I made this notebook as an end of year gift for my son's teacher. It's a basic metal bound notebook from Partners (make sure you get one with round holes if you're going to do this as it's easier to re- punch them after you've covered the covers), pulled apart, covered with a few Basic Grey bits (Scarlet's Letter papers and chipboard letters), a bit of inking here, stamping there and generally scuffing up a bit. The letters were inked and then covered in Glossy Accents crackle glaze.

The inside covers both have pockets. I'm going to make a couple of tags and put photos of my son on them with a few words from him. I've also stamped a few random pages.

Trouble is... I really like it. And I don't really like the teacher I made it for. Plus, if you think about it, teachers these days are quite well paid enough for the job they do and they have terrific holiday benefits. What payment do I get for being his mum, hm? Tell me that! When do I have a holiday from being his mum?

So really, when you think about it, it would be perfectly right and fair if I just nipped down to Bargain Booze for something for his teacher, and kept this as a little gift for me, just for being so special and lovely...