Friday, November 11, 2011

November Pinkalicious Blog Hop

Welcome to the November Pinkalicious Blog Hop! If you've just hopped over from Tracy's @ Craft Junkie Too, then you're in the right place! If you're just stopping by for a visit and would like to hop along, go to My Pink Stamper to start at the beginning. Now onto my post....

Do you ever shy away from things that are new to you? I do, when it comes to crafting. I guess in my head I'm worried I'll have no idea what I'm doing, but then again, do we ever?! :) That's how I felt when I found out the assignment for today's hop was a scrapbook page or a mini book. I have no problems with scrapbook pages, but I've been wanting to make a mini book forever now...so I finally did it! I wanted a place to keep a few recipes that I use often for cupcakes, icing, cookies, and other sweet treats.

I started by finding the cereal boxes I've been collecting just for this type of project, and cut them down to 4x6" rectangles (no fancy shapes with the cricut for my first try lol)



Then using my wonderful imagine (that collects more dust than I would like to admit), I cut out a few "kitchen" items - and very cute patterned paper - to make my cover. I added some ribbon (straight to the little wholes I made with the zutter, because I could SWEAR I had a notebook wire/coil at home and I didn't) and a little tag that says HAPPY EVERYTHING! - from My Pink Stamper's newest release Itty bitty-licious, because any occassion is a good occasion to bake something up!


Here's a quick close up!

I added one cut to the back, and curved a sentiment to "move" with the cookie bowl cut...and this is such a cute one for a Sweets Recipe Book (from My Pink Stamper's More Fabulous Phrases)....


There you have it, my first mini book! I'm looking forward to adding my recipes, and maybe some tabs in the near future! Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is KARLEE!

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  1. DIANA L.November 11, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I love this idea. It came out really nice to. I love how yu bound the sides with the red ribbon.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

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  2. TracyNovember 11, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Love your creations Roberta! The design and embellishments are so fun! Great job as always!!!
    Tracy

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  3. jodyNovember 11, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Wonderful and what a great idea!

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  4. ScrappyKsueNovember 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    This is so cute!

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  5. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    What a cute way to recycle! So cute!

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  6. Shelley LeeNovember 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    What a wonderful gift idea for Christmas (or for a hostess gift at Thanksgiving)!!

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  7. sarahNovember 11, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Very cute & clever idea..
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  8. TracyNovember 11, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Cute idea!

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  9. June HouckNovember 11, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Roberta, I love your papers, colors, and images! They remind me of my grandma's kitchen:)

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  10. TinalalaNovember 11, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    What a great project. I so understand how you feel. I'm going to make some toliet paper albums and have never done it before. Thank you for being brave and taking the leap!!

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  11. Tammi A.November 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    this is such a cute book...thanks for sharing a project using your imagine.

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  12. brittmartin0910November 11, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    What a great idea for a book. Thank you for sharing.


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  13. JaniceANovember 11, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Sweet cookbook, I love to use the cereal boxes for my mini albums. janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  14. BunnyfreakNovember 11, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Love the recipe mini.
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  15. FeliciaNovember 11, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    This is a really cute album! It gives me a 50's feel; because of the colors used. ADORABLE!!
    sweetcreativemess.blogspot.com

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  16. MissyNovember 11, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Congrats on your mini Roberta, it turned out fabulous! I love the images you used & that tiny tag!!

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  17. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I like it and it will work great for bunko ladies gifts too!!

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  18. GaylynnNovember 11, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Great work using cereal boxes and those terrific stamps.

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  19. Danielle LeeNovember 11, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    What a great idea! Would make a great gift! Thanks for sharing.

    Danielle
    leeceratops@comcast.net

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  20. Laura (tweetyb)November 11, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    So cute!!
    ♥ Laura ♥
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  21. KaitlinNovember 11, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Very cute and creative! :)

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  22. Creative DivaNovember 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    What a great idea. Im definitely going to be saving up my cereal boxes. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  23. MadisonNovember 11, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Roberta, you can do it all!!! this is so cute:) It has a cool retro look to it. I love it!! Awesome job. You ROCK!! ~Madison funkycards @ charter dot net

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  24. MelissaNovember 11, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Love the mini album! You did an awesome job! I really like the colors.

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  25. marg0006November 11, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Great mini album. Thanks for all the wonderful details since it will be my 1st time.
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  26. 2Bis2DONovember 12, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Oh man i never thought of using cereal boxes. Thanks for the idea. And i love how you bound the album.
    olsond_d@digis.net

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  27. Dee BurnsNovember 12, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Turned out fantastic. This would be great as gifts. Love the way you curved the stamps...good job. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Dee B

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  28. ShawneeNovember 12, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    I love this idea. I love your Imagine cuts. I just got mine and have been having so much fun with it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful project!

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  29. Chris - Creations in BloomNovember 12, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    very cool! I like the ribbon for the binding.

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  30. aud1inokNovember 12, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I need to save cereal boxes. Love this idea!

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  31. Seahorse CreationsNovember 12, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Love your mini, great way to store those lost recipes.

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  32. Ruth GNovember 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Very nice idea! TFS!

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  33. Stephanie MNovember 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Love the ribbon look in the back of album.

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  34. Donna LeeNovember 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Congrats on your 1st mini! I like that you too recycle the cardboard. That is AWESOME and very frugal and great for our trash piles.

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  35. Marcia Dehn-NixNovember 12, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Awesome mini book!

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  36. LetilliaNovember 12, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    O really Neat Idea! I may have to try this!! Thanks for the Inspiration.

    divaof5.blogspot.com

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  37. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    This came out really beautiful! Awesome job!

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  38. Lady FairNovember 12, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Cute mini album. You're braver than I to actually make one! Congrats! I hope you'll make more and share them. TFS

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  39. MaryNovember 12, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Very cute idea!!!! You know this would make a wonderful gift, I think I may make 2 for my daughters for Christmas. Thank you for caring and sharing, great idea!!!!
    mhalford6 @aol. com

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  40. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Great job on your first mini book. They are so much fun. I'm sure you will enjoy having those favorite recipes all in one place. You even made the lack of binding look great with ribbon. It works just as well.

    Angela

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  41. ChristineNovember 12, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Awesome job! Love the paper on the covers. I've been saving cereal boxes, but haven't figured out what to use them for.

    Chris.Pickul@hotmail.com

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  42. PattyNovember 12, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Darling!!! You did a great job!!

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  43. Warm n WonderfulNovember 12, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Cereal boxes come in handy, don`t they!
    Nice idea.
    Mary
    chick 256 at g mail dot com

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  44. loving3boys1girlNovember 12, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Awesome album for your first mini! I have yet to try it but also have a stack of cereal boxes. I really should get brave and just go for it!

    ~Tracy
    blue.tacs at yahoo dot com

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  45. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    What a cute recipe book. Love how you re-used the cereal box to make it! Came out wonderfully!!! :-) TFs!


    -Samantha :-)
    SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com

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  46. MeeshNovember 12, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Super CUTE Mini Recipe Book! Love the colors & details! :o)

    Michelle

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  47. Hawks Nest HobbiesNovember 12, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    What a super cute mini book. Great job on the recycling,re use,project!
    Debbie H.
    niteowlis at clear dot net

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  48. jordanbev5@yahoo.comNovember 12, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    This is adorable and know you are so happy with your mini album!
    Bevelry
    jordanbev5@yahoo.com

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  49. readysetstampNovember 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    So cute!!! I love this idea! XOXO, Julie. :0)

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  50. An'Jenic G.November 13, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Nicely done do you know how many cereal boxes I have wait on a project just like yours LOL to many to count. I try to keep them for atc and other things bec my family go through a lot of cereal like its pop corn. Thanks for all tip and ideals. Love the ribbon and the cuts you used.

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  51. Arin FNovember 13, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Yay! Thank you for the tip on cereal boxes! I will be using them for a project I am doing... just solved a major brain wracking ordeal! Also, your mini book looks like a pro did it! I love it, for your frist time, it is wonderful!

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  52. MaryNovember 13, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    i have been wanting to do a recipe album to. maybe i should get started.
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  53. CA ScrapperNovember 13, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Great job! Your album is really cute.

    Leslie

    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  54. HelenNovember 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    This is so fun and pretty Roberta! :)

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  55. DeniseNovember 13, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    What a great book, nice to know I am not the only one afraid to try new things. But you are right, do we ever really know what we are doing... guess I need to just jump on in.

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  56. Lisa's Creative NicheNovember 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I love this! What a great idea! Thank you so much!
    Lisa

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  57. BrendaNovember 13, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Very nicely done. How many cereal boxes did it take you? How many pages are in your book?
    I would like to make this for my mom for Christmas.
    Thanks for sharing

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  58. SaraBugNovember 13, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    What a great idea, looks like it would be fun to make.

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  59. Amy ENovember 13, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    What a cute mini book!! I love the idea of having one for frequently used recipes!

    I'm having a givaway on my blog if you're interested!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
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