I have been saving jean pockets from my boy's outgrown jeans for quite some time. I just love them and knew that some day I'd have just the perfect project for them. Well, that day is now! I started by glueing two pockets (from the same pair) together with fabric glue. I used different sizes of pockets for this project. Next I punched a hole in them with my Crop-a-dile for my rings to hold it together. I looked through my chipboard stickers and found a few random sheets that I decided to use for this project. I glued them on with fabric glue so they wouldn't be falling off as its handled.
Each pocket holds a photo of an outdoor activity. I have journaled on the back of each one about where it was, what we were doing, or why I love it. If my boys were younger and looking at it, I would figure out a way that they could stay attached to the pocket and not get lost. My boys are old enough to know to put it back after looking so all the pictures just slip in and out.
Here are all of the pictures I used for this album.
And some details...
I really liked that some of the pockets had embroidered parts from the jean company or a tag on them. I wanted to make sure that part still showed. I also used a loop from a pair of carpenter jeans for an added detail.
I hope you'll play along with us at Frosted Designs this week. I can't wait to see what you make. Now...off to find some jeans that are wearing out! I have some pockets to cut off. :)
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! this is AWESOME!! Just loveeeeeeeeeee the denim!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! LOVE this idea!!
ReplyDeleteYour little book is absolutely adorable! Love it and the entire idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comment on my blog. The bubble stamp that I used on my lo is by unity stamp. It's called 'distressed dots'. I love it too...I agree, it looks just like bubble wrap!
as a dedicated denim freak I can appreciate saving outgrown jeans. i absolutely adore this project. such a totally fun and interactive album. will have to keep it book marked to try in the future. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this mini!!!! I too have pockets my my childrens jeans. I plan on putting together an album just like that. I will link your creation as inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on the frosted designs site today and thought it was amazing! Didn't know it was you that made it! Sooooo cool! I love the idea of putting pics in the pockets! Adorable! I love the idea of using your kids jeans too! So cute!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow this is wonderful. I've been looking at my daughter's jeans thinking what I could with them - now I know. So glad I've been slow sorting her clothes and I still have a load around. One mini coming up - and being girls they're ready embellished with embroidered flowers! WIN
ReplyDeletei love this!!!! it is so darn cute. i will be looking at jean pockets in a whole new light. wouldn't they be cute stitched on a page too. really, this is just awesome. =)
ReplyDeleteSo creative, what a great idea! The finished result looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteLydia this is truly amazing! This is just so outside the box! I LOVE IT! Nicely done.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea! thanks for sharing!
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