Swamp Book

This week I had an EXTRA long weekend with both Friday and Monday off!  Lots of crafty projects done but for today I wanted to share a layered mini book.  I have a love/hate relationship with layered books.  I LOVE that if you get this just right they look amazing from every page, especially the cover.  But, I hate that feeling of running out of your paper line on your last layer! 

Today's project was a LOVE and I was able to use all sorts of stuff from my stash.  I found the most perfect ribbon at my local scrapbook store that added an extra swampy feel!  The book captures the essence of the day, an amazing swamp tour with Honey Island Swamp Tours and friend time with my favortie Louisiana gal, Julie.  We saw a 15 foot alligator, it was HUGE and within arms length (note: I did NOT attempt to touch the gator!).  The back cover is me holing the tiniest little turtle, a great photo op.