Tag: recipes

A “Chickens” Mini Cookbook

 Hi everyone!  I have a fun little mini album to share with you today.  I created it with Lori’s new Echo Park Chickens collection.  I used every element of this collection, from the 12×12 paper pack, the frames n tags, the ephemera, enamel dots, matching cardstock and the 6×6 pad.  How blessed I am to have all this at my fingertips to create with.

 

I started by choosing four patterned papers to create envelopes.  I used this envelope, Nesting Window Card Envelope in Lori’s Shop.  I cut them and assembled, just ATG tape was used to adhere.
I then took all four and used my Cinch binding machine to create the little book with a spiral binding.
After I had my pages bound I then used this fun elements sheet to make 4 mini cards to go inside the envelopes. I cut my card stock 8.5 x 4. 25 inches and scored in the middle to make the little cards.
Simple little cards, my plan is to add my daughter’s favorite chicken dish recipes to these.  Hand written is the goal.
Next, I cut four library pockets and I just adhered these with ATG adhesive as well.
Next, four tags cut from an elements page to go inside my four pockets.  Again, I will add more hand written recipes.
I adhered the library pockets onto the back of the envelopes as you can see in the following photos.

 

This is a darling collection and just so perfect for creating a cookbook.

 

Thank you for stopping by!
~Cathy

Recipe Pocket Flip Frame Tutorial

I have such a fun holiday tutorial for you today.  This little gift idea goes together in no time.  To start you need a 4×6 photo frame like this.  I got this one at At Home.

Next, I cut 6 Library Pockets (SVG, Silhouette) from Lori’s Have A Holly Jolly Christmas.  All different patterns.  It’s such a fun collection.  And it’s the perfect collection for Christmas recipes!
Next, fold on score lines and adhere to create your pockets.  I did not cut any of the inserts because there are inserts in the collection to use.
Once you have all your pockets put together, get a couple of book rings and your hole punch.
I measured 1.25 inch from each side and .25 inch from the top.  Put all your pockets on the rings and hook on to your frame.
I added these 4×6 cards from the collections for my inserts and on the back I added recipe cards.
Then I just added embellishments and some sewing.  I love how this turned out, it’s a fun little holiday gift!

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!
Cathy