What happens in the barn...

... does NOT always stay, in the barn!

Luckily, for us, Want2Scrap© makes a fantastic Barn-shaped chipboard album
to tell the story of what happens in YOUR barn, or on your farm, or even at your
barn-themed BIRTHDAY party... Whatever your need, Want2Scrap© chipboard
albums can help you capture memories and moments, near and dear!

How GRATEFUL was I, to have this delightful barn as a background, to
tell the story of how we surprised our 7 year old boy with his very first
horse? ... Well, pull up a barrel, bench, or your favorite pony, and I'll
walk you THROUGH IT! {Insert: YEEE HAWWWW, here!}

It could be a post, in itself, going over the details of the cover work I did
on this baby, but some of the fine points on the, EVER SO MUCH FUN,
wood-grain technique, can be reviewed in my post, here, if you are interested.
The most important aspect to cover page design, is that YOU like it, it's fun
to make, and that you glue everything down like you're planning for an earth-
quake. Don't want to risk losing ANYTHING on a keepsake like this!

FUN paper, stamps and tons of BLING and Nestaboard™, and the inside page
is off to the races! {But wait: there's MORE!} Not one to leave out the details
of my sweet lil' story, I created a mini photo book, BEHIND the main photo (#1):

On the inside, photo #2 & #3 - depicting the early developments of
"what was IN the barn!" Our darling and eccentric, horse trainer,
feeding the intrigue... She handed the birthday boy the special "fetching"
stick {Yes, the HORSE knew how to fetch!}, tied with ribbon.... My boy,
not having a CLUE, was perfectly piqued in curiosity!

Then our sweet horse trainer says to my boy, "Why don't you check
on PeeWee, HE has a birthday treat for you..." {Pictures #4 & #5}
As he reaches in and sees the horse, with his halter
already on and lead rope loosely tied, the boy turns to us,
and wonders, out loud... "Is Pee Wee... for ME?"

Page #2 shows the joy of the answer. Happiness, pride, love = WANTED!

A stroll up to the arena, as the shock begins to lift...
and yes, more hidden photos!

... And some journaling!

This page was just too darling for words -
all it needed was the RIGHT paper, a TON
of fabby bling and CHECK OUT those CLOUDS!
{I adore the VAST and open range of selection in
Want2Scrap©'s amazing stock of laser cut shapes!}
Some playful combination of our new Nestabling™
Sprightly Sprockets, and Nestabling™, Heart Circles
Brown Rhinestone, with Finesse Swirls, Brown
Rhinestone, and THIS page has all the Western
you need, while riding bareback!

CHECK OUT that BARBED WIRE!
{Don't worry - it's safe! It's ANOTHER fabulous design
by Want2Scrap©} I loved how it set the stage for this
nostalgic page. Check out the row of chunky, blingy bits
that were from a left-over piece of Nestabling™ Heart
Circles, Brown Rhinestone - LOVE the accent of color!

Then, another page, perked up with JUST the right laser cut
shape, and some super fun BLING accenting! {LOVE this album!}

On the LAST, inside page, of my album, MORE delicious die cut
action - Can you stand the POSSE of rough riders, haunting my
boy! {*Gasp!* I adore those cowboys!} A stunning circle of bling
to accent, ANOTHER hidden photo flap... {YES, there's MORE!}

MORE journaling... MORE boy on his wonderful,
WONDERFUL horse... {For more detailed instruction
on how to add more photos into your album and secure
the enclosure with magnets, be sure to check out this
post, right here!}

And finally, because I HAD to - the BACK side of the album!
Complete with a picture window, created with a left-over photo
& some painted chipboard strips... Just HAD to complete the look!

FUN IN THE BARN! That's what I'm talkin' about!

Want2Scrap© is sooooooooo busy, right now! We're offering sales
and deals, almost daily! It's SUCH an exciting time to be
getting to know this wonderful company - I hope you are as inspired
as I am, not only to hoard... uh, er, I mean - COLLECT bling, but also
many, many of the other WONDERFUL products, Want2Scrap© has
in their ginormous inventory, including Nestaboard™, Laser shapes,
and ribbon slides... But wait - there's SO much more! {Hee Hee!}

I hope you'll CHECK it ALL out!

Thanks, for letting me take you INTO the BARN! Yee Haw!

Want2Scrap© Supplies -

Bling -
Baby Bling Rinestones - 100 Count, Silver
72 Count- Black Rhinestones - Self Adhesive
Swirls, Finesse - Brown Rhinestone, 2 Pack, self adhesive
Nestabling™, Sprightly Sprockets by Donna Salazar
Nestabling™, Heart Circles - Black Rhinestone
Nestabling™, Heart Circles - Brown Rhinestone
Nestabling™, Stars 5 - Clear Rhinestone
Nestabling™ Pennants - Black Rhinestone
Nestabling™ Labels One - Silver Rhinestone
Nestabling™ Labels One - Black Rhinestone

Laser Designs
Saddle Up
Cowboy Riders Title Strip
Barbed Wire, Package of Two, Title Strip
Clouds - Package of Three Sizes

Nestaboard Album -
Barn - Chipboard Album

Nestaboard Shapes -
Nestaboard™ Labels One Shapes
Nestaboard™Stars Five
Nestaboard™Petite Scalloped Circle SM

Cross Promotional Products Used -

Spellbinders -
Spellbinders Labels One - S4-161
Spellbinders Standard Circles, Lrg - S4-114

Eco Green Crafts -
Acrylic Paint
Artist Medium - Gloss

Other products used -

Card Stock - Stampin' Up!
D/P - Cosmo Cricket, October Afternoon, My Mind's Eye, Creative Imaginations, Sassafrass Lass
Stamps - Waltzing Mouse Stamps
Metal/Chipboard Alphabet Stamps - Melody Ross
Ink - Stampin' Up!; Staz On; Versafine; Colorbox Chalk;