Photo Album for Grandson

[Butch]

I made this for my first grandchild (grandson) who will be born in March. Made just in time for the Baby Shower.

Front Cover:

Rear Cover:

Inside:

Butch

[freak]

That's really, really nice. Love the stitching around the block, nice touch. I need to make one of these for a friend. Any foreseen things i need to think of or avoid trying?

[Butch]

Freak, The only problems I had were with the inside where the photo album hinges. I initially had 4/5 oz leather and it was too thick, so I used the lighter weight leather that you see on the inside, so it would bend. That made it so I was able to close it. The only other problem I have is that the album is sort of spring loaded because of the outside 4/5 oz leather, so I plan on putting a strap on it with snaps.

This is the first time I've done one of these, so I just kind of winged it.

If anybody has opinions on the items I mentioned please let us know.

Thanks,

Butch

[sodapop]

thats cute as hell butch!!...a personalized custom photo album is a perfect match for a baby album, especially made by grampa...thier gonna love it ;0)

darryl

[Dags3777]

A truly lovely job, he will treasure it forever. Darryl

[TomSwede]

That is really a nice gift for your grandson. He'll treasure it when he grows older.

Good idea to put numbers and lettering around the edges but you forgot Å,Ä and Ö

They pick up more than one imagine I think, even when they're very young. I used to read, read, read and read some more every night to my son and at 11 now he is very litterate.

Good job with it, very beautiful!

Tom

[Butch]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Butch