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A little DIY gift for BMs *w/pics*

DonnaPWhite1124 Posted:

A little DIY gift for BMs *w/pics*

So if you're like me and have a lot of time at night (Fh works the graveyard shift ) Anyway, I started making some scrapbooks as part of my gifts for my BMs. Im no Martha Stewart, but honestly, I had a lot of fun making them-and reminiscing at the old pics I mean what else were they going to do sit in a box for years.... Here's a few pics. Sorry they're huge-but on a brighter note, you can get awesome deals at AC Moore and Michaels for scrapbooking supplies!


NikkiR515 Posted:

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Those came out amazing!!! I wish I was semi-creative because if I was I would so steal your idea!!!

FutureMrsG Posted:

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I love them they are such a great idea...I may have to make one for my sister (MOH).

gina409 Posted:

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they look so good!!!!!!!! i wish i could do that ur bm will love love love them
DonnaPWhite1124 Posted:

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Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol
coldasice217 Posted:

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Aww, those are so nice!

megsher Posted:

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That is so sweet! If a bride gave me that, I would her!
NikkiR515 Posted:

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Posted by DonnaPWhite1124

Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol



Now you have inspired me to attempt it!

Unfortunately, I just don't have a lot of pictures of some of my bridesmaids! Maybe if I decide to do something like this I would have to do something else in place of the scrapbooks for them..?
MrsKtoBe Posted:

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Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124

Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol



Now you have inspired me to attempt it!

Unfortunately, I just don't have a lot of pictures of some of my bridesmaids! Maybe if I decide to do something like this I would have to do something else in place of the scrapbooks for them..?



Those are so pretty! If someone totally noncrafty pulls it off, i may give it a try myslef
Im a Pepper Posted:

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Aww those are soooo sweet. The girls will appreciate how personalized and special those gifts are! Great work!

DonnaPWhite1124 Posted:

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Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124

Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol



Now you have inspired me to attempt it!

Unfortunately, I just don't have a lot of pictures of some of my bridesmaids! Maybe if I decide to do something like this I would have to do something else in place of the scrapbooks for them..?



I have one BM that I dont have many pics of her-she said she doesnt want a scrap book but thats just bologna Im not going to just NOT include her ya know? Im going to scrounge up as many pics as i can of her and buy some stickers and stuff to describe her. Shes a huge Met/Jets fan so I'm going to try to incorporate some of that into it. You can always put things in to describe them-like their likes, music (get stickers), interests-if they like to ski or go to the beach stuff like that.
NikkiR515 Posted:

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Posted by MrsKtoBe


Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124

Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol



Now you have inspired me to attempt it!

Unfortunately, I just don't have a lot of pictures of some of my bridesmaids! Maybe if I decide to do something like this I would have to do something else in place of the scrapbooks for them..?



Those are so pretty! If someone totally noncrafty pulls it off, i may give it a try myslef



My cat is more crafty than me so it would be very interesting to see how the scrapbooks would come out!
Jayla127 Posted:

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You did a great job!

NikkiR515 Posted:

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Posted by DonnaPWhite1124


Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124

Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol



Now you have inspired me to attempt it!

Unfortunately, I just don't have a lot of pictures of some of my bridesmaids! Maybe if I decide to do something like this I would have to do something else in place of the scrapbooks for them..?



I have one BM that I dont have many pics of her-she said she doesnt want a scrap book but thats just bologna Im not going to just NOT include her ya know? Im going to scrounge up as many pics as i can of her and buy some stickers and stuff to describe her. Shes a huge Met/Jets fan so I'm going to try to incorporate some of that into it. You can always put things in to describe them-like their likes, music (get stickers), interests-if they like to ski or go to the beach stuff like that.



That is true! From what I saw it looks like you wrote things in the books too? Did you include notes to them and stuff?? For my FSIL I love her to death but I literally have 3 pictures of her so I would have to fill it up with a LOT of extra stuff! Maybe I can leave blank pages and take lots and extra pictures whenever I see her? I guess I could also inclue pictures form the bachelorette party and shower if I can finish it on time!
DonnaPWhite1124 Posted:

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Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by MrsKtoBe


Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124

Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol



Now you have inspired me to attempt it!

Unfortunately, I just don't have a lot of pictures of some of my bridesmaids! Maybe if I decide to do something like this I would have to do something else in place of the scrapbooks for them..?



Those are so pretty! If someone totally noncrafty pulls it off, i may give it a try myslef



My cat is more crafty than me so it would be very interesting to see how the scrapbooks would come out!



You can do it! If I did it, then you can!
DonnaPWhite1124 Posted:

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Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124


Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124

Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol



Now you have inspired me to attempt it!

Unfortunately, I just don't have a lot of pictures of some of my bridesmaids! Maybe if I decide to do something like this I would have to do something else in place of the scrapbooks for them..?



I have one BM that I dont have many pics of her-she said she doesnt want a scrap book but thats just bologna Im not going to just NOT include her ya know? Im going to scrounge up as many pics as i can of her and buy some stickers and stuff to describe her. Shes a huge Met/Jets fan so I'm going to try to incorporate some of that into it. You can always put things in to describe them-like their likes, music (get stickers), interests-if they like to ski or go to the beach stuff like that.



That is true! From what I saw it looks like you wrote things in the books too? Did you include notes to them and stuff?? For my FSIL I love her to death but I literally have 3 pictures of her so I would have to fill it up with a LOT of extra stuff! Maybe I can leave blank pages and take lots and extra pictures whenever I see her? I guess I could also inclue pictures form the bachelorette party and shower if I can finish it on time!



Well on one of the girls, its not that I ran out of pics, I actually wanted to keep some, so on the last page, I wrote something like 'moving on to the next chapter' and put a post it on the next page and put 'place picture here' (shes trying to have a baby-so I thought it would be perfect to put a sono pic in when the time comes.
GT143EA Posted:

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Donna!!What a great idea!! I love them!!!! I wish I was creative!!

NikkiR515 Posted:

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Posted by DonnaPWhite1124


Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124


Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124

Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol



Now you have inspired me to attempt it!

Unfortunately, I just don't have a lot of pictures of some of my bridesmaids! Maybe if I decide to do something like this I would have to do something else in place of the scrapbooks for them..?



I have one BM that I dont have many pics of her-she said she doesnt want a scrap book but thats just bologna Im not going to just NOT include her ya know? Im going to scrounge up as many pics as i can of her and buy some stickers and stuff to describe her. Shes a huge Met/Jets fan so I'm going to try to incorporate some of that into it. You can always put things in to describe them-like their likes, music (get stickers), interests-if they like to ski or go to the beach stuff like that.



That is true! From what I saw it looks like you wrote things in the books too? Did you include notes to them and stuff?? For my FSIL I love her to death but I literally have 3 pictures of her so I would have to fill it up with a LOT of extra stuff! Maybe I can leave blank pages and take lots and extra pictures whenever I see her? I guess I could also inclue pictures form the bachelorette party and shower if I can finish it on time!



Well on one of the girls, its not that I ran out of pics, I actually wanted to keep some, so on the last page, I wrote something like 'moving on to the next chapter' and put a post it on the next page and put 'place picture here' (shes trying to have a baby-so I thought it would be perfect to put a sono pic in when the time comes.



Aww thats a sweet idea! Are they 12X12 albums or smaller? Sorry for all of the questions but I think you put me on a mission now!
DonnaPWhite1124 Posted:

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Posted by GT143EA

Donna!!What a great idea!! I love them!!!! I wish I was creative!!



Thanks Gail! Am I on a roll or what? STDs, scrapbooks, Holy crap Im being productive!
DonnaPWhite1124 Posted:

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Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124


Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124


Posted by NikkiR515


Posted by DonnaPWhite1124

Its not that hard honestly. I always used to screw up my arts and crafts projects in girl scouts, and thought this would be bad, but its really a lot of fun. (I know Im a dork)

FH really needs to go back to the day shift lol



Now you have inspired me to attempt it!

Unfortunately, I just don't have a lot of pictures of some of my bridesmaids! Maybe if I decide to do something like this I would have to do something else in place of the scrapbooks for them..?



I have one BM that I dont have many pics of her-she said she doesnt want a scrap book but thats just bologna Im not going to just NOT include her ya know? Im going to scrounge up as many pics as i can of her and buy some stickers and stuff to describe her. Shes a huge Met/Jets fan so I'm going to try to incorporate some of that into it. You can always put things in to describe them-like their likes, music (get stickers), interests-if they like to ski or go to the beach stuff like that.



That is true! From what I saw it looks like you wrote things in the books too? Did you include notes to them and stuff?? For my FSIL I love her to death but I literally have 3 pictures of her so I would have to fill it up with a LOT of extra stuff! Maybe I can leave blank pages and take lots and extra pictures whenever I see her? I guess I could also inclue pictures form the bachelorette party and shower if I can finish it on time!



Well on one of the girls, its not that I ran out of pics, I actually wanted to keep some, so on the last page, I wrote something like 'moving on to the next chapter' and put a post it on the next page and put 'place picture here' (shes trying to have a baby-so I thought it would be perfect to put a sono pic in when the time comes.



Aww thats a sweet idea! Are they 12X12 albums or smaller? Sorry for all of the questions but I think you put me on a mission now!



I cant find the size on them, but they're medium sized. I know thats lousy info-but they're the generic type of scrapbook at Ac Moore. Not huge and not tiny. You'll spot them in the aisle.

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