The two books he is holding in the photo above are his current faves, A Fish Out Of Water and Adventures of Frog and Toad. Isaiah loves story time and if it was up to him, story time would last all day! With a few intermissions to play outside, of course! :)A Fish Out Of Water is a book which was given to him by my mom (his Grammy), after she bought him a couple of fish to enjoy at her house. It's all about a fish that grows and grows uncontrollably. He really gets a kick out of this fun story.
Adventures Of Frog And Toad is a compilation of many short story. Each story is all about a certain adventure that happens in the lives of a couple of close friends. Which makes this book perfect for pulling out and reading a few short stories at a time. So, this is when a bookmark comes in handy to save our spot for next time...
Included in this months release is a gorgeous book/reading stamp set called All Booked Up, created by Nichole Heady. Which is what I used for today's ensemble. From the set I chose to work with the Mat Stack #3 image, one of the circular images and two of the sentiments. Taking inspiration from Adventures Of Frog And Toad, I chose to work with a color combo of Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Simply Chartreuse & White.
Used the coordinating die, Bookmark & Bookmark Topper, to create the bookmark from kraft cardstock. Impressed the bottom half with the soon to be released Book Prints Impression Plate. Stamped (in Simply Chartreuse), punched out and attached the circular image over a Dark Chocolate cardstock strip stamped with a "Save Your Spot" sentiment (in Fresh Snow). Finished it off with a Simply Chartreuse ribbon tab.
Isaiah wanted to join in and help show off the coordinating card. :)
Used the Book Prints Impression Plate on the front of a kraft card base, on top of that attached a die cut Mat Stack #3 (stamped in Dark Chocolate). I actually flipped the mat upside down, stamped the sentiment, punched a hole at the top and topped it with a Simply Chartreuse ribbon tab. Stamped (in Simply Chartreuse), punched out and attached the circular image over a Dark Chocolate button and cardstock strip.One thing that I have learned from these many story times is, that I need to cherish each one while I've still got them! As you know, children grow up way too fast! I truly hope and pray that, as my sons quickly grows, his love for books and stories will grow and increase with him.
The Design Team has much more All Booked Up to share with you today. So, be sure to stop by...
- Betsy Veldman
- Dawn McVey
- Debbi Olson
- Heather Nichols
- Lisa Johnson
- Melissa Phillips
- Michelle Wooderson
- Niki Estes
- Kim Hughes
- Erin Lincoln
I hope you have enjoyed everything I shared with you today and thanks for taking the time to visit!
Maile
Let Me Save Your Spot Bookmark:
- Stamps: All Booked Up
- Ink: Simply Chartreuse & Fresh Snow
- Cardstock: Kraft, White, Dark Chocolate & Simply Chartreuse
- Accessories: Simply Chartreuse Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Bookmark & Bookmark Topper Die, Book Prints Impression Plate & 1 3/4" Circle Punch
There Is Nothing Like A Good Book:
- Stamp: All Booked Up
- Ink: Simply Chartreuse & Dark Chocolate
- Cardstock: Kraft, White & Dark Chocolate
- Accessories: Simply Chartreuse Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Baker Twine, Dark Chocolate Vintage Button, Mat Stack #3 Die & Book Prints Impression Plate
What a precious boy! I absolutely love your book mark....the colors, the way you have used the ribbons and added dimension. Truly, a classic card and book mark. These projects make me want to grab a book and curl up to read.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, and so are the bookmarks. The colours together are just beautiful, you have done a great job.
ReplyDeleteyour card and bookmark are superb, Maile! Love them! This looks like a fantastic set.
ReplyDeleteYour little boy is adorable too. I also have a son named Isaiah, but mine is 8.
This is SO fantastic! Love your card and bookmark! You little Isaiah's smile is adorable! Frog and Toad is a perfect set for boys of his age. My son grew up on those,too! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletewow! Maile this project is awesome! fab fab :) luv the stamp, seems like a really cool and versatile set!
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Beautiful work and your little man is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the bookmark, and you have the most adorable child!!
ReplyDeleteLove the set on kraft, looks like a great one! Glad your little man likes books too!
ReplyDeleteMaile, I almost couldn't concentrate on your projects. Your little Isaiah is just the cutest with his big ole brown eyes.
ReplyDeleteI did notice the knot on your ribbons and wondered what you did. It looks so nice and smooth, not all bunched up like mine. Did you do a neat trick we need to know about? Thanks.
Love the card, and you little guy is so cute!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, your son is adorable -- and at such a fun age, too! A Fish Out of Water was one of my favorite books as a child -- it's such a classic -- and when I taught 4 year old preschool a few years ago (like 15 haha), I would always buy a goldfish for my class during October (when we talked about self-control) and read them this book. It was a great tie-in that they could understand. Glad your son is enjoying it, too! Your card and bookmark are perfect. Great post!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, Maille! Love how you flipped the Mat Stack die upside down! Your son is too cute and A Fish Out of Water was a book my mom read over and over to my brother and me, now it's in my classroom library and the kids just love it! Fun!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and simple.
ReplyDeleteOh, how cute is your kiddo! I love that he reads. I am loving your color combo and how you flipped the mat stack. Just brilliant! I have to have this die and that impression plate you used int he background! These projects are so great!
ReplyDeleteYour son is too cute! Love the picture of him with his fave books. You will love seeing that too in a few short years when he's running off with his buddies or on a date and has no time to sit with Mom and read. :( Your projects are so adorable and make me want this set so badly. I don't know how you guys do that every month!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie to help you with your photos! I like the way you used the bookplate on the card.
ReplyDeleteAwww I love this post Maile! Its my lil buddy :) Cute projects!
ReplyDeleteMaile, he is so cute!! Edible I tell you, edible! Of course I love your beautiful projects too, but those sweet brown eyes! :-)
ReplyDeleteyour boy is so adorable! beautiful project! so simple and pretty! love it!
ReplyDeleteYour project is awesome, but I cannot get past your adorable little guy. He stole the show on this post :)
ReplyDeletegoreous! just gorgeous! that color combo is one of my faves!
ReplyDeleteI love all the things you do. I love the simple design and great color combos! Thanks for the inspiration!
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