Christmas Paper Bag Album
Posted on | December 18, 2009 | 11 Comments
I want to share a Christmas paper bag album that I did several years ago, but before I continue, I want to mention that I’m giving away several similar albums – details are at the bottom of this post.
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| This mini album holds memories of my very first Christmas in Illinois. Rinoa wasn’t even born yet. |
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We were looking through the album one night and Rinoa asked “Where was I?” I answered, “You weren’t born yet.” “You mean I was still in your tummy? You haven’t pooped me out yet?” “Well you weren’t even in my tummy yet.” “Was I dead?” “No. You were, uhmm, particles floating in the air.” “Huh??” (with a very confused facial expression) I know that was probably a lame answer but how was I supposed to explain? I didn’t know how to answer her question.
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| My mom, brother, and sister flew from the Philippines, and my aunt from California, to celebrate Christmas with us. It was a joyous reunion since I haven’t seen them in 6 months – the longest I’ve been apart from them at the time. |
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| This is my mom with Mica. Mica was just 4 years old then. |
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| Here’s Mica with my sister on the left and my brother on the right. |
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| And here’s my mom and aunt with my father-in-law and mother-in-law. |
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If you’ve noticed, the flaps and openings of the paper bag make great pockets to hold journalling tags, tabbed pages, and other keepsakes.
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| CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY |
This album was actually a workshop project I offered a few years back. I have several handmade kits left over – each kit has enough supplies and instructions to make a similar album, although some are winter-themed and some are halloween-themed. I would like to give them away – my Christmas gift to those who come and visit my blog. All you have to do is leave a comment anywhere in my blog, and I’ll choose my gift recipients from there.
Happy holidays everybody!
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December 18th, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
Well.. I must say… That is an intense Scrap Book…. Photo Album.. Very detail.. alot of work for sure… Are those pictures pre…… Starbucks pumpkin spice with 10 shots of espresso? or after? :) Merry X-mas!
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December 19th, 2009 @ 3:36 am
Hi Johwey,
It looks very charming. I am so impressed. And I would love to have one of them, if possible, so I can give it as a Xmas gift to my friend, Kiki in Bangkok as she loves photographing for her son. (p/s: saving some money here… hehe..)
May I? May I? Please? Please? Please?
*tears forming in the eyes*
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Johwey Redington Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Thanks for the compliment! I emailed you :D
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December 20th, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
Oh my word! I am thrilled to get this gift!!
Thank you so much.
And the gingerbread men are too precious!
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December 20th, 2009 @ 9:49 pm
Oh what about me. :( I visit all the time! :D
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Johwey Redington Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 12:24 am
Haha! Yes you do and I’m touched that you visit all the time. I’ll send you one if you want, don’t know what you’ll do with it though :P
I’ll email you for your address :D
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Jason Loucks Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 8:08 am
I know someone that does scrap-booking and stuff.Im sure she will find use for it. :D
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December 21st, 2009 @ 12:24 am
oooh.. my! Cant wait cant wait! Merry christmas to you and your lovely family and Gavin and his family too!
I am skipping.. i am so happy! :D
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December 27th, 2009 @ 9:31 pm
Took some time off from blog surfing for Christmas but found some time tonight to visit my favorite blogs and to check out what you’ve been up to. CUTE Christmas projects, and loved the decorated pots the girls did! So sweet! And would LOVE to have more info on how you made these adorable albums! I LOVE mini albums! :) Thanks for sharing all you do, it is so much fun for me to come check out cool ideas to do with my daughter!
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Johwey Redington Reply:
December 28th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Thanks for the lovely comment Tami. I’m glad you like what I share in the blog. Heartwarming comments like yours are nice Christmas gifts for me – lol! How old is your daughter?
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January 7th, 2010 @ 2:56 am
O my… I am honored!!! I hope I am not too late to have this beautiful handmade creation….
So sorry for the late reply.. I was away this few weeks..
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