Project Life Mini Album - Everyday Adventure!

Good Morning!I am still buzzing from the release of the You Tube film released last week (see it HERE) and have had and overwhelmingly positive and supportive response. 

As promised I have written a post including a little more detail on the mini album featured in the video, and have included all the measurements to make the cover again for convenience!

Here is the mini album, opened up slightly so you can see an overview of how the album looks. To create the cover you need to cut a piece of card (colour coordinated of course!) to measure:

7" x 4 ¼" (for you metric fans that's: 17 ¾ x 10 ¾ cm)

You then need to score 3 ¼" (8 ¼ cm) from each end to create a spine down the middle.

I rounded the corners, and then folded the card along the scores into a cover shape. 

I used a 18" (about 45cm) length of ribbon and adhered it to the front and back cover to create a tie fastening. I then trimmed two pieces of Pear Pizzazz card to the same size as one of the speciality cards in the Project Life pack (the Crushed Curry die-cut one), and glued these to the front and back covers to conceal the adhered ribbon. Finally I mounted the speciality card over the top and added the photo cover with a title.

Once you have created the concertina panels using the 3" x 4" cards (shown in the video, but very simply - stuck together with washi tape!) score the end panel ⅜" (1cm) in from the edge, and adhere to the inside of your front cover (See below where I have joined the 'Hello Weekend' card to the left hand side). And away you go with the decorating and embellishing! I have used stamping, and added a few rhinestones to add a bit of glam!

Here is the second half of the concertina  - I couldn't get it to all appear in the same photo as it was too long. You may notice that the two end panels don't have a strip of washi tape down the middle. For these panels I have use a single card of the 6" x 4" scored down the middle.

I created the pull tab by trimming down one of the stickers in the accessory pack, then folding it in half.

A final little detail that makes a nice touch is adding a label to the spine of the album so you can see at a glance when it's on a shelf. The Word Window punch fits perfectly! Don't forget to decorate the other side of the panels as well.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing this make in a little more detail, and I have listed all the supplies used in the table below. The rotary stamps in particular are the perfect size for the project life cards but can be easily overlooked.

Happy Crafting,

Becky

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Table built by craftingbecky.com

Everyday Adventure Project Life Card Collection	Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack	Project Life Point & Click Photopolymer Stamp Set	Project Life Remember This Photopolymer Stamp Set
Make Note This And That Rotary Stamp (English)	Word Window Punch	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Project Life Journaling Pens	Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

Gingham Garden Washi Tape

Good Afternoon!

Today I want to share the card I showed you on Wednesday in a little more detail and show you how you can make your stash stretch that bit further by getting two card toppers from just one piece of paper!

Here is the card I shared with you on Wednesday:

The Butterfly is created by covering a rectangle of white card with strips of washi tape, then punching the butterfly shape out of the cover card. Here is a close up so you can see the amazing detail of the printed washi tape:

Now I said I would show you a way to make two toppers from the one piece of card. Here's how: Simply trim down the waste card from which you punched out the butterfly!

Take a look and see what I mean:

Here all I have done is cut the piece of card I had already covered with washi tape and punched the butterfly out of into a rectangle, then rounded the corners. I stamped a coordinating butterfly in the centre shape (although I think a different colour may have had more impact!), and added layers with dimensional adhesive and some bling with the rhinestones! Come back and see the whole card later this week...

Happy Crafting

Becky

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Table built by craftingbecky.com

Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape	Happy Day	Elegant Butterfly Punch	Papillon Potpourri
Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad	Whisper White A4 Card Stock
Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents	Stampin' Dimensionals	3/16 Inch Corner Punch

Wine Anybody?

Hello there! 

Well it's been a long time but I am back and determined to get this blog rolling again. To kick off I thought I would show you one of my favourite makes that is the perfect way to dress up a bottle of something drinkable to give as a gift. We all resort to bottle bags in a hurry, but lets be honest now - how boring and unimaginative are they! No one ever saw a bottle bag and wondered "what could it be?!".

Well my make doesn't do that either really, but what it DOES do is make them stop and say wow! How pretty! Did you make this yourself? 

 **Please note I do not condone the giving of empty wine bottles! While pretty, it rather of misses the point.**

I love the tag - It's so fun and could be made in any number of colours! Check out the hand embossed detailing along the bottom border - that matches our scallop punch! This could also be a great idea for labelling up home made jam and cordials - A bit more adventurous than the little sticker that usually appears - you can still write all the details on the back, or instead of the stamped sentiment perhaps.

And finally a close up of the flower for you - I have used three layers of paper, but given them more omph by running them through the big shot first with the lattice embossing folder. Fished off with a vintage button for sparkles, but not too over-the-top - bringing back the gingham country vibe with a linen thread bow. 

Best dressed wine (bottles) around in our house! Although the drink itself seems to disappear very quickly when we have friends round!

That's all from me, except to say PLEASE come back on Sunday to check out the most amazing Blog Hop I am participating in to celebrate the launch of Sale-A-Bration! Eeeek! So excited!

SUNDAY 26th January 2014

Happy Crafting,

Becky x

PS: What do you think of my new product table below? Lovely hubby designed me a bit of code so that you can see exactly what I have used on the project! Cool huh?

Stampin᾿Up! Supplies

Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper	Really Good Greetings	Scallop Edge Border Punch	Fancy Flower Punch
Tea Lace Paper Doilies	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
Linen Thread	Borders Scoring Plate Simply Scored

NEW Swing Cards made EASY!

These dies are amazing! Love Love Love! I am awaiting my delivery in the post with extreme excitement and anticipation - samples will follow I assure you!

In the meantime check out the video below to find out more:

Stampin᾿Up! Supplies

Label Card Thinlits Die

Circle card Thinlits Die

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine