Friday, January 23, 2009

I Love You Book and Heart Candy!

Here is a Valentine that I made my husband. It's a chipboard book entitled "25 Reasons Why We Love You." I, along with my two little ones and my husband's children wrote 5 reasons why we love my husband and their father. Below is the cover of the book.
I used the elements found in the Love You Much bundle. The stamp on the cover is from the stamp set and the paper is called Candy Cane Lane. I also used the heart punch and the top note die. The font is from SU as well. I covered my 4x6 chipboard and used my cropadile and jumbo brads to hold it together as well as a jump ring. I tied ribbon from the mini catalog and got to use up some scraps.
These aren't all the pics from the album but most of them. Here are pics that I took of all 4 children and then a pic of the 5 of us on Christmas morning. Can you see my impossibly small tree in the background? It's because of my 2 year old tyclone Tyler. Maybe next year we can get a normal sized tree.
Here is a pic of Tyler on one side and on the other is a top note die with the 5 reasons. I repeated this with the other 3 children and myself.


Here is cutie pie Lily.

The older children and myself wrote our reasons in our own handwriting for that personal touch.
This one of the last pictures in the book. I just love it. Lily is such a sweetie but Robert is looking at her so intently and just having fun making her laugh. I hope you enjoyed my book!

Now onto some other fun stuff, the candy for the day. Comment on this post to win this 6x6 Basic Grey paper pack Eva. I will select a winner and post next Wednesday. If you are a subscriber, you may comment a second time.

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62 comments:

  1. AnneliesJanuary 23, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Very nice present, I'm sure he'll be happy with it! Your daughter is such a cute one! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

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  2. AbcHobby.itJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Hi,
    great book... it's lovely, very very nice!!
    nice candy too, thanks for the chance to win!

    hugs elisabetta

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  3. Rachel V.January 23, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    I love your little love album! I just know your husband will treasure it. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  4. Rachel V.January 23, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Am I a subscriber if you're in my Google Reader? If not, just ignore this post. :)

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  5. Denise ~ Paper PonderingsJanuary 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    That is so cute! Lily is adorable!

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  6. RitaJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    OMGosh Cindy! He is going to luv it....what a fabulous gift!!!

    Luv your new blog look!

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  7. RitaJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I have you on my Google reader does that count? Thanks for the chance at some awesome paper!

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  8. StampinCathyJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Cindy this book is amazing. I just love it and I know your DH will too. I sure wish I lived close to be able to play with you. Thanks for a chance at this pretty paper.

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  9. StampinCathyJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Whooo Hooo!! Here is my second chance. Thanks

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  10. MelissaSJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    What a pretty and thoughtful gift! I'm sure he will adore it. Lily's smile is contagious, and I love the photo of all of you together. Thanks for sharing :)

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  11. MelissaSJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I'm a subscriber, so here I am again. Take care and have a good weekend ;)

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  12. mudmavenJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    What a great book! Lily is getting so BIG! ~chris

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  13. mudmavenJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Great candy too .. I subscribe via Google Reader. ~chris

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    What an amazing book! You also amaze me with the things you make! What a cherished gift!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win such fun paper!

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  16. KateJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    The book is adorable! I did a LO of reasons we love my hubby and my kids couldn't give me any reasons, lol!! They are 4 and 2...

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  17. KateJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Thanks for a second chance! I love Basic Grey. =)

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  18. ErinJanuary 23, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    What a cute book..... Thanks for the chance to win such cute paper..

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  19. MichelleJanuary 23, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Such a cute book...such a nice gift! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  20. MichelleJanuary 23, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    I subscribe through google reader...thanks for the 2nd chance! =)

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  21. UnknownJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    What an adorable book and the papers are so pretty!!! I linked you to my blogcandy list:)) Greetings from Lucia

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  22. UnknownJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    I am also a subscriber:)

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    What a special gift, I'm sure he'll treasure it.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Second chance *crosses fingers*

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  25. Julie MutchJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Oh Cindy, what a beautiful gift to give your hubby for Valentine's Day! You did a great job and I'm sure it'll mean so much to him that it came from the heart. You have a beautiful family! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

    Hugs,
    Julie

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  26. ReginaJanuary 23, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    What a gorgeous album, absolutely perfect!
    Thanks for offering up such wonderful blog candy it’s so generous of you!

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  27. ReginaJanuary 23, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    I'm again.
    I'm a subscriber

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  28. ViolaMoniJanuary 24, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    Very cute!I linked it on my blog!

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  29. C. Sage DeerbornJanuary 24, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    What a fantastic present. He is going to love it.
    Thanks for a chance to win.

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  30. C. Sage DeerbornJanuary 24, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    I am also a subscriber.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    I love the book---what a great idea. Your pictures are absolutely precious.
    Linda Peterson

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    What an awesome project that your dh is just going to cherish forever. I love the top note die pages with all the handwritten reasons. The photos really add the final touch to the album.

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Here is my second entry as a subscriber. Thanks for the chance to win Basic Gray paper--they are such a great line of designer paper.

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  34. ValJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    What an awesome book. I'm sure your husband will treasure it, especially since it comes "from the heart". Thanks for the wonderful "candy" too!

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  35. ValJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Here's my second entry as a subscriber. Thanks!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    what a great keepsake for you husband! it should make his day! and thanks for a chance to win some 'candy! yum!
    tpatti@windstream.net

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    my second comment, being a subscriber...i'm going to attempt making a book like yours! thanks for the inspiration!
    tpatti@windstream.net

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  38. bubbles32January 24, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    This is absolutely adorable. I'm in love with this idea. I love your blog, thank you for the chance to win.

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  39. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)January 24, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Cindy, I love your book! What a wonderful gift.

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  40. JaimeJanuary 24, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    I love your book! I need to do something like that for my hubby; I think he'd love it!

    I love the paper, too!!

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  41. JaimeJanuary 24, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    I think I'm a subscriber because you're on my bloglines. Does that count? :-)

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  42. ChrisdJanuary 24, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    What a treasure this special book will be for your husand. It will capture this time in your lives forever!

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  43. ChrisdJanuary 24, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Hugs from Michigan. I'm a regular reader/subscriber.Thanks a bunch!

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    i love your heart book. very pretty.

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    i just love your blog. you are so creative.

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    You did a great job with the book - I'm sure it will be very loved!

    Swedie

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    I am a subscriber. Thanks for the candy offer.

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    I love your book. It is so sweet and a great gift. Your little one is a cutie. Love Basic Grey products, thanks for a chance.
    JoAnn B. scrappingnana4@yahoo.com

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I am a subscriber. Thanks for a 2nd chance.
    JoAnn B. scrappingnana4@yahoo.com

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    Such a lovely idea & great look to your book for your dear hubby. He'll be blown away for sure. Great idea. tfs & pretty paper candy too, thx. :) bluemoonbyniteatyahoodotcom

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    You have a wonderful blog with lots of great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
    Linda Peterson

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  52. LastelJanuary 25, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    What an awesome book for your husband !

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  53. LastelJanuary 25, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    I am a subscriber , so here is my second post , would love to win that pretty paper !

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  54. Shannon RobertsJanuary 25, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    I absolutely love it!

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  55. Shannon RobertsJanuary 25, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    I am soooooooooo a subscriber!

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  56. JenJanuary 26, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    The cutest little book ever! I might just have to get me a big shot just so I can have that die. I love it! Maybe you could make me a template to use in the meantime????

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  57. MoniJanuary 27, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Great book, lovely pictures! Thanks for the chance to win! Hugs, Moni

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  58. MoniJanuary 27, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    Yes I am your subscriber, thanks for the second chance! Hugs, Moni

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  59. ikkiJanuary 27, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    What a lovely idea - your HB will love it being "loved" in this way.
    I thought your blog was great and I subscribe and also link your candy offer in my sidebar. Thanks for sharing this lovely idea and for the change to win some great candy. ikki

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  60. ikkiJanuary 27, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    Have subscribed and received comfirmation, so I look forward to see more, and more. Thanks ikki

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  61. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Oh my gosh I love your Valentines book and what a great idea having each one write 5 reasons why they love their dad. Won't that be a wonderful surprise to look at down the road when the children are grown. I just love the idea of preserving now what is precious to us. I only wish I knew about scrapbooking years ago when my children were little...I wouldn't have so much catching up to do :)

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  62. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    oh forgot, 2nd chance for being a subscriber, love your blog, thanks.

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