Sage and I signed up for a "Rock & Read" class at the public library, where we learn songs and poems for part of the time and then for 45 minutes, the children play while the moms make a book.
I got the idea to make a counting book, but also wanted to make something Christmas-y during the class (since it has a Christmas theme). But the counting book idea stayed with me, so I made it this past week at home.
(It was suppose to be a Christmas gift, but she caught me taking pictures of it the other day, so I gave it to her right away. She loves it!)
I thought I'd share it with you.
It's a 6x6" chipboard book, where I cut the pieces of chipboard myself and glued the pages to it. The pages are made up mostly of patterned paper-- I think I used almost every brand there is! (What a super way to use up some scraps!)-- and chipboard. I also added some KI gems to page one.
I had planned to bind it with a bind-it-all, but it was too thick, so I used binder rings instead.
Super cute book, Leigh! I love that every page has a different subject to count.
ReplyDeleteOH Leigh this is so awesome, when do you find the time??? I love this so much!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWOW. This is amazing. Truly. What a cool idea. and a great book!
ReplyDeletebeautiful book!
ReplyDeleteOh my word, Leigh! That is one of the coolest books ever! You should totally submit it! What an awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteLEIGH! this is the cutest handmade book evah! i totally love this! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that!!!
ReplyDeletethis book is so awesome i love it you did such a great job every page is so awesome :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely PERFECT! I wish I had little ones that would like a book like this! OOOH maybe I'll make one for my nephews!
ReplyDeleteyah! This is pretty much the CUTEST little book I have EVER seen! you're soooo talented!
ReplyDeleteOh, Leigh, that book is divine! We've done ABC books but never a counting book - and McKenna (2) loves those peek-a-boo doors in books. I bet Sage just loves it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! You should patent this project, it would really go over with other parents as well. I know I would buy a book like that! Great Job!!
ReplyDeleteLeigh! My gosh, this is gorgeous! Each page is just a piece of art.....and it's interactive, too! Wow, how fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh Leigh - this is stunning!!! I am totally loving this - wow!!
ReplyDeletewow, Leigh!!! Amazing! I love it (especially the little flaps) and I'm sure Sage loves it too!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Amazing colours in each page... just like a story book which I pick up from the library!
ReplyDeleteOMG Leigh!!!!! This book is amazing!!! Congrats on getting picked for publishing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful book, Leigh. Those are the kind of gifts that she will treasure when she's older too. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteThat. book. is. marvelous!!!!!! What a beautiful piece of artwork for your daughter. I can see why they want to publish it - yeah for you - and for Sage to have such a great creation.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh this is so cute...how creative!
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