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Folded Pocket Page Album Tutorial STYLE2

This is another great tutorial that shows you another version of a Folded Pocket Page Mini Album.

In this tutorial I will show you 2 different page styles that each have their own tags and large photo mats. I also show you have to add the stack the deck hinge system to your cover and how to add your pages to this hinge system.

If you make this 4 page album you will be able to showcase over 24 photos plus 6 extra tags to add smaller photos or journalling. A great project for an afternoons crafting.

 

Folded Pocket Page Album Tutorial Part 1

 

Folded Pocket Page Album Tutorial Part 2

To make a 4 page album you will need 7 sheets of 12×12 patterned paper, plus 4 sheets of 12×12 matching card stock.

Page 1 Lay your 12×12 patterned paper on a score board and score at 6″, then do a quarter turn and score at 3″ and 6″.

Cut 3 photo mats from your card stock measuring 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″

Page 2 Lay your patterned paper on your score board and score at 6″, then do a quarter turn and score at 3″ and 6″, then do a quarter turn again and score at 5″ and 7″ but only to the 6″ mark.

Cut 2 tags from your card stock measuring 2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″

and 2 photo mats measuring 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″.

Stack the Deck Hinge

From Card stock cut the following

1 piece measuring 3″ x 6″ and score at 1/2″ and 2 1/2″

1 piece measuring 2 1/2″ x 6″ and score at 1/2″ and 2″

1 piece measuring 1 1/2″ x 6″ and score at 1/2″ and 1″

Now you can follow the video tutorials to learn how to make this beautiful mini album.

I do hope you enjoy this album tutorial and I would love to know what you think of it, so please leave a comment.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials

Edwinstowe Scrappers January Challenge

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This is my scrapbook layout for my local scrapbooking club monthly challenge.

I have used 2 sheets of 12×12 cardstock and 1 sheet of double sided patterned paper.

 

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

January Sketch Challenge – Sarah’s Cards

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This layout was inspired by a Sketch Challenge on Sarahs Cards Blog. This is the January Challenge so why not join in……

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

How to add Hinges to your Board Cover Mini Albums

Here is a quick tutorial to show you 2 different types of hinges you can add to your board mini album covers.
My version of Kathy Orta’s Hidden Hinge and laura Denison Stack the Deck system.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Tips and Techniques

“Scrap in a Box” Mini Scrapbook Album

This video tutorial shows you step by step how to make this lovely “Scrap in a Box” Mini Scrapbook Album.
The album can be made in two different ways too and I will show you how to make them both.
This quick project it makes the perfect gift for that special occasion and using just one sheet of 12×12 card stock, some patterned paper and a length of ribbon.

So go one give it a go and make your own “Scrap in a Box”.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects

Toilet Roll Mini Scrapbook Album Tutorial with a Hinge System

Try out this unique and individual idea to add a touch of class to your toilet roll mini scrapbook album.

So start up-cycling your toilet rolls and give them a new lease of life.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials

Scrapbook Layouts with Edwinstowe Scrappers January Kit

Here are a couple of scrapbook layout I have put together using the Edwinstowe Scrappers January Club Kit.

Layout using Edwinstowe Scrappers January Club Kit

Layout using Edwinstowe Scrappers January Club Kit

Paper piercing around the tag

Paper piercing around the tag

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tag for jouralling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a second layout using the same kit but with a totally different look.

Second layout using the Club Kit.

Second layout using the Club Kit.

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Adding dew drops to highlight detail

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Scoring vellum, using glossy accents and coloured staples.

 

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

Style 3-File Folder Mini Album Tutorial

Here is Style 3 in my File Folder Mini Album Tutorial Series.
Using just 1 File Folder, 1 sheet of 12×12 Kraft Card Stock and a Freebie paper collection from a craft magazine, you to can create this beauitful mini album.

Basic Measurements for this album are;
Open up your file folder and on the shortside score at 1 1/2″ 6 3/4″ & 12″.
On the longside score at 8 1/2″ & 9″.
Cut 4 photo mats from the Kraft card stock measuring 6 1/2″ x 5″. (If you what the video you can see how to get 4 photo mats from one sheet of 12×12 card)
Now you can watch the video and craft along with me to make this beautiful mini album.
I do hope you enjoy it?

Filed Under: Free Tutorials

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