A Scrapbook for the New Arrival

I'm know I am a bit early but I also know if i don't start now it wont be ready in time!!

My Niece is due on the 12th of September 2009 and among other things I have decided to make a scrapbook for her first year.

So Yesterday (27th May) I went hunting for a scrapbook. i hadn't seen any online that jumped out at me, and i couldn't find any i liked in the shops either so as i do want to make it individual, a thought struck me that i should buy any scrapbook and cover it! i was in one of my favourite local craft shops and happen to stumble across a Papermania Baby girl Scrapbook and as luck may have it, it was also reduced because it was the last one - woohoo!!

I dont really like the cover but as i said it is going to have a make over so it doesnt matter. i also purchased additional 12 x 12 pockets so that gives me a total of 40 (oh man i gotta lotta work to do - lol!)

This morning (28th May) i have attacked the front cover and yes it is taking a long time it is also looking quite good even if i do say so myself!

the front cover so far - i will atempt the back after work.

The Theme chosen is Forever Friends because well i love them and think they are too cute!! i bought some Hallmark Forever Friends Baby wrappign paper from Clintons Card - its really thick and good quality and double sided, whilst i was there i also purchased a baby box, so that all the theme works together. i have filled the box with a few essentials (baby bath, baby lotion, sun cream etc...) and also 2 Winnnie the Pooh Bibs and Sleepsuits and Two books that i loved when i was little and in fact still do lol! whcih she can have read to her! :D most probably by her Auntie Christine a.k.a ME!!

The Box and Goodies;

I will attmept the back cover after work and then start working on teh inside (Ahhhhhh!!)

but for now i must get dressed and ready for work - lol!

xx