Hi there! I'm here today to share a mini memory album using mainly
Melissa Frances products. I was hoping to teach a how-to work shop creating this project but simply ran out of time. I have something else up my sleeve for one of my favorite upcoming Holidays - so perhaps then it will all work out ;) This BINGO book was featured on the
Melissa Frances blog yesterday (
HERE) but I wanted to share a few of the personal details:
On the cover, is a photo of my step children, Meredith and Connor in front of the Christmas tree: (Please keep in mind when looking at this book that I used a mixture of pics from several years ago. Jerry is now 22, Angie 20, Connor 15, Meredith 13, Louis, my Father-in-law is now resting in peace and Barbara, my Mother-in-law, Scott and myself remain FOREVER young ;)
On the left hand side are my children: Angie on the top in front of the tree and Jerry below peeking at a gift. On the right hand side is Connor checking the chimney to be sure Santa did not get stuck! Oh, the innocence of days gone by ;)
Up next, on the left hand side is Connor opening a gift while wearing his Boston Red Sox Santa hat. On the right hand side are Connor and Meredith helping me decorate cookies and sample a few for quality control ;)
Next up, on the left hand side are both my Father and Mother-in-law and on the right hand side is Scott sporting his Santa hat ;)
Last but not least, on the left hand side we have Meredith reading Scott a lil' book that she made extra special for him and on the left hand side is Connor sharing some love with Scott ;)
I had a lot of fun making this lil' book combining so many of my favorite products and reminiscing as I placed each photo in it's place. Thanks so much for looking and I hope you take a peek at the Melissa Frances blog to have a look at all the other amazing Holiday projects! Have a great weekend :)
Supplies Used:
Die Templates & Machine:
Spellbinders™ S4-243 Ric Rac Diamond Borderabilities® Petite,
S4-217 In Spades Borderabilities® Petite,
S4-239 Classic Scalloped Borderabilities® Petite,
S4-242 Big Scalloped Borderabilities® Petite,
GC-001 Grand Calibur
Stickers:
Melissa Frances Retro Stickers Christmas
Patterned Paper:
Melissa Frances Home for the Holidays
Rub-Ons:
Melissa Frances Deck the Halls
Other:
Melissa Frances BINGO board book
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46 Sweet Comments So Far:
Mona! This is so cute. What a treasure - and so original. I love it. :)
Mona, your talents never cease!!!! This album is so beautiful; I see why Melissa Frances want to feature it on her blog! Congratulations!
What a beautiful project, Mona! Your family is so beautiful too! Thanks for sharing all of this with us! This is an amazing keepsake! It's so perfect for the MF blog!
Mona, your book is so awesome! It's so nice that you've shared you entire family! You have some really gorgeous children! This album is such a creative way to share! Great job and congratulations on being featured again at Melissa Frances! Wow!
Gorgeous photos and an adorable album Mona! I really love all the vintage details in your book! Your style fits MF so perfectly!
Your Album is adorable.. I love every little detail you put into it!
You knew already I love this album. It's stunning :). I love the stories that goes along with the pictures; this album will be a precious memeory keeper for you and so so precious. Mona it's lovely!
I am a big fan of Melissa Frances, this is such a pretty mini that brings out the best of the product!
soooo perfect...I have to tell you that I have that very same bingo book and have been hoarding it...thank you so much for the wonderful inspiration!
This is gorgeous Mona!
A beautiful keepsake, and gorgeous papers and colours together, so pretty.
This is such a treasured keepsake, Mona! You did a fabulous job (as always)!!!
Wow this is just chalk-full of vintage gorgeousness!!! Just lovely and what a treasure!
Fab album, Mona! As usual, you have totally blown me away with this amazing design! You and MF are truly two peas in a pod!!!
Adorable Mona!
Wow, it's so neat to see your beautiful creation on the Melissa Frances Blog! This flip book is so vintage and beautiful! Great fun photos! Beautiful family, Mona!
Beautiful album and such lovely pictures ... what a keepsake!
Mona,
I am so in love with this book! I had so much fun browsing each page and getting lost in all the beautiful details you added. Isn't it just so much fun to create and place photos from yesteryear in? You have such a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing with us! I'm so inspired to create my own bingo mini now!!!! Hey did you see you were the winner at Sketches in Thyme last week? Congrats!!!!
Blessings,
Kim xXx
What a wonderful keepsake ... this is a treasure! Beautiful family pictures and the perfect layout for each page. You did a fabulous job - thanks for sharing the inspiration!
So incredible, Mona! Congrats on having this beautiful album featured on the MF blog! Wow!
Mona, I absolutely adore your sweet keepsake book! You have such a lovely family and I love how you've captured them and preserved them in this special way! Your talents are showcases so perfectly here and on the Melissa Frances Blog! What could be better?
Mona, What a wonderful thing to be featured on the MF blog again! Wow, they really love you and it's easy to see why! Your style totally fits her products! This album is a wonderful masterpiece that I'm sure your family will cherish forever!
A fabulous book of memories!!Love the wonderful way you showcased each of your precious photos. A family keepsake for sure!!
I am so fascinated by your amazing album, Mona! Every single page is just a wonderful vintage masterpiece! I love all the little details that make it so unique and special! And how neat is it that MF featured it on her blog! WOW!
Wow, Melissa Frances!!! I would just die if I ever had something I created featured over there! It's really not surprising though... Your designs are always top notch and this album, in particular, is really a perfect example of MF products! It is absolutely beautiful! I love all your gorgeous family members!
Such a perfect keepsake album, Mona! I love the shabby vintage design and all your wonderful details! Great job!!!!!
Mona I'm in love with this, FABULOUS!!
Mona, this little book of memories is so gorgeous! Love the vintage look and the beautiful family! Great job being featured with Melissa Frances! Cheers!
You never cease to amaze me Mona!!! This album is simply breathtaking!!!
Shabby chic meets happy family! Mona, your album is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Magnificent album, Mona! Love this design and love your family photos!
First, I have to say your family is beautiful; love those happy faces on Christmas morning! This little book is an amazing treasure! Every page is a masterpiece and I think you should teach a workshop with this book! I would sign up in a second! I'm so happy to see your work featured again on a major website! You and Melissa Frances are a perfect match!
OMG, this album just screams Melissa Frances and all things that are beautiful and vintage! Great job and super congratulations on your big feature on the MF blog! Wow!
Hi Mona, you are really good at Spellbinder products. You can deco so well, meanwhile I have lack of ideas in all template die-cuts. So inspiring that you can make all of them so beautifully...
love this
Mona, this book is so creative! I love all your sweet vintage details! I wish I could come up with something so beautiful and original!!! Love it! Congrats too!
Mona your book is beautiful! I love how each page is so creative and different from the others! Love your photos of your kids and stepkids! This design is perfect match with Melissa Frances!
Fabulous mini album, Mona! Only you could make this so incredible and interesting! Love all the vintage goodies in this one!
Congratulations on being featured on MF. This is a wonderful little scrapbook Mona. The older pictures are actually perfect for the vintage look of MF. You did a fabulous job girl. :)
Wow, Mona, I love Melissa Frances stuff and you really make her products look great! Congratulations on being showcased on her blog again! This album is divine! Every page is magnificent!
Congratulations on being a featured designer on Melissa Frances' weblog! Your style really compliments her products so perfectly! I'm surprised you aren't on her team, seems like a straight fit! Your keepsake album is beautiful!
Mona, there are no words... what a beautiful family treasure! The photos are gorgeously arranged and accented. WOW! Not only can you make stunning cards, your 3D projects are stunning too! Thanks for the inspiration!
Girl, where do you find the time?!! This is absolutely fabulous -- I love all the shabby detailed goodness!!
OMG, this is beyond perfection! Love the colors and all the little details on the book. It is just gorgeous, Mona!
I totally love this Mona! So sweet, and such a treasure. Like I said, you are such a gift artist. I wanna copy you!
Hugs,
Lisa
Mona, what a beautiful mini! WOW!!
TFS, Regan
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