JDRF Mini Album

JDRF Mini Album

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Designer:  Lisa Truesdell

I’ll admit it – mini books intimidate me.  I get bored if I use the same design for each page, but I get overhwhelmed when I try to come up with something new for each page.  This book strikes a good balance – each page uses the same elements, but in a slightly different way.  I’ve given you 3 variations to get you started – you can either repeat these three throughout your book, or come up with your own variations to add in. I’ve kept my patterned papers the same throughout the album for a more consistant look, but you could mix it up more if you wanted a funkier look.

 

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Instructions (Print version)

 

 

Cover :

  1. Spell title using chipboard letters.
  2. Punch a strip of turquoise patterned paper using your Apron Lace border punch.
  3. Type your subtitle on a strip of green patterned paper.  Layer to the turquoise patterned paper.  Accent with a brad and mini staples, then attach to the album cover under your title.
  4. Using your L Seal of Approval Squeeze Punch, punch a scalloped circle from floral patterned paper.
  5. Using your M Round N Round Squeeze Punch, punch a circle from turquoise patterned paper.  Layer with the scalloped circle and add a brad, then attach to the front of the album.
  6. Using your PopUp Circle Punch, punch a circle from turquoise patterned paper.  Accent with a brad, then attach to the front of the album.

 

Inside Pages.

  1. Trim kraft cardstock to 4x6in.
  2. Line up your cardstock pieces and photos and punch 2 holes in the top of each using a 1/8in circle handpunch.
  3. Use your Ultra Shapexpress and Bracket and Journal templates to cut a variety of journaling spots from scrap paper.

 

  1. Use the journaling shapes as masks on your pages.  Place them on your page, and then spray the cardstock with spray ink.
  2. Type your journaling on strips of green patterned paper. Add to your page in the masked off shape using mini staples.
  3. Use your L Seal of Approval, M Round N Round and L Round N Round Squeeze Punches and PopUp Circle punch on your patterned papers.  Stack your circles and accent with brads.  Attach to your pages as shown.
  4. Attach each page to the back of a 4x6 photo. Arrange in order within the sheer covers, and use binder rings to hold the album together.

 

 

 Supply List:

Fiskars : 48007097 Ultra Shapexpress

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_ultra-shapexpress.aspx

Fiskars : 01-005266 Bracket and Journal Shape Template

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_shapetemplate-bracketsandjournal.aspx

Fiskars:  12-25967097 Foam Dots

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_foam-dots.aspx

Fiskars : 12-33897097 Tape Runner

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_tape-runner.aspx

Fiskars : 12-7436 7097  Squeeze Punches Round ‘N Round M

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_round-n-round-m.aspx

Fiskars : 12-74247097 Squeeze Punches Round ‘N Round L

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_roundnnroundl.aspx

Fiskars 01-003775 Squeeze Punches Seal of Approval L

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_sealofapproval-l.aspx

Fiskars : 12-25637097 Pop-Up Punch – Circle

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_pop-up-punch-circle.aspx

Fiskars : 01-004597 Apron Lace Border Punch

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_borderpunch-apron-lace.aspx

 

Other :

Sheer Album & spray ink (Maya Road), Kraft Cardstock (Bazzill), Brads & chipboard letters (American Crafts), patterned paper (Cosmo Cricket & October Afternoon), 1.5in binder rings, staples

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