15 September 2009

Embroidery Hoop Mini <3

Ohmygoodness! I am finished with my first project for Elsie and Rachel's online class that starts today. I must say...I am absolutely in love with this project.
This project is a mini album made out of embroidery hoops. I decided to make "Our Home" be the theme of this album. I wanted a place to document Adam and I's first place together as a family and I definitely think that this book will serve that purpose.
Here is the front cover made with vintage fabric and doilies and embroidery and tied together with a satin ribbon:

A shot of the front and back covers:

The inside covers:

Each page has a room description on the front and I will put mini polaroids (from my Fuji Instax) on the backside along with a little journaling about each room!


And as you can see in this next picture, all of the pages just nestle into the embroidery hoop...perfect:

'm going to say it again...I LOVE THIS BOOK. It is so fresh and unique and a perfect example of how cool Rachel Denbow is for thinking of it :)
I am already starting another one that I am going to give as a Christmas gift possibly...sweeeeeeeet!
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated :)
xoxo
janel

22 comments:

  1. It looks great! I look forward to seeing all your projects from the class!

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  2. Awesome! I am in love with yours!!! Love the fabric you used on the cover! Beautiful!!!

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  3. SO cute! I love it! Can't wait to see what else you come up with during this class!

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  4. this is amazing...so beautiful...it is simply perfect for a home album..so jealous

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  5. This looks so good, I may have to take the class next time. You did a great job on this!

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  6. Love, love, love your mini album! It makes me a little sad that I have homework to do all night and can't start working on mine yet...BUT it is super inspiring, and beautiful (just like you! :) )

    You're the best!

    Love,
    Jess

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  7. it looks so good. soo good. girl you are on the ball with that. ha! goodness knows when i'll get to mine. lol.

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  8. I love the fabric, too! Thanks for sharing excitement over this project!!!

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  9. awesome!!! loveitloveitloveit.

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  10. omg i lovelovelove this idea! rachel is a genius for sure. :]

    yours looks amazing too!

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  11. Wow, you're quick! I love everything you used for your album. It looks beautiful!

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  12. Oh Janel, it's lovely! And I agree that Rachel is amazing for thinking up such an adorable project!

    I love the colors and pages and the doodling on the inside covers. The yellow satin bow finishes it off PERFECTLY.

    Can't wait to get started on mine...

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  13. I love it! Such an awesome idea. I would have never thought to make an album out of embroidery hoops. Where oh, where did you get that wood grain for your lettering and such? Is it contact paper? I think you did a great job! I so regret not taking the autumn online class. Next time, I am going to be one of the first ones to sign up.

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  14. Sherry-
    Yes, it is contact paper. i have a huuuuge roll that will last me for the rest of my life that I got at Wal-Mart for a couple bucks :) It's amazing!!!

    Everyone- Thank you soooo much for your kind words!!! It definitely inspires me to create soooo much more :)love all of you!
    xoxo
    janel

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  15. It is so cute can't wait to see more.

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  16. Love everything about this album.

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  17. Looks gorgeous :) Great idea to use your home as the feature too. I was thinking of doing the same as there wasn't a specific person I wanted to do it for. Nice work!!

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  18. That is really the cutest ever, fabulous!!!!

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  19. oh i love yours! can't wait to see the mermaid finished too!

    http://crissybell.blogspot.com

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