November Workshop

With Christmas right around the corner I wanted a special project for our November workshop.  Hmmm, box of cards, coupon book, book markers, been there done all that.  Woozer!! How about a mini scrapbook you could give as a gift, or use as "Grandma's Brag Book".  I remembered two gals from our group had made an Accordion Scrapbook that would be perfect.  A big thank you to Nadine and Nancy for sharing the pattern with us.  It definitely was a hit and everyone enjoyed making their own scrapbook, decorating the cover and making some embellishments.  I hope we'll see how they turn out once pictures have been added.

 Here's my scrapbook.

It measures 6 1/2" x 4 1/2"

I had fun filling the pages with pictures of our family, especially our grandchildren.  It was easy to decorate each page using Stampin' Up punches, designer paper, embellishments and our Big Shot Dies - there are just so many possibilities.  You can bet I'll be showing this off on Thanksgiving Day!!

We still had time for one more Christmas card.  The little bird featured on the Beautiful Season stamp set visits our bird feeders every day.

The greeting is stamped on the scallop from the Bigz L Die Perfect Pennants, and Cherry Cobbler ribbon was weaved between the punched holes.  We put Crystal Effects on the red berries to give them a shiny look, and added an antique brad for a final touch.

Our lovely host was Sue Bartels.  She served us a delicious taco casserole and ice cream dessert.  Don't forget to give us that recipe.

Sue loved her hostess "thank you gift."  No I didn't make this, but my wonderful husband did.

This cute little penguin will look great with Sue's Christmas decorations!!

This is our last workshop in 2011, so we ended the night with hugs and wishes for happy holidays.

I got home during the third quarter of Monday Night Football just in time to cheer my Green Bay Packers on to beat the Vikings!!  All in all it was a perfect night.