Baby Gabe's Mini Album

In my stash I had this 3 ring binder with chipboard inserts that someone had given me.  Canvas encompasses the spine and part of the front/back.  I used a lot of Lindy's Sprays to change the color of the canvas and for the seam binding ribbons I used within the book.  All pages were covered with Graphic 45's Little Darlings Collection, I LOVE this paper!

There were originally 12 chipboard pages to insert into the rings, but I soon realized 

I would only manage half that amount once I started adding all the little bits and pieces

 that make a mini come alive within your hands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a little pop-out page booklet that will house 8 photos,
see the video (below) which will show you how it looks opened.

I used Glimmer Glam by Tattered Angels to give these 3 cut out some
golden, glittery shean.

Flowers, don't ya just love them?  Did you realize that you can make them from most anything?  Case in point, this lovely little flower actually started out life as my old ironing board cover.
When I took it off to replace it I thought, hmmmmm, nice weight --- a few water stains to add character ---- perhaps I should wash and dry this and stick it back ---- just in case.  
Well voila here's the result after being run through the Cuttlebug with The Tattered Floral Die and spritzed with several shades of Lindy's a beautiful flower emerged for the front cover of my book!

If you want to see more check out my YouTube video of each page of the mini.

Birthday Journey

A Birthday card made for Leasy's challenge at
Birthday Giveaway Challenge

The Prima Journey stickers I just got in the
Swirlydoos January kit

Love this stamp,
Have no idea whose it is
Do You?
If so please leave me a comment

note to my daughter on the inside
(printed from computer - distressed
with Vintage Photo)

 

Just a Couple Cards

George and Thelma, an I Brake For Stamps stamp
I love their "Humorous Senior" stamps with
all their zippy attitude!

I used MME papers to fussy cut and paper piece George's
shorts and t-shirt and Thelma's nightgown

The ribbon is winter white Hug Snug seam binding
stained with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Inside sentiment printed from my computer
using Kristen font

The darling Kewpie's and the Love ticket are
free downloads from Raven's Nest Freebies

Little Kewpies are popped up on the right, adhered
straight to paper on left.
Eyes are gone over with black pen
and then Glossy Accents

Inside

 My YouTube Video

Between - A Mo's Digital Pencil Card

I love this 'Between' digital stamp from
Mo's Digital Pencil

I used Spectrum Noir pens for coloring
and added a personal note on the book page

A little bling and a little
glossy accents to make shiny finger and toe nails

All in all a pretty cute card

La La Land Cards

A couple of cards I did using a La La Land Stamp
(my first but not my last!)

Using Prima 6x6 Rosarian Paper Pad

and Glitz Cashmere Dame 6x6 paper pad

 

 

Lot's of paper piecing

Glasses are stamped on acrylic then cut out

Heart is a cheapie Wilton heart cut apart

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Prima Rondelle Envelope Mini Album

Well this really is a fat mini!  It will hold 50 photos on just the pages and then additional on all the added tags and mats.  I'll have still photos posted shortly but until then you can see it all on my YouTube video.

Sonia's Wedding Album

My Great-Niece was recently married and I wanted to do an album to commemorate this special occasion in their life.  (I have a lot of Great's in my family so I'm sure there will be many more of these albums to come, and then come babies, oh my I do not see an end! :-)

I found SWOON paper collection from Little Yellow Bicycle at Scrapbook.com and I knew it would be perfect since their colors were Black and Grey.  I find it really hard to find collections dedicated to just wedding.  

I have difficulty with the outside covers of my books.  I get the inside done and then sit and stare wondering ok what do I do now??  I love the chain closures that I see on so many albums so decided this was the time to try it out and I am happy with the outcome.  But, if you'd been sitting in my seat you'd know it didn't just happen, lol, it took lots and lots of tweeking.  

Each time I step outside my comfort box I see my craft grow a little more so if you find something is a little difficult for you or you shy away from a particular style or design I urge you to reach out and try to conquer the fear, you just may find something new you love to do.

You may either skip to my YouTube of the album or
just glance below at the photos.
Either way enjoy .. and again.. thanks for sharing your time with me.

 

 

I used all but 3 pages of the 6x6 pad and probably 10-12 12x12 sheets
so the leftovers were scarce and small.  I managed to find enough pieces
for the tags and mats first and then finished up with the flowers
throughout the book.

 

 

 

I was so happy when the postman brought my seam binding.  I've never had any
but loved seeing how everyone else was using it.  This was Winter White
and I used some home made mists on it to color it this shade of grey.

 

 

Don't you just love this strip of bling down the right hand side of the envelope?
That's from Webster's Pages and it's just gorgeous!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking, I hope you'll leave me a comment and let me know what you think
of my newest album.