Hello Crafty Friends,
It's Conny from The Daily Life of Creativity. I'm thrilled to share my latest mini album using the beautiful One Fall Day Collection with you. This charming album measures 5 inches by 5.5 inches, making it the perfect size for capturing and cherishing special memories.
This week, the focus is on gratitude. I wanted to design an album that showcases the moments I'm thankful for and serves as a reflective space to appreciate all the little things that bring joy to my life. Each page is thoughtfully decorated with stunning elements from the collection, highlighting various experiences, people, and places that hold deep meaning for me.
Even more exciting is that I still have plenty of space left within the album to add more memorable moments as they arise. I can't wait to continue this journey and fill it with even more memories I hold dear.
Cut List
- (3) Chipboard Pieces covers (2) 5" x 5.5 and (1) Spine 2" x 5.5
- (2) 6.5" x 7" Mad for Plaid and Leaf pile
- (1) 3 3/4" x 7 for the spine Mad for Plaid
- (1) 5.5 "x 12" paper borders, used the side with the grateful, thankful, and blessed in small print.
- (1) 1 3/4" x 5.5 Mad for Plaid (this piece gets added at the front inside chipboard pieces since the 5.5 x 12" is not long enough.
- (1) Bella Besties Orange, 5 1/4" x 11.5" score at 5" and 6.5" (first page:
- (1) Bella besties Bell Pepper, 5 1/4" x 11" score at 5" x 6" (second Page)
- (1) Bella Besties orange paper 5 1/4" 10.5" score 5" and 5 1/2" (third page)
- Cut 5 "x 4 3/4 papers to mat the pages; I used paper from the collection.
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Instructions
To begin your project, gather the necessary chipboard pieces, which consist of two covers measuring 5" x 5.5" and one spine measuring 2" x 5.5". You will also need to prepare your decorative papers: two pieces of paper measuring 6.5" x 7" featuring the "Mad for Plaid" and "Leaf Pile" designs, along with one piece measuring 3 3/4" x 7" in the "Mad for Plaid" pattern specifically for the spine.
Step one involves wrapping the chipboard with the patterned paper. Place each chipboard piece in the center of the corresponding paper, ensuring there is approximately 3/4" of excess paper on all sides. This will allow for a neat wrap. Apply your favorite adhesive around the edges of the chipboard, then carefully fold the paper to wrap the chipboard securely. I recommend using a book cover guide tool to trim the paper at an angle on each corner to achieve clean corners. Aim to leave about 1/8" of paper extending beyond the corners to ensure that none of the chipboard is visible once the album is fully wrapped.
After the chipboard pieces are individually wrapped, it's time to join them together. You will need two strips of paper measuring 5.5" x 12". Use the side that features the words "grateful," "thankful," and "blessed" in small print for a cohesive look. Additionally, cut a strip measuring 1 3/4" x 5.5" from the "Mad for Plaid" paper, which will be adhered to the front inside section of the chipboard pieces since the longer 5.5" x 12" strips alone are not sufficient to cover the entire area.
The next task was to create the interior pages of the mini album, for which I used the "Bella Besties cardstock "Bell Pepper" and "Orange" papers in gingham and stripe patterns.
For the first page, cut a piece of orange paper to 5 1/4" x 11.5" and score it at 5" and 6.5". The second page will be made from the Bella Besties Bell Pepper paper, cut to 5 1/4" x 11" and scored at 5" and 6". For the third page, cut another piece of orange paper to 5 1/4" x 10.5" and score it at 5" and 5.5".
To assemble the pages, adhere the largest page first to the center of the spine, ensuring there is a 1/4" on both sides. Then, add the second and third pages, ensuring they align neatly with the spine for a consistent look.
Once the pages are attached, it's time to embellish the interior of the mini album. I used various ephemera pieces and epoxy embellishments. I also incorporated several 3" x 4" photos I had previously printed. Lastly, I left some blank pages, allowing space for journaling and capturing future stories I would like to include in my album. This finished structure provides a beautiful canvas for memories and creativity!
Thank you for joining me in this crafting adventure. The process video is on my YouTube channel.
Xo Conny, I also want to say I am grateful to you!