Look What I Made {4}

"Memory is the power to gather roses in winter."

{unknown}

In the middle of winter,

over a period of several weeks,

we all receive handfuls of holiday cards!

They come like roses,

to cheer us

and to help us remember those we love

from near and far.

Beautiful faces to gather and cherish.

This is good.

 I put together a little gift book for a young married couple.

It's a small 8x8 inch scrapbook with one page for each year. 

As the years pass, they can put all of their own Christmas cards in one place

and jot down a few highlights from the year.

It's a fun gift to make!

I decorate the pages, and they get to add their cards each December.

It was nice to give a few of these as Christmas gifts....would make a nice wedding present too!

 My daughter wanted a larger scrapbook so she could keep their Christmas card,

write down a few highlights,

and add the cards that they receive from friends.

What a great way to keep some precious memories safe

and savor all the wonderful holiday cards they get each year!

 A little random fact about me...

I don't ever feel quite right without a splash of color on my nails.

{and love the macro shot of my glittery pink!}

I had some fun with my daughter on Sunday.

We went together to help my mom arrange some furniture,

grabbed a bite and talked each others ears off. 

Joining Tamar for 

The Good, The Random, The Fun

and linking up with

Macro Monday

and

Inspire Me Monday