Hello crafty friends! Amber Mitchell here here on Paige's blog today to share with you this fun mini album I created using the new Go the Scenic Route collection and Paige's Accordion Box Mini Album cut file.
The bright and happy colors and sentiments of this collection made me want to create something that popped! The Accordion Box Mini Album cut file was perfect for that. It's unique, fun, and easy to assemble - it only takes a few moments once all the pieces are cut!
This album has a lot of space for memories and photos. As such, I made sure to include journaling spaces in each individual pocket by using pieces I cut from Paper 1 along with some pieces I selected from the Ephemera Die Cuts. I stitched around the edges of these pieces to add texture and even layered some up before moving onto embellishing.
One thing I love about new collections is getting to play with all the pretty bits and pieces for the first time! I used a mixture of pieces from the Chipboard Stickers, Ephemera Die Cuts, Floral Die Cuts, and Cardstock Stickers to decorate both the cover of this album as well as the journaling cards scattered throughout it. I love how all the colors pop against one another!
The final touch I wanted to include for this project were a few handmade journals. I've recently jumped into learning more about bookbinding and wanted to practice a bit. These journals measure 3.5 x 4.25" and are bound together using a saddle stitch. To dress these up a bit I added a few charms to the spines of each one. I also used the Foam Thickers, Ephemera Die Cuts, Floral Die Cuts, Cardstock Stickers and Paige's Flower cut file to embellish these.
And with that, this album is now ready for photos and memories! Take care and happy crafting! I'll see you next time with another fun project!
This album has a lot of space for memories and photos. As such, I made sure to include journaling spaces in each individual pocket by using pieces I cut from Paper 1 along with some pieces I selected from the Ephemera Die Cuts. I stitched around the edges of these pieces to add texture and even layered some up before moving onto embellishing.
One thing I love about new collections is getting to play with all the pretty bits and pieces for the first time! I used a mixture of pieces from the Chipboard Stickers, Ephemera Die Cuts, Floral Die Cuts, and Cardstock Stickers to decorate both the cover of this album as well as the journaling cards scattered throughout it. I love how all the colors pop against one another!
The final touch I wanted to include for this project were a few handmade journals. I've recently jumped into learning more about bookbinding and wanted to practice a bit. These journals measure 3.5 x 4.25" and are bound together using a saddle stitch. To dress these up a bit I added a few charms to the spines of each one. I also used the Foam Thickers, Ephemera Die Cuts, Floral Die Cuts, Cardstock Stickers and Paige's Flower cut file to embellish these.
And with that, this album is now ready for photos and memories! Take care and happy crafting! I'll see you next time with another fun project!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: GO THE SCENIC ROUTE; Die cut machine: Cricut; Cut files: Accordion Box Mini Album and Flower by Paige Evans
Location: California, USA / Blog: Happy Crafty Studio / Instagram: @bambismail / YouTube: bambidearr / Pinterest: bambidearr
This is awesome. I especially like the tiny journals. Such a cute idea. Thank you so much for sharing your creations.
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING! Loving the colors and the little charms!
ReplyDeleteI always love your dear mini creations Amber! The little journal books you created with charms are so sweet and clever. I don't know the saddle stitch yet, but must look it up. I LOVE when things that are tucked in to each pocket can be seen and all the colours and patterns mix together! Fab project lovely ! 🥰❤️🌸🌼
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