treasured family recipes..
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your talent
The Scrapbooking Queen
Love the mini, you did a fabulous job :)
ReplyDeleteTanya
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
Your cookbook will become a treasured resource, I'm sure. What a wonderful gift! :)
ReplyDeleteTFS, Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com
cplamond@hotmail.com
Okay this has to be my favorite project so far. You are the second person that has proven I *neeeed* From My Kitchen! LOL! Love this shaped recipe book. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to make some stocking stuffers.
ReplyDelete~Suzanne SuzyQ28024@gmail.com
i have never seen anything like this, amazing. you did a great job for the first time.
ReplyDeleterhelm@tampabay.rr.com
Super cute! Love how its a shape book.
ReplyDeletespunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
gorgeous mini. I love the shape,
ReplyDeleteWow! You album rocks! I just love it and want to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteWow!! I love this!! It is sooooo awesome! Great gift idea
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reissfam10ataoldotcom
What a really really cute idea. thanks, Karen
ReplyDeleteCUTE! I have been wanting this cart and now I want it even more! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBecky Higinbothom
bechiginbothom@hotmail.com
So clever and beautifully put together! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteContact info: in case I get a chance to be a lucky winner! Happy Holiday's! arebori0204@gmail.com
This is so cute! What a great idea and love it by seasons, oh I have so many ideas now, TFS.
ReplyDeleteOh so cute! I want to make three for my daughters in law before Christmas!
ReplyDeletekissall@bellsouth.net
Oh My Gosh Alex! Oh My Gosh! Would have never ever guessed that this was your first mini album!! This is just fantastically wonderful!! I love love love it!!!!! I have a mini album laid out in my Gypsy but have not cut it. It's been there a couple of months. Now I'm gonna have to cut it and hope it looks as great as yours!! Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteYour DIL is going to love it! :)
Love the book and the paper used!! Great idea
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I can't believe this was your first mini. I love that you used a pot for the shape. I have seen Mary at Cardztv use the same cartridge that you used. TFS Susan shanna13@frontiernet.net
ReplyDeleteLove your mini book..awesome!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm your newest follower...Would Love it if you could check out my blog.
Minta
mintab@gamil.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/
Love the recipe book - so stinkin cute cut out as the pot!!! ~lori
ReplyDeletegallionlori at gmal dot com
That is a cute and useful stocking stuffer. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGIJoesbarbie22@aim.com
These are beautiful. I'm sure your daughters and DILs will love them! I've been thinking about compiling some of my family's favorite recipes as well. Thanks for the inspiration! (Please contact me via my blog.)
ReplyDeleteI just love your Crockpot recipe book. I guess I will need to get that cartridge. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. I am a follower. patnbobcuddy@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute mini book! I would have never guessed that this wasn't your first one!! Well done!!!
ReplyDeletejayne.boot@gmail.com
I can't believe this is your first mini book. It is FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleterebecca minor
buzzybeedesigns(at)yahoo(dot)com
Are you sure this is your first mini album? It is just adorable and your DIL and daughter are going to love it!! Great job and TFS!!! I've signed on as a follower and can't wait to see what you create next!
ReplyDeleteTerry
cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com
Beautiful recipe album! I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteStacey
staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
A great recipe book. Thanks for the video. They always help!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a genius idea! I love that you made it in the shape of a crock pot, just darling! I can't believe it is your first mini album!
ReplyDeletejpshirley@ymail.com
Great recipe book!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Great mini!
ReplyDeleteLove the book! And who couldn't use a Michael's gift card!
ReplyDeleteI love the cook pot shape to your recipe album. I know your DD and DIL will love this gift. Awesome job, Alex. Thank you for sharing your project on this hop.
ReplyDeleteMarianne S.
sthquilter at gmail dot com
www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com
What an adorable idea and I love the way you used the pot shape for the book! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
This is super cute! I love the shape! You did an amazing job!
ReplyDeletesucor_2 at hotmail.com
Wowzers! That is one awesome recipe book. I love the shape. Hugs,Fran
ReplyDeletefrancesb100@gmail.com
Of course - another beautiful creation!!!! I love this one (and so will they)!! The patterned papers you used are beautiful!!! TFS! :)
ReplyDeleteCeleste B.
ccscards.blogspot.com
mctdbillman at gmail dot com
Awesome recipe book!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great project! nice job!
ReplyDeleteI love your cookbook. Love the shape.
ReplyDeleteThe mini Christmas cookbook is a fabulous idea! I always have people asking for my recipes, so this would make a great gift!
ReplyDeletesaundra24@yahoo.com
Great job! Love the idea of a recipe book and love that you made it a pot shaped book! Thanks for the chance to win a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGlenda
http:glendascards.blogspot.com/
your book turned out great! Can't wait to make one myself! tfs!!
ReplyDeleteesigmon@cox.net
Alex your Holiday Cookbook is gorgeous! It is so detailed and so pretty. I love it. You did a fabulous job.
ReplyDeletePam
simply-pam.blogspot.com
Super cute idea!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
dolfnz777 at yahoo dot com
Wonderful!!! So clever...and this is your first.
ReplyDeletesdalla@aol.com
The recipe album is so very cute! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling! I love the colors. I'm a follower. ksjennings at gmail dot com and http://karelj.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletetoo too cute. I would never believe it was your first. keep up the good work, Dee
ReplyDeleteHey Alex
ReplyDeleteThis is too adorable, I just LOVE this book!
I am already a follower of your blog
TFS and a chance to win
Bonnie C
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com
Great shaped album. Love it. Chelle gmellery@bigpond.com
ReplyDeleteAlex,
ReplyDeleteWould you adopt me?! ;) I love, love, love your cute mini recipe album!!! :) Your daughter & daughter-in-law are going to love them!
Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win,
Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com
This is too cute! Wishing I had that cart! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletepeaches581@hotmail.com
This is one of the cutest cook books I have ever seen!! I just love it!! I am a follower here & on FB, TFS!!
ReplyDeletedebpaint16@aol.com
aww! so cute and creative! Wish I had some yummy recipes! Im a horrible cook!
ReplyDeleteDarlene
desaucier at bellsouth dot net
Wow! Your book is awesome...can't believe it's your first one!
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that I looked at your profile pic, and you must have gotten married when you were 12!! You are so young looking...and a Gramma, too. Wow! What's your secret?
*smiles*
debbi
hockman1(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
You are so creative. I LOVE this idea! Great job! me(at)glorajean(dot)com.
ReplyDeleteOh this is such a great idea! Thanks!!
ReplyDeletelyn
blply05 at yahoo dot com
I love it. Super cute. I actually have that cartridge too!! :) JenBrierley2 @ gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThis is definately the cutest cookbook mini I've seen!!! I am so scraplifting this idea! For a closure for the book, I'm thinking velcro or a magnet. kandrewsny@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove the cookbook. Awesome gift.
ReplyDeletethat is such a cute little recipe book. tks for sharing. designsbyleti@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cute! You did a really awesome job for your first mini!! Shape albums are always so cute. Thanks for the chance to win! -Nicole primpedinpaper@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh how cute. This is just adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
annadowdy at gmail dot com
I love it!! You do great work!!!
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ReplyDeleteClever thinking. I have this cart but would not have thought to make such cute project. Maybe I will now. Hugs, Debi
ReplyDeleteCute book! mwhitmore1@comcast.net
ReplyDeletei like your mini christmas cook book
ReplyDeleteVery cute recipe book. TFS!!
ReplyDeleteamandaremus at gmail dot com
How cute. I love it..
ReplyDeleteVinDeeLoo
vndlewis at rocketmail dot com
Wow!!! fabulous for being your first one!!!!I love it
ReplyDeleteO this is so SUPER.. I got to get that cart . It will have to wait till next year..Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable idea, it seems my kids call me every year for a certain holiday recipe, this would be perfect for them. Thanks for sharing your creativity. The hop has certainly inspired me.
ReplyDeleteThat is one amazing project that you came up with, and I like that you showed the cricut cartridge that you used for it. I'm a guy so it's going to take me a while to catch on to these things. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteWow -- that's great! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThis is soooooooo adorable!!! I absolutely LOVE it! XOXO Momo
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration
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I love your book too! I got here from Hobbymommycreations. I just became a follower. Thanks for sharing the video with the details.
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