I spent some time thinking about how my daughter would store the books over the 14 years and came up with the idea of a box. Next thought was..where would I buy one that would fit all three books. I tried Michaels and office supply stores and could not find anything that would work. Next thought I had was maybe I could make one. Not ever having made a box before I checked to see if I could find instructions on the net. Nothing I found really suited me, next was YouTube and that was a bit more helpful. Finally I decided to just wing it. I cut chipboard for the sides and cover. I used the same paper to cover the chipboard as I used on the books. I attached the sides using wide black book tape.
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If you look closely at the front of the box you can see the two little knobs that I put on the hinged cover. The box is kept closed with small squares of Velcro on the inside of the cover.
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The 3 books fit nicely inside.
My posting of Nov. 30, 2012 has links to the sites where I got my inspiration for the books.
I am speechless! no kidding. If you had told me that you had bought the box ready made from a fancy store, I would have believed it without a doubt. Your work is so professional and I can see you are a perfectionist. Unlike me. I could not do this. I just couldn't but love it. And I love the neatness with the pockets and the room your daughter will have to add all the papers she wants. I have to check the link and see if it's something I can try later. But how did you manage to create all the books differently? you just bought different papers? fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWishing to be like you but realizing I am more like Mary Ann. LOL. Hugs, dear Diane.
oh this is just incredibly gorgeous! what a great idea!
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