Hey Bella Friends! It's Leanne here and this week the designers get to play with their collection of choice! I'm so excited about this as I've wanted to use the new Fireworks & Freedom collection with a specific project in mind. Today I am sharing a 4"x4" mini album I created for my daughter's amazing holiday to the USA last year.
As this project will be gifted to my daughter so she can record her memories, I haven't added any photos. Instead I have left designated spaces for her to place her favourite snapshots. By creating the mini in this manner, it is also the ideal "blank" canvas if you wanted to recreate something similar for yourself.
Start by gathering your supplies: the Fireworks & Freedom collection, ribbons, string and lace in coordinating colours and some jump rings to keep the album safely together.
By using the Daily Details patterned paper as a starting point I've already got the base pages for my mini album prepared. Simply trim the paper into the pre-printed segments and keeping in mind the bulk of the mini album is sized to 4"x4".
The Front Cover
Once I established my base page order, the front cover was layered with a slightly smaller square of Land That I Love . Using a circle shaped metal die, create a window where Ephemera Icons can be layered on top with foam tape.
Inside the album the pages are pretty much self explanatory. Here's a look through at some of the layouts.
Some of the pages have been separated with Clear Cuts acetate sheets for interest and aesthetic design.
Most pages have white space included, which will provide ample room for journaling or notes.
Other pages have interactive elements where a tab has been provided to help explore hidden paper features.
While other pages have layers of embellishments because.. why not?! *grin*
No mini album devoted to a USA trip could be complete without a small tribute to a certain Mouse. Punch out three circles from black cardstock to create this iconic image.
Finally, the 3"x4" flag card from the Daily Details paper is placed at the back of the album. Tie the ribbon, string, lace and other bits and pieces to one of the jump rings and enjoy filling your new album with memories.
Fireworks & Freedom: Boom Boom, Daily Details, Juicy Fruits, Land That I Love, Love the USA, Truck Parade; Doohickey 12x12 stickers; Ephemera Icons; Ephemera Words; Clear Cuts: Blueberry Chevies, McIntosh Stars; Heart Hugs: Rainy Day, Wild Berry.
Just SO cute!!💕
Posted by: Janice Chandonnet | June 25, 2019 at 12:30 PM