... for LSNED is not going to take long to tell, for there isn't a lot to it, truthfully. Here is how 'simple' my simple really is, and you can see the role of serendipity, rather than skill!
After that, I added a few lines just to link the two columns together and printed it out onto a soft cream whitewashed card. I did ponder adding a little digital flower or decoration to each corner intersection of the lines but decided that, as this was not a feature on the pages inside, to keep it crisp and very simple. Thank-you for the votes for the whitewashed card! and I liked your idea, Lizzie, of this on top of matt black with a narrow rim showing. As this 'booklet' will be an insert inside my This Is 2011 album (part 2), the covers need to be as soft and thin as I can make them this time, but I can see myself using your idea in the future.
Having added a few closing thoughts to the inside back cover, I'm done. Just as well - September has gone, a new month is here with paler sunshine, and today we have the birthday of an eighty-eight year old who doesn't want any fuss. D'you think a little cake and a glass of bubbly will be low-key enough? :)
I'm sure a glass of bubbly will be most acceptable! That's a fine age to celebrate.
Your chic booklet has turned out beautifully - it has been a pleasure watching it take shape
Posted by: Sian | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 12:44 PM
Brilliant - nice to see your thought processes as the title page came together.
Posted by: Jimjams | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 12:46 PM
How wonderful to see it all come together! Need to finish mine up today!
Posted by: Cheri | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 12:54 PM
It's come together beautifully.....and the cover is a perfect match.
And I'm sure cake and bubbly will be perfect as well.
Posted by: Jacky S | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 01:11 PM
It looks great!! Love how it all came together. And - happy birthday!!!
Posted by: Marcie | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 01:13 PM
I love this! It is so elegantly simple. I have watched it evolve and I am so impressed. I hope to use the template for my JYC/Dec Daily...I'm new to digi scrapping and this looks like something I can do?!. Thanks for sharing your process.
Enjoy the bubbly and cake!
Cheers~
Posted by: Honoré | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 01:28 PM
Gorgeous! So simple I love it! Enjoy your bubbly and cake, have a lovely day, and happy birthday to the birthday person:)
Posted by: Linda | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 01:35 PM
Clean, simple & perfectly executed. Your finished album looks stylish from cover to cover. But then, I wouldn't have expected anything other than your normal high standard of crafting. Pxx
Posted by: Paul B | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 01:44 PM
I think that would be most acceptable. Wishing her a Happy Birthday!
A perfectly simple and stylish cover for your book :o)
Posted by: Fiona | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 01:51 PM
This turned out perfectly lovely Alexa!
Posted by: Melissa | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 01:59 PM
your LSNED is wonderful! Happy Birthday to the 88 year old it is my birthday today too, I am not quite 88 tho! Fizz and cake sounds good to me xxx
Posted by: furrypig | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 03:12 PM
Many happy returns of the day! And there was some fizz and cake for you too. :)
Posted by: Alexa | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 04:04 PM
It wouldn't be a birthday without cake and bubbly....i'm sure she will love the fuss!! Beautiful book too!
Posted by: Louise | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 05:20 PM
I love your album! Very creative!
Posted by: scrapchick | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 06:12 PM
Yes your LSNED cover is absolutely fabulous and so elegant as always. Happy birthday to the birthday youngster. I was at a birthday party for two birthday girls today. one was 94 the other 97! Cheers to you Alexa.
Posted by: Miriam | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 10:15 PM
Your LSNED has turned out amazing, Alexa. What a wonderful way to approach it. I may do it digital myself next time, I'm still struggling with just a few pages done even though I am keeping it simple.
I hope the bubbly went down well - and that you all enjoyed the birthday celebrations.
Posted by: sandie | Monday, 03 October 2011 at 11:45 PM
Nice book. I could do with keeping it simple some times. Hope you enjoyed the cake and bubbly.
Posted by: ifa | Tuesday, 04 October 2011 at 08:33 AM
What a happy accident! It's really beautiful :)
And sending birthday wishes to the 88 year old! xx
Posted by: Mel | Tuesday, 04 October 2011 at 05:23 PM
Your book has turned out beautifully....hope the bubbly and cake went down well!
Alison xx
Posted by: Alison McInnes | Thursday, 06 October 2011 at 10:04 PM