Tuesday, May 08, 2007

I finally made something.

I recently signed Jack up for a toddler book exchange and after browsing through the Winter 2001 issue of Martha Stewart baby, I got the idea to make a texture (or touch and feel) book to go with our purchased books. I used a clearance pile Sponge Bob address book for the base. I am always admiring those altered books the paper crafters make, and despite some challenges, I am very happy with the result.
Here is the new cover, complete with a few vintage ribbons and chipboard glitter letter for the toddler's first initial.
And a peek at a few of the pages. I made 10 pages total. This is a feather chick made with a piece of a feather boa.
And a bubble wrap frog. Jack is totally enthralled with the entire book, but the frog is definitely his favorite.

You can see the entire book, cover to cover, on My Flickr .

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26 Comments:

At 11:45 AM, Blogger Christy said...

What a super idea! The book looks great Sarah, and very creative. :)

 
At 12:33 PM, Blogger Becka said...

Very Very cool. You are so creative!

 
At 12:44 PM, Blogger Rebecca said...

It turned out great! I love altered books. Now I have ANOTHER project to try. :)

 
At 1:04 PM, Blogger lera said...

That is too cute. Seriously.

 
At 1:37 PM, Blogger Storybook Woods said...

Ohhh soo cute. I am saving this idea for down the road grandbabies !! Clarice

 
At 1:46 PM, Blogger Jess said...

Such a genius idea - I know the recipient will love it!

 
At 1:53 PM, Blogger Jennifer said...

"I finally made something"

Are you kidding me? You're my inspiration! Always crafting up something new. Love the book!!

 
At 1:56 PM, Blogger amandajean said...

wow! so. cute.

I'm with Rebecca...now I have ANOTHER idea to try.

 
At 2:35 PM, Anonymous kirsten said...

seriously cool, sarah!
i remember that issue of MSbaby!
(please make one for jackjack!)

 
At 2:47 PM, Blogger Karyn said...

That is so amazing! Very clever :)

 
At 4:05 PM, Anonymous laura said...

The cover is very much improved :)

 
At 4:28 PM, Blogger Kim - ScrapToMyLu said...

wow! what a great idea. I would have never thought of that. Amazing job.

 
At 4:44 PM, Anonymous kacey (ambies) said...

Wow I'm really impressed! It's gorgeous! And now I'm so jealous that Sylvie didn't get Jack as her fairy bunny. :( I really love the book, it's beautiful.

 
At 5:27 PM, Anonymous erin said...

that is a fabulous idea and it turned out super cute!

 
At 5:41 PM, Blogger Leigh Ann said...

That is adorable! Any toddler would love it - so tactile. My son loved those touch & feel books forever.

Cheers! LA

 
At 6:10 PM, Blogger Thimbleanna said...

That is just too cute! Great Job!!!

 
At 6:15 PM, Blogger Lucy said...

Nice results on your new project :)

 
At 6:19 PM, Blogger Jane said...

That looks great!

 
At 6:38 PM, Blogger Angelina said...

I never would have thought of making one of these books. Very cool.

 
At 7:19 PM, Blogger Heidi said...

That is SO clever! I bet your swap partner's mommy is going to be so impressed! :)

 
At 4:02 AM, Anonymous Bee said...

That book is so well done. Love the cover and bubblewrap frog.

My daughter would be very upset at you covering the SpongeBob though!! She would prefer the before version.

 
At 4:31 AM, Blogger Mom said...

How cool! I love the frog too!

 
At 4:37 AM, Blogger Mom said...

I take it back! I'm smitten with the hippo! Awesome job!

 
At 6:01 AM, Blogger Old School Acres said...

What a great idea! I think any kid will like this, but his/her mom will LOVE it!! LOL

 
At 4:20 AM, Anonymous melissa said...

what a great little book! i love the bubblewrap bit especially. you're so inventive!

 
At 11:50 AM, Blogger jungle dream pagoda said...

Lovely idea! ...and way to cover up such an obnoxious character!

 

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