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2020 Retreat Project -Dawn’s Inspirations

Just thought I would share with you the Project the crafters made at my 2020 Weekend Scrapbook Retreat.

Filed Under: Bespoke Designs, Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects

Edwinstowe Scrappers April Virtual Scrapbooking Class

Supplies you will need;
4″ x 4″ Photo
2 x Patterned Paper 12″ x 12″
1 x Cardstock 12″x 12″

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

Scrap-a-Long with Dawn week 5


Do you want to learn to Scrapbook and not sure were to start? Do you fancy joining in with a Free Scrap-a-Long Facebook Live each week?
So check out the Supply List Video and gather your supplies and join in with the fun.

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

10 Things Scrapbook Layout

I did this video Class as part of the Edwinstowe Scrapper Virtual Crop during the Covid19 Lockdown here in thee UK.I thought you all may like to have a go as it is a great layout. It can be used for Male or Female layouts of any age, using the Title “I am” or “10 things about you”


Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

Scrap-a-Long with Dawn week 4

Do you want to learn to Scrapbook and not sure were to start? Do you fancy joining in with a Free Scrap-a-Long Facebook Live?
Well check out the Supply List Video and gather your supplies and join in with the fun.

I will be Live over on my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Scrapbookingkitsrus/ Wednesday 24th June 2020 at 10.30 BST

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

Scrap-a-Long with Dawn week 3

Do you want to learn to Scrapbook and not sure wee to start? Do you fancy joining in with a Free Scrap-a-Long Facebook Live?
Well check out the Supply List Video and gather your supplies and join in with the fun.

I will be Live over on my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Scrapbookingkitsrus/ Wednesday 10th June 2020 at 10.30 BST

 

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

Scrap-a-Long with Dawn week 2

Do you want to learn to Scrapbook and not sure wee to start? Do you fancy joining in with a Free Scrap-a-Long Facebook Live?

 

 

 

 

 

Well check out the Supply List Video and gather your supplies and join in with the fun.

I will be Live over on my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Scrapbookingkitsrus/ Wednesday 10th June 2020 at 10.30 BST

 

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

Scrap-a-Long with Dawn week 1

I will be doing a Facebook Live Scrap-a-Long on Wednesday 3rd June at 10.30 BST. This is free if you would like to join in and scrapbook along with me.

Here is the supply List video of things you will need for this weeks Scrap-a-Long with Dawn

 

Filed Under: Scrapbook Layouts

Pocket Size Brag Wallet

This Cute Pocket Brag Wallet is so quick to make and makes a great gift to post on to someone you care about while we are in the Covid19 Lock down. What better way to cheer someone up if they received this through the post.

This can be made with UK A4 or US Letter Size Card. 

You will need;

3 x sheets of A4 Cardstock

2 x sheets of 12 x 12 Patterned Paper or Any patterned paper you have

2 x Ribbon approx 12″ long

Instructions;

Take one sheet of A4 card and score 2 1/2″ 2 3/4″ 9″ & 9 1/4″ on the Longside.

Do a quarter turn and Score at 1 3/4″ 2″ 6 1/4″ & 6 1/2″ on the short side.

Cut away the corner squares – See the video for this

Burnish all your Score lines. and Corner rounder the top small flap.

With another piece of A4 cut out 3 x 4 1/8″ x 6 1/4″ and attach these to the other 3 sides of the main project. – See the video for this

With the last piece of A4 cut so you have 2 pieces of 5 3/4″ x 8 1/4″ and then score both of these on the long side at 4″ and 8″. –See the video for how to attach these.

Patterned Paper Sizes;

8 @ 4″ x 6″

2 @ 4″ x 2 1/4″

8 @ 3 3/4″ x 5 3/8″

For the waterfall long;

Cut 3 @ 4″ x 5 3/4″ Score 1/4″

Pattered Papers cut 6 @ 3 3/4″x 5 3/8″

Book Style;

Cut 3 @ 4″ x 5 7/8″ score 1/4″

Pattered Papers cut 6 @ 3 3/8″ x 5 6/8″

 

 

Filed Under: Free Tutorials

Mini Brag Wallet in a Box

This Mini Brag Wallet in a Box makes a great keepsake gift to give or just perfect for putting all photos into from one event.

Presentation Box

Box Base cut a square 7 ¾” x 7 ¾” and score in ¾” on all four 4 sides.

Box Lid cut a square 7 7/8” x 7 7/8” and score in ¾”  on all four sides

Papers for lid cut one at 6”x 6” and cut 4 at 6” x ¾”

Paper for the Bottom Base 6” x 6”

Brag Wallet

Main Back – Take 12”x 12” Score on at 2 ½” and 3” on all four sides

Top Flap – Cut 6”x 4 ½” and stick to the top.

Bottom Flap – Cut 6”x 6” and stick to the bottom.

Right Side – Cut 11” x 6” and score at 6” and stick to right hand side.

Left Sided – Cut 12” x 6” and score at 6” and 10” and don’t stick it down yet. Cut 2 photo mats one at 5” x 5” and the other at 3 ¼” x 5”.

Main Back – Cut 4 pieces at 5 ½” x 4” and score ½” on one long side on each one to create a waterfall element to the back page.

Patterned Papers

Back – Cut 1 at 5 ¾”x 5 ¾”

Top Flap – Cut 2 at 5 ¾” x 4 ¼”

Bottom Flap – Cut 2 at 5 ¾” x 5 ¾”

Middle –Cut 1 at 5 ¾” x 5 ¾”

Waterfall – Cut 8 at 5 ¼” x 3 ¼”

Right Side – Cut 2 at 5 ¾” x 5 ¾” and Cut 2 at 4 ¾” x 5 ¾”

Left Side – Cut 1 at 5 ¾” x 5 ¾” for the back of the left side page.

 Plus cut another at 5 ¾” then trim it to 2 ¼” for the front inside pocket. The remainder goes on inside pocket and glue to make a pocket.

Cut 1 at 3 ¾” x 5 ¾” for the inside flap.

Cut 1 at 5 ¾ x 4 ¼”” and then trim to 1 ¾” stick to the front pocket. Then stick the 2 ½” and stick to inside pocket.

Cut 2 at 4 ¾” x 4 ¾” to cover one photo mat.

Cut 2 at 3” x 4 ¾” to cover the other photo mat.

Cut out an envelope and make a little Photo/Journal book to go into your envelope.

Cut 2 slip pockets and 2 tags to go inside the pockets.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials

Super Quick Flip Flap Gatefold Mini Album


In this Video Tutorial you to can make your own Super Quick Flip Flap Gatefold Album is made using some card stock and envelopes.

Construction Measurements

Cut one card stock at 11 3/4″ x 7 3/4″ and on the long side score in 3/8″ on both ends.

Cut two card stock at 6 3/4″ x 7 3/4″ and on the short side score one end at 3/8″.

Then glue the spines together to create your album cover. Also at this stage don’t forget to attach your ribbon.

Join three 5×7 envelopes together to make a concertina. and then repeat this with another envelopes.

Now stick these to the back of your album cover – see the video to help you.

Papers for Outside Cover

Cut one at 10 3/4″ x 7 1/2″

Cut two at 5 3/4″ x 7 1/2″

Papers for Inside Cover

Cut one at 10 1/2″ x 7 1/2″

Cut two at 5 3/4″ x 7 1/2″

Papers for Pages

Cut 12 at 5″ x 7″

Then add your own decoration as you wish.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials

Making a Large Album using the Precious Memories Dies.

In this Step by Step Video Tutorial I show you how to make a Larger 8×8 Mini Album using the Crafters Companion Precious Memories Hinge Die. Giving you even more possibilities with your Collection.

 

Here are the basic measurements you will need to create this album. If you watch my Step by Step Video you will then see how to put it all together ready for you to decorate however you wish.

Cover

Cut 2 A4 Card to 8 ¼” 10 ½” and score in 2” in on 1 long side on both pieces.

Hinge

Die cut 2 hinges from the collection and then attach double sided tape to both hinges and then score each one as to stick them.

Cut Card 8” x 3 ½” and score in at ¾” on both sides at the short end.

Cut Double Adhesive sheet to 8” x 1 7/8” and stick to the centre of this card. Then cut 2 more strips of ¾” x 8” and stick to the wings.

Pages

Cut 6 pages from Card 8” x8”.

Stick double sided adhesive to one end and corner round the other 2 corners.

Papers

Outside Cover – Cut 2 at 8 ¼” x 8” and 1 at 1 7/8” x 8”

Inside Cover – Cut 2 at 8 ¼” x 8”

Pages – Cut 12 at 7 ¾” x 7 ¾”

Extra Half Flaps

Cut 4 card at 5 ¾” x 4” and Cut 4 papers at 5 ½” x 3 ¾”

Cards for inside Flaps

Cut 4 cards at 5 ¾” x 3 ¼”

Cut 4 papers at 5 ½” x 3”

Cut 4 white papers 5 ½” x 3”

Photo Mats

From white paper Cut 16 at 5 ¾” x 3 ¾” and punch decorative corners if you wish.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Workshop Tutorials

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