Baby mini pocket album

Happy Sunday! We are enjoying some balmy weather temps here in Chicago land! It's actually in the mid 40's today. Most of the snow is just about melted.

I made my first mini pocket album using a baby theme. The paper line is Bundle of Joy by Epic Park. So cute! Lots of stickers and cut aparts which is perfect for mini albums. This is the front cover:

 

The spine:

Top view:

Inside cover:
I made a pocket to fill some of the cut aparts I didn't use on the inside pocket pages. The backs of the cut aparts are plain white cardstock for journaling.

Inside pocket pages:
On this first page, if you use the white tab underneath the button and pull down, you have more journaling!

 

 

 This picture shows the photo mount that is inside the pocket.

There is also a 'tag page':

 A couple of tags I made using the Stampin Up Tag Topper punch and some stickers from the paper line.

 

I did get a new camera for Christmas and as you can tell by the pictures, I need to read up on the different functions this camera has! By my next post, I hope pictures will post better!

 

All the Christmas crafts are put away and I unpacked Valentine papers and such. I did order a few new embossing folders and dies so I am anxious to play around with them.

Have a great week ahead!

N~

Mini Pocket Album

Hi there,
I finally finished my first mini pocket album. I follow Ginger Ropp's blog and she does some beautiful mini album tutorials - like those beautiful waterfall folio albums I've been posting!

This is the front cover using the Graphic 45 paper line Twas the Night Before Christmas. Love, love, love this paper! I took about 23 crappy pictures but I promise I won't bore you with all of them since I am not a photographer!

This is the one of the pocket pages using the tags, chipboard and cut aparts that come with the set.

The top flap opens and it too can be use as a photo page. Some of these papers are just too busy but gorgeous to add any more embellishments. Less is more ...

 

This is a better picture showing an actual pocket! I used black cardstock for the construction of the album and coordinating colored cardstock for photo mounts.

This is another tag from the collection. I just added some red stickles for some sparkle!

Another page using coordinating chipboard accents, tags and cut aparts.

 In addition to pocket pages, there is also a tag page. Slide out the tags from their pockets and use as more photo mounts.

This is the last page. Ginger shows how to make these closures.

And this is the page when it is opened. 3 more places to add pictures! I didn't show all the pages but the album has a total of 6 pocket pages. Not only is the tutorial about how to make the pocket pages but also how to make the binding that holds all 6 pages.

I really enjoyed making this album. Now I just have to figure out who the lucky recipient will be to receive this pocket album!

I want to make another, but I need to buckle down and make my Christmas cards and get them mailed!

That is all from me for today. Enjoy your Sunday and the rest of your week!
N~

Thanksgiving

Hello and a belated Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I celebrated by cooking a turkey with all the trimmings and had some family members to share it all with. My Godson stayed over from Thanksgiving night through today. We watched a few Hallmark Christmas movies, put up my Christmas tree and decorations. We did a bit of crafting and I even managed to get in a little Christmas shopping!

I made another waterfall folio using the Graphic 45 "Couture" collection. It was a gift from me to a friend who's grandmother was celebrating her 90-something birthday! Take a look:

 

waterfall photo mats:

 

Tags and photo mats:

I have made so many of these I think I can do it in my sleep! I found another tutorial on how to make pocket mini albums. That is what I have been working on for about 2 weeks now. Can't wait to finish it! Then I can start making my Christmas cards and get them in the mail. Busy, busy, busy! Love it!!
That is all from me for now. Have a great week ahead~
N

Sunday, Funday

Hello~
It has been a lazy Sunday for me. Spent the morning reading a book I just picked up from the library over a few cups of coffee. Then I strolled into my craft room and pulled out a couple of Christmas paper packs that just came in the mail.

 They're Graphic 45's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas line. I've had the 12x12 pad but I am saving that for making mini albums. So I ordered the 8x8 and 6x6 paper pads to make cards with.

 

  I used ivory cardstock from Michael's for the base of the card, the pom pom trim and green rhinestones are from my stash.

Again, ivory cardstock is from Michaels, ribbon from My Craft Spot and the berry spray clusters are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

My dinner is in the oven, I'm cleaning up the craft table and am settling in to watch my favorite sports team on tv -  the Chicago Blackhawks!
Until next week ~
N.

One more to go...

Happy Sunday once again! Chicago land had our first snowfall this year on Halloween! I felt so sorry for the little ghosts and goblins that braved the frigid cold & wind.

I finished my 4th waterfall folio album and decided to make one more. These are going to be Christmas gifts for friends. Take a peek ~

Again, I'm using Graphic 45 collection "By The Sea". I absolutely love this paper! And everything that comes with it - chipboard, tags & pockets not to mention the beautiful pattern papers.

All that is left to do is download and print the pictures that will be mounted.

I'm starting to haul out all the bins containing Christmas papers, embellishments and every possible thing that goes with the holidays! Can't wait to get started.

That is it from me today. I need to get outside and take down all the Halloween decorations and put away until next year while the weather is cooperating.
Have a great week ahead!
N~

French Country

Oh dear me! Where did October go? It's less than a week before we celebrate Halloween!

I'm popping in to show you what has been keeping me busy - Graphic 45's paper line 'French Country'. I think this line is retired although some internet stores may have a couple pieces left.
I made this card using the pattern papers from the 8x8 collection along with their pocket & tag pieces and chipboard buttons. The rosette flower I made using scraps from the leftover paper.

In my previous posts, I've displayed numerous waterfall folio mini albums.  Here is another one using French Country ~

This mini album is going to be a Christmas gift to a friend of mine that collects roosters! I know she will love it. All I have to do is print off some pictures and mount them. She can add her own journaling.

That's all from me on this beautiful fall Sunday here in Chicagoland. Have a great week ahead of you!
N~