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Graphic45 Place in Time Mini Birthday Book TUTORIAL

My Graphic45 Place in Time Mini Birthday Book Tutorial is now live.

Using a Graphic45 Place in Time 6×6 paper pad that came free with issue 118 of Simply Cards and Papercrafts along with some kraft cards I have made this beautiful Mini Birthday Book.

Please note, this video is in a playlist and the next one automatically follows at the end

Here are some images of my page layouts using the papers to there full potential. To see a bigger picture please click on each image.

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If you cannot get 8×8 kraft cards you can still craft along with me using some 12×12 kraft cardstock to make your pages. The last video in this playlist is a tutorial on how to do this.

There are the measurements to go with this video.

Cut a strip 4” x 12” then cut a piece of the 12” side so your card now measures 4” x 11 ¼”.

Get this ¾” piece and cut it in half on the short side, then score both these pieces in half again and burnish the fold and set aside.

Now get the 4”x 11 ¼” piece and score on the long side at 3 ½” and 7 ½”.

Then make an extra score line at 1/8”to the left of the 7 ½” score line.

You will need to cut 12 photo/tags for your pockets and these measure 3 ¼” x 3 ¾ ”.

You can now follow the rest of the video tutorials to make up your Place in Time Birthday Book.

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Graphic45 Place in Time Mini Birthday Book

Well one rainy Sunday I headed of to my craftroom with a project in mind to use a Freebie paper pad I got from Simply Crads & Papercraft Magazine.
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I had this for a few weeks and I knew I wanted to make a mini book but was not sure how to get the most from it. It contain 12 double sided pages however, one side of the paper was the foundation page and the other was the cut a parts to go with that month. But I wanted to use both and I didn’t want to go and buy a second magazine, so this is what I came up with.

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I have filmed a video tutorial so you too can craft along with me and make this great little project.

I will let you know as soon as it is “live” so please subscribe to my website, YouTube Channel or Facebook Page and you will be one of the first to know so you too can make your own Place in Time Mini Birthday Book.
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Edwinstowe Scrappers March Kit

Here are some images of the sample double page layout I have done using our March Club Kit. I have really enjoyed using this kit, the colours lend themselves to most photos which made it an easy kit to use. Using lots of embellishments adds interest to the page, along with lots of interaction from the file folders flaps meaning you can house even more photos.
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Interactive file folders on this layout

I have made this scrapbook layout into an interactive page layout by adding more pages to the file folders.



More interactions from file foldersThe pages of the file folders are held closed with the use of tiny magnets.

I have added 2 extra pages to each file folder front to allow me even more space to add extra photos.

Use lots of mat and layers to create dimension I stuck the wood paper to adhesive paper then cut letters out on the cricutadd lots of interest with embellishmentsI have golssed the elements to make them stand out



As the wood affect paper was very thin I first attached this to an adhesive sheet before cutting out the letters on the Cricut.
I added glossy accents to some elements to give a different affect along with lots of matting and layering to give different dimensions to the layout.
The wood embellishments also add more interest and I have inked the edges of these with distress inks.

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Sarah’s Cards February Sketch Challenge

Each month Sarahs Cards Blog do a monthly Scrapbooking  Sketch Challenge and here is February’s.

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It is great to play along and do something different and nice when it is someone else setting the challenge.

 

So here it is this is my take on this months sketch. i have added lots of elements to give the layout dimension and also add interest.


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I have cut one photo in 3 then matted and layered it and attached it with foam dots to give the layout dimension. By added snowflakes in paper, metal and with stickles to also add interest to the layout.Then using stickles to the title this also adds sparkle and interest. I have added faux stiching to the circle to give another look too.

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Style 4 File Folder Mini Scrapbook Album

Here is Style 4 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 sheet of 12×12 kraft card stock and some patterned papers, so with the use of a very few materials you to can make a quick and easy mini album to house lots of 6×4 photos and memorabilia.

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

 

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Collall All Purpose Glue now in the US!

Collall All Purpose Glue is now avaliable in the US!

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You can purchase it online from

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Add On Interactive Pages for the 6×6 Mini Scrapbook in an Hour

With the success of the 6×6 Mini Scrapbook in an Hour  I want to show you how you can create this album with some interactive pages which means you can add even more photos to your mini scrapbook album.

This is a step by step tutorial in real time, so you can gather up your supplies and craft along with me.

I have broken this tutorial down into several videos so it makes it easier for you to stop and pick it up at again at anytime, meaning you don’t need to fast forward the video and find where you left off.

Each page construction and dectoration has its own video, there are 4 interactive pages along with inside front and back cover pocket pages.

I have also broken the assembley of the Album in 2 parts, part 1 shows how to attach the pages to the spine as it is slightly different to the method used in the 6×6 Mini Album in and Hour. In part 2 we attch the pages to the cover and finish decoration the Album.

This tutorial is great for crafters of any ablities and as the video tutorials are step by step which makes it easy to follow, I would recommend this to take your mini scrapbooks to another level. Enjoy!

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Inside Cover Pocket Pages for your 6×6 Scrapbook Album

Assembly Part 1

Assembly Part 2

Do you prefer the Video Tutorials broken down in to stages?
Do you find it easier to stop and pick up where you left off?
Is this easier than following a video tutorial for over an hour plus?
I would love to know your thoughts so I can improve my way of showcasing my tutorials, please leave me your comments. Happy Craftying Dawn x

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Card & Envelope Scrapbook Projects

I picked up a pack of note cards and envelopes whist out shopping and it was such a bargain at 99p and thought what could I make with these!!!
Well I was so pleased as out of one pack of 10 note cards and envelopes along with a little extra card stock and ribbon I managed to make 4 very different projects.
The cards I have used measure 3 & 7/8″ x 5″ and the envelopes are 4″ x 5 1/2″. If you are using note cards and envelopes of a difference size then you will need to adjust your measurements.

Project 1 – A Magic Wallet

Project 2 – Jacobs Ladder Scrapbook

If you would like to make your own template for the presentation box to hold your Jacobs Ladder Scrapbook please click here

please do bear in mind if your cards and envelopes are of a difference size then you will need to adjust your measurements.

Project 3 – Envelope Wallet Mini Album

 
Project 4-Envelope Mini Album

So when you out shopping next grab a packet of note cards and envelpoes and craft along we me to make these 4 different projects from very few materials.

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Tips on Scoring with a Scoreboard

Many people ask why my paper does not crack when I score it and I am going to share my tips with you.

Paper has a memory to be flat and that is how it is made, now as papercrafters we want to change the memory so bend in different ways.
Often paper cracking is down to too much pressure, the wrong tool or digging the tool into the paper instead of letting it glide over the top when scoring.
In the video I show you how to score different types of papers as well as cardstock.
I do hope this quick tip will help many of you over come the problem of cracking paper.

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Quick Scrapbook Canvas

I will show you how to create a quick and easy scrapbook canvas using a 12×12 canvas and scraps from your crafty stash.

This is a great project as it uses very few materials but looks great once it is complete.

You too can add you own twist to this project depending of the photograph you chose for the subject.

So go on have fun and create an Off the Page scrapbook project.

 
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Card in a Box

I really enjoyed making this card last night and thought I would share it with you.

It is such a great card as you only need one sheet of A4 cardstock and for the rest you can use bits and bobs from your crafty stash.

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I found the idea on Pinterest and it was a video demo by a lady called Monica who is a Stampin Up Demonstrator.

You can make this card to fit so many occassions and there are lots of ideas on the web and pinterest.

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The other great thing is that it lays flat for postage but a beautiful 3D card once the envelope has been opened.

So go on and give it a go a quick card that looks like it has taken ages to make.

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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.

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