Hambo Blog Hop

Welcome to my little corner of crafting zen!  Today Hambo Stamps is hosting a Customer Blog Hop.  If you're coming from Karin's blog, you're on the right track.  If not, start HERE for the full tour!
The theme of the Hop is BOOKS.  Do you like to read?  I love to read!  I love it so much I sometimes have to read a new book twice--once to devour it,while ink runs from the corners of my mouth, and a second time to leisurely stroll through the story.

I made three cards for this themed hop, and the books that inspired them are at the bottom of this post.  My first card is from a children's book.  Since I tore a page from one of the many copies I have stored away, I'm sure, if you have children or godchildren, you can ID the first title immediately.
I have at least three more copies of this book.  My son loved it (he's now 26), my daughter loved it (16 years old now) and I continue to read it (almost every night) to my 4 year old granddaughter.
I used Caterpillar digi-image and colored him with my trusty Copics.  I tore some paper for a textured background, added a library check-out card for the "bookish" theme, and tore and cut pieces from a page in a spare book.  When my granddaughter saw this card, she looked at me with love in her eyes and asked, "You made this for me?"  How could I say no to that??!!

My second card gives you a little clue in the sentiment.  I don't usually delve into non-fiction, but the photos in his books are some of the most beautiful ones I've ever seen.  Not being a scuba diver, they were my only peek into his undersea world.

I made an easel card for Hambo's Wee Henry Snorkel digi-image.  Easel cards are the easiest, unusually- folded card to make.  Just fold your standard half a sheet of 8.5x11" cardstock in half, then fold the top part in half again, folding toward the inside of your card.  You now have an easel on which to prop up the front of your card!  Easy peasy!

My third card is broader and more difficult to guess.  If you haven't read the book (or seen the movie) then you'll just have to sneak a look at the end of my post for its inspiration.

I colored Balloon Girl digi-image with my Copics and set her off on her journey.  I adhered her onto the background with some dimensional pop dots.
I imagine she'll be gone for almost three months (hint, hint).

And that's my library of book-inspired cards, all made with my Hambo digi images.  Next on the blog hop is Laura's blog, but before you leave, did you guess them all??  Here are the books that inspired the cards.  Please leave a little love before you drift off.  Make sure you leave a comment on all blogs as there is blog candy involved for everyone who comments on every blog in the hop.  Good luck, have fun and Happy crafting!

Here's the full hop in case you get lost:

Talk to the Ham

Jennifer S

Melissa

Karin

Pat

Laura

Stephanie

Sherry

Leslie

Judy

Sandy

Michele

Allison

Jessica

Jen N

Andrea

Libby