Friday, December 10, 2010

Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop

Welcome to The Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop, don't forget to leave a comment on all 25 blog post and in the forum for your chance to win 1 of 3 gifts Paper Secrets is giving away. Grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up, sit back and enjoy. If you become a follower of my blog and leave a comment you will also be entered to win some goodies from me.

For the hop I decided to do a word book which is by BoBunny. I not sure who the paper is by, it was just in my paper supplies. I inked all the edges, added ribbon, bling a few stamps. It was a lot of work but I love the way it turned out. I found the poem on the Internet. It is called the Spirit Of Santa.


This is a picture of my Mom and Dads first Christmas together in 1947. The picture was in black and white so I decided to do the whole album the same. My parents believed in true love forever! Dad passed in 1984 and Mom never dated and stayed true to him until she passed in 2004.



This is a picture of my oldest sister Debby and myself: I don't know about Debby but I still believe in Santa!


This is my baby sister Penny



This picture is of my two children, Christy, who you all know as christy_scrappin and my son Russell.


Next is a picture of my sister Debby's kids when they were little.



Then came Penny's kids.



Then Christy's two boys (my grandsons).


Then Russell four kids (four more of my grand kids).



and last is a picture of a Christmas present my father made before he passed away. All of his grandchildren were there except for Jon who wasn't born yet.





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59 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just became a follower. Your word book is really pretty. I am just loving all the ideas I am getting from this blog hop...fun fun fun...:)

Kathy Carr said...

I love the vintage feel to this project!!! I'm already a follower!

Kristi B. said...

You did an awesome job with the book! How cool are all those old Christmas photos?! :)

CuteCuteWorld said...

love the photo album, looks amazing! I've been following for awhile now :)

Susan L said...

This book is amazing! :) I see where Christy gets it from. I wish I could share this with my Mom. I am now a follower too so I can be updated on all your wonderful projects. TFS it!

Happy Scrappin'

Sue B

http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

Oma said...

This book is awesome! I have become a follower.

Pamela said...

Love it!!! Merry Christmas! :)

mabiegamble said...

Very nice book! What an awesome tribute to your parents, too.

Nancy D. said...

Love your "BELIEVE" book!

pattyk said...

A Wonderful book loaded with great memories. thanks for sharing. millierose651@aol.com

Minta's Creations said...

I Love this beautiful mini album..
I'm your newest follower..Would Love it if you could check out my blog.
Minta

mintab@gmail.com

http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

What a fabulous word book! Now, I have to go dig out all my old santa snaps and make one! I'm following you now, and am really looking forward to stopping by often to see your creations! Thanks for sharing. ksjennins at gmail dot com

Paper Sewn Visions said...

Your project is so pretty thank you for sharing.

Monica S said...

I'm a new follower-I love your book. Great work!

Shana Dilldine said...

love your book and blog

Anonymous said...

Beautiful book...TFS!!!

silvia said...

Fantastic album!! LOVE the old photos!

Theresa said...

New follower here..your word book is amazing. I love all the detail..very special.

Cathie w said...

so very sweet love it

cathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com

Jessica Navarro said...

This is a fabulous idea to record Christmas with Santa throughout the generations. Just lovely!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful book!

Erin Glee said...

I love your "BELIEVE" book! I made the "FAMILY" Bo Bunny book for my MIL and she loves it... anyway, your parents were so cute at that age and I like how you used all B&W photos, too! I am following you : ) ~have a GREAT weekend!

Jodi Geers said...

Such an amazing keepsake! You will treasure it forever....and it's beautiful!

Rochelle Spears said...

what a great bloom book!!! Nicely done!!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful album to be treasured forever!

Lynnette Davis said...

Love the word album! Awesome!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Jenny! This is a real family treasure and I'm sooooo jealous! I want one too - guess I'm just going to have to come over after Xmas and make one for me (that is if I ever finish Aidan's Halloween Book)snicker! Love your big sis!

RockinReddRobin said...

Love your use of B&W photos!

~Robin
http://robinredd.typepad.com/west_coast_scrapper/

FiKenward said...

What a beautiful album, so much lovely work. TFS

Shirley said...

Your albums is beautiful! I have been wanting to make one similar to this for years, but have alway been intimidated by the shape of the album. You have done it beautifully, and inspired me to give it a try! I am now a follower! TFS!

Lindy said...

I'm already a follower. Beautiful book. Happy Holidays!

Scrappers' Ranch said...

Jenny~
I am amazed.. I love this album, this is such a wonderful family keepsake! I love the photo of your parents first Christmas, and NO WAY, I didnt know Christy was your daughter!!!
I am already a follower of your blog.
TFS and a chance to win
Bonnie C
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com

DebC said...

This is a beautiful book! I love to do shape books and word books myself. I am going to make one of these now! LOVE the paper too!
dsc105@live.com

tallulah1 said...

Oh I love word books ! Love to make them. Yours is wonderful - your pages are so special - tfs! I am a follower,

Brittney said...

Such a gorgeous album!

Unknown said...

beautiful album

Vicki said...

What a special album. Thanks for sharing.

MissLou said...

beautiful book, I love it

Leti EM said...

Thank YOu for sharing you Project! Is is very nice! I have seen these books, and I am glad to be able to put a project to go with it now.
-Following you now :)

Holly said...

I'm following now. Beautiful book!

th4eachday said...

Great album.

whitneymaryann said...

Absolutely beautiful, both for the creativity and for the wonderful memories it holds.

Kathryn said...

Such a very pretty book! Love the vintage feel to it. What fantastic memories. TFS

I am also doing a hop, come by and check it out if you can.

Kathryn
www.wamfamily.blogspot.com

Shelley said...

Jenny, just love your Believe project. Using all he pictures i black and white like the first one was ingenious! Your father sods lie he was a wonderful person, and your mother was dedicated to him and his memory. Hope that you have a merry Christmas. I am a follower.

Vickie said...

I love your book! So beautiful! I am a new follower:)

Jean Marie said...

What a treasure you have in this holiday Album, Beautiful! TFS.

I am already a follower of your wonderful ideas.
Happy Holidays to you.

Shelley said...

Beautiful keepsake...I want to start my own right now...TFS. Merry Christmas

Just became a follower.

* Shell B.* said...

Awesome job, just love making the letter albums!

Shell~Alaska♥

Gab said...

Wow, that book is just beautiful

Caroline said...

I love mini albums and yours is beautiful!!

Tee McNeil Art said...

I believe - really I do! LOL Great album!

Sister of Scrap said...

I had to tear up just a bit looking at your old pictures..thanks for showing a bit of your heart, as well as your wonderful craft!Most of the pper is BoBunny from 2008, I had it! I'm a new follower!

Anonymous said...

That album is gorgeous. Great job!

Tina Connolly said...

Lovely book and an awesome collection of Christams photos, what a wonderful way to display them.

Unknown said...

Wow- what a cool book- I can truly relate to b&w pics-I love 'em but haven't attempted a book of them yet-Thanks for sharing. oh, I too follow you :)

christys_scrappin said...

I LOVE, LOVE this Mom! The pictures are the BEST! XOXOX

Luisa said...

Lovely mini album! Sooo Xmassy!!!!

Jo Law said...

This is the best book I've ever seen. I'm not usually a fan of mini books, but you may have changed my mind. I love the photos you chose. The whole thing made me smile and feel the joy of the season. I wish someone I know could make me a book like that. I hope your family will treasure it.

Random Memories said...

Your mini album is truly a work of art! I love it!