hello everyone, back again with some more goodies. it does feel good to be creating again!
"our baby boy's story" was created for journaling your baby's first year with all of its firsts. i've listed it in my etsy shop here :
"our baby boy's story" cover
the covers for this storybook journal were created from a 1932 children's reader measuring 4.75" X 7.75". it has 45 pages which include a combination of vellum, lined writing, sketch, linen, and watercolor papers, on which you may journal, sketch, draw, paint, and glue. the cover has a printed title and a little trinket cluster attached to the o-wire.
a close up of the trinket cluster with 4 charms
divider 1- book plate page for your name and date
the facing page is the original title page from this 1932 children's reader. each divider page is a full page pocket with a top opening. the page turn tab on the first divider is a printed ribbon "sweet baby boy".
backside of divider 1
there are 3 bottom pockets with the first 3 monthly growth cards tucked in the top one. there is a little flag banner across the top of the page.
divider 2
here is a little duck pocket holding the next 3 months growth cards. the page turn tabs on this and the rest of the dividers are vintage seam binding ribbons tied through eyelets.
backside of divider 2
this page has 3 handsewn side pockets with a double-sided hang tag. each facing page after each divider is a vellum page.
this page has 1 side pocket embellished with little pinwheels attached to the pocket with buttons.
backside of divider 3
this page has 2 bottom pockets with more button attached pinwheels and the next 3 months growth cards clipped to the top pocket with a little treble clef paper clip.
bingo card pocket page
with a double-sided tag with an original paper page from this little reader.
the back of the bingo card pocket page
with 2 side paper strips to hold little treasures. there is a page tab with a printed window.
divider 4
there are 2 side pockets on the front of this last divider with a layered paper flower attached to the pocket using a button. the last 3 months growth cards attached to the pocket with a spiral clip.
backside of divider 4
there are 3 coin envelope pockets attached to this page with double-sided tags slipped in.
coin envelope pockets open
coin envelope pockets open with the 3 tags showing.
a baby's journal with tags
"our baby boy's story" open
many thanks for looking, come visit tomorrow to see the baby girl journal i will be listing. everyone have a wonderful night and friday! goodby for now. -rebecca
