We'll be going to see Minnie & Mickey very soon!
I thought my Niece, Nephews and Son would enjoy some custom-made autograph books to capture signatures from all their favorite characters. I thought back to the good old days, when we'd cover our books with paper bags. I found this great tutorial to remind me how to create one and then coverted the idea into Crumb Cake cardstock. Worked like a charm!!
Aren't they cute? These Minnie's and Mickey's were super easy to make using a few Stampin' Up! punches.
- The body made from the 2 1/2" circle punch, same with the "pants" (I just punched 1/2 a circle).
- The ears are made from the 1 1/4" circle punch. I punched into the body using the 1 1/4" punch to custom fit the ears, I didn't want any overlap.
- The pant buttons are made with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.
- For Minnie, I used the small heart punch to create a bow.
- I used the Decorative Label Punch to frame "2011", which was simply printed on regular copy paper.
A skinny rubber band wrapped around the notebook secures a pen. It fit perfectly! I was so excited. I kept the notebooks simple for little hands (ages 2, 6, 7 & 10).
The first time my son, Devlin went to Disney World, he was about 3 1/2. Here he is - not so sure what to think of those big monsters! I love the look on his face, he is such a character himself.
More Mommy, bragging photos... I can't believe he was so little!
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These are adorable Kris and a wonderful idea! We are heading to Disney World on May 21st for a week ... so excited!
Posted by: Pam Giudici | April 22, 2011 at 07:16 AM
How cute! And I am jealous you and Pam are off to Disney! I love it there - have fun!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | April 22, 2011 at 07:33 AM
What cute little autograph books! I know you are going to have tons of fun!
Posted by: Ann Schach | April 22, 2011 at 07:44 AM
Devlin's expression is priceless. LOVE the cards. Such a clever use of punch art. Hugs, Auntie M
Posted by: Mary Fish | April 22, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Great journal ideas. Have a great time. We want lots of pix!
Posted by: Barbara Chatzkel | April 22, 2011 at 11:16 AM
What a great idea for a treasure to keep! I hope your trip is fantastic in every way!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | April 22, 2011 at 01:00 PM
What stinkin' cute notebooks!!! I will have to case you on this one since we are going to Disney next year!! I will be featuring this project on My Crafty Picks #19 with a link back to your blog on 6-5-11. If you wish to decline please email me at trbauer@insightbb.com
Take care
Tiffany
www.mycraftyworld.blogspot.com
Posted by: tiffany bauer | June 02, 2011 at 02:46 PM