Today, I'd like to share a Christmas album I created using Graphic 45's 12 Days of Christmas collection. Did you know that Christmas is only 49 days away? Yup, and it will creep up on you super fast, so get those Christmas crafts going ladies! It's not too early to get started. ♥
Each year I create an album to archive our family holiday photos and memories. I wanted to do a full-sized album to capture full-sized photos. This album is fairly large at 6 1/2" x 9". The door die is from AccuCut Crafts. Complete product list is included below and on the Graphic 45 blog, where this album will be featured today! ♥
Here are some photos of my album:
Here is a video walk through of this album:
Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my latest project!
Hello my blogging friends! Hope you are having a great week so far. It's been quite a busy one for me, but that is typical for this time of year. Work is in full swing, and my kiddos start a new school year on Thursday. My eldest will be "movin' on up" to junior high, so it's a whole new world for him (and US as parents!) Wish us luck! hehe! We will also have a 4th grader and 1st grader this year. My boys are growing up so fast! It's no wonder I'm an avid scrapbooker/crafter, right?! I have to capture every moment in time in my projects. Hold those memories and most especially your children close to your hearts always. Hug them, kiss them and tell them you love them every day. I forget that sometimes with my crazy, busy life... but I always remind myself why I do what I do no matter what it is... it's for my family. ♥
So on to today's post, I have a very special project to share with you. I had so much fun creating this Bird Song pocket mini book. I haven't pulled out my Bird Song paper collection in so long and I just absolutely LOVE this collection. The bold colors, images and design are just gorgeous. It's up there with my top favs from Graphic 45! This mini book is the perfect keepsake to store full size photos. And there is so much real estate, there's no need to hold back! ♥
Here are some photos of my Bird Song pocket mini album...
Here is a peek inside...
I created a video tutorial taking you through the creative process. I hope this inspires you to create a pocket mini book of your own! ♥
I want to thank Ginger at "mysistersscrapper" on YouTube for the wonderful book binding tutorial! ♥ Her video tutorials are fabulous, be sure to check her out! Hugs to you, Ginger!
Be sure to check out the Graphic 45 blog today where this project will also be featured! ♥
Thanks so much for stopping by today and allowing me to share my latest creation with you.
I have some fun projects to share with you featuring My Favorite Things products!
And starting today, June 17th through July 19th, if you shop at My Favorite Things and enter coupon code: ARLENEFRIENDS, you get 10% off your entire purchase! Yippeeee! I know I'll be heading over to get the Chicken Wire Die-namics which is back in stock! Yay!
First, let me share my projects with you. I have 4 of them! Be sure to check out my videos - 1 video giving you an overview of these projects. The 2nd video includes a video tutorial on the scrapbook page and photos of the projects.
So let's get started, sound good? ♥
First up, are the cards I created. One is a shabby chic card, the other a masculine card for my son's 6th grade graduation:
Finally, here is a vacation keepsake mini album I created for my Mom. It was her first trip to Costa Rica and I wanted to scrap some of her best memories of the trip... I left room for more photos and journaling... See Ginger's YouTube video HERE for information on the book binding technique that I used.
Here is a view of the spine...
This is the back of the mini album...
Lots of space to add more "stuff" into the album...
