Here in the UK Father’s Day is in a couple of weeks, so here is a quick and easy project.

The Card Frame makes a great gift, all you then need to do is slip in your 6×4 photos and you have the perfect gift to put a smile on any Dad or Grandfathers face.

So get crafty and make a special gift for the man in your life.

Supplies you will need;

2 sheets of A4 Kraft Card

I sheet of kraft packaging or chipboard

Embellishments if you wish

2 photos of 6×4 measurements

Measurements;

Cut one of the A4 sheets to measure 7″ x 11 1/2 ”  Next I put this through my Ebosser using the A4 Cable embossing Folder.

I then on the longside scored this in 5 1/2″ on either end. Using a distress ink pad I then inked over the embossed pattern to show more texture.

Next I stuck this down to my Kraft packaging/chipboard using Collall All Purpose Glue and set it to one side to dry. While this is drying you can then make your frames.

From your other sheet of kraft card cut 2  pieces measuring 5 1/2″ x 6 3/4″ and score this in at 1/4″ on 3 sides. Now using a cutting die or kraft knife make an aperture frame to showcase your photos. Ink you edges to match your project.

Using your stamp of choice you can stamp a background to your cover to give this a patterned look. I then used a letter stamp set to make my words to give my project a personal touch. I cut these out and stuck them down with 3D Glue.

Your Card Frame is now ready for you to add your photos and give as a gift for Fathers Day.

Other ideas for Fathers Day Gifts

Slider Card Tutorial

Faux Leather Notebook Cover Tutorial

Desktop Flip Style Mini Album Tutorial

This 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.

Page Layouts

I will show you not only how to make you own slider cards but also how you can make a Slider Mini Album too.

To make a Slider Card to fit in a C6 envelope.

a C6 envelope is roughly 6.4″ x 4.5″ so to make a slider card to fit in this size envelope you will need to cut your card stock 8 1/2 “x 6 1/2″.

On the short side score this at 6″ the quarter turn and on the long side score this at 4″ & 8”.

Cut another piece of card measuring 3 3/4″ x 5 1/2″  this is be the slider. You will also need a lengh of ribbon roughly 24″long and patterned paper to decorate.

Now watch the video tutorial and craft along with me to make your slider card.

To Make your Slider Mini Album.

You will need 4 sheets of 12×12 cardsock, a 6×6 paper pad collection, an empty cereal box for the cover, acrylic paint ribbon and embellishments.

Put 1 sheet of 12×12 cardstock on your scoreboard and score at 5 3/4″ and 6 1/4″.

Do a quarter turn and score at 1/2″ to the scecond score line only.

Then do a half turn and score at 1/2″ to the second score line only.

Flip your paper over and score at 5 3/4″ to the first score line.

Do a half turn and score at 5 3/4″ to the first score line.

Then watch the video tutorial to cut the cardstock so you can get 2 pages from 1 sheet of 12×12 cardstock.

Follow the rest of the video tutorials and craft along with me to make this great Slider Mini Album

Here is Style 5 in my File Folder Mini Series. With my step by step video tutorial you can craft along with me to make this beautiful mini album.

Again all I have used is an office foolscap file folder, a couple of photo mats cut from some kraft card stock and  patterned papers that came FREE with Scrapbook Magazine Issue 78, so with the use of a very few materials you to can make a quick and easy mini album to house lots of photos and memorabilia.

With you file folder in the folded position cut this down to measure 13″.

On the long side score this at 3 1/2″ then 9 1/2″ next butt the 9 1/2″ score line to the edge and score again at 6″.

On the short side score at 4 1/4″ and 4 3/8″ then at 8 5/8″ and 8 6/8″.

Watch the video tutorial and craft along with me to make this File Folder Mini Album.

For magnets I used a company based here in the UK “First4magnets” and got size 10mm diameter x 1mm thick.

So go on, dust off your file folders and make a mini scrapbook album!