Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts
Envelope Album
mini album
Mother's Day
We R Memory Keepers
Post Mother's Day Album
Happy be-lated Mother's Day to all of my crafty friends!
I had the pleasure of crafting a very special mini album all about "mom" for
WE R MEMORY KEEPERS
For the pages of the album I decided to use a couple of sizes of the envelope shape,
so I grabbed the 1-2-3 Punch Board and a few of the patterned papers from the
so I grabbed the 1-2-3 Punch Board and a few of the patterned papers from the
"Flower Girl" Collection.
For the front and back covers, I selected the 7X7 card size and proceeded to cut, score
and assemble per the instructions on the punch board. Note: I left the TOP flap
unscored on all of the pages.
For the four inner pages, I selected the 6X6 card size.
Next, I used the Cinch Book Binding Tool and activated the 3, 6 and 9 levers (this will
allow punches at these areas only). All of the inner pages were punched at this setting.
Standard eyelets were placed in all of the punched holes and set with the Crop-A-Dile.
Three one inch rings from my stash were used to clip the inner pages onto the coil
binding of the front and back pages. When the album is lying flat, it flips easily for viewing!
To the pockets of the inner pages, I cut patterned paper to 5.5”W X 8.5”H for the
two larger pockets and 4.5”W X 7.75”H for the four smaller pockets. These are
nice places to add journaling, extra photos or clip on different ephemera and keepsakes. The pockets are also roomy enough to add extra tags or clippings to.
From the “Flower Girl” Card & Frame Kit, I selected various acetate frames and
attached them to the tops of the inner pocket inserts. Again, I used the green eyelets
and Crop-A-Dile for attaching. Different veneer pieces, puffy stickers and die-cuts
were added for decoration.
allow punches at these areas only). All of the inner pages were punched at this setting.
Standard eyelets were placed in all of the punched holes and set with the Crop-A-Dile.
Moving on to the front/back covers, I went back and activated the levers 1-12 and
punched the sides of the two envelopes. The Gold 0.75” Cinch Wire was used to
bind the front and back pages together. I will show later on how I added the inner
pages to the Cinch binding!
binding of the front and back pages. When the album is lying flat, it flips easily for viewing!
two larger pockets and 4.5”W X 7.75”H for the four smaller pockets. These are
nice places to add journaling, extra photos or clip on different ephemera and keepsakes. The pockets are also roomy enough to add extra tags or clippings to.
attached them to the tops of the inner pocket inserts. Again, I used the green eyelets
and Crop-A-Dile for attaching. Different veneer pieces, puffy stickers and die-cuts
were added for decoration.
Patterned papers were also cut to mat size and placed on the backs of the envelope
pages. These pages can accommodate a large 4X6 photo or a few smaller photos.
I used some different American Crafts Thickers from my stash to add extra-large words, as well as texture to the front page and the little banner flags above.
You may also think of using this style/shape mini album to design a house or home theme! With all of the pockets, it’s great for storing receipts, bills-to-pay, etc. By using the Cinch system, you can create well-made and professional looking mini albums and organizers. Mom would love to receive any type of these handmade gifts!
Basic Grey
Cards
Mother's Day
The focal point of the card consists of a die-cut piece that I created with the “Labels 14”
die by Spellbinders. I layered on one of the pretty label stickers and then affixed
the letters to spell out “mom”. The little bird was hand-cut from the “Chai” paper.
A trio of resin flowers from the “Vivenne” collection was added to complete the look.
The second card is 6X6 in size, which accommodates the large die-cut doily shape nicely.
A 4” circle was cut from the “Spiced” paper and then trimmed around the edge with a
dainty picot cording.
From the back of the “Green Tea” paper, the letter “M” and the flower around it were
hand-cut and attached to the center of the circle with foam adhesive.
The circle sticker was snipped apart and then looped around the square.
Medium sized light green Candy Dots dressed up the sticker.
With the “Tea Garden” Collection, the ideas are endless when it comes to
making beautiful cards for any occasion!
See more ideas at the Basic Grey Blog!
Mother's Day With Basic Grey
One thing about moms: they love a handmade card, especially when it’s handmade by you!
I’ve employed the beautiful new “Tea Garden” Collection in making these two cards for my Mom and Mother-in-law for the upcoming Mother’s Day on May 10th.
The first card features a design that I like to use a lot, especially when incorporating
a vertical journal card. I trimmed the journal card down a bit so that it could be
matted with a border of the green dot paper from the collection. The green paper
was outlined (on the back) in a chenille ric-rac trim and then attached to the
center of the card front.
die by Spellbinders. I layered on one of the pretty label stickers and then affixed
the letters to spell out “mom”. The little bird was hand-cut from the “Chai” paper.
A trio of resin flowers from the “Vivenne” collection was added to complete the look.
A 4” circle was cut from the “Spiced” paper and then trimmed around the edge with a
dainty picot cording.
From the back of the “Green Tea” paper, the letter “M” and the flower around it were
hand-cut and attached to the center of the circle with foam adhesive.
The circle sticker was snipped apart and then looped around the square.
Medium sized light green Candy Dots dressed up the sticker.
With the “Tea Garden” Collection, the ideas are endless when it comes to
making beautiful cards for any occasion!
See more ideas at the Basic Grey Blog!
Cards
Cutting Files
Father's Day
Mother's Day
Simple Stories
Cutting Files and Cards
If you haven't all ready, you must come by and see the updated
SIMPLE STORIES
website and blog...it looks greatttt!
The two are now separate entities so that you can view product
in one area and design team ideas on the blog...here's a look:
Ahhh, now isn't that fresh and exciting?!?
And along with that news, I have three cards up on their blog today
using their newest collections and Silhouette cutting files.
I have some tidbits about each card, as well as links to the cutting files that I used
on today's blog post http://simplestories.com/blog/cards-silhouette-cut-files
Have a great week!
