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STYLE 2 – File Folder Mini Album Tutorial

Here is the another File Folder Mini Album Tutorial I am calling this Style 2.

Style 2 File Folder Mini Album.

Style 2 File Folder Mini Album.

A quick project that can be done in no time and with my step by step help you too can make this beautiful album.

Using a few supplies – 1 office file folder, I sheet 12×12 Kraft card stock, a free paper pack from a craft magazine and some ribbon.

 

Measurements;

Here is a picture of the measurements and what you file folder should look like before you put it all together.

Measurements for Style 2 File Folder Mini Album

Measurements for Style 2 File Folder Mini Album

 

Tags  4 3/4″ x 2 3/8″ – Mats for tags  2 1/4″ x 3 3/4″

Photo Mats  6″ x 3 1/2″ – Mats for photo mats  5 3/4″ x 3 1/4″

Patterned Paper Mats for this project using a 6×6 inch paper pad;

Two of 6″ x 4 3/4″

Two of 6″ x 3 3/4″

Four of 3 1/2″ x 3 1/4″

Back and front covers – two 6 1/2″ x 4 3/4″

You can follow the video tutorial to make the rest of the project. Don’t forget if you are not using 6×6 papers you adjust the size of the paper mats behind your pockets.

I do hope you enjoy this project and I would love to know how you get on.

This Mini Scrapbook Album makes a beautiful gift to share with family and friends..

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How to make you own Washi Tape Tutorial

Washi Tape is a great product but it can be limiting as you have a whole roll of the same colour/design and you may only use a small amount on a scrapbook layout or project.

I will show you how to make your own washi tape in very little time and with a a few supplies. This way you can make the amount that you need and in a colour and design that suits your scrapbook layout or project.

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

Tutorial Mini Scrapbook Album inside a Decorative MDF Box

In this Step by Step Tutorial I not only show you how to decorate a MDF Box but you will learn how to make and decorate a Mini Scrapbook Album to go inside your MDF Box.

This makes a lovely gift or just to keep for yourself.

How to Make the Mini One & Done Album

Cut 2 sheets of 12 x 12 cream cardstock to measure 12 x 5 1/2 .

With the 12 inch side along the top score each page as follows;

Page 1/Cover;  Score at 4″ and 5″ (this is the spine)  9 1/4″ & 10 1/4″ (this is your wrap around cover)

Page 2: Score at 3″ (Flap) 7″ & 8″ (this is your spine)

Page 3; score at 4″ and 4 3/4″ (this is your spine) & 83/4″ (Flap)

Page 4; Score at 31/2″ (Flap) 71/2″ & 8″ (this is the spine)

Fold all the score line and stack in order on top of one another.

Each page will have a natural spine and a flap. We will attach double sided tape to the back of each spine (But NOT THE FRONT COVER/PAGE1).so theystack on top of one another and this is called a stacking the deck spine system.

If your box measures a different size you can adjust the height of your book to fit but keep the 12 inch measurement the same and score and fold in the same way.

The MDF Box came from MDFMan He is based in the UK and attends lots of the craft shows.

You can follow the video tuorial now to make the rest of the project. I do hope you enjoy this project as it makes a beautiful gift.

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Exploding Box

This video tutorial shows you how to create an Exploding Box. I give you step by step instructions of how to make the box and decorate it even down the the finishing touches of how to make the paper bow and large paper flower.

 

Measurements to go with Video.

To make the Box you will need 4 sheets of 12×12 card stock.
You will need another sheet to make the Tags and also some pattrened paper to decorate approximately 5 sheets of 12×12.
I used a Scrapbooking kit from www.scrapbookingkitsrus.co.uk to make this project. http://scrapbookingkitsrus.co.uk/kits-for-sale/2013-retreat-annalee-kit/

Box – First Layer;

One sheet of 12×12 card score at 4″ and 8″. Then do a quarter turn and score at 4″ and 8″ again.

Cut 8 patterned paper mats measuring 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″

Box Lid;

Cut card 7 1/4″ x 7 1/4″

Then score at 1  1/2″ and 5  3/4″

Cut a patterned paper mat measuring 4″ x 4″.  Plus 4 mats measuring 42 x 1 1/4″ for the sides of the lid.

Make a paper bow use the template from the internet ( search for DCWV Paper Bows and download the template)

Inside Page – Second Layer;

Cut card 11 3/4″ x 11 3/4″

Then score at 4″ and 7 1/2″. Then do a quarter turn and score again at 4″ and 7 3/4 “.

Cut 8 patterned paper mats measuring 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2”

Tags – Cut 4 tags measuring 3 1/2″ x 3 3/4″.  Plus 4 patterned paper mats for the tags of 3 1/2″ x 3 1/4″.

Inside Page – Third Layer;

Cut card 11 1/2″ x 11 1/2″

Then score at 1/2″ and 4″. Then do a quarter turn and repeat score lines, do this on each quarter turn.

Cut 8 patterned paper mats measuring 3″ x 3 3/4″

Tags –  Cut 4 tags measuring 3 1/4″ x 3 3/4″. Plus 4 patterned paper mats for the tags of 3 1/2″ x 3″.

Centre of Inside Box;

Cut a mat from card stock of 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″. Then make your flower to go on top of this mat as your centre piece. I used the Tim Holtz Tattered Foral Die and cut 4 of the large flowers.

 

 

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One sheet of 12×12 Mini Album

This is a quick and easy tutorial for to follow and in no time at all you too will have you own Mini Album out of one sheet of double sided patterned paper.
This is another great mini album that takes cut down 6×4 photographs.
So get you photos out of boxes and off the computer and put them into some lovely mini albums for you and your love ones to share.

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One Hour 6×6 Mini Album

Dawn shows you that even a beginner can make a 6×6 Mini Album in an hour.

This step by step video show you with a few basic supplies and tools, you too can make a beautiful 6×6 Mini Album in no time at all.

The album is also made using very few scrapbooking supplies.

For this project you will need;

  • two and a half sheets of 12×12 cardstock,
  • 12 sheets of 6×6 patterned paper or 4 sheets of 12″ x 12″
  • two MDF/chipboard covers.

From Card

  • Cut 6 pieces at 6″ x 6″ and 5 pieces at 2 1/4″ x 6″ and score in at 1″ on either short side end.
  • From Card cut one piece at 3 3/4″ x 6 1/4″ and score in 1″ in on both ends.
  • Cut 2 pieces Chipboard at 6 1/4″ x 6 1/2″.

Patterned Papers;

  • Cut 10 pieces at 5 3/4″ x 5 3/4″
  • Cut 2 pieces at 6″ x 6″

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How to make your own Tab Embellishments

 

With the use of a circle punch and scraps of card stock or patterned paper use can make your own tab embellishments to match your scrapbook layouts and mini album projects.

In this Quick Tips Video, Dawn shows you how to make your own Tab Embellishments.

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

Decorative Box from 1 sheet of 12×12 paper.

This video shows you how to make a decorative gift box from one sheet of 12×12 double sided patterned paper. I great gift box idea for both ladies and men.

These decorative gift boxes are great for giving small gifts/treats and they are quick and easy to make.

They also look great on your dinner/Christmas table as a place settling with a small treat in them too.

Once you have made a few you can always store them flat ready for when you need them.

Measurements for this project are;

Using one sheet of 12 x 12 double sided patterned paper.

Score at 1″ 1/2 ,   3″ ,   3″ 3/4 ,   8″ 1/4 ,   9″,   10″ 1/2 .

Then turn your paper a quarter turn.

Score at 3″,   4″ 1/2,  7″ 1/2,  9″.

You can then follow the video tutorial to see how the make the project.

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Quicktips – Paper Clip Embellishments

Paper Clip Embellishments are a quick and cheap way of adding interest to your layouts or projects. Along with knowing they will match what you are doing if you use the scraps from your paper collection you are using.

I like to use the large paper clips as I find they stand out more on your scrapbooking projects.

They also come in a array of colours along with gold and silver tones so you can always match the project you are working on.

 

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Quicktips – Pen your Edges

Instead of always using a ink pad to take of that just cut look the edges of your paper. Why not dust of your Promarkers or similar pens and use these to edge your papers.

Using the chisel of your pen, run it along the cut edges of your papers to finish of your projects instead of inking.


I am not say you can do this on all your projects because sometime you need that ink edged /distressed look however, it will work well on alot of them and it is quick. You can also use any colour pen to match your work.

Another way of using your pens is with a ruler to give a thicker line, this is great way to edge your work so it looks like it has been “matting and layered” especially if you do it in Black or a darker colour.

So dust of you pens and give it a go!!! Check out the video to see how easy it is.

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Edwinstowe Scrappers November Kit

I attend the Edwinstowe Scrappers Crop and here are two sample layouts I have made using the November Club kit which is supplied by Papermaze.

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This 12×12 layout uses most of the elements from the kit, I have used lots of laying to create this one photo layout.

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I kept this layout simple using the instagram style frames to create a different multi photo layout. I even cut a large frame to mount the 12×12 layout onto.

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

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