I had seen a story on line where a grandfather kept a journal for his granddaughter. I thought that was an amazing idea so I started Letters to Lauren. After each visit, I write her a letter. I share how much she has grown, what she has learned, what we did and more. I wanted some place special to keep these letters so I decorated a plain pencil box.
I had the perfect papers to use - Mix and Match Sugar and Spice Pad from CanvasCorpBrands
![Mix & Match Pad - Sugar & Spice](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/6374/products/mix4166-sugar-spice-1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1460225685)
First I gave the box two coats of paint. I also added a thin coat of Vanilla over the Pink.
I started building the layers on the top, beginning with the Baby Girl Quotes and a banner from the It's a Girl Sampler
![Baby Girl Quotes on Ivory Paper](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/6374/products/ccp2893-baby-girl-quotes-on-ivory_1024x1024.jpeg?v=1423001218)
![Baby Girl: It's A Girl Sampler on Ivory Paper](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/6374/products/CCP2738_It_s_a_Girl_Sampler_on_Ivory_1024x1024.jpg?v=1457738260)
Ribbon added texture and I cut out her initials from the Pink and Ivory Baby Girl Alpha
and backed it with black corrugated paper
![Baby Girl: Pink & Ivory Baby Girl Alpha Paper](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/6374/products/CCP2802-Baby-Girl-Alpha_medium.jpeg?v=1400686532)
To finish it, I created a cluster around one of the quotes in the paper pad
I could not leave the inside plain. I again used the quote paper, ribbon and another quote. Pink Polka Dot paper finishes the inside.
I included a tag which is titled "What I Want For You" which sums up my feelings perfectly.
I have three letters in here so far and will be adding another at the end of August.
I am not including a photo of my adorable granddaughter because I am honoring my daughter's wishes not to post any baby photos on line. You will just have to believe me when I say she is the cutest!
I you have enjoyed this special project! I cannot wait to give it to Lauren when she is older!
This is so special! What a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeletesuper cute!!! love it :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous box! Love the pink. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea! I love it and I know your Granddaughter will treasure these!
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