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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

Gemini Machine Plate Sandwich

I get asked a lot about which Plate Sandwich to use in a Gemini. As you know there are 3 different electric machines. Gemini, Gemini Junior and Gemini Go.

To solve this problem I made up quick photo reference cards which you may find helpful too.

Remember you can always buy new plates from Crafters Companion.

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

Jean’s Challenge 8 Workshop Finished Album

Jean enjoying doing the Challenge 8 Workshop from my 2019 Weekend Retreat and went home and finished off the whole book so I just had to share her Finished Album as it is BRILLIANT!

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Workshop Tutorials

8×8 Precious Memories Album

Using Crafters Companion Precious Memories Collection I have create this 8×8 Mini Album. Perfect for holding lots of photos and memorabilia to document many precious moments in our lives.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Tips and Techniques

Gift Table Setting

Why not have a go at making these Quick and Easy Table Setting?

Just perfect for Christmas or a special event. Using the Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion.

Following my Step By Step Video Tutorial for all the measurements and how to make. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects, Tips and Techniques

Triangle Accordion Roll -Double Sided Box Dies

Using the Crafters Companion Triangle Double Sided Box Dies I have created this accordion roll. Perfect for filling with gifts for that real Wow Factor!

Just follow my Step by Step Video Tutorial so you can make your own.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects

Making Drawer Sets

Want to make up your own Drawer Sets? Well it couldn’t be easier with these Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion. make your draws any depth you like and stack up as many as you like.

Follow my Step by Step Video Tutorial to see just how easy it is. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects

Add Deeper Sides to your Double Sided Box Dies

Are you loving the Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion? Well I am and to get the most from your dies you can easily add deeper sides to create boxes of all sizes. You can even make up Exploding Boxes very easily using these new Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion.

Here is a quick video showing you how easy it is to add deeper sides to both your Boxes and their Lids.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects, Tips and Techniques

Advent Calendar – Triangle Double Sided Box Dies

Why not create this beautiful Advent Calendar using the Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion. I have used the smaller of the Triangle Dies for this project and create a hinge system so each door opens on a hinge.

To make your own why not follow my step by step video tutorial.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects, Tips and Techniques

Pop Out Word Card

Using the Pop Out Word Dies from Crafters Companion I have made a card with a twist by adding concertina sides for that real “Wow Factor” when you open up the card. Also perfect as it still lays flat for posting.

Base card is 9″ x 4 1/2″ and scored in half to make a cars size of 4 1/2″ x 7 1/4″

2 pieces of patterned paper 6 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ (for background)

1 piece at 5 3/4″ x 8″ ( this is to cut main Pop Out Word from)

2 pieces at 4″ x 8″ ( these are for the concertina sides)

Filed Under: Cards

12 x 12 Interactive Spiral Album

This was a class that I taught at my 2019 Weekend Craft Retreat which you too can now join in with.

Fancy turning a ordinary 12×12 Spiral Album into an Interactive 12×12 Scrapbook Album? Do you have photos in older styled photos albums with adhesive which is not good for preserving your photos?


Well join me in this Step by Step Video Tutorial Class you can recreate your own. There is a separate Video for each page enabling you to work at a pace that suits you. There is also a basic PDF instruction sheet that works along with the videos so you to can create your own memories.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgtBW0AGXiIWV3LmXmBYwDofxLaKb8oI-

 

PDF Instructions

Filed Under: Free Tutorials

Floating Tea Cup

Want to make a floating Teacup Project and not sure were to start?

This is my Step by Step Video Tutorial so you can make your own.
For this Floating Tea Cup project I have used Crafters Companions Flower Forming Foam to make up the flowers and leaves. They are so easy to make and look fabulous on this project.

Filed Under: Off the Page Projects, Tips and Techniques

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