Well I must say that I fell in love with this project from the time we started brainstorming about it in our meetings and it exceeded everyone of my expectations. I just love the way it turned out. The colors, the images, the theme all have hit really close to home for me since we may be moving soon so to be able to reflect on this house, and what it has meant to us has been really cool for me.
I wanted to make sure that I posted as much detail as possible for each page so that you could get a feel for the entire book. Some of the photos are self explanatory but on some I will try to give as much info and insight as possible.
Front Cover:
I absolutely love my wreath that dangles from my front door. It was printed on acetate and hung from a small jewelers jump ring. Have you watched the video yet showing you how I created my cover with foam core? If not go there now so that you can see me assemble my entire cover.
This is just an up close version of the spine jewelry.
Side view of completed book.
Page 1: Here I have printed the lamp on a transparency and then layered it over the settee/couch image. I love that image so much…I just wish I had a real couch just like that in my house!! 
Page 2: One thing I do want to note on this photo are the different sizes of pages which really give you a nice graduation and depth with your book. I also used several vintage embellishments like buttons and tickets. My favorite thing was typing directly on my photo with my vintage typewriter.
Page 3: This page I used some of the digital brushes from the housewarming brush kit…printed it on transparency and layered it over a medallion journaling spot that I printed on Claudine Hellmuth’s Sticky Back Canvas by Ranger. Love the texture it gives anything you print on it.
Page 4: For this page I wanted this ornate frame to have the look of a real mirror so I cut a Darice Mirror out the exact shape of the frame, inserted it and then used rubons over the top of it….I love my ornate mirror.
Page 5: This page was simple but I really wanted it to focus on the photo without covering up all of the fabulous design on the paper Rhonna designed. So I made it span both pages and cut it where the pages would fold. I also knew I wanted it to butt up against the quote so it worked out perfectly!
Page 6: This was an envelope I inserted into my book to hold more photos and journaling…..I love envelopes for ANY project!
Page 7: I have to admit that this is one of my favorite walls in the house. I have my vintage sign letters that spell family and I added the word photos in photoshop under family….because that is one of the major things that makes our house a home FAMILY PHOTOS! I again wanted to focus on the photo so I spanned it across the page and then typed some text on a tag. Simple but it works!
Page 8: This prayer page is a favorite of mine…it is something that I have framed in my house so that I can be reminded of it on a daily basis. I think several of these pages would make awesome wall art…just print them again and frame them and you have instant art. I have something special in mind for the journaling cards in the pocket…but I can’t tell what it is just yet! 
It involves other people and I don’t want to spoil it just yet.
Page 9: I think what I want to remember most are some of the things that have happend or moments we have lived inside this home, like bringing home 2 of our 3 children to this house….watching them hold their siblings for the first time, birthday parties….all great memories that have happend within these four walls.
Page 10: I just could not resist these little windows….perfect for small photos and quotes. The floor plan paper (Creative Imaginations) was super fun too so I knew it had to be included. I did back all of my pages with another page so that no plain white pages would be showing.
Page 11: I love these big ornate frames….they are the perfect backdrop for photos and this quote fit perfectly right over the top!
Back Cover: To finish my book off I backed a piece of chipboard with two different papers, and then a few artisan labels for the back so that I could remember the date I created this book and sign my initials. Don’t forget to sign your work….your kids will enjoy knowing when and who it was created by.
I hope you have enjoyed reading a bit more about our books, I know I have enjoyed sharing it here. I would love to hear what you think and see your creations as you complete them!
Thanks for spending the day with us.
February 28th, 2009 at 6:20 am
i love it! thanks for sharing!!!
February 28th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Wow what a stunning album. Beautiful work!
February 28th, 2009 at 6:45 am
So beautiful Janet! Thanks for sharing with us.
February 28th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Love the album thanks so much for sharing
February 28th, 2009 at 7:14 am
OMG! I’ve been waiting so impatiently for this! I LOVE IT! Can’t wait to create my version. Thanks so much for this fabUlous project.
February 28th, 2009 at 7:20 am
gorgeous!
love it!
February 28th, 2009 at 7:20 am
janet.. you OUT DID yourself.. i just LOvE what you did! you totally inspire ME!
xo
heidi
February 28th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Lovely book Janet. What a great idea.
February 28th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Janet~
Your book is stunning…I LOVE the door knob and all the little touches throughout your book. Very inspirational. Thank You!
February 28th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Beautiful, Janet…simply beautiful! Thank you for allowing us a little peek inside your ‘home’! Can’t wait to see you!
Traci
February 28th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Thanks for sharing this, I’m inspired!
February 28th, 2009 at 8:22 am
You did an awesome job Janet. I can’t wait to get started.
February 28th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Beautiful book Janet, love it!
February 28th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Gorgeous! And I love that you used those cute pics of the kids from your “imperfect” xmas shoot…
February 28th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Absolutely gorgeous!!
February 28th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Wow!
February 28th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Your video was great and your book was inspiring. I love the little bling embellishments. Thank you for sharing this with us. Each project will make it even more special for those that have their own creations.
That is what makes each of us unique.
February 28th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Ok, so when you did this in the video, my mouth was gapin in AWE!!!
I LOVE your door. LOVE. you never cease to amaze me!!!!!
and. each little goodness snippet is just mouth watering..you are so inspiring!!!!
mmmmm*wah!
R
February 28th, 2009 at 10:21 am
OMG! I love your book. Especially the mirror with the ornate frame.
February 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Wow!! Love it Janet!!!
February 28th, 2009 at 11:18 am
I put my kids out of the room so I could watch your video so as not to miss one thing! The door is incredible and so many wonderful techniques I can’t wait to try. Thanks so much for taking the time to share.
February 28th, 2009 at 11:49 am
You definitely got me inspired to work on this album! You’re AWESOME! This is what I’ll be working on all week!
February 28th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
this is an amzing inspirational album!
February 28th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Janet, the album is amazing, loved hearing from a fellow Texan! Congrats on your work in process! (baby #4) hugs!
February 28th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Love your book too Janet…its all the lil things you guys have added…makes me think
February 28th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Thanks for sharing your beautiful book! I loved it!! Great inspiration
February 28th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Janet your book is so beautiful. I am so happy about the house of 3, you’d think I were one of you (lol)! Your designs and the whole shebang is so forward thinking and please pardon the cliche’ “cutting edge.” Congratulations to the 3 of you! I am broke and this must be what a crackhead feels like (looking at all of the awesome products and having to wait)
Thanks for sharing your awesome book and the freebies. I love you gals!
February 28th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Oh Janet…this is wonderful and a wonderful keepsake for your family.
February 28th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Beautiful book Janet & the idea with mirror was terrific.
February 28th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
so, so pretty janet! love the little touches that truly make this your own!
March 1st, 2009 at 2:04 am
It’s so much fun seeing everyone’s different styles. The little danglies are very cute on the cover. Love the black mix with the yellow–great color combo. Happy Sunday!
March 1st, 2009 at 9:40 am
Love the video tutorials. Helps to really puyt it all together. Thank-you for taking the time to create them–along with the hyprid “printables” projects.
March 4th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Hi Janet……….I have all my goodies ready to go, I’ve downloaded all the beautiful creations and picked up the black foamy board stuff. i love your book. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to get started!
April 7th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Hi! I love this website! This is exactly MY style… I have been waiting for something like this in the digital world! I ordered the housewarming kit and am somewhat frustrated because it won’t download. It keeps asking for a password. Have you had this problem before. Stewart? keeps sending me other things to download, but none of them are working. I am so excited, but somewhat disappointed at the same time. Does this happen often?
January 13th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Awesome - such great artistic work!!!