AmericanCrafts
Mini Album Tutorial with Bea Valint
updated
Hi crafty friends, it’s @nenascrap from France with you today and I’m sharing with you some lovely interactive cards with the beautiful @maggiehdesign Woodland Grove collection.
1-Start by choosing cards from the @cratepaper Gingham Garden Boxed Cards.
2-Cut 1 piece of Woodland Grove printed paper the same size as the front of the card (4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches).
3- Cut out a heart from the printed paper using the @wer_makers Revolution Heart Nesting Dies, but be careful not to cut out the whole heart (the top part remains attached
to the paper).
4- Starting from the tip of the cut heart, score at 1/2, 2 and 3 1/2 inches.
5- Using the same die, cut a heart from white cardstock and stamp your message with the Woodland Grove and Gingham Garden stamp sets.
6- Glue the printed paper cut-out to the white cardstock heart only by the tip of the heart.
7- Punch a half-circle at the top of the cut printed paper and add thin pieces of 3D adhesive foam to the sides and bottom and stick it to the card.
8- Add a Woodland Grove Bow Clip to the White cardstock heart.
9- Add Woodland Grove embellishments glued only to the middle part of the printed paper heart, because when you pull on the bow clip, the white heart will come out and
the printed heart will fold.
And that’s it! You’re done. Now all you have to do is sending your lovely cards and share love with family and friends.
TIPS OR ADVICE:
- You can add additional embellishments and messages in the space freed up on the card when the heart is folded.
- You can use shapes other than hearts, such as squares, ovals, circles and rectangles.
- To transform clear stickers into die-cuts, glue them onto white cardstock and fussy-cut them.
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This collection is Set Sail by @heidiswapp and is available @joann_stores ✨
#handmadewithjoann #americancrafts #setsail #bookmaking #papercrafting #diy #scrapbooking
We R Memory Keepers:
-Works All In One Tool 660581
-Scissor Value Pack-5pc 60000397
-Mini Tool Kit Lilac 60000583
-BOOK COVER GUIDE – PINK 60000715
American Crafts :
-Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014107 6X8 PAPER PAD
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014076 summer house
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014085 tan lines
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014078 vacation mode
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014094 place tag
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014077 roundabout
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014093 enjoy it
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014080 lemon twist
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014075 my favorite
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014087 city street
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014086 one way ticket
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014114 BOXED CARDS SET
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014112 STENCIL PACK - WORLD TRAVELER
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014113 STENCIL PACK - LITTLE GETAWAY
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014105 STAMP SET - GOOD VIBES
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014104 STAMP SET - FINDING JOY
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014103 EPHEMERA - JOURNALING
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014102 EPHEMERA - ICONS
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014098 WASHI TAPE PACK
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014115 STICKER BOOK
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014101 PUFFY STICKERS
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 4014111 THICKERS - HAPPY LIFE
- Vicki Boutin Where To Next 34014110 THICKERS - TRAVEL NOTES
DIRECTIONS:
Hi crafty friends, it's Delphine with you today and I'm sharing with you a travel mini-album to document my 2022 summer trip in California with my family. I used the gorgeous Vicki Boutin Where To Next collection.
1-Let's start by creating the mini-album covers with 2 pieces of cardboard of 5 x 6 ¼ inches,1 piece for the edge of 1 ½ x 6 ¼ inches and Where To Next 6x8 paper pad.
2- Before binding the covers and spine, punch 10 holes at the top and bottom of the album spine using the Multi Hole Punch.
3- Create 10 pockets with Where To Next 12x12 papers.
4- Connect the 10 pockets to the edge of the mini-album with thread.
6- Add a piece of cardboard covered with paper to the edge of the album to hide the threads.
7- Choose 10 cards from Where To Next Boxed Cards Set. Add a little touch of mixed-media with Where To Next Stencils and inks, and then add photos.
8- And now, let’s decorate!!! And that's it! You're done.
TIPS OR ADVICE:
- Use the Book Cover Guide to cover your mini-album easily.
- You can also add tickets and souvenirs from your trip to your pockets..
Tool: All-In-One Tool by @WeR_Makers
You can see the quick snap of each step of the process as I put these minis together.
Tips: Working with one collection helps speed up the embellishing process since all the pieces and colors match across the collection.
TIPS OR ADVICE:
A perfect tip for this project is to print the photos in 2x2 format, so you can distribute them in any space of the layout more easily and you can still use more photos if you want
Stack 12 ̈ x 12 ̈ gingham garden-craterpaper
Ephemera ginghamgarden
DIRECTIONS:
The most fun way to organizing in our planner is with a wonderful and unique cover
1. We need 2 pieces of cardboard of 15cm x 10cm
2. 2 circular pieces of 8cm in diameter
3. we cover the pieces on the edge with pink on one side only, we cover the other side with
white
4. 2 pieces of paper 30cm long and 2.5cm wide
wrap the circles to form a cylinder
and for the other pieces only up to half
5. we join the pieces placing some decorative details
and is ready to save the moments with mom
TIPS OR ADVICE:
1. It is only created with pieces of paper
2. Always check each of the measurements before cutting
3. Always use a good glue
Hello everyone! It’s Celes here with a lovely and sweet idea for our Mom. A very special layout! Full of details and embroidery. Yes! Today we are going to embroider and make our special memory with her look amazing!
To make the base: we need the 12x12 paper Paper 17 from the Blooming Wild Collection. First we have to embroider each of the letters using white thread (you can use another color). Also, we will cut the edges to be able to glue the paper to a sheet of white cardboard. When this is ready we
can add watercolor details (optional).
To decorate: we will cut a circle in vellum paper to build the base on which we will mount the decoration and the photo. We cut the photo and glue it to the cardboard piece (letter of the set). We begin to decorate in layers combining die cuts, foam letters, puffy phrases and other details. You can add the date and/or journaling if you wish.
It’s the perfect gift!
See you next time!
We choose 3 papers from the collection that we like.
We cut one of them larger and the other smaller.
We paste our pieces on a white cardboard.
We print 2 round photos.
We decorate with flowers to create our spring layout.
Begin by cutting a 11 1/4” x 8 1/2” piece of paper.
On the longest side mark it at 1/4”, 1 3/4”, 5 3/4”, 7 1/4” and on the other side mark it at 1 1/2”
Then cut out a rectangle on each side of the box
The collection I used is Crate Paper Gingham
Cut out the base and paste the box!
o finish, use a 4” x 3 1/2” piece of paper to close the box and thus form a nice awning for these flower shops.
I hope you liked it, see you in the next one!
create this geometric pot of gold (en candy)!
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
The Works All-in-One Tool 660581
Crate Paper Gingham Garden Double Sided Paper – Be Kind – 34013996
Crate Paper Gingham Garden Double Sided Paper – Souvenir – 34014002
Crate Paper Gingham Garden Double Sided Paper – Greenhouse -
34014007
Bo Bunny Brighton Double Sided Paper – Promenade – 34013956
Bo Bunny Brighton Double Sided Paper – Brighton - 34013954
Nested Heart Punches 660308
Parasol Embellishment Mix 34013909
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut the paper at 10.5 inches x 6.25 inches
2. Then mark 1.5inch increments along the top and bottom of the
10.5inches of paper
3. Following this mark at 3.125 along the width of the paper.
4. Draw diagonal lines from the base of the page to the top, then flip
and do the same to create a diamond grid pattern
5. Mark 0.75 inch increments and draw straight lines from top to bottom
of page
6. Fold along the lines, and then begin to create the dimensional pattern
as seen in the video.
7. Repeat the above process,
8. Glue both pieces together to create your vase
9. Use a 2inch circle punch to create a base for your vase (optional)
10. Embellish and fill to your hearts desire
TIPS OR ADVICE:
1. Be sure to score and fold along each line that has been drawn. This
makes the folding process much easier!
A super original idea to give this special day
The Paige Evans BLOOMING WILD collection is a total beauty, it took me a long time to decide which print to use ❤️
Fold the chosen paper by the 2 diagonals, when you have the triangle, what you will simply do is fold it 2 more times inwards as seen in the video
Cut the end and open the paper, mark each of the folds so that the accordion is well done and glue them to form a cone
With another 12x12” paper make a tube, you can help with a pencil to roll it in, then fold one of the ends forming the umbrella handle and with glue you join it to the cone
Before placing the flowers, put some paper on it to make the base and fill it with the most beautiful flowers.
How easy and fun is to create this flower umbrella!? I hope you liked it and are encouraged to create your own versions
Tell me who would you give it to? See you next time!