The Mom I Want to Be

Assorted stickers
Coordinating cardstock
Chipboard or cardboard
Assorted ribbon
Hemp, twine or chain
Scissors or trimmer
Ruler
Pencil
Marker
Eyelet hole punch
Adhesive

Choose a theme and color scheme. Cut chipboard/cardboard into as many 3″ x 3″ squares desired, to use as pages for mini-book. Cut one piece of cardstock to 4½” x 4½” Center and adhere chipboard to underside of cardstock. Fold over excess cardstock and adhere to other side of chipboard. Cut a different color of cardstock into 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ piece, then center and adhere to other side of chipboard. You now have a piece of chipboard that is completely covered. Decorate with number and/or alphabet stickers as desired. You may choose to add more embellishments, but remember, this book is meant for a toddler-age child, so avoid items that children could choke on. Use eyelet hole punch in the upper left corner of each completed page and string through hemp, twine or chain and tie in double knot, leaving a few inches of slack. Use leftover ribbon or hemp to decorate the loop you just joined the pages with.