Not all things children make are flat enough to place on a scrapbook page. These little masterpieces have to be tackled in a different matter. If your child creates a poster or decorates a pot for a plant for example, place it by a sunny window and take a picture of it. Now you can use the picture on your scrapbook page and treasure your child’s special little gift for many years to come.

Every so often, we lose our child’s little masterpiece or it’s just not possible to keep it. For example, your child draws a picture for you with chalk on the driveway but then something happens and life gets in the way before you are able to take a picture of it. Lo’ and behold, it rains that night and the picture is gone. You can still capture this precious little memory in a different manner. Take a picture of your child coloring or creating a similar item. Now you can use this picture to tell the story of what your child made for you even though you do not have the original picture of your child’s work of art.

Little Artist Mini Envelope Book by Christy Saeger

Supplies: Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Crate Paper, Jillibean Soup, October Afternoon, Cardstock: The Paper Studio, Envelopes: Jillibean Soup, Chipboard: Maya Road, American Crafts, Alphabet Stickers: Cosmo Cricket, Jenni Bowlin Studio, Rub-Ons: October Afternoon, Journaling Spots: Jenni Bowlin Studio, October Afternoon, Jillibean Soup, Stickers: October Afternoon, Staples: Tim Holtz,Pens: EK Success, Other: buttons, jute. Tools: Border Punches: EK Success, Fiskars Other: sewing machine, sandpaper.

Design Notes: My "Little Artist" book was put together by adhering five envelopes together. First apply adhesive to the back side of the flap (the side without the lickable adhesive). Then fold the flap backwards and tuck it inside another envelope. Do this until you have the desired number of pages you would like. The cover envelope's flap should be cut off or simply tucked in and glued down. It's so fun and easier than it sounds so get out your envelopes and play around!

Journaling: Almost every day Ross brings home an art project from daycare. He loves to cut, glue, paint, color, and do anything crafty, he's a boy after his mom's own heart! I don't have the heart to throw out his precious creations, so I we'll photograph them and remember them in this book forever.

Pinch Pot by Lisa Swift

Supplies: Paper: KI Memories, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Bo Bunny, Chipboard: Scenic Route, Jo-Ann, Creative Imaginations, Rub-Ons: KI Memories, Flowers: Making Memories, File Tab: Heidi Swapp, Journaling Spots: Jenni Bowlin Studio, Brads: Queen & Co, Fonts: Decker. Tools: Other: sewing machine.

Design Notes: Be sure to take pictures of your children's art work and awards.

Journaling: What an honor it was for you to have your pinch pot chosen for display at Community Arts Day! We still haven't gotten it back, but hopefully it will come home to you soon.

Favorite Past Time by Diana Brodeur

Supplies: Paper: American Crafts, Studio Calico, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Rub-ons, Flowers, Chipboard: American Crafts, Paint: Making Memories, Pen: Martha Stewart Crafts. Tools: Other: sewing machine.

Design Notes: In order to create the paint splatters, make sure to add a little bit of water to your paint and then gently flick your paintbrush on your page.