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Desktop Flip Style Mini Scrapbook Album

flip-style-miniThis project was a request from one of my followers Leslie so I do hope she enjoys my tutorial?

I have made this project using a Scrapbooking Kit from Papermaze and a foolscap file folder.

I really enjoyed this project as it meant I could do lots of mini scrapbook layouts, you do not need to add photos you could use quotes instead. Why not use your favourite inspirational quotes or sayings.

This make a great gift for both male and female and can be made to fit any age too.

So let you creativeity loose and enjoy making this project.

 

The video tutorials are on a playlist so the next one will follow once the first one if finished.

Measurements for the project – follow the video tutorial to make this project.

Using a foolscap file folder;  fold this in half and cut it to measure 8″ x 8 1/2″ (do not cut on the folder side)

Put your folded side up to the edge of your score board and score this at 1 1/2″.

From the scaps cut 4 pieces measuring 8″ x 1 3/8″ these are to reinforce the base.

Next cut 4 pages, 2 measuring 7 3/4″ x  6 3/4″ and 2 measuring 7 1/2″ x 6 1/2″.

Using A4 cardstock;  You will need 6 sheets.

Cut 2 piece measuring 8 1/2″ x 10″. Next use your scraps and cut these at 8 1/2″ x 1 3/8″.

Then on the londside score at 7″ and 8 1/2″.

Next cut 4 pages, 2 measuring 7 3/4″ x  6 3/4″ and 2 measuring 7 1/2″ x 6 1/2″.

Binding your project; This can be done in one of 3 ways, using a Bind it All, a Cinch or book rings.

So get creative and make your own Desktop Flip Style Mini Album.

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Filed Under: Free Tutorials

New Online Workshop Now LIVE!

mini-handbag-album-tutorialHere is a quick mini album that you can put together in an afternoon – just perfect if you are at a loose end!

Click Here for More Information

 

For craft magnets I use first4magnets.

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

Faux Leather Notebook Cover Tutorial

By popular request this quick tutorial not only shows you step by step how to achieve that faux leather look to your cardstock.10246770_270674629779370_6090556380790155803_n

But I also show you how to make a notebook cover.

So it is a cover you can refil and use time and time again.

This make a great gift and you can choose your own colours to give it a really personal look.

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

Demo Day with Dawn

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I am now a Crafter’s Companion Accredited Demonstor

so come along and join me as I do my first in store Demo Day.

Drop by Downtown Superstore in Grantham UK on

Saturday 3rd May between 10am and 4pm.

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I will be demonstrating The Brand NEW Spectrum Noir Pencils and you will be able to see the how to use them on their own or combined with Spectrum Noir Pens.

The combination of the two togther will bring you colouring to a whole new level!

 

I will be  demonstrating the popular Die’sire dies and fabulous Embossalicious embossing folders range, along with the cute Angelica & Adam papercrafting range, the colourful Spectrum Noir alcohol ink markers and the brand new Spectrum Noir blendable pencils!

Special offers will also be available on the day in store so don’t miss out!

Read more: http://ymlp.com/zt5s7x

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

Flower Embossing Folder Cards

Flower Cards

Both these cards have been made using the Die sire Ebossalicious 8×8 Folder in the Floral Stitch design from Crafters Companion.

I have used them for back ground and inked over them and them I have also used them as an embellishment on my cards.

By embossing Co-ordinatations cardstock and sanding it back you get a different affect. Them by fussy cutting out the flowers you can then arrange them and use them as embellishments.

Just add some matting and layering and extra ribbons and bring you have a great card using very few materials.

I have then personalised these cards using the Die sire Alphabet Dies.

So go on have a go and use you embossing folders in a different way.

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Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

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