In this Step by Step Tutorial I not only show you how to decorate a MDF Box but you will learn how to make and decorate a Mini Scrapbook Album to go inside your MDF Box.

This makes a lovely gift or just to keep for yourself.



How to Make the Mini One & Done Album

Cut 2 sheets of 12 x 12 cream cardstock to measure 12 x 5 1/2 .

With the 12 inch side along the top score each page as follows;

Page 1/Cover;  Score at 4″ and 5″ (this is the spine)  9 1/4″ & 10 1/4″ (this is your wrap around cover)

Page 2: Score at 3″ (Flap) 7″ & 8″ (this is your spine)

Page 3; score at 4″ and 4 3/4″ (this is your spine) & 83/4″ (Flap)

Page 4; Score at 31/2″ (Flap) 71/2″ & 8″ (this is the spine)

Fold all the score line and stack in order on top of one another.

Each page will have a natural spine and a flap. We will attach double sided tape to the back of each spine (But NOT THE FRONT COVER/PAGE1).so theystack on top of one another and this is called a stacking the deck spine system.

If your box measures a different size you can adjust the height of your book to fit but keep the 12 inch measurement the same and score and fold in the same way.

The MDF Box came from MDFMan He is based in the UK and attends lots of the craft shows.

You can follow the video tuorial now to make the rest of the project. I do hope you enjoy this project as it makes a beautiful gift.

This video tutorial shows you how to create an Exploding Box. I give you step by step instructions of how to make the box and decorate it even down the the finishing touches of how to make the paper bow and large paper flower.

Measurements to go with Video.

To make the Box you will need 4 sheets of 12×12 card stock.
You will need another sheet to make the Tags and also some pattrened paper to decorate approximately 5 sheets of 12×12.
I used a Scrapbooking kit from www.scrapbookingkitsrus.co.uk to make this project. http://scrapbookingkitsrus.co.uk/kits-for-sale/2013-retreat-annalee-kit/

Box – First Layer;

One sheet of 12×12 card score at 4″ and 8″. Then do a quarter turn and score at 4″ and 8″ again.

Cut 8 patterned paper mats measuring 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″

Box Lid;

Cut card 7 1/4″ x 7 1/4″

Then score at 1  1/2″ and 5  3/4″

Cut a patterned paper mat measuring 4″ x 4″.  Plus 4 mats measuring 42 x 1 1/4″ for the sides of the lid.

Make a paper bow use the template from the internet ( search for DCWV Paper Bows and download the template)

Inside Page – Second Layer;

Cut card 11 3/4″ x 11 3/4″

Then score at 4″ and 7 1/2″. Then do a quarter turn and score again at 4″ and 7 3/4 “.

Cut 8 patterned paper mats measuring 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2”

Tags – Cut 4 tags measuring 3 1/2″ x 3 3/4″.  Plus 4 patterned paper mats for the tags of 3 1/2″ x 3 1/4″.

Inside Page – Third Layer;

Cut card 11 1/2″ x 11 1/2″

Then score at 1/2″ and 4″. Then do a quarter turn and repeat score lines, do this on each quarter turn.

Cut 8 patterned paper mats measuring 3″ x 3 3/4″

Tags –  Cut 4 tags measuring 3 1/4″ x 3 3/4″. Plus 4 patterned paper mats for the tags of 3 1/2″ x 3″.

Centre of Inside Box;

Cut a mat from card stock of 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″. Then make your flower to go on top of this mat as your centre piece. I used the Tim Holtz Tattered Foral Die and cut 4 of the large flowers.

This is a quick and easy tutorial for to follow and in no time at all you too will have you own Mini Album out of one sheet of double sided patterned paper.
This is another great mini album that takes cut down 6×4 photographs.
So get you photos out of boxes and off the computer and put them into some lovely mini albums for you and your love ones to share.

Dawn shows you that even a beginner can make a 6×6 Mini Album in an hour.

This step by step video show you with a few basic supplies and tools, you too can make a beautiful 6×6 Mini Album in no time at all.

The album is also made using very few scrapbooking supplies.

For this project you will need;

• two and a half sheets of 12×12 cardstock,
• 12 sheets of 6×6 patterned paper or 4 sheets of 12″ x 12″
• two MDF/chipboard covers.

From Card

• Cut 6 pieces at 6″ x 6″ and 5 pieces at 2 1/4″ x 6″ and score in at 1″ on either short side end.
• From Card cut one piece at 3 3/4″ x 6 1/4″ and score in 1″ in on both ends.
• Cut 2 pieces Chipboard at 6 1/4″ x 6 1/2″.

Patterned Papers;

• Cut 10 pieces at 5 3/4″ x 5 3/4″
• Cut 2 pieces at 6″ x 6″

This video shows you how to make a decorative gift box from one sheet of 12×12 double sided patterned paper. I great gift box idea for both ladies and men.

These decorative gift boxes are great for giving small gifts/treats and they are quick and easy to make.

They also look great on your dinner/Christmas table as a place settling with a small treat in them too.

Once you have made a few you can always store them flat ready for when you need them.

Measurements for this project are;

Using one sheet of 12 x 12 double sided patterned paper.

Score at 1″ 1/2 ,   3″ ,   3″ 3/4 ,   8″ 1/4 ,   9″,   10″ 1/2 .

Then turn your paper a quarter turn.

Score at 3″,   4″ 1/2,  7″ 1/2,  9″.

You can then follow the video tutorial to see how the make the project.

This video shows you how to make two 12×12 Interactive Scrapbooking Layouts and a mini book using the Teresa Collins Memorabilla Range.

For this project Dawn has used the 6×6 paper pad, a packet of the mini file folders, 1 sheet of the 12×12 paper, on sheet of white cardstock, 2 acco file fasteners, large paper clips, bakers twine, a black promarker and adhesive.

This great little mini album is made you an ordinary office file folder and a free paper pack from a craft magazine.

I got my file folders from staples they come in a various colours however, I have chosen buff as they go well with most paper collections.
Also by using buff you can then add Kraft card stock to make extra tags and photo mats.

It is the perfect size to hold your 6×4 photos and great as a gift or just to hold photos from a day out or an event.

Craft along with me using this video tutorial and you to can make your own File Folder Mini Album.

This is a quick easel card I have made for a friend. I used all the things I had in my crafty stash. The things I have used are, square white card and envelope, patterned paper collection and die cuts from Crafwork Cards, distress ink pad, small butterfly stamp and ribbon.

Easel cards are quick and easy to do but look like you have spent hours on them but “Mums the Word!” I won’t tell…… I good tip is to use things that all match together and with that co ordinated look your cards will look more professional. Take the time also to decorate your envelope, this attention to detail just finishes off your projects.

So go on have a go a making some cards even if you have not done this before,they are quick to do and are much more personal that shop brought ones.

This is a wall plaque I have made for a very good friend.

It is a quick easy project that can be done in an afternoon with a few crafty materials.

Things I have used are; An Indigo Blu large folk heart made from MDF, Indigo Blu “Live Laugh Love” stamp set, Acrylic paints/match pot paints, white card, brown stazon ink pad and ribbon.

Start by given you MDF heart a couple of coats of acrylic paint, this will be your background colour.

While ths is drying you can stamp out your saying on to white card using your stazon ink pad.

Then cut out the words an ink around the edges of each one using an ink pad or a promarker.

Then using acrylic paint (I mix mine with a bit of white paint to get the colour I was happy with) stamp your images on to your heart. I stamped some images on the back too. After you are happy with your plaque you can then wash your stamps in soapy water and leave the to dry.

Using foam pads mount your words on to your plaque to give it a little bit more interest.

Finish off your plaque by threading the ribbon through the hole and making a bow. This then also gives it a hanging handle.

Now you plaque is ready to be given away as a special gift of just keep it for yourself.

Thanks for taking the time to look at this project, I do hope you have ago as it is very simple but stunning and makes a beautiful gift.
 

This video tutorial shows you step by step how to create 3 different styles of mini scrapbook albums using just one sheet of 12×12 double sided pattern paper.

The perfect handmade mini gift that is quick and easy to make.

Here are the measurements for each album, now you can watch the video and make up your albums.

Wallet Pocket Book Cut paper 12″ x 10 1/2 ”
on the 12″ side score @ 6/8″ 3″ 6″ 9″ & 11 1/4″
on 10″ side score at 1″ & 5 3/4″

Mini Notebook Scrapbook Cut paper 12″ x 9 1/2″
on 12″ side score @ 3″ 6″ 9″
on 9 1/2″ side score @ 4 3/4″
Cut a piece of paper 4 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ and score this at 3/4″ & 1″

Mini Pocket Book Paper needs to be 12″ x 12″
on one side score@ 1 1/2″ 6″ & 10 1/2″
on the other side score @ 3″ 6″ 9″

This video tutorial will show you step by step how to make this One & Done Mini Scrapbook album.

My album measures 6 x 4 1/4″ and can quite easily take cut down 6 x 4″ photographs.

The beauty of this scrapbook mini album is it can be made for either portrait or landscape formats making it very versatile.

So with my help you to will be able to create beautiful things.

Try out this unique and individual idea to add a touch of class to your toilet roll mini scrapbook album.