First thing I did was to stamp the house image, cut out the pieces and then adhere them onto some thin cardboard so they would be sturdy. I love the Helmar Premium Craft Glue, it handled everything from paper to embellishments!
Once I recut the images out in their cardboard shapes came the best part of all; embellishing! This is where a great glue can make all the difference! I began by adding the flowers and the chipboard heart to the front cover.
Once I had the flowers in place I added my tiny butterfly, which got some uplifting on it's own with help from Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots. I love, love, LOVE this glue and it's ability to place something at just the right height that I want it to be at. After adding a bit to the back of the butterfly I pressed it down and then making sure it had full contact with the paper, and then simply lifted it up to the level where it needed to be.
Here's little peek inside:
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So cute. I love your mini album and all of the inspiration it holds.
Posted by: Tiare | April 29, 2014 at 07:34 AM
This is such a cute little mini album! I love everything about it, I'm sure whoever it's for will love it as well! :)
Posted by: katie | April 28, 2014 at 01:23 PM
Well, I don't know where my comment went from the other day...cause I did leave you some love!! I love the crooked little house and I am sure it will be something she will cherish. I love the idea of filling it with little inspiration quotes and advice!
Posted by: Anna Ely | April 27, 2014 at 11:27 PM
Oh look at the darling little house album.. The more you look the more details you see.. Love those scrap dots to hold the butterfly.. The delightful heart on the cover and the sweet little girl on the inside just wonderful.
Sandy :)
Posted by: Sandy :) | April 27, 2014 at 07:14 PM
Really loving the house shapes. Your design is great, The quotes, The colors love it all. Sandee you the bomb.
Posted by: Vicki | April 27, 2014 at 03:17 PM
I'm a collector of quotes as well and I've never thought of making myself a little book to write them into. Such a fantastic idea and I love the house shape you used. Awesome job.... LOVE this allot. Can't wait to see the next thing you create!!
Hugs,
Yvonne
Posted by: Yvonne Gebauer | April 27, 2014 at 01:22 PM
You are just so talented lady!!!! Love your house book. ANd the details you always put in are fantastic. Love, love, love your work.
Posted by: Donna Lueders | April 27, 2014 at 11:42 AM
Oh I do love this project and I love HELMAR.. The House is so whimsical.. I think all real estate agents should own this or want to buy the book as gifts to first time home owners!! Or parents to to give to children who leaving the nest! I hope you make bunches.. Use bunches or HELMAR and sell MANY MANY MORE!! :) Love it!
Posted by: Tamiko McCurry | April 26, 2014 at 05:19 PM
Love your little house and the quotes are terrific... Great idea.
Posted by: Marion Armitage | April 26, 2014 at 02:02 PM
Sandee, I like your little home of nice journaling. The details on how to make and using Helmar glue is the best, Love my Helmar Glue...sending you and Helmar a little bloggers love.
Posted by: Sharon Estes | April 26, 2014 at 01:17 PM
This is a beautiful piece and twofold. A card/gift with such encouraging quotes and a piece of art to set out and remind her of her strength in her new journey. Love it!
Posted by: Tommy Jo | April 26, 2014 at 11:44 AM
How sweet is this! You are just so creative!!!
Posted by: jean marmo | April 26, 2014 at 11:00 AM
Love this little house mini - the sayings are Great!
Posted by: Pamela | April 26, 2014 at 10:21 AM
Love the shape and design as well as all the great little details!!!!
Posted by: Melissa | April 26, 2014 at 10:17 AM